Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi

FAQ/Walkthrough
by krystallina  Updated to v1.01 on Jun 18, 2014

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Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi Guide

By krystallina

ditzy_brunette@sbcglobal.net

Copyright 2014 Kristina Forteza

Guide version 1.01

Last updated 06/16/14.

All I own is this guide. All characters and story are properties of their

original creators and copyright holders. This guide is currently only allowed

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Section A1: Guide Introduction

AO1: Overview

AT2: Technical Information

AG3: Guide Version Differences

Section B2: Main Game Walkthrough

BI1: Introduction

BH2: Toshizo Hijikata

BHG1: Hijikata Good Ending

BHC2: Hijikata Completion

BO3: Souji Okita

 BOG1: Okita Good Ending

BOC2: Okita Completion

BS4: Hajime Saito

BSG1: Saito Good Ending

BSC2: Saito Completion

BT5: Heisuke Toudou

BTG1: Toudou Good Ending

BTC2: Toudou Completion

BA6: Sanosuke Harada

BAG1: Harada Good Ending

BAC2: Harada Completion

BK7: Chikage Kazama

BKG1: Kazama Good Ending

BKC2: Game Completion

Section C3: Stories

CI1: Introduction

CH2: Hijikata

CHS1: Hijikata Shinsengumi Adventures

CHM2: Hijikata Memories of Love

CO3: Okita

COS1: Okita Shinsengumi Adventures

COM2: Okita Memories of Love

CS4: Saito

CSS1: Saito Shinsengumi Adventures

CSM2: Saito Memories of Love

CT5: Toudou

CTS1: Toudou Shinsengumi Adventures

CTM2: Toudou Memories of Love

CA6: Harada

CAS1: Harada Shinsengumi Adventures

CAM2: Harada Memories of Love

CK7: Kazama
 CKS1: Kazama Shinsengumi Adventures

CKM2: Kazama Memories of Love

CN8: Nagakura

CNS1: Nagakura Shinsengumi Adventures

CNI2: Nagakura In Days Past

CD9: Kondou

CDS1: Kondou Shinsengumi Adventures

CDI2: Kondou In Days Past

CY10: Yamazaki

CYS1: Yamazaki Shinsengumi Adventures

CYI2: Yamazaki In Days Past

CE11: Sanan

CES1: Sanan Shinsengumi Adventures

CEI2: Sanan In Days Past

CO12: Others

COI1: Inoue

COK2: Shimada

COM3: Kimigiku

COA4: Amagiri

COS5: Shiranui

COO6: Kaoru

Section D4: Game Completion

DM1: Main Game Gallery

DMH1: Toshizo Hijikata Gallery

DMO2: Souji Okita Gallery

DMS3: Hajime Saito Gallery

DMT4: Heisuke Toudou Gallery

DMA5: Sanosuke Harada Gallery

DMO6: Others Gallery

DS2: Stories Gallery

DSH1: Toshizo Hijikata Gallery

DSO2: Souji Okita Gallery

 DSS3: Hajime Saito Gallery

DST4: Heisuke Toudou Gallery

DSA5: Sanosuke Harada Gallery

DSK6: Chikage Kazama Gallery

DSG7: Others Gallery

DE3: Encyclopedia

DEA1: A-G

DEH2: H-I

DEJ3: J-K

DEL4: L-O

DEP5: P-S

DET6: T-Z

DC4: Ephemera

DCC1: Closed

DCP2: Peeking

DCO3: Opening

DCE4: Expanding

DCF5: Full bloom

Section E3: Bonuses

EE1: Extra

ET2: Trophy List

ED3: DLC List

Section F4: Miscellaneous

FF1: FAQ

FC2: Credits

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Section A1: Guide Introduction

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~ AO1: Overview ~
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Hello, and welcome to my guide!

You may have heard of (or even played) Hakuoki before. Hakuoki is actually a

series, consisting of several games and ports. The original game was released

in Japan on the PS2. A port of this game was released on the PSP with the

subtitle "Demon of the Fleeting Blossom" on Valentine's Day 2012 in the US.

