Summon Night Craft Sword Monogatari: Hajimari no Ishi
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is an action role-playing game
by Banpresto
for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance
system. Atlus USA
, publisher of the first two Summon Night Game Boy Advance in North America
, did not announce any plans of localizing the title. Although, in an e-mail sent asking about its release, Atlus said that they would be focusing more on Nintendo DS games, thus most likely not publishing this title.
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: The female lead. She is voiced by Ai Shimizu
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The player chooses to play as either Rifmonica or Ritchburn at the beginning of the game. The other character is not seen or heard through the game.
games, it's possible to fight using your Guardian Beast. Also unlike the previous games, the Guardian Beast is never actually referred to as such. He or she is instead the main character's "partner," or simply "blacksmith's assistant"... but for the sake of consistency, they will continue to be referred to as Guardian Beasts throughout this article. Each one possesses a different Super Form, set of skills, forging specialties and dialogue.
: A machine from the mechanoid world of Loreilal. He is the Power Type Guardian Beast; he has the most destructive and most expensive attacks. He also has a strong defense, but is the slowest of the four. His primary magic is lightning, and his special spell can restore a weapon's durability. Occasionally he appears to be crying, but don't be fooled! His lens is simply dusty, and he is in the process of cleaning it. (Or so he says.)
Voiced by Yasuhiro Ishii
: A demon from the world of Silturn, which resembles feudal Japan and is full of monsters and demons. He is the Speed Type Guardian Beast. He is the fastest, but his special attacks tend to be the weakest. His primary magic is fire.
Voiced by Bin Shimada
: A spirit from the world of Sapureth, where angels and demons dwell. He is the Aviation Type Guardian Beast. He is the only one who can fly, although he is physically the weakest. His primary magic is water, and his special spell is revival. He acts as if he is utterly evil and heartless, but cares for others deep down.
Voiced by Mitsuki Saiga
: A beast creature from the world of Maetropa, which is full of illusions and fantasies. She is the Balance Type Guardian Beast—which means just what it sounds like. Her abilities are very well-rounded, although her magical power is the lowest. Her primary magic is wind.
Voiced by Mamiko Noto
: A strange girl who is familiar with the Guardian Beast, whoever it may be. She is sweet and apologetic, but knows how to stand her ground. She is in possession of a strange trinket called Govan's Demon Stone, which appears in the introductory movie shown towards the end of the first game-day.
: She is not only the main character's Craftknight teacher since Master Rob died, but a Summon Creature who acts as his/her guardian. V.E is a dedicated Craftknight and a strict master who cares very much for the main character... even though it may not be obvious from the various head-slaps she gives to him/her. She is also known to occasionally wander off into her own fantasy world whenever she reminisces about Rob.
: An old friend of Rob and V.E's, who used to train with the main character up until Rob's death. He acts as a sort of big brother to the main character—who, in fact, calls him "elder brother" (アニキ aniki)... no matter how many times he tells him/her not to. He's a tough guy sometimes, but has a good heart.
: A sometimes-rival of the main character with a curt, sophisticated exterior, but who is a good guy deep down—a trait mostly demonstrated in the beginning through the younger character, Zakk. He works at Master Bostaph's workshop.
: The daughter of a pair of innkeepers in the inn town next to the village where the main character is from, Tier is obsessed with money. Whenever she senses an opportunity to earn money, a star shines off each lens of her glasses.
: A klutzy kid who really looks up to Lemmy.
: The main character's former Craftknight teacher, allegedly killed by a Stray Summon a while before the beginning of the game.
: One of the bad guys of the game, but the only man who is also a cross-dresser. So, if there was ever any gender-confusion looking at this person, that's why.
: A Master Craftknight whose workshop is in the city. He doesn't talk much.
: Tier's father.
: Tier's mother.
Action role-playing game
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by Banpresto
Banpresto
is a Japanese toy company, best known in America for game development, headquartered in the Shinagawa Seaside West Building in Shinagawa, Tokyo. It was founded April 1977 as Hoei Sangyo, Co. Ltd. The company was renamed Coreland in 1982, and during the 1980s it worked mainly as a subcontractor for...
for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Game Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
system. Atlus USA
Atlus
is a Japanese computer and video game developer, publisher, and distributor based in Tokyo, Japan, best known for developing the console role-playing game franchise Megami Tensei. The first Megami Tensei was a Nintendo Entertainment System video game published by Namco based on a trilogy of...
, publisher of the first two Summon Night Game Boy Advance in North America
North America
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, did not announce any plans of localizing the title. Although, in an e-mail sent asking about its release, Atlus said that they would be focusing more on Nintendo DS games, thus most likely not publishing this title.
Main Characters
: The male lead. He is voiced by Sayaka AidaSayaka Aida
is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with the Arts Vision management company. She's originally from the Metropolitan Tokyo Area. Her maiden name is .- Anime Series :* Monkey Typhoon * Onmyō Taisenki...
