Taimanin

{{Infobox video game series

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| platforms = Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android

| developer = Lilith

| publisher = Lilith
Infini-Brain
EXNOA
Shiravune

| genre = Eroge
Visual novel
Science fiction

| creator = Sasayama Ittousai

| producer = EDEN

| artist = {{ill|Kagami Hirotaka|ja|カガミ_(原画家)}}
Aoi Nagisa

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| first release version = Taimanin Asagi

| first release date = October 21, 2005

| latest release version = Taimanin RPG Extasy

| latest release date = October 25, 2023

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Taimanin is a media franchise by {{ill|LILITH|ja|リリス (ブランド)}}. Originally starting as an eroge visual novel series, over time Taimanin has grown to include hentai OVA and live action JAV adaptations of the source material.{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/cosplay-porn-outfits-fetching-thousands-of-dollars-1598427024 |title=Cosplay Porn Outfits Fetching Thousands of Dollars |last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |date=2014-07-01 |website=Kotaku |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=Adult movie company ZIZ Entertainment recently auctioned off several costumes featured in its cosplay-themed pornos Taimanin Asagi and Taimanin Yukikaze, which is based on the adult computer games by the same name. They have also spawned anime as well.}} While the main series is notorious for its extreme fetish content,{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/taimanin-asagi-adult-games-eroge-nsfw-hentai/ |title=Fifteen Years Later, One Of Japan's Biggest Adult Games Is Still MIA In The West |last=Blondeau |first=Bella |date=2020-05-13 |website=TheGamer |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200527231346/https://www.thegamer.com/taimanin-asagi-adult-games-eroge-nsfw-hentai/ |archive-date=2020-05-27}} since the release of Action Taimanin the series has also started seeing success as all-ages intellectual property.

Story

In a fantasy version of modern Tokyo, the world of Taimanin is split between the Human World and the Demon World. The Taimanin are a group of highly skilled ninjas who are tasked with fighting demons and corrupt organizations to maintain peace. The story is originally centered on Asagi Igawa and her fight to defeat her archenemy Oboro after she kidnaps Asagi's fiancé.{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-08-04/the-scions-discover-margaritaville/.200865 |title=The Scions Discover Margaritaville - This Week in Games |last=Lemus |first=Jean-Karlo |date=2023-08-04 |website=Anime News Network |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}} The series has been called one of the most memorable eroge of the 2000s.{{cite web |url=https://www.dailydot.com/irl/visual-novel-eroge-hentai-games/ |title=Eroge, visual novels, and hentai: Your guide to adult visual novels |last=Valens |first=Ana |date=2019-10-26 |website=The Daily Dot |publisher=Fragment Media Group |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=Some of the most influential eroge games have made their way to the west, be it officially and through fan translations. The Fate/Stay Night series, Taimanin Asagi, and Muv-Luv—particularly trilogy finale Muv-Luv Alternative—are some of the most memorable releases from the 2000s. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027140625/https://www.dailydot.com/irl/visual-novel-eroge-hentai-games/ |archive-date=2019-10-27}}

Games

=Main series=

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| title = Taimanin Asagi

| date = {{Video game release|JP|October 21, 2005|WW|October 27, 2023}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

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| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/black/product24.html |title=対魔忍アサギ |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-10 |language=ja}}

