ToHeart2

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ToHeart2 is a PlayStation 2 love adventure visual novel by Aquaplus. It was later ported to the PC and given omake games. It was also made into a 13 episode anime, and official manga is currently being serialised in Dengeki Daioh.

All the characters presented in the game are new, although the Himeyuri twins made an appearance in ToHeart ~remember my memories~ as cameos.

The game is set in the same continuity as the original ToHeart, albeit two years later.

Contents 1 History 2 Game 3 Anime 4 Characters 5 Differences 6 Books 6.1 The Essence of ToHeart2 6.2 ToHeart2: Master Guide 7 Manga 7.1 ToHeart2 (Dengeki Daioh) 7.2 ToHeart2 ~colorful note~ 7.3 ToHeart2 Comic Anthologies (コミックアンソロジー ) 8 Radio show 9 GPL Violation and Source Code Release 10 Overseas Popularity 11 See also 12 External links 13 Sources

[edit] History

• December 28, 2004: ToHeart2 released on PlayStation 2
• February 21, 2005: ToHeart2 manga serialised monthly in Dengeki Daioh (電撃大王)
• March 18, 2005: 「ToHeart2～colorful note～」 serialised in monthly G-Fantasy (月刊Gファンタジー)
• March 18, 2005: ToHeart2 anime beings airing
• October 6, 2005: Internet Radio 「Radio ToHeart2」airs
• November 11, 2005: ToHeart2 Desktop Accessories 「ToHeart2 デスクトップアクセサリー」 released
• December 9, 2005: ToHeart2 XRATED (PC) Limited Edition released 「ToHeart2 XRATED（エクスレイテッド）」. Rated over 18.
• December 22, 2005: ToHeart2 XRATED Standard Edition released

[edit] Game

Main article: ToHeart2 (game)

ToHeart2 was first released on the PlayStation 2 after much fanfare. Although set in the same high school as ToHeart, the game featured a brand new set of characters two years after the original cast graduated. Numerous changes were made to the costumes, while the character design was also tweaked to bring it in line with the art style of today. Unlike its predecessor, it featured full voice acting from the very first version of the game.

[edit] Anime

Main article: ToHeart2 (anime)

A thirteen episode anime series was produced based on the game. All the voice actors from the game returned to provide their talents to the anime.

[edit] Characters

Main article: ToHeart2 characters

• Takaaki Kono (河野 貴明 Kōno Takaaki)
• Konomi Yuzuhara (柚原このみ Yuzuhara Konomi)
• Tamaki Kousaka (向坂 環 Kōsaka Tamaki)
• Karin Sasamori (笹森 花梨 Sasamori Karin)
• Sango Himeyuri (姫百合 珊瑚 Himeyuri Sango)
• Ruri Himeyuri (姫百合 瑠璃 Himeyuri Ruri)
• Yuma Tonami (十波 由真 Tonami Yuma)
• Lucy Maria Misora/Ruko Kireinasora (ルーシー・マリア・ミソラ／るーこ・きれいなそら)
• Manaka Komaki (小牧 愛佳 Komaki Manaka)
• Yūki Kusakabe (草壁 優季 Kusakabe Yūki)
• Sasara Kusugawa (久寿川 ささら Kusugawa Sasara)

[edit] Differences

There are numerous differences between ToHeart2 and ToHeart.

Logo

There has been a slight redesign in the lettering of 'ToHeart'. The new logo is straight text instead of being slightly curved at the edges, and the positioning of the heart has been moved to the right. The colour scheme has also been tweaked slightly, but the rainbow gradient in the text remains unchanged.

Uniforms

They have been given a redesign, with a larger, fluffier bow and a triangular collar.

