NTT Solmare Announces End of Service for Beloved Shall we date? Mobile Game Series, Shifts Focus to Obey Me Franchise

In a significant strategic announcement, NTT Solmare Corporation has confirmed the upcoming conclusion of its beloved and long-running "Shall we date?" mobile game series. This decision marks a pivotal moment for fans of the popular otome genre, as six of the remaining titles, along with the aggregate "Dear Otome" app on iOS, are scheduled to cease operations.

Players will be able to continue enjoying these romantic visual novels and make in-app purchases until September 28, 2025. Following this date, the games will be delisted from app stores. The full closure, rendering the titles unplayable, is set for October 28, 2025.

Affected Titles

The cherished games impacted by this service termination include: Shall we date?: Blood in Roses+, Guard Me, Sherlock+, Lost Alice+, Love Tangle+, Ninja Shadow+, and Wizardess Heart+.

This strategic pivot allows NTT Solmare to intensify its focus on its immensely successful "Obey Me" franchise. The "Obey Me" series continues to thrive with its active titles, "Obey Me" and "Obey Me: Nightbringer."

Beyond mobile gaming, the "Obey Me" franchise has significantly expanded its reach. It boasts a popular anime adaptation that first premiered in July 2021 and a burgeoning manga series, firmly cementing its place in Japanese pop culture.

Throughout their extensive run, the "Shall we date?" games captivated a global audience, reaching players in over 160 countries. NTT Solmare has also been instrumental in bringing classic Japanese otome titles such as "Beastmaster and Princes," "Demon’s Bond," and "Scarlet Fate" to mobile platforms.

While the sunsetting of the "Shall we date?" mobile series undoubtedly closes a beloved chapter for its dedicated fanbase, it simultaneously highlights NTT Solmare’s evolving portfolio. This strategic shift emphasizes newer projects and franchises poised for broader multimedia impact and continued innovation in the mobile gaming landscape.