The v0.05 Game Progress

Today I finished the targeted game assets and coding. As you may know, this marks the beginning of the testing phase, which consists of running the game multiple times to make sure everything works as expected. Compared to version 0.04, I want to make sure I cover as many bugs as possible before releasing the subscriber version.

Considering the results of the last poll, the desire to release it as soon as possible is evident. However, with roughly the same amount of time invested as in v0.04, even with some planned content cut, I still produced about three times more content than in the previous update.

So technically, the planned work from my last post is now finished: the NSFW animations, the story connections, the Live2D models and variations, the battle system, and the minigame logic are all complete.

What's Left To Do

• Debugging

• Graphic quality inspection

• Typo checking

• DLC server validation update

Release Date

How long will it take exactly? Unfortunately, I can't know for sure. Considering that this update is roughly three times larger than v0.04, there is a considerable amount of content to test and inspect.

Please don't feel like this will be a major delay. Giving a specific date at this stage would be pointless. It could take three more days or a week. I'll simply finish it as quickly as possible while ensuring it's free of major bugs.

The promotional content and other bonus material will be postponed in order to prioritize the release and save them for a better-planned release strategy, which I'll discuss later.

Feedback After Working on This Update

Focusing on pushing the quality of fan-made content as far as possible would eventually lead me toward creating standalone anime-based games. I almost did exactly that with this Bleach update. Only Orihime and the additional NSFW content were necessary for me to release it as part of Pawgverse instead of as a standalone game, So I can tell you in advance:

The sandbox phase of Pawgverse ends with this final update.

The Bleach content included in Pawgverse will essentially serve as the beta version of a full Bleach game.

Things I've Started to Dislike About Pawgverse

• There are now so many items that the inventory no longer feels appropriate.

• Seeing characters like Nobara or Nami take the spotlight away from other anime characters feels a bit odd.

• Exploration through background screens could be much larger.

• The MC's personality is practically nonexistent because he has to fit multiple anime scenarios.

• NSFW content often gets discarded due to limited development time.

• Enemies from completely different anime universes don't make much sense.

Of course, there are advantages to having multiple anime series in a single game, but I've reached a point where the disadvantages feel greater than the benefits.

If I wanted to maintain the multi-waifu concept in a single game, I would probably need to turn Pawgverse into a gallery focused experience, removing most of the gameplay systems in order to maintain monthly updates. Based on the last poll, I know some people would prefer that, but I don't think it would feel like an upgrade.

Restoring Fan-Made Content Quality

My original vision was always to focus on one anime per project. I never really considered crossovers, not even in simple artwork. My goal was always to finish projects properly and release them.

The only reason I supported the sandbox approach for more than a year was because it helped me gain the experience necessary to reach my current level as a developer.

My goal as a creator is to make NSFW doujin style content that stays as faithful as possible to the original source material through believable "What If?" scenarios, rather than introducing random faceless characters out of nowhere. I simply need to choose the right characters and situations from each anime.

Progress Toward Full Games

• Bleach  Up to the Seireitei Infiltration Arc: 70%

• Jujutsu Kaisen  Up to the Goodwill Event Arc: 25%

• One Piece   East Blue Saga: 20%

The Live2D models, RPG combat systems, game logic, scenarios, screen effects, and assets are already developed. What they need now is a clear project direction so they can be expanded, polished, packaged, and released as complete standalone games.

If one game performs significantly better than the others, that naturally opens the door for future sequels.

No work is wasted. Instead, we move forward with a clear direction, stronger motivation, and a solid vision shonen anime based NSFW games.

With this approach, I expect to include every girl with meaningful screen time from each anime arc. This is probably the biggest advantage of the new direction. Instead of focusing on only two characters, we can create a complete world featuring all the major waifus from each arc, each with unique scenes and features inherited from Pawgverse, creating something fans won't want to skip.

I also realized that making polls about the game's direction was a mistake. Naturally, people will vote based on their favorite anime rather than what is best for the overall project.

The Doujinshi Market

My comic sales dropped significantly after not releasing content for over a year. DLSite and Fanza have always been important sources of income for me. However, as I've said before, if I hadn't invested this time into game development, I would never have acquired the skills necessary to create the projects I truly wanted to make.

My priority after releasing the promised v0.05 update is to focus on content that can also be published in the Japanese market.

Current Options

Full Anime Arc NSFW Game Approximately 5 months (from scratch)

24-Page Full HD Comic Approximately 2.5 months

If the demand for content is that strong, I can absolutely return to comics and release pages progressively until completion. As I've said before, releasing finished content is my priority.

A New Vision Going Forward

Since I feel both my quality and direction have been affected, I want to establish a new vision:

• No forcing NTR when a character isn't suitable for it.

• No more generic faceless characters except in bonus content, alternate versions, galleries, etc.

• Content will remain strictly within the anime universe.

While developing this Bleach update, I realized how much I enjoy reimagining anime stories through NSFW paths that feel natural and believable rather than rushing content simply because another anime update is needed.

That approach destroys my motivation and creates unnecessary stress.

If your preference is constantly jumping between anime worlds, then I'm probably not the right creator for you. There are many artists that post almost daily NSFW art or face-swap style Flash games, I don't fit that category.

Even though Pawgverse technically allowed for tha face swap feature, I personally disliked how cheap it felt. It works for other creators and audiences, but it doesn't fit my vision.

I want people to feel connected to the anime itself, just like the old Android 18, Roshi, and Gohan era content did.

This doesn't mean the end of interracial NTR. It simply means those themes should feel natural within the setting. There are already canon dark-skinned characters in many anime series who could fit into the story without making things feel forced.

As I mentioned before, I was close to quitting NSFW content entirely because my motivation was fading. However, game development and this anime focused approach have given me a new and higher source of motivation.

Instead of relying solely on nonstop NTR and interracial comics, I can focus on creating projects that connect with anime fans while also challenging me creatively.

Is the Kink the Priority, or the Anime Fan Experience?

Many fetish focused creators like Futas care very little about the original source material. Sometimes they alter beloved characters sex organs simply to satisfy a specific degenerated fetish because they feel good with it and that's what sells.

My previous interracial NTR approach wasn't very different from that mindset.

Even if internet influenced me to affect my creator vision I genuinely  always cared about the characters and the anime itself, especially Dragon Ball. which was my first anime.

This doesn't mean I'm suddenly going to create only canon vanilla couples. That rarely sells. Nor does it mean creating absurd scenarios with canon characters.

The key phrase is:

"What If?"

Scenarios that feel believable within the anime's world.

When quality becomes the priority, there are many better ways to approach fan made content while still including the themes people associate with my work.

With this new direction, I'll create content that only I can make, content designed for anime fans first, while allowing whatever themes naturally fit the characters, their world, and the story.

Thank you so much for your support and patience.

Get ready for this final Pawgverse update.

The best is yet to come.

After v0.05 is released, we'll hold a vote to decide what project comes next.