August 10, 2026

Weekly update!

Hey all, how has it been, hope things are cool and good with y'all.

So for this week, we will be getting the release of Jikage Rising! This should be the second final update before we close the lid on Jikage Rising haha.

Just a reminder, as previously announced, development on this game has been brought to a close and we are not adding in anymore characters or the like haha.

The project has been running for a long time. The main story threads have largely been told, and the focus has gradually shifted toward scene content. Combined with declining engagement from paying supporters and a growing volume of requests from free supporters, continuing no longer feels viable or creatively rewarding. Thank you to everyone who followed and supported the project — especially those who contributed financially. Your support made the earlier stages possible, and it is genuinely appreciated.

But yeah, after probably 2 more updates, we'll be getting Garden of Souls haha, the Bleach game I mean, and I do hope y'all will like it!

Jikage Rising planned stuff for v2.37 (ETA: v2.37 for Patrons 15th August, v2.36 for Public on 1st August):

  • Tayuya, Kin, Konan wedding

  • Tayuya, Kin, Konan wedding dress

  • Preg group scene

Garden of souls (Bleach Game):

  • Still being worked on but will only be focused on when Jikage Rising ends

Neural Dive planned stuff for v0.02 (ETA: Patrons only for now 5th September):

  • Adding in sprites for Ange, Rival 1 and 2

  • Implementing training mini-games

  • Adding in items that can be brought

  • Making the stats work

  • Adding in dialogue and stuff for the girls

  • Introduction for Irene and Ange

  • Scene for Irene and Ange maybe

  • Adding even more details for the status page as per feedback

  • Making more of the buttons on the phone alive

Comments (12)

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MajorBlackRose · August 26, 2026

It's such a shame that this game is going away really hoped we would see much more its one of the only Naruto E-Games that is still actively going (that is actually good might I add) very upset to see it

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reza gaming yt · August 21, 2026

Where i cant play free hehe

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Smiling Dog · August 21, 2026

Hi, you can download the games from the public release posts

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GameQiang · August 12, 2026

💖💖💖

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至 政 · August 12, 2026

Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication over the years, Smiling Dog. You’ve really worked incredibly hard on this project, and I truly appreciate everything you’ve put into it. 🙏🥰 Jikage Rising has been such a fascinating and memorable journey, and I’m really grateful that you kept working on it all the way to the end. It’s wonderful to see that, even after such a long journey, you’re still giving the story a proper and complete ending. ☺️ Thank you for sharing this amazing story with us and for all the time, effort, and passion you’ve put into it. You’ve worked hard—seriously, great job! 👍❤️ I wish you all the best with your future projects, and I hope you’ll have plenty of time to rest and enjoy life after Jikage Rising. 🌸

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yapper · August 12, 2026

Yo one question? Can we get karin pregnant i kinda forgot that.

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Smiling Dog · August 12, 2026

Ah, she can't get pregnant

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The Medical Mercenary · August 11, 2026

so is there no plans for any more Karin scenes to bring her up to par with the other girls?

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Smiling Dog · August 12, 2026

Ah, maybe. Considering how often she's been requested. But not much, likely only some the wedding and the pregnancy stuff.

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renariin · August 10, 2026

haven't checked your profile in like a year, will these 2 new games also have mind control content or are you doing something new?

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Smiling Dog · August 12, 2026

Ah, it will haha

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Mr applesauce · August 10, 2026

While im sad that it is coming to end, im so excited to see what the garden of souls and any other project your plan on doing going foward.I discovered your stuff though jinkage rising and im so glad i did. Thank you for making peak!