The WhatsNext verdict
Majikoi is a standout character-driven visual novel for players who want an outrageous comedy ensemble with genuine friendship underneath. Play it for the Kazama Family and their chemistry, while accepting that its raunchier edges and broadest jokes have aged unevenly.
What it does best
A friend group you genuinely miss when it is over
A relentlessly energetic comedy machine
Friendship that unexpectedly hits you in the chest
What might put you off
Broad sexual humor and uncomfortable fetish material
Caricatural tone and uneven comedy
The setup
What you are walking into
Kawakami City is famous for its strong dedication to its samurai ancestors. A strong fighting spirit is always valued and it's even an important factor in succeeding in school there. Yamato, a second year student from Kawakami Highchool is always with his close friends (4 boys and 3 girls). They have known each other since they were young and have done loads of things together. They have many other friends, but these seven people are a close-knit group, they even have a secret base where they meet... With the new semester, they welcome two girls into their group and shortly after things start to change...
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