Anime Studio Story

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Anime Studio Story is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on August 7, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Anime Studio Story" is a simulation game where players create their own anime series by designing characters, managing a studio, and training staff. Players can build and customize their studio with various facilities, and must strategically allocate resources to produce successful anime and increase their studio's reputation. The game features various customization options, including character design and anime category, to create a unique and personalized anime series.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 261 reviews

story10 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and enjoyable mechanics that make it fun to create anime series.
It's a nice, easy-going simulation game that can keep players entertained for hours.
There are no in-app purchases, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions or pressure to spend more money.

The game lacks depth and becomes repetitive quickly, with little incentive to replay after reaching the end.
Many players feel it is a reskin of previous Kairosoft titles, lacking new features and complexity.
There are performance issues and bugs that can hinder gameplay, such as freezing and crashing.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Anime Studio Story" is largely viewed as a derivative retread of "Game Dev Story," with many reviewers noting its lack of originality and depth compared to its predecessor. While some players found it entertaining and addictive, the consensus is that it fails to introduce new ideas or features, making it feel like a less polished version of the original. Overall, it appeals primarily to fans of Kairosoft's previous titles, but many recommend opting for "Game Dev Story" instead for a more compelling experience.
- “Anime Studio Story has no treasure hunts or items like other similar Kairosoft titles and not much else to offer besides the 'find good combos and train your staff' gameplay.”
- “Despite looking like a copy of Game Dev Story on the outside, it has a very original concept on the inside.”
- “It's amazing, and if you really enjoyed Game Dev Story, you'll definitely like this game. I highly recommend this game.”
- “This game feels like a rushed and unfinished copy of Game Dev Story.”
- “Anime Studio Story is very lacking in both depth and features compared to most other Kairosoft games.”
- “It's just too much like Game Dev Story that this one is uninspired and boring.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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23%
The gameplay is characterized by stylized graphics and enjoyable mechanics, reminiscent of Kairosoft's classic tycoon style, particularly echoing "Game Dev Tycoon" with a fresh anime-themed setting. While many players appreciate the fun and progression elements, there is a desire for more innovation, as the core mechanics remain largely unchanged across Kairosoft's titles. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but could benefit from new ideas to enhance the experience.
- “Good stylized graphics, nice mechanics, and there's a bit of progression.”
- “So basically, it nails it on the head with having fun; the gameplay makes it enjoyable to pretend like you run an anime company.”
- “The gameplay is mostly the same as Game Dev Tycoon but with a new setting. I personally would like to see Kairosoft try something new and fresh with the gameplay aspect, since most games they make are mostly the same style of gameplay, aside from the changing setting which does impact the gameplay (an example: Dungeon Village).”
- “A lot of the mechanics of Game Dev Story were carried over, and that's great.”
- “While the gameplay is not unlike Game Dev Story, there are enough differences to keep the experience feeling fresh.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their stylized and pixelated design, contributing to a charming retro vibe that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance and improved in-game music, although some feel that the visuals lack innovation, resembling previous titles in the series. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially for fans of resource management games.
- “I love the pixelated graphics and the retro vibe.”
- “If you love resource management games and cute graphics, this is an instant winner.”
- “The pixel graphics are nice and the in-game music has improved, plus the game also runs a bit more smoothly on my Nvidia Shield compared to older Kairosoft titles.”
- “Games were fun at first, but now it's just copy and paste with a new name and graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players note improvements in the in-game music compared to previous titles, others find it basic or even terrible, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the music can be repetitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- “The pixel graphics are nice and the in-game music has improved, plus the game also runs a bit more smoothly on my Nvidia Shield compared to older Kairosoft titles.”
- “I found the music to be basic, and the controls weren't the most user-friendly.”
- “It's hard to play because the music is so terrible, and half the time I'm just waiting for something to finish.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The monetization model of this mobile game is highly praised, as it features no in-app purchases or intrusive ads, allowing players to enjoy the game without interruptions or pressure to spend money. This approach enhances the overall gaming experience by eliminating pay-to-win mechanics and unnecessary waiting times.
- “No in-app purchases! That's a huge plus; no waiting around and no pay-to-win mechanics!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without needing to spend extra.”
- “This is one of the few actually good mobile games where you can just play a nice game and not be bombarded with prompts to spend money to speed up a meaningless time that is there only to get you to buy the speedup, nor be bombarded with ads.”
- “No in-app purchases; that's a huge plus, no waiting around, no paying to win!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users noting that the main content can be completed quickly and lacks meaningful incentives for replaying. Many feel that there is little purpose in revisiting the game, leading to disappointment in its overall value.
- “You can finish the main portion of the game a bit quickly, and the replay value is low.”
- “The replay value is lacking.”
- “This game has no replay value and a lot of things with no purpose. I don't know, this and the pirate game made me lose my trust in Kairosoft.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game experiences notable performance issues on various devices, including the LG G3 and Note 4, leading to significant slowdowns that detract from the overall enjoyment. While it runs smoothly on some devices, the optimization appears inconsistent, with some users finding it shallower compared to other titles from Kairosoft.
- “Runs smoothly on LG G3; the game is a little shallower than other games released by Kairosoft, imagine Game Dev Story but a lazier version of it.”
- “There are performance issues with my Note 4; it shouldn't, but it slows down massively.”
- “Also suffers from performance issues on my LG G3 for some reason, which makes it tough to enjoy.”
- “There are performance issues with my Note 4... it shouldn't, but it slows down massively.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game's humor falls short compared to similar titles, lacking the ambition and wit that fans might expect.