| release = 2005 – Microsoft Windows
2014 – Android

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  • Re-released as Taimanin Asagi - Complete Edition in 2006 with additional anime sequences.
  • In 2019, Taimanin Asagi was going to be released worldwide in episodic format by Infini-Brain. However, it was pulled from the Steam storefront on September 3rd by Valve.{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/09/is-valve-still-censoring-adult-games-on-steam/ |title=Is Valve still censoring adult games on Steam? [Updated] |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=2019-09-06 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-may-have-rejected-lilith-soft-game-over-characters-appearing-underage |title= Steam rejects LilithSoft visual novel featuring rape scenes |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |date=2019-09-09 |website=Gameindustry.biz |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/hentai-visual-novel-taimanin-asagi-removed-from-steam/ |title=Hentai visual novel Taimanin Asagi removed from Steam |last=Macgregor |first=Jody |date= 9 September 2019|website=PC Gamer |publisher=Future plc |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}
  • The game's first episode was restored in January 2020 but no further episodes were released.{{cite web |url=https://www.thegamer.com/taimanin-asagi-steam/ |title=Smutty Ninja Anime Game Taimanin Asagi Is On Steam Again |last=Murray |first=Sean |date=2020-01-07 |website=TheGamer |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}
  • The Complete Edition of the game was localized to English, Korean, and Chinese by Shiravune and released on October 27th, 2023.{{cite press release |author= |title=Taimanin Asagi Coming to Steam & Johren in 2023 |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2023-08-03/taimanin-asagi-coming-to-steam-and-johren-in-2023/.200939 |location=Tokyo, Japan |publisher=Shiravune |agency=Anime News Network |date=2023-08-03 |access-date=2023-10-09}} {{cite web |last1=Knight |first1=Thomas |title=Taimanin Asagi – Review |url=https://www.nookgaming.com/taimanin-asagi-review/ |website=NookGaming|date=7 October 2023 }}

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| title = Taimanin Asagi 2

| date = {{Video game release|JP|October 21, 2006}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/black/product31.html |title=対魔忍アサギ2~淫謀の東京キングダム~ |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2006 – Microsoft Windows
2014 – Android

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| article =

| title = Taimanin Murasaki: Kunoichi Kairai Dorei ni Otsu

| date = {{Video game release|JP|October 24, 2008}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/black/product40.html |title=対魔忍ムラサキ~くノ一傀儡奴隷に堕つ~ |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2008 – Microsoft Windows

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| title = Taimanin Yukikaze

| date = {{Video game release|JP|September 16, 2011|WW|April 30, 2024}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/index.php/black/product53#spec |title=対魔忍ユキカゼ |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2011 – Microsoft Windows

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  • Re-released in 2015 as Taimanin Yukikaze Animation.
  • In 2020, Taimanin Yukikaze was going to be released worldwide in episodic format by Infini-Brain. Shortly after release, Lilith was accused from using the existing fan translation without crediting, to which they admitted{{Citation needed|reason=Previous source unreliable as per Video Game Project|date=May 2024}}.
  • Taimanin Yukikaze Animation was localized to English, Korean, and Chinese by Shiravune and released on April 30, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Knight |first1=Thomas |title=Nook News – 4/1/24 New Nep Nep |url=https://www.nookgaming.com/nook-news-4-1-24-new-nep-nep/ |website=NookGaming |date=April 2024 |access-date=6 May 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Knight |first1=Thomas |title=Taimanin Yukikaze – Review |url=https://www.nookgaming.com/taimanin-yukikaze-review/ |website=NookGaming |date=26 April 2024 |access-date=6 May 2024}}

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| title = Taimanin Asagi 3

| date = {{Video game release|JP|December 28, 2012}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/index.php/anime/product11#spec |title=対魔忍アサギ3 |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2012 – Microsoft Windows

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| futuregame = no

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| title = Taimanin Yukikaze 2

| date = {{Video game release|JP|May 29, 2015}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/black/product66#spec |title=対魔忍ユキカゼ |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2015 – Microsoft Windows
2019 – Android

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  • Re-released in 2019 as Taimanin Yukikaze 2 Animation.

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| article =

| title = Taimanin Kurenai

| date = {{Video game release|JP|September 25, 2015}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/black/product69#spec |title=対魔忍 紅 |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2015 – Microsoft Windows

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| article =

| title = Taimanin Asagi ZERO

| date = {{Video game release|JP|August 31, 2018}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/black/product72#spec |title=対魔忍アサギZERO |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2018 – Microsoft Windows, Android

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| futuregame = no

| article =

| title = Mama wa Taimanin

| date = {{Video game release|JP|April 19, 2019}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{Cite tweet |user=DLsiteEnglish |number=1119089689162440706 |title=Mama Wa Taimanin is an all-new #eroge available tomorrow on #DLsite, try the free demo or buy your copy now!}}

| release = 2019 – Microsoft Windows, Android

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=Spin-offs=

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| title = Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: Chaos Arena

| date = {{Video game release|JP|January 13, 2006}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web|url=https://www.lilith-soft.com/index.php/black/product25 |title=対魔忍アサギ外伝~カオス・アリーナ編~ |publisher=LILITH |date= |accessdate=2023-10-09 |language=ja}}

| release = 2006 – Microsoft Windows

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  • Visual novel side story.
  • Originally sold exclusively at Comiket 69, it was later given a wider digital release.

