As anime has spread in the west, more room for a genre of video games popular in Japan but obscure elsewhere has too. Previously relegated to their anime adaptation, titles like CLANNAD and Higurashi When They Cry have made it in their original form to English speaking fans and with them a whole new otaku subculture has bloomed in the west. From popular titles to hidden gems, this panel explores every facet of this exciting medium. Newcomers and veterans alike are welcome!
