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 continuinty as the original ToHeart, albeit two years later.

History

*December 28 2004: ToHeart2 released on PlayStation 2
*February 21 2005: ToHeart2 manga serialised monthly in Dengeki Daioh (電�'�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

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 predicessor, it featured full voice acting from the very first version of the game.

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.

Characters

*Takaaki Kono (河野 貴明 Kōno Takaaki)
*Konomi Yuzuhara (柚原�"のみ Yuzuhara Konomi)
*Tamaki Kousaka (向坂 �'� 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�'� Himeyuri Ruri)
*Yuma Tonami (十波 �"�真 Tonami Yuma)
*Lucy Maria Misora/Ruko Kireinasora (ルーシー・マリア・ミソラ／るー�"・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)

Differences

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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 left. 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.

Books

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 4757722192
*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.

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

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).

ToHeart2 (Dengeki Daioh)

*Manga art: Haruka Mikataya
*Publisher: Media Works (Serialized in Dengeki Daioh)#November 15, 2005. ISBN 4840227748#August 15, 2006. ISBN 4840235333

ToHeart2 ~colorful note~

*Manga art: Tsuna Kitaumi
*Publisher: Square Enix (Serialized in GFantasy)#October 27, 2005. ISBN 4757515669#June 27, 2006. ISBN 4757516916

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.

Radio show

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

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