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Kujiranosenaka クジラの背中
Kujiranosenaka クジラの背中

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1年間ありがとうございました。Thank you for this past year.

こんばんは。

普段、FANBOXではあまり長文を書くことはありませんが、しばらく更新が滞っていたこと、そして12月6日は初リリースからちょうど1年という節目の日でもありますので、少しだけ気持ちを整理しながら一年を振り返りたいと思います。大したことを書くつもりはありませんが、やや長くなるかもしれませんので、年に一度のクリスマスカードのようなものだと思って読んでいただければ幸いです。

まずは、この一年間応援してくださった皆さまに、心より感謝申し上げます。ゲーム制作を始めたきっかけは、「自分が遊んでみたいゲームを自分の手で作ってみたい」という、プレイヤーとしての純粋な気持ちからでしたが、頭の中だけに存在していた想像が形になり、その作品を多くの方に楽しんでいただけることが本当に嬉しく、ここまで制作を続けてこられたのだと思っています。もちろん、プロの開発者やパブリッシャーが作るゲームと比べれば至らない点は多く、応援してくださる皆さまへの対応も、まだまだ未熟だったと感じています。それでも温かく受け止めてくださり、本当にありがとうございます。

そして、作品を気長に待ち続け、変わらず応援してくださっていることにも、改めて御礼申し上げます。初めてゲームというものを制作し、その大きな分量を半年という短期間で連続して公開したことで、自分でもペース配分に失敗し、疲れが溜まってしまいました。さらに販売停止などの良くない出来事も重なり、気力が大きく削られ、創作を諦めたくなるほど落ち込んでしまった時期もありました。しかし、そんな時に皆さまからいただいた温かい励ましや応援のおかげで、気持ちを立て直し、再び創作に向き合う意欲を取り戻すことができました。ここ数ヶ月はゲームとは関係のないことを色々と進めてきたため、不満に思われる方もいらっしゃるかもしれませんが、低下していた創作意欲を回復するための過程だったと、どうかご理解いただければ幸いです。

お知らせにも書いた通り、年末年始は個人的に忙しいため、ゲーム制作は来年初頭から再開する予定です。リリース時期は未定ですが、できれば2026年中を目標としています。ただ、制作工程で詰まる部分があれば進行が遅れることもありますし、趣味制作である以上、本業や生活より優先することはできませんので、進行がゆっくりになってしまっても、何卒ご理解いただければ幸いです。不確かな時期を先に提示して期待させてしまい、後から失望させることは避けたいと考えていますので、どうかご理解ください。

また、ゲームを楽しんでくださったからといって、私のすべての創作物のファンである必要はありませんし、そうした関係を利用して皆さんをプランに縛り付ける意図もありません。WIP更新の目的でご支援いただいている方は、WIP再開まで無理に継続していただく必要はありませんので、どうかご負担なく、気軽にお付き合いいただければ幸いです。楽しみにしていただけること自体は大変ありがたいのですが、お待ちいただく中で疲れや不満が生じるようなことがあれば、私も心苦しいですし、ゲーム開発にもあまり良くありませんので、焦らず、ゆったりとお待ちいただければ幸いです。

インターネット上にはさまざまな意見があると思いますが、少なくともこのFANBOXという小さな場所では、皆さんと前向きに、楽しくゲーム制作を続けていきたいと思っています。2026年もどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

改めて──本当にありがとうございます。


Hello.

I don’t usually write long posts on FANBOX, but since new posts have been delayed for a while and December 6th marks exactly one year since the initial release, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and share some thoughts. It may be a bit long, so I hope you can read it like a once-a-year holiday letter.


First of all, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me over the past year. The reason I started making games was simply because I wanted to create a game that I, as a player, would enjoy playing. Seeing ideas that once only existed in my head take shape and being able to share them with so many people has been truly rewarding. I believe that’s what has kept me going all this time. Of course, compared to games made by professional developers or publishers, there are many things I still lack, and I feel that my communication with supporters could have been better at times. Even so, I am truly grateful for the warm support and understanding you have shown me.

