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A Tithe in Blood

Studio Élan Studio Elan CIRCLE LINE GAMES

A dark yuri visual novel about a quiet university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. Stepping into a world she little understands, Honoka finds unexpected love, and inadvertently sets in motion a deadly series of events.

Jun 16, 2025

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Generally very positive, but opinions are sharply divided over the latter-half story development and the quality of the ending. · 84/100

224 total reviews · 88% positive

Best for It is suited to players who enjoy dark, emotion-driven yuri visual novels, psychological portrayals, and tragic romance. Rather than focusing on choices or combat, it is closer to experiencing a single narrative predetermined by the author. Players who can accept heavy mental-health themes and uncomfortable emotional depictions, and who value the early atmosphere and character relationships, are likely to be satisfied. Conversely, those who prioritize detailed world-building, consistent character motivations, and a convincing action-oriented conclusion may be disappointed.

Strengths

It portrays heavy themes such as depression, self-loathing, self-harm, and suicidal urges with intensity and immersion.
It impressively depicts a dark, beautiful yuri romance and the process by which love turns into obsession.
The character illustrations, CGs, background art, UI, and direction are highly polished.

Weaknesses

Many criticize the story logic for breaking down after Chapter 3 as events and character motivations become unclear.
The latter half and final confrontation conclude far too quickly and anticlimactically.
The background of the conflict between Angang and Miwon, and of their revenge and reconciliation, is not sufficiently explained.

Gameplay82
Sound80
Story74
Graphics57

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 8, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseJun 16, 2025PC·MOBILE · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

A dark yuri visual novel with themes around depression, a hidden magical art, and unexpected love from the depths of grief. As a reserved and unassuming university student in snow-bitten Hokkaido, the personal tragedy which visited Honoka Asakawa would lead to her experimentation in a magical art thought long-lost — blood magic. Unexpectedly able to visit the sealed world of Meiji-era Sapporo, Honoka's quickly taken under the wing of the cheerful and bright Lady Yasue, a powerful mage who's remained in this gilded cage for a century. As their feelings for each other develop, the true repercussions of Honoka's first steps into the secret world of magic and mages are only just starting to play out, eventually leading to catastrophic consequences. Original story of approximately 70,000 words Concept and writing by Suriko Character designs and art by Kobuta Fully original soundtrack by Claire DeLuca Fully voice acted in Japanese Story written in English with Japanese and Simplified Chinese translations

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