Re:ZERO author and creator Tappei Nagatsuki is writing the scenario for MONOCHROME SERENADE, a newly announced visual novel from Laplacian that is is slated for a 2026 release.
Details about the game’s premise are currently unknown. A visual for MONOCHROME SERENADE provides a vague teaser by showing a girl standing among what appears to be the ruins of a city. The girl sports a hooded red cape and green eyes, which are notable exceptions to the image’s largely monochrome look.
Pellet and Shimofuri are credited with the original art. The title has an estimated length of 10 hours.
In an X repost, Nagatsuki, a visual novel fan, expressed his enthusiasm at finally being able to write one in a professional capacity. He previously wrote a Re:ZERO collaboration event scenario for Princess Connect! Re:DIVE.
MONOCHROME SERENADE was announced alongside three other visual novels: Kioku no Kenban (Summer 2025 release), Kugayama Shiori no Shinisama Techou (2026 release), and Isomerica (no release date yet). Kioku no Kenban is based on a novel that’s launching on June 25, 2025 JST, with Wasabi Ono being both the author of the book and the game’s scenario writer.
Laplacian previously visual novels like Cyanotype Daydream -The Girl Who Dreamed the World- and The Future Radio and the Artificial Pigeons. The company is also involved with other ventures like manga, music, and UI design.
Source: @laplacian_info
