QRVR-021 - 【VR】My Chunibyo notebook summoned my dream girlfriend! Aoi Kururugi

I bought this because I was drawn to the Haruhi-style outfit. Honestly, this actress wasn't really my type, but after watching this, my opinion did a 180. She pulls off that exaggerated, anime-style 'tsundere' act so well that she comes across as incredibly cute. By the time I finished watching, I was a total fan.

It's basically a VR experience (with OP/NG clips) where you get to do 'things' with a 'manifested Suzumiya Haru○' played by Aoi Kururugi. It's a bit confusing since the character she plays is named 'Aoi Kururugi,' but her mannerisms, catchphrases, and attitude are completely modeled after Suzumiya. You can just think of the source material as a chuunibyou, bossy, tsundere anime girl. If you've seen TMA's anime cosplay works, you'll get the idea. Hardcore fans might say, 'This isn't my Haru○.' In the VR explanation part of Part 1, Kururugi-san suddenly starts talking about her own hobby, △△. On the flip side, you might end up falling for Kururugi-san herself, who is a Kansai-dialect-speaking girl with a natural chuunibyou vibe. Given her personality, I think a more recent anime cosplay might have worked better. Also, Part 2 is mostly just setup and an intro with almost no erotic content! If you want to get straight to the action, start from Part 3. Kururugi-san's acting and technique were excellent, and the high-proximity direction was great. Since the viewer is stuck in a sitting position, seeing various things up close was a strong point for me personally, though it might be hit-or-miss for others. It's definitely not for those who dislike anime cosplay or chuunibyou themes. I decided it was acceptable overall, so I didn't penalize it.

I liked the previous Sena Kirari installment, so I bought the Kururugi Aoi version too! The image quality is excellent, practically on par with 60fps, and the skin texture is rendered beautifully. I watched it on an Oculus Go. The usual off-shot talk is incredibly entertaining and makes her feel so relatable. Since it's a 2006 theme, I assume it's based on Haruhi Suzumiya, which makes sense. It really feels like a time slip. In terms of playability, it's very practical. The sense of positioning, distance, and character scale while sitting on the sofa are all spot on. The thrill of her bringing her face close is amazing. It ends with a nice, tight close-up. Her cuteness really explodes in the final NG scenes. This is a must-watch, even if you aren't a die-hard fan.