Shukufuku no Campanella
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
visual novel
developed by Windmill
. It was first released as an adult video game
for Microsoft Windows
on January 30, 2009, and it will be followed by an all-ages release scheduled for the PlayStation Portable
. The gameplay in Shukufuku no Campanella follows a linear plot line, which takes place in the fictional city
of Ert'Aria, and offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction.
Shukufuku no Campanella has received several transitions to other media. There has been two manga
adaptations: the first is serialized in the comic magazine Comptiq
, and the second is serialized in Monthly Comic Alive
. An anime
adaptation was also produced by AIC, and began its Japanese broadcast on July 2, 2010. Two manga anthologies
, five light novel
s, and two Internet radio
shows have also been produced.
Japanese popular culture
Japanese popular culture not only reflects the attitudes and concerns of the present but also provides a link to the past. Japanese cinema, cuisine, television programs, manga, and music all developed from older artistic and literary traditions, and many of their themes and styles of presentation...
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 Windmill
Windmill (company)
is a Japanese adult visual novel video game developer.-Windmill:* Yuibashi* Yuibashi Tsumechaimashita! P·R·O* Cradle Song -Kinou ni Kanaderu Asu no Uta-* Mahou to H no Kankei....
. It was first released as an adult video game
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:...
for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
on January 30, 2009, and it will be followed by an all-ages release scheduled for 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 gameplay in Shukufuku no Campanella follows a linear plot line, which takes place in the fictional city
Fictional location
Fictional locations are places that exist only in fiction and not in reality. Writers may create and describe such places to serve as backdrop for their fictional works. Fictional locations are also created for use as settings in Role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons...
of Ert'Aria, and offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction.
Shukufuku no Campanella has received several transitions to other media. There has been two 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...
adaptations: the first is serialized in the comic magazine Comptiq
Comptiq
is a Japanese computer game magazine, first published in 1983, by Kadokawa Shoten. The name "Comptiq" came from combining the words "computer" and "boutique". Originally a PC magazine, its focus shifted from computers to computer games. As of September 2003, it has been known as a "MediaMix Game...
, and the second is serialized in Monthly Comic Alive
Monthly Comic Alive
is a Japanese seinen manga magazine published by Media Factory. The first issue was released on June 27, 2006.-Serialized titles:*Asobi ni Ikuyo!*Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai*Bone Crusher*Chaos;Head -Blue Complex-*D-Frag...
. An anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
adaptation was also produced by AIC, and began its Japanese broadcast on July 2, 2010. Two manga anthologies
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
, five light novel
Light novel
A is a style of Japanese novel primarily targeting junior high and high school students . The term "light novel" is a wasei-eigo, or a Japanese term formed from words in the English language. Light novels are often called or for short...
s, and two Internet radio
Internet radio
Internet radio is an audio service transmitted via the Internet...
shows have also been produced.
Story
Ert'Aria, a city known as the "treasury of the world" is preparing for a harvest festival. Leicester Maycraft, a young item technician of the Oasis clan, encounters a shooting star near a party he's attending. Upon finding it, a girl appears before Leicester calling him her father.Characters
- (anime)
- He is the Oasis clan's best item engineer and Minette's "papa". He is good in swordsmanship as well. In the anime, it is shown that he has very strong power which he can control pretty well.
- (PC), Mai KadowakiMai Kadowakiis a Japanese voice actress. Her old name , had a different writing from the current one.She is popular as a radio actress who wears glasses. She is also known for portraying meganekko characters on a regular basis. Her nickname is 舞太. It originated from a mail address registration, where she...
(PSP, anime) - She was awoken by a meteor, and immediately considered Leicester to be her papa, due to him being the first man she saw. She is an automata puppet made by Mizeh Altworth.
- (PC), Kimiko KoyamaKimiko Koyamais a female seiyū. She was born in Tokushima, Japan.-Notable voice roles:*Ai Yori Aoshi ~Enishi~ - Natsuki Komiya*Asura Cryin' - Reiko Saeki*Asura Cryin' 2 - Reiko Saeki*Doujin Work - Sōra Kitano*Gokujou Seitokai - Maachi Hisakawa...