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| title = Taimanin Asagi -Battle Arena-

| date = {{Video game release|JP|{{date range and age in years, months, weeks and days|2014|7|1|2019|7|31}}|WW|{{date range and age in years, months, weeks and days|2018|9|26|2023|12|31}}}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web |url=https://techraptor.net/adult-gaming/naughtiness-and-strategy-card-battles-combine-in-nutakus-taimanin-asagi-battle-arena |title=Naughtiness and Strategy Card Battles Combine in Nutaku's Taimanin Asagi -Battle Arena- |last=Stretch |first=Andrew |date=2018-09-27 |website=TechRaptor |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809235253/https://techraptor.net/adult-gaming/naughtiness-and-strategy-card-battles-combine-in-nutakus-taimanin-asagi-battle-arena |archive-date=2022-08-09}}

| release = 2014 – Web browser

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  • Free-to-play online collectible card game.
  • Originally released as Taimanin Asagi ~Kessen Arena~, the game ceased service in Japan on July 31, 2019.{{cite web |url=https://games.dmm.co.jp/detail/taimanin-asagi |title=対魔忍アサギ~決戦アリーナ~ |author= |date= |website=FANZA GAMES |publisher=DMM.com |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=「対魔忍アサギ~決戦アリーナ~」は、2019年07月31日(水) 15:00を持ちまして全てのサービスを終了させていただきました。 |language=ja}}
  • Localized by EXNOA and published through Nutaku in 2018 and Johren in 2020.{{Cite tweet |user=Asagi_BArena |number=1285473975955415040 |title=TABA is now available on an all new platform for the best hentai games: Johren!}}

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| article =

| title = Taimanin RPG

| date = {{Video game release|JP|September 25, 2018}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

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| release = 2018 – Web browser| platform =

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  • Free-to-play role-playing game released exclusively in Japan as Taimanin RPG and Taimanin RPGX.

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| futuregame = no

| article = Action Taimanin

| title = Action Taimanin

| date = {{Video game release|JP|December 24, 2019|WW|October 6, 2020}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/action-taimanin-steam-mobile-worldwide/ |title=Action Taimanin Will Launch Worldwide on Steam and Mobile Devices |last=Stenbuck |first=Kite |date=2020-09-08 |website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}

| release = 2019 – iOS, Android
2020 – Microsoft Windows

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| futuregame = no

| article =

| title = Taimanin Collection: Battle Arena

| date = {{Video game release|WW|July 9, 2020}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{Cite tweet |user=sasalilith |number=1281147628344889344 |title=【対魔忍コレクション】サービス開始! |language=ja}}

| release = 2020 – Microsoft Windows

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  • Free-to-play memory card game using the assets from Taimanin Asagi -Battle Arena-.{{cite web |url=https://www.taimanin3000.com/ |title=対魔忍 3000 |author= |date= |website=Taimanin 3000 |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=In Taimanin Collection, you can collect gorgeous beauties introduced in Taimanin Asagi: Battle Arena since 2014. Complete your collection by simply logging in daily and playing casual games!}}

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| article =

| title = Taimanin GOGO!