I would also like to thank everyone who has patiently continued to support and wait for my works. Making a game for the first time and releasing such a large amount of content continuously over just six months caused me to mismanage my pace and accumulate fatigue. On top of that, unfortunate events like the suspension of sales occurred, which drained my motivation and at times made me feel like giving up on creating altogether. However, thanks to the warm encouragement and support from everyone, I was able to recover my mindset and regain the desire to create again. Over the past few months, I’ve been working on smaller things unrelated to the game, so some of you may have felt a bit unsatisfied. I would be grateful if you could kindly understand that this was a process to restore my lowered motivation for creating.

As I mentioned in previous announcements, I will be personally busy during the year-end and New Year period, so development is planned to resume early next year. The release date is still undecided, but I’m aiming to release sometime in 2026. However, there may be parts of the production process that slow progress, and since this is a hobby project, I cannot prioritize it over my main job or daily life. Even if development proceeds slowly, I sincerely hope for your understanding. I also want to avoid giving uncertain timelines and raising expectations only to cause disappointment later, so thank you for your understanding.

Also, just because you enjoy the game doesn’t mean you need to be a fan of all my creations, and I have no intention of using that relationship to tie anyone to a subscription plan. If you are supporting mainly for game updates, it’s perfectly fine to pause your support until the WIP resumes. Please feel free to engage at your own pace without feeling any burden. I truly appreciate your anticipation and support, but if waiting ever causes fatigue or frustration, it would trouble me and also not help the game’s development. So even if it feels slow at times, I hope you can wait patiently and comfortably.

I believe there are many different opinions on the internet, but at least in this small space on FANBOX, I want to continue creating games positively and enjoyably with all of you.

Thank you once again, and I look forward to your continued support in 2026.

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Comments

感谢作者的陪伴以及努力创作。过去的一年作者辛苦了!!能玩到如此精良的游戏实属我们玩家之幸。作者的各种奇思妙想真的让我们度过了愉快的时光。不用急吗,慢慢来,我们都在耐心等待着作者的创作,期待后续的展开。 作者大大辛苦了,期待明年能够看到新部分的到来,新故事的展开。我们始终在这里陪伴着作者~~

sashinseno

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this message bro! Yeah, it's a project that is very personal and up to your likes and it shows, but that's also what makes it unique. So take your time, and do what you want to do, not what others want you to do. If you feel like doing something else, then do it. Have a great holiday season and happy festivities!

Xherion

Thank you for your hard work! And all take the time you need!

BringCock

Please don't feel pressured because we’ve been supporting you all along. On the contrary, it's through your games that we truly feel your passion and creativity. So this isn't a constraint—it’s proof that you have the ability to make such the amazing game, and that alone is truly commendable. Especially finishing both Part 1 and Part 2 in just six months… that’s truly impressive. And of course, feeling tired is completely normal. You don’t owe us anything. Please just follow your own pace, your joy, and whatever your heart is passionate about.

mdzzao

You are amazing, my friend. Honestly. Anything you create is appreciated, but you definitely need to prioritize your own mental health. I know, personally, I'll wait patiently for as long as any of your work takes because I know you put so much work and passion into everything you create. Have a great holiday season <3

Ed Edwards

I’ve played many games, and yours is truly one of my favorites. The story is deep, the characters are memorable, and the scenes are incredibly well made. Your game is a masterpiece to me. I completely understand that you need time to rest. Considering the quality of your work and the fact that you’re developing everything alone, it’s natural to feel tired. Please take all the time you need. Your health and motivation are more important than rushing anything. I admire not only your game, but the heart and sincerity you put into your creations. Please don’t feel pressured by our expectations — we support you because we care about your well-being, not just the updates. I’ll continue my subscription as a way to support you, even during slower periods. I hope you can enjoy the year-end holidays peacefully and recover your energy. I’ll be quietly cheering for you. Thank you for everything, and I look forward to your work in 2026. Merry Christmas!

Fenet

May I kindly ask if you plan to continue sharing WIP of the game in early 2026? Do you have any initial thoughts about the third part ? Will there be new characters to be hypnotized added to the game? looking forward to your work ❤️❤️❤️.

Stanfield

❤️❤️❤️

nonoesosi

気長にお待ちしてます!クジラさん無理せず!!それにしても先輩のドット絵いいな…トレーニングのやつも好き

シタン

어떤 방향으로 가셔도 항상 응원합니다~!!

brief mania

Thank you for making this amazing game. Take all of the time you need. I'm glad you did not give up. If you are looking for a place to release the English version next year I would check out JAST they allow 3rd party games on their platform.

jacquesdelacour


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