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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Can I Not Fall for Idols?
Mikimaki · Published by 346lab Localization, Mikimaki · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 77% positive (551 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
You’ve become the manager of a brand-new idol group—only to find yourself drowning in romance flags from the start! Love with idols is strictly forbidden. Can you survive this chaotic, no-love-allowed romcom—the first of its kind in the otome world!?
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Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
Take on the role of an idol manager in Can I Not Fall for Idols, where your decisions impact both careers and relationships. Navigate the challenges of the otome genre with a touch of simulation gameplay, all under the watchful eye of developer Mikimaki.
About this game
Is It Okay to Fall in Love with an Idol?
Note: This is the complete version, which adds individual romance routes to the original free game.
Note: The demo is the "Free Complete Version." You can play through to the ending for free.
"Is It Okay to Fall in Love with an Idol?" is a fresh new romantic comedy visual novel.
You become the manager of the new idol group "Melonchu (♡愛恋人♡)".
To succeed in their debut live concert, romance with the active idols is strictly forbidden... But love flags are popping up left and right, and the members start with MAX affection!
How will you overcome this crisis?
It's a chaotic romantic comedy with a "no dating" rule—a first in the otome game genre (perhaps!?)!
✅ How to Play (Key Gameplay Features)
The story progresses on a common route until the live concert.
The Dilemma: Choosing options that increase the idols' affection will decrease the Live Success Rate.
Your Goal: Select choices that increase the Live Success Rate to guide the story toward a successful debut!
【Characters】

Kagura Issa (CV: Yoshino Kaku)
Leader of Melonchu. In charge of rap and hand clapping. Self-centered and bossy, but confident in his looks. Fell in love with the manager upon their chance meeting.

Nijo Ranmaru (CV: Fujie Tatsuya)Dance member of Melonchu. His speech is rough, and he has a strong attitude, but he easily shows his affectionate side. Fell in love with the manager upon their chance meeting.

Mitoge Otoha (CV: Inou Koki)SNS member of Melonchu. Low-tension and speaks in mysterious internet slang from the Heisei and Reiwa eras. Fell in love with the manager upon their chance meeting.

Shibaura Reiji (CV: Yoshimura Yuu)Production Accounting staff. Seems to care about you, the new manager. He knows the current affection levels of the Melonchu members and can inform you of them.

Aida Mei (CV: None) Name Change AvailableThe Protagonist (You). She had a favorite idol group long ago, but lost her memory due to the shock of their sudden disbandment.
📦 Included Content & Functionality (What You Get)
Content DetailsIncluded FunctionalityGenre: Romantic Comedy ADV / Visual NovelPlatform: WindowsEstimated Playtime: Approx. 1 hourControls: Mouse and KeyboardEndings: Total 6 types (Branching based on choices)Save / Load / Auto Play / Backlog / Skip functions availableVoice Acting: Full voice acting for all characters (excluding the protagonist)Audio Commentary: Includes audio commentary by the cast
💻 System Specifications
Supported Languages: Japanese (Audio, Subtitles, UI)
👩💻 Development
This is an original work by Mikimaki.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Processor:
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes:
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Processor:
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Bugfix (2026/08/30)
Fixed several issues related to image display. We apologize for the inconvenience. (2026/08/30)Read full article on Community Announcements (Mikimaki)Patch NotesOfficial
Bugfix (2026/06/22)
The following issues have been fixed. 【Simplified Chinese Version】 • Fixed an issue where some CGs were not displayed correctly. • Fixed an issue with the display of EXTRA > CG LIST. 【Full Version (All Languages)】 • Fixed an issue where no command was focused after returning from EXTRA > PLAYROOM. • Corrected some speaker name display errors. • Adjusted line breaks in some text. 【Demo Version (All Languages)】 • Fixed an issue where Issei's voice was not played correctly. We apologize for the delay in addressing these issues. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and hope you continue to enjoy the game. Thank you for your continued support.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mikimaki)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix: New Game Branching Issues
Fixed a branching bug that could incorrectly trigger a repeated ending when starting a New Game post-completion.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mikimaki)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix: Playroom Image Display Issues
Fixed a bug where some images were not displayed in the Playroom.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mikimaki)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix: New Game Initialization Issues
Fixed an issue where the game's internal state failed to reset when starting a New Game after a previous session or game completion.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mikimaki)






