Routes (visual novel)
Encyclopedia
is an eroge
game originally produced by Leaf
for the PC. It was the fourth volume in the Leaf Visual Novel Series, and was released in 2003, six years after the third, To Heart. The CD-ROM version was released on February 28, 2003, whereas the DVD version, which contained additional CGs, was released on 28 November 2003,
A remake of the game was released by AQUAPLUS
on the 25 January 2007, for the PlayStation 2
and the PlayStation Portable
. The new version boasted voice acting, but was no longer rated 18+.
However, these peaceful days are destroyed, when a number of large ships disappear at sea, almost instantly, and with no explanation as to why. A strange woman named suddenly appears and attacks Souichi... however Souichi also has his share of secrets.
Eroge
An or Ero-ga is a Japanese video or computer game that features erotic content, usually in the form of anime-style artwork. Eroge originated from galge, but unlike galge, they feature erotic/pornographic content.-History:...
game originally produced by Leaf
Leaf (company)
Leaf is a Japanese visual novel studio under the publisher Aquaplus, and has offices in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, and Tokyo. It and its competitor Key are the most popular and successful dedicated visual novel studios operating today. It was launched out of obscurity by its early release ToHeart...
for the PC. It was the fourth volume in the Leaf Visual Novel Series, and was released in 2003, six years after the third, To Heart. The CD-ROM version was released on February 28, 2003, whereas the DVD version, which contained additional CGs, was released on 28 November 2003,
A remake of the game was released by AQUAPLUS
Leaf (company)
Leaf is a Japanese visual novel studio under the publisher Aquaplus, and has offices in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, and Tokyo. It and its competitor Key are the most popular and successful dedicated visual novel studios operating today. It was launched out of obscurity by its early release ToHeart...
on the 25 January 2007, 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...
and the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
. The new version boasted voice acting, but was no longer rated 18+.
Plot outline
The story takes place in 21st Century Japan (approximately at the end of April 2010). The main character is a perfectly ordinary high school student, who tries to do as little as possible everyday, and sleeps though most of his classes, only ever to be woken up by his friend . They believe they are living in a peaceful time, where no large wars are occurring.However, these peaceful days are destroyed, when a number of large ships disappear at sea, almost instantly, and with no explanation as to why. A strange woman named suddenly appears and attacks Souichi... however Souichi also has his share of secrets.
Characters
- The protagonist of the story. He looks like nothing more than a normal high school student, however he is actually the best agent in the world. He keeps the fact that he is an agent a secret to all those around him. The plot of the story begins when he investigates the large ship disappearance event.
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- Birthday: 5th May
- Souichi's strong willed classmate. In order to find something she was looking for, she moved out into the city and is living alone, whilst her parents live in a ShintoShintoor Shintoism, also kami-no-michi, is the indigenous spirituality of Japan and the Japanese people. It is a set of practices, to be carried out diligently, to establish a connection between present day Japan and its ancient past. Shinto practices were first recorded and codified in the written...
Shrine. She enjoys cooking. She and Souichi are constantly arguing over trivial things. - Voiced By:
- Birthday: 25th April.
- A good friend of Souichi and Satsuki, she is a hardworking, gentle girl. She believes that the fighting between Souichi and Satsuki is just a sign of how well they get along.
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- Birthday: 13th November. Three Sizes: B-94 W-58 H-92
- The mysterious woman that attacked Souichi. She has blond hair and blue eyes, a truly beautiful woman.
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- Birthday: 18th September.
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- Birthday: 6th July.
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- Birthday: 7th July.
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- He appeared in Magical AntiqueMagical Antiqueis a Japanese visual novel released on April 28, 2000 by Leaf.-Profile and reception in Japan:The main current of Magical☆Antique is running an antique shop with Sphie, who is a magician and one of the main heroines of this game. Main system can be separated to SLG part and AVG part...
. In this game, he appears as "Storekeeper of Samidaredō(五月雨堂の店主)". - Voiced By: Unknown
- She appeared in WHITE ALBUM.
- Voiced By: Unknown
- younger brother of . He goes to KyūshūKyushuis the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include , , and . The historical regional name is referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands....
to subjugate HeikeTaira clanThe was a major Japanese clan of samurai in historical Japan.In reference to Japanese history, along with Minamoto, Taira was a hereditary clan name bestowed by the emperors of the Heian Period to certain ex-members of the imperial family when they became subjects...
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- The head of NIRUYA village.
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- The very strong man who is called "Shiouri-san"(Mr. salt buyer) from Sakuya. He was head of Heike before.
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Staff
- Scenario: (in brackets, relevant scenario parts)
- Nagata Zuhisa (Satsuki, Yukari, Lisa, “TrueEND” arc, “Ro~chu” arc)
- Marui Takeshi (Nanami, Yuuna, “Roots” arc)
- Artwork: Kawata Hisashi
- Sound: Matsuoka Jun'ya, Ishikawa Shin'ya, Shimokawa Naoya, Nakagami Kazuhide
- Opening theme (PC): Routes
- Lyricist: Sudani Shouko
- Composer: M.I.S.N. (team name of Matsuoka Jun'ya, Ishikawa Shin'ya, Shimokawa Naoya, Nakagami Kazuhide)
- Vocals: Nakayama Arisa
- Opening theme (PS2 and PSP): Remote Viewing
- Lyricist: Okui Masami
- Composer: Michio Kinugasa
- Arranger: Suzuki Daichi Hideyuki
- Vocals: Okui Masami
- Ending theme: anata wo omoitai (あなたを想いたい)
- Lyricist: Sudani Shouko
- Arranger: Ishikawa Shin'ya
- Vocals: Ikeda Haruna
- Beginning: kimi wo nosete (君をのせて)
- Lyricist: Sudani Shouko
- Arranger: Shimokawa Naoya
- Vocals: Nakayama Arisa
- Opening theme (PC): Routes