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: The female lead. She is voiced by Ai Shimizu
Ai Shimizu
is a Japanese voice actress who is employed by Haikyou. She also has a career as a singer an signed to Lantis. She has released 14 singles and four albums. She covered Yumi Matsutoya's "Toki o Kakeru Shōjo" as the B-side of her first single "Angel Fish" in 2003...
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The player chooses to play as either Rifmonica or Ritchburn at the beginning of the game. The other character is not seen or heard through the game.
Guardian Beasts
Summon Night Craft Sword Story:Hajimari no Ishi features four Guardian Beasts. One of them is acquired in the start of the game, and cannot be changed. The chosen beast will assist the player with magic and items during the battle, but unlike the past two Summon Night: Swordcraft StorySummon Night: Swordcraft Story
is an action role-playing game by Banpresto for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance system. It is part of the Summon Night series of games. Atlus handled the English translation of the game.-Story:...
games, it's possible to fight using your Guardian Beast. Also unlike the previous games, the Guardian Beast is never actually referred to as such. He or she is instead the main character's "partner," or simply "blacksmith's assistant"... but for the sake of consistency, they will continue to be referred to as Guardian Beasts throughout this article. Each one possesses a different Super Form, set of skills, forging specialties and dialogue.
: A machine from the mechanoid world of Loreilal. He is the Power Type Guardian Beast; he has the most destructive and most expensive attacks. He also has a strong defense, but is the slowest of the four. His primary magic is lightning, and his special spell can restore a weapon's durability. Occasionally he appears to be crying, but don't be fooled! His lens is simply dusty, and he is in the process of cleaning it. (Or so he says.)
Voiced by Yasuhiro Ishii
: A demon from the world of Silturn, which resembles feudal Japan and is full of monsters and demons. He is the Speed Type Guardian Beast. He is the fastest, but his special attacks tend to be the weakest. His primary magic is fire.
Voiced by Bin Shimada
Bin Shimada
is a Japanese voice actor. He is currently affiliated with the talent management firm Aoni Production.-References:* Nakagami, Yoshikatsu et al. "You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle". Newtype USA. pp. 48–49.-External links:...
: A spirit from the world of Sapureth, where angels and demons dwell. He is the Aviation Type Guardian Beast. He is the only one who can fly, although he is physically the weakest. His primary magic is water, and his special spell is revival. He acts as if he is utterly evil and heartless, but cares for others deep down.
Voiced by Mitsuki Saiga
Mitsuki Saiga
is a female seiyū who was born in Saitama. Saiga works at Ken Production.-Anime:* .hack//Roots * .hack//Sign * 07-Ghost * Ashita no Nadja...
: A beast creature from the world of Maetropa, which is full of illusions and fantasies. She is the Balance Type Guardian Beast—which means just what it sounds like. Her abilities are very well-rounded, although her magical power is the lowest. Her primary magic is wind.
Voiced by Mamiko Noto
Mamiko Noto
is a Japanese voice actress working under Office Osawa. She was born in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, and graduated from Hokuriku Gakuen Senior High School.-Voice:...
Secondary Characters
Aside from the two main characters—i.e., whichever protagonist and Guardian Beast the player selects—there is a score of secondary and minor characters, several of whom the main character has a chance to speak with at the end of each game-day.: A strange girl who is familiar with the Guardian Beast, whoever it may be. She is sweet and apologetic, but knows how to stand her ground. She is in possession of a strange trinket called Govan's Demon Stone, which appears in the introductory movie shown towards the end of the first game-day.
: She is not only the main character's Craftknight teacher since Master Rob died, but a Summon Creature who acts as his/her guardian. V.E is a dedicated Craftknight and a strict master who cares very much for the main character... even though it may not be obvious from the various head-slaps she gives to him/her. She is also known to occasionally wander off into her own fantasy world whenever she reminisces about Rob.
: An old friend of Rob and V.E's, who used to train with the main character up until Rob's death. He acts as a sort of big brother to the main character—who, in fact, calls him "elder brother" (アニキ aniki)... no matter how many times he tells him/her not to. He's a tough guy sometimes, but has a good heart.
: A sometimes-rival of the main character with a curt, sophisticated exterior, but who is a good guy deep down—a trait mostly demonstrated in the beginning through the younger character, Zakk. He works at Master Bostaph's workshop.
: The daughter of a pair of innkeepers in the inn town next to the village where the main character is from, Tier is obsessed with money. Whenever she senses an opportunity to earn money, a star shines off each lens of her glasses.
Minor Characters
: The Master of the other workshop in the village where the main character lives, as well as at least two other workshops in different towns. He does not appear in person for the first few game days, but is mentioned several times by the characters and appeared in the main character's memory of V.E receiving the news that Master Rob died.: A klutzy kid who really looks up to Lemmy.
: The main character's former Craftknight teacher, allegedly killed by a Stray Summon a while before the beginning of the game.
: One of the bad guys of the game, but the only man who is also a cross-dresser. So, if there was ever any gender-confusion looking at this person, that's why.
: A Master Craftknight whose workshop is in the city. He doesn't talk much.
: Tier's father.
: Tier's mother.