Amagami, is a Japanese dating simulation game for the PlayStation 2 and the spiritual successor to KimiKiss, both of which were developed and published by Enterbrain. Amagami was released on March 19, 2009. As of November 2010 six manga adaptations have been produced: two serialized in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear, two in Hakusensha's Young Animal and Young Animal Island, one in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Maoh and one in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace. An anime adaptation titled Amagami SS aired in Japan from July 1, 2010 to December 23, 2010. An anime sequel titled Amagami SS+ plus, pronounced as "Amagami SS Plus", aired in Japan from January 6, 2012 to March 29, 2012.
PLOT:
Two years ago, Junichi Tachibana got his heart broken by a girl who stood him up on a date on Christmas Eve. Now a second-year student in high school, Junichi is wary of love because of his past and dislikes celebrating Christmas. However this Christmas, his encounter with one of six girls from his school, Haruka Morishima, Kaoru Tanamachi, Sae Nakata, Ai Nanasaki, Rihoko Sakurai, or Tsukasa Ayatsuji will finally open up his heart to love again.
MAIN CHARACTERS:
- Junichi Tachibana: Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno / Momoko Saito (Childhood)
The lead male protagonist of the story, and class 2A student. He has a hard time opening up to others due to a trauma two years ago when his date stood him up on Christmas Eve which left him heart broken. He also fears heights, as he feels uncomfortable when riding elevators. He proves that he can do whatever it takes for any one of the 6 lead females in these series. He is good in school, yet he oversleeps frequently before class time, and is always woken up by his sister Miya before school starts.
- Haruka Morishima: Voiced by: Shizuka Ito
A very popular girl in her final year, who has many fans at school. She can be described as a fickle and insecure girl with a liking for cute things, especially puppies. Her best friend is Hibiki Tsukahara and she has a younger brother named Satoshi. She is a quarter British from her mother, whose family's surname is Lovely (thus Haruka's middle name). Possibly as a nod to her heritage, she frequently mixes English phrases into her speech.
- Kaoru Tanamachi: Voiced by: Rina Sato
One of Junichi's childhood friends and class 2A classmate, she is often seen with his other friend Masayoshi. She is unpredictable as she would punch Junichi anytime. She works part-time at a family restaurant to support her single mother, who later dates another man. she has been harboring deep feelings for Junichi since middle school.
- Sae Nakata: Voiced by: Hiromi Konno
A friend and classmate of Miya's. Having studied at an all-girls school for most of her life, Sae is incredibly shy around men. Because of that, she has a soft, quiet voice. Though generally reserved, she shows a child-like enthusiasm for the Inago Mask superheroes. Her story arc in the anime is unique in that the characters occasionally break the fourth wall.
- Ai Nanasaki: Voiced by: Yukana
A friend and classmate of Miya's. She is part of their school's girl swimming team. She has a younger brother named Ikuo and possesses a cool, calm disposition.
- Rihoko Sakurai: Voiced by: Ryoko Shintani
She is Junichi's childhood friend who, despite having a big appetite, avidly reads the dieting books in their school library. She is a member of the Tea Club.
- Tsukasa Ayatsuji: Voiced by: Kaori Nazuka
Class 2A's class representative, who is both a hard worker and a person who is willing to take on any task that no one else will. While she acts kind and friendly, it is actually a facade that secretly hides the real her, who is manipulative and cunning.
GAMEPLAY:
Amagami is an interactive adventure that's heavy on the reading and watching but light on the actual user input. At certain junctures in the game, players are prompted to make choices that affect or alter the pathway of the narrative.
The Limited Editions come with a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle, the puzzle frame and 6 transparent posters of girls from Kimikiss.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Love simulation production team became the smash hit of "Kimi Kiss" gives it! Home from school and dating reward event occurs by talking with a girl swells! Hero with a berth to Christmas from past experience. But Ichinen sponsored to spend Christmas with seniors longing! Meet with a girl, a variety of Christmas and to welcome the hero ...! ?
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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