{"rewrite":{"id":"r_47ee7f7fbc4c49cc8763e8aa","clusterId":"c_a9b8956f5d7b440480fc8247","slug":"rika-hanamiya-releases-theme-song-mv-for-novel-game-rika-mode","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Rika Hanamiya Releases Theme Song MV for Novel Game Rika Mode ♡","summary":"VTuber Rika Hanamiya released the music video for \"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba,\" the theme song of the upcoming novel game Rika Mode ♡, on her YouTube channel. The full-voice visual novel with ASMR, in which Hanamiya stars as the main character, is set for release on May 28, 2026, on Steam, DLsite, and Nintendo Switch.","whyItMatters":"The MV release marks the final promotional push for a novel game that combines VTuber star power with ASMR mechanics, a week before its multiplatform launch.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eVTuber Rika Hanamiya dropped the music video for \"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba\" on her YouTube channel Thursday evening, giving fans a preview of the theme song for the novel game Rika Mode ♡. The track, performed by Hanamiya herself, pairs fleeting lyrics and melody with in-game visuals from the upcoming visual novel.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRika Mode ♡ is a full-voice ADV with ASMR elements, scheduled for release on May 28, 2026. Hanamiya voices the main character, a childhood friend turned exclusive maid who teases the player at the mansion and school. The game supports Japanese, English, and Chinese, and will be available on Windows via Steam and DLsite, as well as on Nintendo Switch. A free demo is already live across all platforms, offering sample ASMR scenes like a lap pillow and mischievous interactions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCyberStep's Rabbit Foot brand is publishing the title. The limited box edition with premium bonuses is reportedly running low on stock.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Rika Hanamiya's MV for \"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba\" doubles as cross-promotion for her own novel game. The song and game release dates are one week apart, turning the MV into a direct pre-order driver.","twitterPost":"Rika Hanamiya's MV for \"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba\" drops one week before her game. The song is a promotional asset, not just a soundtrack.","threadsPost":"Rika Hanamiya's MV for \"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba\" releases one week before her novel game \"Rika Mode ♡\". That timing is deliberate: the MV functions as a direct pre-order driver, not just a standalone music video. The song credits include industry names like Mutsumi Kotobuki and Piyoi Asakura, signaling a budgeted production.","newsletterBlurb":"VTuber Rika Hanamiya released the music video for \"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba,\" the theme song of the upcoming novel game Rika Mode ♡, on her YouTube channel. The full-voice visual novel with ASMR, in which Hanamiya stars, launches May 28 on Steam, DLsite, and Nintendo Switch. A free demo is available now.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/143244\",\"title\":\"MV for \\\"Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba\\\" by VTuber Rika Hanamiya, Theme Song of Novel Game \\\"Rika Mode ♡\\\", Released\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3932,"outputTokens":696,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826568,"createdAt":"2026-05-22T06:17:20.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-22T06:30:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-22T06:30:44.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_a9b8956f5d7b440480fc8247","canonicalTitle":"VTuber・花宮莉歌主演ノベルゲーム「りかも～ど♡」の主題歌、花宮莉歌が歌う「アルストロメリアの花言葉」のMVが公開","representativeArticleId":"a_74e9dec03e808b978f04d512","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"花宮莉歌\"],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"vtuber\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-22T04:04:53.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-22T04:04:53.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-22T06:30:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/143244","title":"VTuber・花宮莉歌主演ノベルゲーム「りかも～ど♡」の主題歌、花宮莉歌が歌う「アルストロメリアの花言葉」のMVが公開"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":["花宮莉歌"],"type":"release","domain":"vtuber","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["VTuber Rika Hanamiya released the music video for 'Alstroemeria no Hanakotoba' on her YouTube channel on Thursday evening.","The novel game Rika Mode ♡ is scheduled for release on May 28, 2026, on Steam, DLsite, and Nintendo Switch.","Hanamiya voices the main character, a childhood friend turned exclusive maid, in the full-voice visual novel with ASMR elements.","A free demo is available on all platforms, featuring sample ASMR scenes like a lap pillow and mischievous interactions.","CyberStep's Rabbit Foot brand is publishing the game, and the limited box edition is reportedly running low on stock."]}