Memories Off 6: T-wave
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese romance visual novel
developed by 5pb.
originally released for the PlayStation 2
console
on August 21, 2008. It was released for the Xbox 360
on August 27, 2009. This was the second game in the Memories Off
series to be developed by 5pb. after exclusive development and distribution rights of the series was transferred over to 5pb. from Cyberfront. A manga
adaptation of the game was published on the Comic Alive magazine on 2008.
A sequel named Memories Off 6: Next Revelation was released for the PS2 and Xbox 360 in 2009.. It was later ported to the PSP in 2010.
KANATA
. The opening theme, "Triangle Wave", will be performed by Ayumi Murata
and the ending theme, will be performed by Ayane
. Both theme songs were penned by Chiyomaru Shikura.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese romance visual novel
Visual novel
A is an interactive fiction game featuring mostly static graphics, usually with anime-style art, or occasionally live-action stills or video footage...
developed by 5pb.
5pb.
is a Japanese video game manufacturer and record label for video game and anime music. 5pb. formed on April 6, 2005 after Chiyomaru Shikura left Scitron to begin the company as its executive director, the position he still holds. The company name is derived from the phrase "The Five powered &...
originally released for the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
console
Video game console
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device to display a video game...
on August 21, 2008. It was released for the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
on August 27, 2009. This was the second game in the Memories Off
Memories Off
is the title of a series of Japanese romance visual novel video games released by KID. The first game in the series, simply called Memories Off, was released in 1999 for the PlayStation. Memories Off titles have been released on the PC as well as video and handheld gaming consoles such as the...
series to be developed by 5pb. after exclusive development and distribution rights of the series was transferred over to 5pb. from Cyberfront. A manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
adaptation of the game was published on the Comic Alive magazine on 2008.
A sequel named Memories Off 6: Next Revelation was released for the PS2 and Xbox 360 in 2009.. It was later ported to the PSP in 2010.
Characters
- The main male character of the game and the one who the player controls. He's the landlord of his own apartment building, making him the richest protagonist in the series. He also works in the student council, thanks to Ririsu. He also enjoys listening to radio, especially a radio show called T-Wave.
- A second year student at Sumisora High School. Ririsu is Shio's childhood friend and Chisa's best friend. She moved away for few years and when she came back to Sumisora her personality took a 180 degree turn.
- A second year student at Sumisora High School. She has a crush on Shio. In the beginning of the game, she confesses to Shio.
- A third year student at Sumisora High School and the student council president. Her father is Japanese and her mother is French. She's also the second heroine with mixed blood in Memories Off series (First one being Shion Futami from the first game).
- A 24-year-old woman who is a novellist. She's known for skipping deadlines, making her novels get delayed release.
- A first year transfer student at Sumisora High School.
- Shio's best friend, even though he's often neglected. Claims that he likes Ririsu.
- The Recurring character throughout the Memories Off series. He is the brother of a certain heroine.
KANATA
- The DJ of the radio show that Shio listens to. Her real identity is Kanata Kurosu from Omoide ni Kanata Kimi: Memories Off. She doesn't make an actual appearance in the game.
Development
The development and distribution of Memories Off 6: T-wave is being handled completely by 5pb. Games. The character designers for the game are Takayuki Koshimizu and Yukihiro Matsuo, whom also worked for the previous 3 games.Music
The music of Memories Off 6: T-wave is composed by Takeshi AboTakeshi Abo
is a Japanese video game composer. He was employed by KID beginning in 1990, and joined 5pb. in December 2006 after KID declared bankruptcy.-Discography:*Chaos;Head*Close to ~Inori no Oka*Famicom8BIT - momo-i*Gokujyou Seitokai*Iris ~Irisu~...
. The opening theme, "Triangle Wave", will be performed by Ayumi Murata
Ayumi Murata
is a female Japanese singer from Tokyo, Japan. She has also played the role of Minako Aino in the Sailor Moon musicals from 2001 to 2002.-Anime voice roles:*Happiness! *Kappa no Kaikata...
and the ending theme, will be performed by Ayane
Ayane (singer)
is a female Japanese singer who has performed theme songs for games and anime. She made her major singing debut in 2004 with the single KIZUNA～絆. Her first album ARCHIVE LOVERS was released in 2007. She is attached to 5pb...
. Both theme songs were penned by Chiyomaru Shikura.