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Anime Shop Simulator ✨ on Steam

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Anime Shop Simulator ✨

Simulation game about managing an anime shop for 1 to 4 players.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Anime Shop Simulator ✨ (7h 58m in total). The problem that came up most: shop building generation once produced a stray bathroom, in 2 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 58m analysed · German, English, Russian · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
64
Ideas
7
Highlights
9

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: nothing specific enough to report.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 29 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 1h analysed: 9 problems.
  • Stream 4, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 10 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 58 min analysed: 12 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 9 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 1h analysed: 24 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
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Problems (64)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bug

    shop building generation once produced a stray bathroom

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bug

    placed or restocked items keep showing the wrong box art

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    frame rate lag fixed by capping to 60fps

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Bug

    walking through chairs works for one player but not the other

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Bug

    a movement glitch locks the player into permanent sprint

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Bug

    a thief's stolen item disappears instead of dropping when caught

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Bug

    customers can walk off with unpaid items

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Bug

    music volume button unresponsive on first press

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Bug

    box model visibly clips through shop textures

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Bug

    game lags and purchases stop registering during busy play

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Bug

    cannot pick up a box due to an interaction bug

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Confusion

    unclear what the next license unlock actually grants

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    shop closing time is hard to track

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    no mop or cleaning tool available to remove floor dirt

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    unclear how profit, pricing and rent are calculated

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    card battle rules are confusing during the tutorial training

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    confusion over catching shoplifters and their dropped loot

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    mop and second-floor access are hard to find or unlock

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    pricing below market rate sells out stock too fast

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    unclear whether customers receive correct change at checkout

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    core actions like ending the day are not discoverable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    age verification required for 18+ items

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    storm event and customer capacity limit appear without warning

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    restocked boxes sometimes contain the wrong item

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    restocking doesn't reliably fill shelves or track stock levels

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    unclear if staff can be hired to help run the shop

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    pickup service interaction isn't explained beforehand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    the throw-box control for stopping thieves is easy to forget

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    naruto tracksuit item art is hard to recognize

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    achievement behavior in multiplayer is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    unclear whether profit total includes pending purchase costs

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    token counter does not seem to update as expected

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Frustration

    some stocked items sit unsold for a long time

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Frustration

    shelf items are fiddly to rotate and fit into place

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Frustrationblocking

    loot box and keychain collection grind feels excessive and luck based

    1 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Frustration

    escape key gets pressed out of habit throughout the session

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Frustration

    delivery boxes scatter and can't be stacked

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Frustration

    stock levels and customer demand often mismatch

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Frustration

    restocking and displaying items repeatedly feels tedious

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Frustration

    card game play table is expensive and locked until level 5

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Frustration

    anime figures are priced too high for some customers

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustration

    card battle feels too hard with the starting deck

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    league minigame turns are slow with long waits and repetitive matches

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    central partition and beam obstruct movement around the shop

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    customers keep shopping and buying after the store closes

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    shelf space runs out before all products can be stocked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    adding more product variety increases restock time without more profit

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Frustration

    cleanliness rating drops sharply when boxes pile up

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Frustration

    left mouse button cannot be assigned a second action

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    dreads recurring taxes and workers refusing to work each new day

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    shop runs out of space and needs a bigger size

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    figures and clothing items sell out fast and need frequent restocking

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    duplicate and defective items from boosters feel like a waste

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    starting funds are too tight to afford products after buying a license

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Frustration

    lowering background music volume is locked behind a paid upgrade

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Frustration

    default store music feels unexciting

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Frustration

    accumulated stock has nowhere convenient to go

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #58Frustration

    shop windows get dirty and need cleaning

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #59Frustration

    raising prices too much stops customers from buying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #60Frustration

    repricing items after a restock is easy to forget

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #61Frustration

    ordering stock without checking the back room leads to duplicate overorders

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #62Frustration

    concern that older phones struggle with the mobile version

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #63Frustration

    shop money and spending are hard to track

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #64Frustration

    controls feel awkward when playing with only one hand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (7)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #65Suggestion

    wanting a separate curtained section for 18+ items

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #66Suggestion

    checkout is fully manual with no self-service or cashier hire yet

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #67Suggestion

    wanting the shop to run itself via employees

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #68Comparison

    fear that this grind will take longer than another shop game

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #69Comparison

    item names evoke recognizable anime references

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #70Comparison

    game's visuals compared to a mobile game

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #71Comparison

    wants a livelier next game instead of this shop pacing

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (9)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #72Highlight

    watching shoplifters sneak around and disguise themselves is fun

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #73Highlight

    the card game feature inside the shop sim is enjoyed

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #74Highlight

    unlocking new shop items feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #75Highlight

    anime figures sell well once stocked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #76Highlight

    reaching customer count milestones feels good

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #77Highlight

    upgrading to a faster cashier feels satisfying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #78Highlight

    players enjoy the shop-management loop over story-driven games

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #79Highlight

    game soundtrack preferred over background music

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #80Highlight

    shop cat has a charming tongue animation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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    45 problems · 18 highlights · 8 streams

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About this page

Speech was transcribed on our own machine and an AI model picked out the moments. Every item in the full report quotes the streamer's actual words, checked against the transcript; 126 of 130 candidate moments passed that check. Only counts and short issue titles are public. Quotes and streamer names stay in the private report.

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