Later, an action Hakuoki game was released the next year. Most recently, a

3DS port of the main game was released in the US with the subtitle "Memories

of the Shinsengumi". Now, we have this version, originally released in Japan

in 2010.

This game is a visual novel. As the name implies, a lot of reading is

involved. Specifically, this game is a otome game, a visual novel targeted at

girls that usually center on romance. Popular games often have fandisks (also

written fan disc) released. These games are often released as a sequel or

midquel to a visual novel, generally focusing more on romance or lighter

stories. Hakuoki also has a fandisk, released in Japan for the PS2 and PSP,

called Zuisouroku.

Why is this important? Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi contains not only

the main game Hakuoki, but the fandisk as well. So essentially you get two

games in one. Neither of the previous versions contained the Zuisouroku

fandisk content. There are also several DLCs available, and the graphics

in the main game have been given an animated boost.

The PS3 version, like its previous US releases, were released in both a

standard and limited edition version. Due to production issues, the limited

edition shipped two weeks after the standard edition. The limited edition

includes a collector's box, omamori love charm, hairpin, and comb.

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~ AT2: Technical Information ~

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Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi

Developer: Idea Factory

Publisher: Aksys

Release Date: May 6, 2014 (Standard Edition & Digital) / May 20, 2014

(Limited Edition)

MSRP: $39.99 (Standard Edition & Digital) / $59.99 (Limited Edition)

Players: 1

ESRB: M (blood, strong language, suggestive themes, violence)

Download Size: 8.0 GB

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~ AG3: Guide Version Differences ~

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1.01 - Fixed a couple of errors/typos.

1.00 – Original version. Main game and Stories completed.

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Section B2: Main Game Walkthrough

This section will cover the main game (Hakuoki).

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~ BI1: Main Game Introduction ~

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Controls are straightforward. Listen/read until you reach a dialogue choice,

then select with X. You can quick-save and load with L2 and R2 if you want

to quickly explore different options. The Start button lets the game run

automatically, stopping at choices. Square fast-forwards the text. L1 shows

the text history, and triangle is menu.

The game is divided into chapters and sub-chapters. At any time, you can use

the Record of Service to jump to a chapter you have unlocked. Chapters 1

through 3 are a general route. The choices you make will determine which

guy's route you take. Once you have completed two guy's routes, a secret

route will be unlocked. If one of the characters likes what you say, you will

see cherry blossoms bloom and their romance level will rise. You can check

the level of romance under "Status" in the menu. Later in the game, the

corruption gauge will be made visible. Each route has a good ending and a bad

ending. There are also places where you can get a game over. (I consider

these bad endings, but the "real" bad endings can only happen at the very end

of a route.) To achieve the Platinum trophy, multiple save files and/or using

the Record of Service is recommended. Please note that the Record of Service

resets your romance level.

Please note that this guide is a recommendation. A few different choices here

and there are not likely to change your path, although you may miss a picture

(CG). This guide is set up to get the most romance boots, CGs, and scenes

involving a character in his route. If you want to get the Platinum trophy,

most choices in the early chapters will eventually be made. While this guide

is made to be an efficient way to complete the game, first-time players might

want to avoid guides and see where their choices take them.

This guide is set up for you to follow the Good Ending route, saving at

certain spots. After the good ending, continue to the completion section to

get all CGs and required endings. I will make notes (marked as "ALERT") of

when you should create a separate save (do so at the dialogue choice the

ALERT is above). Then just load the save, get the new CG, then exit to Title
or load the next save. I'll list the CGs you get as the result of a choice.

ALERTs will also let you know where you can receive a bad ending. Most of

this is so that you may experiment with all the additional dialogue and text

if you so choose.

This game takes place over several years, so I've tried to include date

information since it's easy to forget over how long this story actually plays

out.

