Sekai Project used Anime Central 2026 as the stage to announce Neko-Mimi Sweet Housemates Vol. 2, the follow-up to Animal Herb's romantic comedy visual novel series. The sequel is targeting a PC release via Steam sometime in 2026, according to reporting from Noisy Pixel.
The second volume picks up where the first left off, continuing the story of Mint and the ensemble cast that players got introduced to in Vol. 1. For fans of the original who were left wanting more after that initial chapter, this announcement is the green light they've been waiting for.
What to expect from Vol. 2
Animal Herb's first entry established the series as a slice-of-life romantic comedy rooted in the classic visual novel format - dialogue-heavy storytelling, character routes, and the kind of cozy domestic scenario the genre does well. The second volume looks set to carry that formula forward with the returning cast rather than introducing a fresh set of characters from scratch.
Sekai Project has been a consistent publisher in the Western visual novel space, regularly bringing Japanese titles to Steam audiences through localisation work. Their involvement gives Vol. 2 a clear path to English-speaking players who picked up the first game on the platform.
A growing niche on Steam
Visual novels have carved out a reliable corner of Steam's catalog over the past several years, with series releases performing well when the first volume builds an audience. Neko-Mimi Sweet Housemates fits squarely into that model - a serialised story told across multiple releases rather than one complete package.
No specific release window beyond 2026 has been confirmed yet. Players interested in getting up to speed before the sequel lands can check out Vol. 1 on Steam now. More details on Vol. 2 are expected as the release approaches.
