---
title: "Helward: A Tanuki Story"
description: "Helward is a gay furry romance VN about a fish out of water tanuki named Howl. After a year of an intimate long-distance relationship, he will finally pursue hi"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/12/62012.jpg"
---

# Helward: A Tanuki Story

![Helward: A Tanuki Story](https://t.vndb.org/cv/12/62012.jpg)

**Developer:** Dangpa

**Release date:** Mar 1, 2023

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

**Language:** English, Russian, Chinese (simplified)

**Rating:** 7.4/10 (avg, 4 votes)

## Description
Helward is a gay furry romance VN about a fish out of water tanuki named Howl. After a year of an intimate long-distance relationship, he will finally pursue his romantic interest.

Given his propensity for misfortune, many mishaps await Howl in his efforts for love. On top of that, in the territory of Helward secrets and dangers abound. He'll have much to overcome while also juggling secrets of his own.

This story takes place in Helward. A fantastical city on the outskirts of Hell where magic beings, demons, and folks cohabitate.  As Howl's story progresses, more will be unveiled about the history of the city and the lands surrounding it as he encounters new friends and even enemies.

[From [Itch.io](https://dgpa.itch.io/helward-a-tanuki-story)]

## Shops
- [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/dangpa)
- [Itch](https://dgpa.itch.io/helward-a-tanuki-story)

## Releases
### English
- **2023-03-01**: Helward: A Tanuki Story v0.2.5 - [Itch.io](https://dgpa.itch.io/helward-a-tanuki-story), [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/dangpa)

### Chinese (simplified)
- **2023-03-07**: Helward v0.2.0 - [Official website](https://mega.nz/folder/QiISTYpY#fGqaa5jmL7KFTsP3OuVkzQ)
- **TBA**: Helward zhi Lu - [Official website](https://t.me/s/FengChingLocalization/205)

### Russian
- **2023-10-08**: Helward v1.2 - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-222452957_57)
- **2024-11-22**: Helward: A Tanuki Story v0.2.0 - [Official website](https://sites.google.com/view/exgames/%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%BB%D1%8B/helward)
- **2025-02-16**: Helward: A Tanuki Story v0.2.5 - [Official website](https://t.me/translationvnnews/121)

## Tags
Furry, Boy x Boy Romance, Sex Involving Furries, Male on Male Sex Only

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*View the full details at [pinovel.net/v40328](https://pinovel.net/v40328).*

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