It’s time for “Here Are the Hottest ‘Bishoujo Games’ of Late September 2026!”—a feature highlighting the top three most-read game articles related to “bishoujo” from those published on Game*Spark in late September 2026.This is perfect for those who want a quick recap of the bishoujo games making waves right now—or for anyone who’s too busy and just wants the highlights!
3rd Place—Shanghai Alice Reprise Issues Statement on the Use of Generative AI in the Production of “Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic”
Shanghai Alice Reprise has released a statement on its official X account regarding the use of generative AI in the production of *Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.*
This title is a vertical bullet-hell shooter remake by Shanghai Alice Reprise of “Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.”, originally released by Shanghai Alice Gengaku-dan in 2002.In addition to high-resolution graphics, redesigned pixel art, and the implementation of new modes, all BGM tracks have been self-arranged by ZUN.
This statement was released in response to “various comments” from users regarding the use of generative AI in the game. Even before the game’s release, posts questioning whether AI was used for the high-resolution remaster had been appearing on the Steam store forums.
The statement explains that the game uses commercially available assets and also makes partial use of AI features built into the production tools. It further states, “While cherishing the atmosphere of the original work, the game has been polished by the production staff.”*Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.* is available exclusively as a bundle that includes the Classic version and is currently on sale for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Windows (Steam).
2nd Place—3D Romance Adventure “Blue Bite,” Where You Save 6 Heroines Through “Massage,” Exhibited at TGS
ULTRANOVA Entertainment exhibited the 3D romance action-adventure game *Blue Bite* at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026.”
Scheduled for release in the winter of 2026, the game is set in a parallel world inhabited solely by women, and the heroines are fully voiced by a star-studded cast of voice actors.
At the heart of the story are six unique women threatened by “Blue Bite,” a mysterious and strange disease plaguing the world. The only way to save them is through “massages” performed by the player, who takes on the role of the protagonist.Players will traverse vast 3D maps and cure the heroines’ illness through secret massage techniques. Depending on the choices made, six different endings await.
Although hands-on demos weren’t available during the event, the booth featured panels introducing the six heroines and screened character introduction videos. Popular cosplayers dressed as each character also made appearances, showcasing the game’s world to attendees.
No. 1—Overseas YouTube Channel Releases Graphics Comparison Between the Switch 2 Version of “Stellar Blade” and the PS5 Version
The international YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has released a video comparing the graphics of the PS5 version of “Stellar Blade” with those of the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
The video compares the PS5 (Performance Mode) with the Switch 2 demo version, which was just released on September 20. On the PS5, distant objects that were rendered are missing on the Switch 2, and there is less variation in ground textures; overall, the PS5 version gives the impression of more detailed rendering.
According to the video, the resolution and other specifications for each platform are as follows: the PS5 (Performance Mode) runs at a dynamic 1440p at 60 fps, while the Nintendo Switch 2 runs at upscaled 1080p at 60 fps (including frame generation).While both systems run at a base frame rate of 60 fps, both experience frame rate drops in scenes with a high density of objects, though these drops appear to occur more frequently on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have been significantly optimized for a portable console and is doing a commendable job of maintaining the overall visual atmosphere. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of *Stellar Blade Complete Edition* is scheduled for release on November 6. A demo is currently available.
