iAX: "In their continued efforts to work with fan translators, MangaGamer has announced that they have acquired the rights to release InnocentGrey’s dark mystery thriller Kara no Shoujo in the west. Noted for its nomination in the 2008 Bishoujo Game Awards, Kara no Shoujo took home the gold medal for BGM and came in third place for both scenario and graphics."
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Marcus of Pixel Pacas reviews a murder mystery visual novel by the name of Kara no Shojo. It's dark, disturbing, and engaging.