(PSP, anime) - Carina is Leicester's childhood friend and has a crush on him. Her parents are grand dukes in the city. She is also a mage herself using a paddle-like staff, Montecchia, to fly around town. She lives in a mansion near the sea.
- (PC), Asami ImaiAsami Imaiis a female Japanese singer and Voice actress who works for EARLY WING. She debuted as a Voice actress in 1999 and as singer in 2009 by releasing her first single "Day by Day / Shining Blue Rain" under the 5pb. Records label. She is also well known for giving voice to Chihaya Kisaragi in THE...
(PSP, anime) - Chelsea is one of the Holy Knights. She has a horrible sense of direction and manages to veer off in the wrong direction even if the destination is right in front of her. Chelsea is also a friend of Shelley's. Over the course of their adventures, she develops feelings for Leicester.
- (PC), Kaori MizuhashiKaori Mizuhashiis a Japanese voice actress who is employed by Arts Vision. Her debut was in 1998 with the game First Kiss Story.-TV anime:*Ai Yori Aoshi *Ai Yori Aoshi ~Enishi~ *Angelic Layer...
(PSP, anime) - Agnes is an puppeteer, and holds travelling circus acts, involving many automata puppets. Agnes also has a huge appetite, and she loves desserts. She was also Mizeh's apprentice. She, like Chelsea, develops feelings for Leicester, albeit in a more coincidental manner.
- (PC), Michiru YuimotoMichiru Yuimotois a Japanese voice actress.-Anime:*Fushigiboshi no Futagohime - Soma *Happiness! - Jun Watarase*Nanatsuiro Drops - Sumomo Akihime*Koihime Musō - Daikyō, Shōkyō*Shin Koihime Musō - Chinkyū Kōdai / Nenene-External links: *...
(PSP, anime) - Nina is Clan Oasis' maid. She never takes upon any quests but instead relays to the other members potential quests they can undertake. She is rarely seen outside of their home.
- (PC), Keiji FujiwaraKeiji Fujiwarais a Japanese voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan area who is affiliated with Air Agengy.His best known projects include Crayon Shin-chan as Hiroshi Nohara, Eureka Seven as Holland, Fullmetal Alchemist as Lieutenant-Colonel Hughes, Zoids: Chaotic Century as Irvine, Final Fantasy VII Advent...
(PSP, anime) - The only other male member of Clan Oasis. Carries a heavy two handed axe as a weapon as a close friend of Leicester.
- (PC), Ari Yunohara (PSP, anime)
- The elder twin of the Tortilla sisters, Salsa is usually left taking the fall or blame for Ritos' actions. Most notably the twins act as the main source of comic relief throughout the entire course of the series. It is noted that she often fantasizes about Leicester on numerous occasions. This is due for her romantic feelings toward him. Her fantasizes get more perverted as time goes on. (One instance is attempting to seduce him while he was asleep. This however was induced by Ritos' prank of using sleeping pills.)
- (PC), Mai GotōMai Goto (voice actress), is a female Japanese voice actress from Hokkaidō, Japan.-Anime:* Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl , Maririn* Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na -Crescent Love- , Mai Asagiri...
(PSP, anime) - Ritos acts clueless most of the time. She always leaves her sister Salsa, to take the blame, fall for traps, or take an attack from an enemy, while she escapes just in time. She also ignores her sister, and often leaves her out of any plan she has, and withholds important information from her sister, until the last second. She tends to imply sensual innuendos toward Leicester which he happens to brush off much to her amazement. However she does show compassion for her sisters' feelings toward Leicester when she set them up little date.
- (PC), Naoko Takano (PSP, anime)
- Mother of Leicester Maycraft who acts affectionately toward him. She also acts a bit lecherous, Occasionally grabbing girls breasts on certain occasions and even openingly teasing them.(She had teased Chelsea about her soft skin once.)
- (PC), Hiroki YasumotoHiroki Yasumotois a Japanese voice actor.-Television Animation:*Black Blood Brothers *Bleach , *Coyote Ragtime Show *Dōjin Work *Durarara!!...