| date = {{Video game release|JP|{{date range and age in years, months, weeks and days|2023|5|16|2024|1|26}}}}

| multiplereleasedates = no

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite web |url=https://news.qoo-app.com/en/post/168176/taimanin-gogo-launch |title=Taimanin GOGO! Officially Launches for Smartphones |author=Trista |date=2023-05-16 |website=QooApp |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}

| release = 2022 – iOS, Android

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  • Free-to-play roguelike chibi game developed by Gremory Games.{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerbraves.com/taimanin-gogo-pre-registrations-open/ |title=Taimanin GOGO pre-registrations open |author=Kit |date=2022-09-12 |website=GamerBraves |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-09 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220912-15594/ |title=Taimanin GOGO! gives the popular adult series an all-ages roguelike action twist |last=Kawase |first=Ayuo |date=2022-09-12 |website=Automaton Media |publisher=Active Gaming Media |access-date=2023-10-13 |quote=}}
  • Ceased operation on January 26, 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerbraves.com/taimanin-gogo-announces-end-of-service/ |title=Taimanin GOGO Announces End of Service |author=Lucas |date=2023-12-04 |website=GamerBraves |publisher= |access-date=2024-02-24 |quote=}}

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| futuregame = no

| article =

| title = Taimanin RPG Extasy

| date = {{Video game release|WW|{{date range and age in years, months, weeks and days|2023|10|26|2024|8|1}}}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

| refs = {{cite press release |author= |date=2023-10-26 |title=Taimanin RPG Extasy Is Out Now! |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/taimanin-rpg-extasy-is-out-now-301966910.html |location=Tokyo |publisher=Infini-Brain Inc. |agency=PR Newswire |access-date=2025-03-21}}

| release = 2023 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, Web browser

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  • Port of Taimanin RPG / RPGX with some gameplay modifications.
  • RPG Extasy is censored and available on iOS, Android, and Steam. RPGX Extasy is uncensored and available on Nutaku and Johren.{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2023-09-29/big-names-big-departures/.202787 |title=Big Names, Big Departures - This Week in Games |last=Lemus |first=Jean-Karlo |date=2023-09-29 |website=Anime News Network |publisher= |access-date=2023-10-13 |quote=So, the obvious question is, how will the US version handle the 18+ content? Simple: it won't, at least not on iOS or Android. According to the FAQ, there will be a version with the Adult content on Johren and Nutaku and worksafe versions on Steam, the App Store and Google Play. But only the Steam version can link up to Nutaku or Johren, letting you play the Nutaku/Johren version with whatever date you have on Steam. It seems complicated but also lets folks play the game in public.}}
  • Post release, RPG Extasy came under criticism for putting players under premium currency debt after the developer claimed progression rewards were bugged during release.{{cite web |url=https://kotaku.com/taimanin-rpg-extasy-gem-gacha-anime-sex-rpg-1850990192 |title=Sexy Anime RPG Puts Players In 'Gem Debt' To Pay Off Dev's Mistake |last=Gach |first=Ethan |date=2023-11-03 |website=Kotaku |publisher= |access-date=2023-11-06 |quote=}}{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2023/11/02/135594.html |title=Steamでも"TAIMANIN"『対魔忍RPG Extasy』Steam版登場、しかし感度ならぬ不評3000倍の危機に…?ガチャ石獲得量修正への対応が海外ユーザーの議論呼ぶ |author= |date=2023-11-02 |website=GameSpark |publisher= |access-date=2023-11-06 |language=ja}}
  • Ceased operation on August 1, 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/taimanin-rpg-extasy-service-to-end-in-august-2024/ |title=Taimanin RPG Extasy Service Will End in August 2024 |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date=2024-04-30 |website=Siliconera |publisher= |access-date=2024-08-03 |quote=}}

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=Compilations=

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| article =

| title = Taimanin Asagi PREMIUM BOX

| date = {{Video game release|JP|November 25, 2011}}

| multiplereleasedates = yes

| canceled =

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| release = 2011 – Microsoft Windows

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  • A compilation of Taimanin Asagi, Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: Chaos Arena, Taimanin Asagi 2, Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: The Nightmare, Taimanin Murasaki, and Taimanin Asagi Gaiden: Summer Days with updated visuals.
  • The Nightmare and Summer Days had previously been released as part of the {{ill|LILITH-IZM|ja|LILITH-IZM}} video game compilations series in volumes 02 and 04 respectively.

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