The Diary

Editorial Has potential

The Diary is a stylish adult graphic novel based on the Yellow Star OVA, delivering solid narrative and atmospheric artwork across its completed first chapter. Community consensus centers on the creative work itself: those who've played it appreciate the writing, character dynamics, and visual craft. The real friction is not about quality but about release cadence. The developer is a solo creator balancing a day job and family; Chapter 1 took months to complete, and Chapter 2—split into three parts—has been in development for nearly a year with only progress sketches shared to paid subscribers. For potential backers, this creates a hard question: is supporting someone at 1–2 drawings per week (even with good reasons) a sustainable transaction? Some players see it as a commitment to a serious artist; others view it as funding a low-priority hobby. The developer's defensive tone in recent exchanges has not helped recruitment. If you value narrative-driven adult fiction and can wait years between installments, this is worth the wait; if you need regular payoff for your subscription, this project's pace will frustrate you.