The popular ASMR voice work "Nekogurashi" has surpassed 10,000 downloads! The first piece features Uesaka Sumire, and the second one features Taketatsu Ayana as a cute cat.

The ASMR audio work "Nekogurashi" is now on sale, and is expanding its instructions at a tremendous pace, having surpassed an unprecedented 10,000 downloads in just two works, and dominating the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the overall charts.

ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, and refers to the reactions and sensations that a person feels from auditory and visual stimuli, such as comfort and brain stimulation. The sound is recorded with binaural microphones to deliver a sense of realism, and its popularity is due to its relaxing, restful sleep and stress-relieving effects. In addition, the combination of "video and realistic sound" has become very popular content on YouTube, with chewing, ear-piercing, tapping, and cooking sounds being particularly popular in ASMR.

In addition to "video and realistic sound," more and more people enjoy "audio only," and the popularity of audio works that combine "ASMR" and "reading plays" is rapidly increasing. In addition, the increasing number of doujinshi circles that sell their works as audio works is moving in a different direction from the way ASMR has been listened to until now.

Amidst this trend, "ASMR audio works" have emerged. This is a combination of ASMR and voice drama, which are popular on Youtube. It is a new voice content that adds pleasant-to-hear environmental sounds, sound effects, and ASMR to the voice recorded with binaural recording.

And in June 2020, "Nekogurashi" was launched as an ASMR voice work. The first version features Sumire Uesaka as Mikecat and Ayana Taketatsu as Shirocat, and the illustrations by Buta also add a sense of familiarity to the work.

Nekogurashi," which has declared that it will be distributed for seven consecutive weeks, began sales on DLsite on June 15. It has been gaining popularity, topping 10,000 downloads in just two works and dominating the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the overall chart.

The biggest reason for the popularity of "Nekogurashi" is that listeners (purchasers) are the main characters. The storyline is well thought out, and the popular voice actors provide plenty of ASMR elements.

The story of "Nekogurashi" takes place in a world between this world and the next, where the souls of creatures who have died and gone to heaven but still have regrets about their previous lives gather. The story takes place at a Japanese inn, Nekomeikan. The story is about many catgirls who play love games in order to become priestesses.

The remaining five titles will be distributed sequentially starting next week, so please enjoy the continuation of the story and look forward to seeing what voice actors will participate and what illustrations will pop up each Monday.

Distribution Information
ASMR voice work : "Nekogurashi
Distribution Date : Every Monday
Production : CANDY VOICE
Illustration : Buta
Price : 1,980 yen (tax included)
Part 1 : Uesaka Sumire
Part 2 : Ayana Taketatsu