I don't make games [or know Japanese] but I will say a few things.
1. Some people suck. They get so into something that they start to try and gatekeep. It happens in so many fandoms and I hate to see it is also happening to you. People are so quick to be mean when they are hidden behind a screen, and I'm sorry you are experiencing that. I've been in various fanspace since before it had an actual system/language, and that has unfortunately only gotten worse as it has become more popular.
2. I think it is absolutely incredible you know so many languages and hobbies that are so varied!
3. I genuinely love every single game of yours I have played. On the rare occasion I have come across something I didn't enjoy, I keep that part to myself. Some things aren't for me, but that doesn't mean they are bad, and that is okay.
All this to say I'm sending all of the awkward virtual positive vibes I know how to. I hate to see a small, loud group of narrow minded people lash out and ruin good things, so hopefully this small amount of love and support will help drown out the rest, even if it is just a little bit.
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Thank you for playing so many of my games and sticking around!
I wish there were more players like you who understand that most games on Itch are labours of love, made available for free or a low price for people to experience. I believe 99% of games published here represent the dev's best effort, and never go out of my way to leave something negative on someone else's page no matter how bad I personally perceive it to be.
Lots of love to you!