Quick note: I did not find a list like this on my own that was exclusively games not available in other regions, or that wasn’t specifically physical titles that did not take into account if they already had a Western release. If there was one that I simply overlooked, please let me know!
I was hoping to get together a ‘quick start’ type of recommendation list for myself and others who are taking their first dip into the Japanese eShop, whether they know how to look for the English support themselves or not. I will be trying to curate a list on the OP as much as possible.
So,
What Japanese exclusive (not released NA/EU) eShop games with English support would you recommend? (Physical Asian releases with English aren’t counted as NA/EU releases.)
Is there a JP eShop title (w/ English support) that is released in the West, but has JP exclusive content (DLC or Uncut content) not released for the West you would recommend?
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The following titles will be marked as to why they are listed.
(O) – Available | (X) – Not Available | (?) – Needs to be verified
NA( ) – Availability in North America eShop
EU( ) – Availability in European eShop
JP-E – Has exclusive JP content, may be available in other regions
(All games on list are available on Japanese eShop and will not have their availability marked for that region.)
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Edit: Added credit to users who have submitted a game for inclusion. Availability being personally verified on NA eShop, requires EU availability checked where not submitted.
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**PUBLISHER CATALOGS**
Alignment Sharp – [https://www.dekudeals.com/games?filter[publisher]=AlignmentSharp](https://www.dekudeals.com/games?filter[publisher]=AlignmentSharp)
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**INDIVIDUAL GAMES**
>**Adabana Odd Tatan**
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>NA(X) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/m_meirin)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000044133.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000044133.html)
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>**ATRI -My Dear Memories-**
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>NA(X) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/m_meirin)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000044130.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000044130.html)
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>**DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme 3 Scarlet**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/DeadlyLancer)
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>Basic Free: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000015151.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000015151.html)
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>Standard: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000005063.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000005063.html)
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>**Detective JB Harold’s Casebook: Manhattan Requiem**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000002882.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000002882.html)
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>**Dodge Hard**
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>NA(O) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000010006.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000010006.html)
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>**Everyday♪ Today’s MENU for EMIYA Family**
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>NA(O) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000023304.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000023304.html)
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>**Fishing Spirits Nintendo Switch version**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000016824.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000016824.html)
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>**Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto**
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>NA(O) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000022037.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000022037.html)
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>**Kadobat Wars**
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>NA(O) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000010072.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000010072.html)
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>**Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000008810.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000008810.html)
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>**Kamen Rider: Memory of Heroez**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000021857.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000021857.html)
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>**Paper Mystery: Thoughts from the Future (Kaminazo: Mirai kara no Omoi de)**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000023304.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000023304.html)
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>(Requires download/printing of ‘mystery papers’ from official site.)
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>( [https://www.delightworks.co.jp/games/indies/kaminazo/](https://www.delightworks.co.jp/games/indies/kaminazo/) )
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>**Scrap Rush!!**
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>NA(O) | EU(X) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/myriada)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000017607.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000017607.html)
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>**SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/mauttykoray, u/Social_Ascetic)
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>Standard: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000015983.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000015983.html)
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>Platinum: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000011994.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000011994.html)
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>**Super Robot Wars 30**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/DeadlyLancer)
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>Standard: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000031597.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000031597.html)
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>Deluxe: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000012882.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000012882.html)
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>Ultimate: [https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000012872.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70070000012872.html)
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>**Super Robot Wars V**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/DeadlyLancer)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000019766.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000019766.html)
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>**Super Robot Wars X**
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>NA(X) | EU(?) – (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/DeadlyLancer)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000019770.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000019770.html)
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>**The Battle Cats Unite!** (Futari *De! Nyanko Daisensō* , Together! Nyanko Great War)
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>NA(X) | EU(?) | JP-E- (Added to List 04/23/2022 | u/Lolusen)
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>[https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000012325.html](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000012325.html)
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