(PSP, anime) - He is Leicester's father and a friend of the puppeteer Mizeh Altworth, who is the creator of Minette.
- (PC), Hiroya IshimaruHiroya Ishimaruis a Japanese voice actor most famous for performing the role of Kouji Kabuto in the 1972 series Mazinger Z and its sequels. He also gave voice to Tutty from Bosco Adventure and recently voiced Ultraman Taro in Ultraman Story, Ultraman Mebius, and Ultraman Mebius and Ultra Brothers He is also the...
(PSP, anime) - He is Carina's father and Arch duke of Ert' Aria
- (PC), Satomi Kōrogi (PSP, anime)
- She is Carina's mother who is almost always acting regal.
- (PC), Akiko Hasegawa (PSP, anime)
- She is a dragon's avatar, who helps Leicester when her powers are split into two, making a shadow dragon. Like Chelsea, she has a terrible sense of direction; when asked to guide Chelsea, the two were not seen until nightfall.
- (PC), Satomi Kōrogi (PSP, anime)
- This is a puppet talking cat that follow Agnes around and participates in her shows.
- (PC), Hiroki YasumotoHiroki Yasumotois a Japanese voice actor.-Television Animation:*Black Blood Brothers *Bleach , *Coyote Ragtime Show *Dōjin Work *Durarara!!...
(PSP, anime) - A Rock machine that Salsa built. Is it later revealed that Ritos had installed Leicesters cheer up attitude to cheer up girls. (This was revealed when Golem cheers up Chelsea.) It also blushes when around Leicester.
- (PC), Hiromi Hirata (PSP, anime)
- Carina's magic staff.
- (PC), Oma IchimuraOma Ichimurais a Japanese voice actor who works for Office CHK.-Notable voice roles:*Yukiko Hirohara in 11eyes*Poyomon in Digimon Adventure 02*Satomi Arimoto in Fruits Basket*Uribo in Himawari!*Sakuya in Izumo: Takeki Tsurugi no Senki...
(PSP, anime) - She is Minette's new friend in episode 5 and she is polite and shy. Her fragile body does not allow her to travel and relies on Minette to bring her stories of the outside world. It is also later revealed that she is related to Aberdeen. This is due because she is not human but in fact an Automaton like Minette. A Hidden art within the Roland clan thought to be lost.
- (PC), Noriaki SugiyamaNoriaki Sugiyamais a Japanese voice actor and television actor best known for his roles as Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto, Uryū Ishida in Bleach, Shirō Emiya in Fate/Stay Night, and England in Axis Powers Hetalia....
(PSP, anime) - He is a boy with white hair and a colleague of Agnes. He is after Minettes core for his person gain which is later found out it was to save Miriam. It is later revealed that he is Miriam's older brother.
- (PC), Yūko GotōYuko Gotois a Japanese voice actress who works for Production Baobab. In direct contrast to her cute-and-vulnerable moé typecasting, Yūko in real life is a devotee of biker culture who dresses and acts as such when not working, right down to her motorcycle...
(PSP, anime) - A girl Automaton that serves under Aberdeen. She does whatever her "master" tells her and is very strong. She is show to disarm Nick's axe with just her bare hand. She also is able to move in incredible speeds with no effort and is excellent in manipulating the Eru (Ale) Energy stored inside her body.
- (PC), Hiromi Hirata (PSP, anime)
- Agnes's "maitresse" (mentor).
Music
The series' first opening theme for the anime is "Shiawase wa Yori Tsuki Takaku" (シアワセは月より高く) by Aki Misato used from episodes two to seven, and nine to eleven; it was also the ending theme for episode twelve. The single was released on July 23, 2010. The second opening theme is "Yume no Preparation" (夢のpreparation, lit. "A Dream's Preparation") by Anri Yunohara, Mai Gotō, and Hiroki Yasumoto. The first ending theme for the anime is "Mirai Kaikisen" (未来回帰線) by Miyuki Hashimoto, used from episodes one to eight; it was also used as the opening for episode twelve. The single was released on August 23, 2010. The second ending theme is "AMELIA" by Yuko Gotō, used from episodes nine to eleven.Episode List
| # | Episode title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|