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~ BH2: Toshizo Hijikata ~

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Toshizo Hijikata is the commander of the Shinsengumi and is strict on both

himself and others. His route is the longest and is the main route.

**** BHG1: Hijikata Good Ending ****

Chapter 1-1: January 1864

* Find a way to escape.

* Ran for it. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-2: February 1864

* Stay put.

Chapter 1-3: July 1864

* Remain in the compound.

* Stay with Hijikata.

Chapter 1-4: August 1864

* ...want to come.

* To Mount Ten'nou.

* Stop Nagakura. +ROMANCE

Chapter 2-1: February 1865

* Return to my room.

* Remain in the common room.

Chapter 2-2: June 1865

* Want to remain here.

* Reached for my sword. +CG

Chapter 2-3: June 1865

* It's not any of my business.

* The demons.

Chapter 2-4: October 1866

* The notice board.

* Complicated. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 3-1: April 1867

* The soldiers.

* Someone high-ranking.

Chapter 3-2: July 1867

* Yes.

* Go outside.

* Try to attack. +CG

Chapter 3-3: November 1867

* Still wanted to help.

* Help with Itou.

Chapter 3-4: December 1867

* I want to help.

* Return immediately. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 4: December 1867

* I should leave... +ROMANCE

* Get revenge. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 5: January 1868

* Is there anything I can do? +ROMANCE

* Give him blood.

* Stay behind. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 6: March 1868

* Tell him to stop. +ROMANCE

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 2)

* Give him blood. +CG

* I want to go with Hijikata. +ROMANCE

Chapter 7: April 1868

* I believe in you. +ROMANCE

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 3)

* Gave him some blood. +CG

* Stop Hijikata. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 8: July 1868

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 4)

* Give him some blood. +CG

* He wouldn't die even if you killed him. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

* I don't care about being happy. +ROMANCE

Chapter 9: January 1869

* Take it. +ROMANCE

* Give him blood. +CG

* You can't do that. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

**** BHG1: Hijikata Completion ****

--> Load Save 2.

Chapter 6: March 1868

* Make him endure it. +CG

* I want to go with Hijikata. +ROMANCE

Chapter 7: April 1868

* I believe in you. +ROMANCE

* Made him endure it. +CG

--> Load Save 3.

Chapter 7: April 1868

* Made him endure it.

* Stop Hijikata. +ROMANCE

Chapter 8: July 1868

* Make him endure it. +CG

--> Load Save 4:

Chapter 8: July 1868

* Make him endure it.

* He wouldn't die even if you killed him. +ROMANCE

* I don't care about being happy. +ROMANCE

Chapter 9: January 1869

* Take it. +ROMANCE

* Make him endure it. +CG

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~ BO3: Souji Okita ~

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Souji Okita is the captain of the First Division and loves to tease others.

**** BOG1: Okita Good Ending ****

Chapter 1-1: January 1864

* Find a way to escape.

* Stayed where I was. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-2: February 1864

* Talk to someone.

Chapter 1-3: July 1864

* Leave and search for my father.

* Look for Okita. +CG

* ...decided to distract the ronin. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-4: August 1864

* I will stay behind.

* Go to the inner courtyard.

Chapter 2-1: February 1865

* Investigate.

* Investigate the Maekawa house.

* Scream. +ROMANCE

Chapter 2-2: June 1865

* Will return to headquarters.

* Okita.

Chapter 2-3: June 1865

* I'm worried about Okita.

* Catch up. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 2-4: October 1866

* The furies.

Chapter 3-1: April 1867

* The soldiers.

* Someone neutral.

Chapter 3-2: July 1867

* Yes.

* Go outside.

* Try to escape. +CG

Chapter 3-3: November 1867

* Decided to stay home.

* Check on Okita. +CG

* No. +ROMANCE
Chapter 3-4: December 1867

* I'll stay here.

Chapter 4: December 1867

* I want you to do the right thing. +ROMANCE

Chapter 5: March 1868

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 2)

* Give him blood.

