---
title: "Hotaruko"
description: "When the protagonist and his girlfriend, Hotaruko, had sex for the first time, they both simultaneously saw a strange image in their minds. When they tried inve"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/02/16802.jpg"
---

# Hotaruko

![Hotaruko](https://t.vndb.org/cv/02/16802.jpg)

**Alternative Title:** 螢子

**Developer:** Tigerman Project

**Release date:** Sep 27, 2002

**Platform:** Windows

**Language:** Japanese

**Rating:** 6.9/10 (16 votes)

## Description
When the protagonist and his girlfriend, Hotaruko, had sex for the first time, they both simultaneously saw a strange image in their minds. When they tried investigating it, it led them them to a solitary island - Amatojima.

Thinking that it's somehow related with Hotaruko's lost memories, they decided to visit the island during their summer break. After a one day trip from Tokyo, they arrived at Amatojima. They were the only passengers getting off the boat there, and the harbor was surprisingly deserted. They went to the only lodging house to book a room for the night. When the old lady who owned it heard Hotaruko's surname, her expression suddenly changed. She told them that Hotaruko is related with the island chief, and hurriedly directed them to the Kizuki household.

There, they were welcomed by a woman called Kasumi, who led them to the guest room. The island chief, Kizuki Mizuno-sama, despite his suspicious appearance, gave them a very warm reception. It was decided they will stay at the Kizuki household for a little while...

[edited from the official website]

## Characters
### Hishihara Ryou (菱原　涼)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Ahoge, Antenna, Long, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Eyes:** Grey, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Shirt, Jeans, Collar, Tank Top, Ring
- **Subject of:** Death, Injury, Amputation, Avoidable Death (obsolete), Homicide, Evil Sacrifice
- **Role:** University Student, Bisexual, Ex-girlfriend

### Kasumi (香澄)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black, Bun, Ponytail, Long, Sidehair
- **Eyes:** Brown, Hosome
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Big Breast Sizes, Mole, Makeup
- **Clothes:** Kimono, Sandals, Hairpin, Ribbon Hair Tie, Loose
- **Items:** Hand Fan

### Kiyose Ruka (清瀬 流花)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Intake, Side Tail, Blunt Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Freckles
- **Eyes:** Black, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Robe, Miko's Dress, Hair Tie
- **Role:** Miko, Monster
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide

### Kizuki Hotaruko (杵築　螢子)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** White, Curtained, Short, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Small Breast Sizes
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Dress, Robe, Thigh-high Stockings, Ribbon Tie
- **Items:** Sword
- **Eyes:** Amber, Hosome
- **Engages in:** Suicide, Murder, Self-sacrifice, Shopping
- **Subject of:** Mind Control, Avoidable Death (obsolete), Homicide
- **Role:** Girlfriend, University Student

### Kizuki Mizunu (杵築 称津奴)
- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** White, Curtained, Shoulder-length, No Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Old
- **Role:** Villain, Uncle, Monster
- **Eyes:** Green, Heterochromia, Hosome
- **Clothes:** Robe, Shirt, Vest, Bandages, Eyepatch, Cravat, Tie Pin
- **Items:** Walking Stick
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide

### Nakamura Misa (中村 美沙)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black, Long, Curtained, Side Tail, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** Black, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Glasses, Miko's Dress, Pendant Necklace, Yukata
- **Role:** Miko, Monster
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide

### Shiina Junko (椎名 純子)
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Parted to Side
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** Black, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Robe, Headband, Miko's Dress, Ribbon Hair Accessory
- **Role:** Miko, Monster, Homosexual
- **Subject of:** Death
- **Items:** Tantou

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://www.ad.il24.net/~tigerman/hotaruko/index.html)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2002-09-27**: Hotaruko - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.ad.il24.net/~tigerman/hotaruko/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=2300)
- **2002-09-27**: Hotaruko - Limited Edition - [Official website](http://www.ad.il24.net/~tigerman/hotaruko/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=2300)

## Tags
Horror, ADV, Cthulhu Mythos, Knife/Dagger Combat, Lesbian Sex, Rape, Girl x Girl Romance, Miko Heroine, Male Protagonist, Amnesia, Gore, Guro, Suicide, Tentacle Rape, Yandere Heroine, Nameable Protagonist, Spontaneous Sex Scenes, Bondage, Madness, Detective Work, Group Sex of One Male and Several Females, Early Sexual Content, Rapist Protagonist, Heroine with Sexual Experience, Modern Day Tokyo, Lesbian Heroine, Lesbian Rape, Completely Avoidable Netorare, Defloration, Death of Heroine, Bad Endings with Story, Missionary Position, Protagonist in Relationship, Sounds of Copulation, Blowjob, Mind Control, Avoidable Rape, Long Sexual Scenes, Lots of Choices, Heroine with Ahoge, Open Ending(s), Sexual Scenes with Gameplay, University Student Protagonist, White Haired Heroine, Consensual Group Sex of One Female and Several Males, More Than Seven Endings, Sacrifice, Group Sex of Several Females, Voyeurism, Doggy Style, Fictional Modern Day Japanese Island, University Student Heroine, Reverse Netorare, Gang Rape, Central Heroine, Homicide, Heroine with Beauty Mark, Meaningless Choices, Cowgirl, Bisexual Heroine, Heroine with Flat Chest (Non-Loli)

## More Games from Tigerman Project
- [Hotaruko](https://pinovel.net/v6527)

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*View the full details at [pinovel.net/v6527](https://pinovel.net/v6527).*

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