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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) released 「ToHeart2 XRATED(エクスレイテッド)」. Over 18.



GAME

See Also: 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 predicessor, it also featured full voice acting from the beginning.


ANIME

See Also: 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.


CHARACTERS

See Also: ToHeart2 characters



  • Kouno Takaaki (河野 貴明 (こうの たかあき))

  • Yuzuhara Konomi (柚原このみ)

  • Kousaka Tamaki (向坂 環)

  • Sasamori Karin (笹森 花梨)

  • Himeyuri Sango (姫百合 珊瑚)

  • Himeyuri Ruri (姫百合 瑠璃)

  • Tonami Yuma (十波 由真)

  • Lucy Maria Misora/Ruuko Kireinasore (ルーシー・マリア・ミソラ/るーこ・きれいなそら)

  • Komaki Manaka (小牧 愛佳)

  • Kusakabe Yūki (草壁 優季)

  • Kusugawa Sasara (久寿川 ささら)



DIFFERENCES


There are numerous difference between this 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 th rainbow gradient in the text remains unchanged.

Uniforms

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


AUDIO CDS

See Also: ToHeart2 (audio CDs)



  • ToHeart2 Original Soundtrack

  • ToHeart2 Character Image Songs



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 (The Essence of ToHeart2: Official Gatebook
  • 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 .


ToHeart2 ~colorful note 1~

  • ISBN 4757515669

  • Published: October 27, 2005

  • Price: 580 yen (excluding tax)



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.


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 are immensely popular, some users giving her names like "the patron saint of /e/" or "the new Rei Ayanami ".


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