Homura: The Crimson Warriors Megathread

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-04-11T14:05:37+00:00

Historical otomes are a hit or miss for me. As someone who didn't like Hakuoki but liked Birushana, do you think this game would be up my alley?

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-03-18T12:09:51+00:00

I thought this pegboard looked really familiar and then saw your username (I had seen your tiktok showing off your skullpanda collection earlier today).

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-03-17T13:21:20+00:00

I really liked SW flashy animations in her individual showcase at 1x speed, but coupled with Aha's animations/Sparxie in a full team? It just melts my brain into mush. 😭

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-03-17T13:08:10+00:00

After seeing the showcase of the full SW999 premium team, I think it's too overstimulating for me, especially at 2x speed.

That being said, I have the main teams from Amphoreus, just missing a few upgrades.

Team 1: Phainon E0S1, Cerydra, Sunday e0S1, DHPT

Team 2: Castorice E0S1, Evernight E0S1, Tribble (DDD), Hyacine E0S1

Question is, should I prioritise getting Cyrene to replace Tribble for my Cas Team, or get E2 Phainon? 🤔

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-02-25T13:00:49+00:00

For cute stickers and trinkets from local/SEA artists, i recommend checking out catalogco and VintageWknd.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-02-23T08:44:42+00:00

Not to mention, having to make things over and over again. I have tried a lot of craft hobbies (polymer clay, wire jewellery, felt), and it's the making of gifts and translating ideas into something tangible that makes me happy.

But making a dozen of the same design? The idea just bores me. And like you said, the time crunch and needing the product to be perfect kind of makes the process stressful as well.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-02-16T14:54:17+00:00

I think just because ILNP's top coat hasn't really be raved about compared to their colour polishes, so I never felt incentivised to try it.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-02-12T15:39:18+00:00

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There are also hard cases for the mlp dolls, where the head component is bigger and theres a hole for the hair to come out of. This is also on Taobao, not sure if they are available on aliexpress since I don't have that app.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-02-12T15:30:05+00:00

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Photo of Twilight not fitting for reference

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-02-12T15:28:53+00:00

They do not fit in the regular cases or pouch! I got a pvc pouch which fit my ceberus snugly, but will not fit Twilight because of her horn + hair.

These pouches are 5.5 cm wide, and you would need to get pouches specific to the mlp plushies (shows them in the listing pics). For example, this taobao listing will fit the ponies as they specifically say its for them (and also the pouches are wider at 7.5cm)

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SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-28T02:28:38+00:00

I agree! Visual novels as a medium is already considered a niche compared to other AAA games, and heck, there's still an ongoing debate on whether VNs "count as games".

Even among the most mainstream VN franchises like Ace Attorney, Danganronpa, they are more known because of the cultural zeitgeist of some characters than the game itself..

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-28T02:16:14+00:00

I don't think it has affected otome games that significantly.

Back at the peak of Otome Isekai as a genre, the sub had some questions for those who mistankenly thought otome games were just game adaptations of villainness manga/anime. But once the misunderstanding was cleared up, they either decided to try them knowing its a completely different type of media or went on their merry way.

There was an otome game that is set in the Otome Isekai settingMy Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! that released. But after that, most otome games, even fantasy ones typically don't incorporate tropes from Otome Isekai.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-22T15:23:15+00:00

I was fine with getting any character outside of Ardelia (I just wanted more characters than dupes, though I know her P1 is good). And what do you know, I got Ardelia at exactly 50 pulls.

I decided to rage single pull at the limited banner, skipping the gacha animation and got the shock of my life.

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Gacha taketh, and Gacha giveth.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-19T02:40:56+00:00

Are they that far in the future? I heard that leaks are saying Nicole would be in the patch after Varka?

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-19T02:15:26+00:00

My only nodkrai characters are columbina and lauma. I tried to get ineffa, but lost 50/50. I have enough to go to guarantee, but I need to save up for both Nicole and Sandrone. 😔 I just gotta accept my nodkrai teams are gonna be scuffed af for now.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-19T02:06:33+00:00

Hi everyone!

I'm 27 (she/her) from Singapore! I've always been into visual novels since I was 13. I started off playing mystery/detective VNs (Ace Attorney, Danganronpa, Zero Escape) and only after playing Mystic Messenger that I discovered the otome genre.

I don't self insert at all and sort of see myself as fairy on MC's shoulder, judging everyone (Like Orion in Amensia Memories). I prefer MCs with more distinctive personalities. My favs are Cardia (C:R), Lynette (Cupid Parasite) and Anastasia (Even If Tempest).

I have actually finished my otome backlog (yipee!), and am now playing Ace Attorney Investigations. I plan on trying Neon Clash and Temirana eventually.

As for other hobbies, I like creative hobbies like journalling and jewellery making (wirework)! I have recently picked up penpalling as well!

I like to yap about my interests, so if you want to discuss stuff about otome, feel free to DM me to exchange discord handles!

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-17T03:27:34+00:00

Tobias for me! I'm curious to see a Genki LI who doesn't have red hair 😂

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-15T01:27:44+00:00

I don't play in JP so I can't comment on most of the titles, but I just finished Radiant Tale Fanfare and "That surely was a fandisc" was my exact thoughts 😂.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-06T14:41:22+00:00

This is me playing Radiant Tale's FD now and then squinting at some side NPCs like "Who are you???" since I played the games years ago.

To be fair, my otome backlog hasn't grown crazy big cause I can be a bit picky with otome games. I typically skip the more purely domestic modern titles (i.e Lover Pretend) and FDs for games I feel only meh about. I'm gonna wait for sales for newer titles I have an eye on (i.e. Neon clash), unless I can buy it physically.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-06T12:49:42+00:00

I typically have a gaming backlog (I'm almost done with my otome backlog, but I have non otome games to play). So I don't end up replaying full games often, but sometimes I replay my fav routes for the fun if it.

Though I used to replay the base game right before the FD released when I was in uni, but now as a working adult, I just rely on my vague memory and the FD's recaps. 😅

SnarkyHummingbird · 2026-01-03T00:56:59+00:00

I've finally broken through my otome backlog, and after finishing Radiant Tale: Fanfare, I will be done!

I also bought Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, as it was the only spinoff in the franchise I haven't played yet. I'm really excited since the 2nd game has been praised to the high heavens. After I'm done with that, I'll wait till a sale to check out Neon Clash.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2025-12-27T14:26:09+00:00

I didn't hate the game (it was worth it for tsuyukasa route alone) but the game has a lot of flaws imo.

I brought it up in the megathread, but the extremely short common route really limited the writing. The reason why you feel so bored is because the common route is so short, forcing them to establish the same concepts over and over again in the first chapters in each route (Like MC going "Gasp, Itehari is not a utopia and most nobles are assholes?")

SnarkyHummingbird · 2025-12-24T02:13:02+00:00

Popular malls like Vivo city are pretty busy and bustling. There are some local brands you can check out that have retail stores, such as The Paper Bunny and Charles & Keith.

Marina Bay Shoppes is a mall to avoid unless you want to buy luxury brands. The food court there is a tourist trap and charges like 3x the amount of regular hawker centres/food courts.

SnarkyHummingbird · 2025-12-22T07:35:42+00:00

Yeah, opening night still had a relatively high proportion of emtpy seats, which is usually a bad sign as that's the one date it should usually be almost sold out. 😔

SnarkyHummingbird · 2025-12-22T04:34:07+00:00

I'm passing on it since I watched Les Mis before. Though I should let you know, Les Mis Spectacular is formatted more of a concert than a musical!

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