Yea. We all knew this day would come. The day when AI would not only steal our jobs, but also our girlfriends. So, you’ve probably heard whispers about VR Kanojo? No? Well, we would talk about this more as we move on. But just know this: this headset promises intimacy with a virtual woman…your girlfriend…who’s living inside of it! Wild!

So, basically, you step into a bedroom with Sakura Yuuhi, a virtual partner designed to flirt, tease, and maybe do a whole lot more. But is this groundbreaking technology or just a very fancy way to be lonely in 3D? Let’s strip it down—figuratively, and maybe literally.

What Is VR Kanojo?

VR Kanojo is a virtual girlfriend simulator developed by Illusion, a Japanese studio that specializes in perfecting digital intimacy. The game was released in 2018 on PC and has since blown up (expectedly so). So, instead of boss fights and daring quests, you get dropped into a private little apartment with Sakura Yuuhi, a college student who quickly becomes your on-screen companion.

You’ll help her study, hang out, maybe share a quiet moment on the balcony… and, if you install the optional 18+ patch, things can get a whole lot steamier. The interaction capabilities are kinda wild too. You can reach out and touch her like she’s in front of you! VR Kanojo is blurring the lines between fantasy and reality that’s for sure!

How Do You Play VR Kanojo?

Well, not the same way you play traditional games like Call of Duty…this “Call of Cute College Girl in Her Room” brings you into a virtual world where it’s just you and her. The gameplay is surprisingly simple: you spend time with Sakura in her bedroom, responding to her questions with head nods and shakes, or—if you’re feeling bold—using your VR controllers to reach out and touch her.

Sakura reacts in real time, which makes the whole thing freakishly human. You can change her outfits too. But do you know what the catch is? You can go NSFW and experience intimacy like you never thought was possible digitally. We talking handjobs, blowjobs, and full-on intercourse.

The strange part? None of it feels like you’re just clicking buttons. It’s physical, interactive, and sometimes way too real for comfort.

Is There a Story in VR Kanojo?

VR Kanojo doesn’t win any awards for Best Narrative. It isn’t really a story-driven game (which is good). It is more like a loosely tied-together series of encounters with Sakura, your cheerful next-door neighbor who just happens to invite you into her room. So this means that the “story” is based upon your interactions with her which helps both of you build a relationship.

So, to put it in another way, the game simply allows you to interact with Sakura, spend time with her, build some lighthearted intimacy and then gradually move into more risqué territory if you’ve patched the game.

Some players call it “a dating sim without the dating,” because everything revolves around Sakura’s bedroom world. It’s simple, sometimes laughably so, but that’s also the point. You’re not here for a Shakespearean plot—you’re here for the… let’s call it “immersive companionship.”

How Long Does it Take to Beat VR Kanojo?

Although it doesn’t have a traditional story with “side quests”, the game is still finite which means that you can experience just about all the game offers within a time limit. Spoiler alert: VR Kanojo is pretty short. Were you really expecting a 40-hour epic? Think of it this way: how long does it usually take you to, well, reach your own ending? Exactly.

Sure, you’re no 2 minute man, and that’s why the game aggregated data on PlayTracker, the average total playtime clocks in at around 63 minutes, with a median closer to 25 minutes.

A site called DuracionDe offers more granularity: finishing just the main “story” takes roughly 32 minutes, fast finishers clock in at 20, slower players around 48. Want all the extras—side moments, outfits, perhaps a keener memory of your time with Sakura? That may push you to about 1 hour 54 minutes.

That’s all you need, trust me.

Can You Play VR Kanojo Without VR Headset?

Well, no, not according to the official version. However, it is a well established fact that the infamous PC modding community has a habit of ignoring the rules. So, thanks to these unsung heroes, we have plugins like VRK_PlayWithoutVR where you can actually boot up the game with just a mouse and a keyboard. Na, it’s not perfect, I mean, you still need SteamVR installed, and the controls can feel clunky compared to the immersive headset experience. But at least, you’d still interact with Sakura…maybe just in a less ideal way. So, if you’re curious about Sakura and don’t own an expensive headset, this workaround gives you a way in.

Fans Reaction

Fans have mixed reaction to the game (as is to be expected). They’re the ones that absolutely adore it, and there are those who think the game is just weird and creepy.

Pingly on reddit said:

Personally I think it’s the best VR person I’ve interacted with. I think I find it more interesting in that regard than the adult parts.

Blizk also had this to say:

With VR Kanojo I got closer to a real girl than I ever have before. Additionally the visuals are just fantastic. It’s like they took my dream girl and put her into a game.

But not everyone was impressed. A more critical take read:

The original VRK only had a few scenes, barely any customization, the controls were crap and I think they were charging full price for it.

And then there are those who think the whole thing is just weird. ElvisHuxley perfectly sums it up on N4G where he says:

Weird and creepy IMO, but hey, whatever floats your boat, lol.

VR Kanojo Game Requirements

Wondering if your rig is up to the… task? VR Kanojo demands a VR-ready setup—and yields only one private apartment with Sakura, so gear up smartly. The official Steam listing notes it strictly requires a VR headset, with no standard desktop mode in sight.

Minimum system requirements include:

• OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i5-4590
• RAM: 4 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 or GTX 1060, or AMD R9 290 or better
• Disk space: ~4 GB

As for headgear, the game supports mainstream SteamVR-compatible headsets—think HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or any other PC VR headset that plays well with SteamVR.

In short: it’s not cheap VR hardware—it’s bare minimum VR hardware. Want help finding headset options or budget builds that’ll handle Sakura’s virtual charms?

So…Is This the Best VR Simulator?

So, while this is not technically AI….Sakura is fully scripted and predictable, it does kinda fit into our “digital girlfriend” niche. And seeing that this is the only Girlfriend VR Simulator out there, it is inevitably the best deal we’ve got now. Morevover, reviews also say it’s okay. It’s just kinda short and pricey for many users. But it’s a good start, don’t you think?

Just remember to grab the patch so that you can experience the whole thing…you get, right?

Conclusion and Future Outlook

We could be seeing the beginnings to a future world in virtual reality where we can have surprisingly meaningful relationships with virtual partners! VR Kanojo might not have the deepest experience and may be flawed and fall short of our full expectations. But these are just baby steps. VR is shifting from games to relationships, interactions are becoming more natural, and digital intimacy is no longer sci-fi.

Whether this ends up enhancing love lives or replacing them remains to be seen—but the future of VR romance is officially on the table.