[edit] Books

[edit] The Essence of ToHeart2

Japanese name: 「The Essence of ToHeart2]トゥハート2 オフィシャルガイドブック Translation: 「The Essence of ToHeart2」 ToHeart2 Official Guidebook

• Pages: 192
• Size: 27 cm
• Hardcover with thick transparent plastic cover
• Publisher: エンターブレイン
• ISBN 4-7577-2219-2
• Published: March 4, 2005
• Price: 1,575 yen (excluding tax)

This book contains a complete walkthrough to all the characters in the game, as well as detailed character descriptions. Every CG image and background is also included.

[edit] ToHeart2: Master Guide

• Pages: 113
• ISBN 4-8402-2873-6
• Published: January 15, 2005
• Price: 1,500 yen (excluding tax)

This book poster artwork, the 'face patterns' of each character, selected CG scenes and a guide on how to play through each character's scenario. Voice actress interviews are also included, as well as a brief guide on how to play through each scenario in ToHeart

[edit] Manga

Like ToHeart, several versions of manga have been published. ToHeart2 and ToHeart ~remember my memories~ are currently being serialised in the monthly manga magazine, Dengeki Daioh (Media Works) and Monthly GFantasy (Square Enix).

[edit] ToHeart2 (Dengeki Daioh)

• Manga art: Haruka Mikataya
• Publisher: Media Works (Serialized in Dengeki Daioh)

1. November 15, 2005. ISBN 4-8402-2774-8
2. August 15, 2006. ISBN 4-8402-3533-3

[edit] ToHeart2 ~colorful note~

• Manga art: Tsuna Kitaumi
• Publisher: Square Enix (Serialized in GFantasy)

1. October 27, 2005. ISBN 4-7575-1566-9
2. June 27, 2006. ISBN 4-7575-1691-6

[edit] ToHeart2 Comic Anthologies (コミックアンソロジー )

• Publisher: DNA Media Comics
• Publisher: Fox Comics

An ongoing anthology of dojin manga, the animation style and story differs from artist to artist. More than one publisher complies and prints these collections, but they are the same in scope despite the differences.

[edit] Radio show

On 2005/10/6, animate.tv/Frontier Works started a web radio show called 'Radio ToHeart2', using voices from the video game.

[edit] GPL Violation and Source Code Release

On December 12, 2005, Aquaplus announced that it would release all source code to ToHeart2 along with several of its games because of a violation of the GPL:

• 『ToHeart2 XRATED』
• 『アルルゥとあそぼ!!（ランチャとRoutesミニシナリオのみ）』

• "Aruru to asobo!! (Playing with Aruru). Launcher and Routes mini-game."

• 『Tears To Tiara』
• 『鎖－クサリ－』

• "Chain - medicine"

The games themselves had used source code from the XViD codec in addition to using the codec for compressing videos. They had violated the GPL by not releasing the source code, and on December 22, 2005, Aquaplus confirmed on their website ([1] - in Japanese only) that their source code would be available for 600 yen via CD-R. It is not possible to actually play the game even after compiling the code, as the source files are not included.

[edit] Overseas Popularity

America

Since ToHeart2 hasn't been and will never be officially released in the U.S., the game has received comparatively little exposure; however, that hasn't stopped some of its characters, and Kousaka Tamaki in particular, to have an American cult following. Tamaki's followers are particularly prevalent at the 4chan web board, where pictures of her (often accompanied by the phrase "Tama-nee is a healthy girl.") are immensely popular, some users giving her names like "the patron saint of /e/" or "the new Rei Ayanami".

[edit] See also

• Leaf
• Renai ADV
• Bishōjo game
• List of television shows based on video games

[edit] External links

• Official ToHeart2 Site
• Official ToHeart2 XRATED Site
• Official ToHeart2 TV Animation Site
• Aquaplus Website
• Radio ToHeart2 homepage
• ToHeart2 translation project
• A site with a guide/FAQ (albeit incomplete) for the game
• ToHeart2 game information (Japanese)

[edit] Sources

• [2] Aquaplus officially announces source code will be available via mail
• [3] Leaf agrees to release source code (in Japanese only)