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

* Give him blood. +CG

* Calm Okita down. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 6: April 1868

* Don't kill him. +ROMANCE

* Gave him blood. +CG

Chapter 7: June 1868

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 3)

* Will endure it.

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

**** BOC2: Okita Completion ****

--> Load Save 3.

Chapter 7: June 1868

* Want blood. +CG

ALERT: Keep going until you get two more CGs.

--> Load Save 2.

Chapter 5: March 1868

* Give him medicine.

* Make him endure it. +CG

--> Load Save 2:

Chapter 5: March 1868

* Give him blood.

* Make him endure it.

* Calm Okita down. +ROMANCE

Chapter 6: April 1868

* Don't kill him. +ROMANCE

* Made him endure it. +CG

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~ BS4: Hajime Saito ~

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Hajime Saito is the quiet captain of the Third Division.

**** BSG1: Saito Good Ending ****

Chapter 1-1: January 1864

* Attempt to explain my situation.

* Decided to tell them why I'd come to Kyoto. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-2: February 1864

* Talk to someone. +CG

Chapter 1-3: July 1864

* Remain in the compound.

* Head to the Ikeda Inn.

* ...follow Saito.

Chapter 1-4: August 1864

* ...want to come.

* To Hamaguri Gate.

* Trust Saito. +ROMANCE

Chapter 2-1: February 1865

* Return to my room.

* Go to the inner courtyard.

Chapter 2-2: June 1865

* Want to remain here.

* Cried for backup. +CG

Chapter 2-3: June 1865

* I'm worried about Okita.

* Go around. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 2-4: October 1866

* The furies.

Chapter 3-1: April 1867

* The Guard.

* Felt betrayed. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 3-2: July 1867

* Yes.

* Stay in my room.

* Stay quiet.

Chapter 3-3: November 1867

* Decided to stay home.

* Go find Saito.

Chapter 3-4: December 1867

* I want to help.

* Stay and talk. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 4: January 1868

* We needed to retreat. +ROMANCE

Chapter 5: February 1868

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 2)

* Give him blood.

Chapter 6: February 1868

* Maybe you're right. +ROMANCE +CG

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 3)

* Decided to give him blood. +CG

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 7: March 1868

* Give him blood. +CG

* Continue to the Aizu Domain.

Chapter 8: August 1868

* Decided to stay. +ROMANCE +CG

* Decided to give him blood.

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

**** BSC2: Saito Completion ****

ALERT: Not necessary, but choose "Return to Kaneko mansion" on any file for a

bad ending.

--> Load Save 2.

Chapter 5: February 1868

* Make him endure it.

Chapter 6: February 1868

* Maybe you're right. +ROMANCE

* Made him endure it. +CG

--> Load Save 3.

Chapter 6: February 1868

* Made him endure it.

Chapter 7: March 1868

* Make him endure it. +CG

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~ BT5: Heisuke Toudou ~

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Heisuke Toudou is the friendly captain of the Eighth Division.

**** BTG1: Toudou Good Ending ****

Chapter 1-1: January 1864

* Attempt to explain my situation.

* Decided to tell them I wasn't a boy. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-2: February 1864

* Search the compound.

Chapter 1-3: July 1864

* Leave and search for my father.

* Look for Heisuke. +CG

* ...help Heisuke. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-4: August 1864

* I will stay behind.

* Go to the common house.

Chapter 2-1: February 1865

* Investigate.

* Investigate the Yagi house.

* Persuade him.

Chapter 2-2: June 1865

* Will return to headquarters.

* Heisuke.

Chapter 2-3: June 1865

* It's not any of my business.

* My father.
Chapter 2-4: October 1866

* The furies.

Chapter 3-1: April 1867

* The Guard.

* Wanted them to stay. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 3-2: July 1867

* Yes.

* Stay in my room.

* Scream.

Chapter 3-3: November 1867

* Still wanted to help.

* Convince Heisuke.

* Was worried about Heisuke. +CG

Chapter 3-4: December 1867

* I want to be with you. +ROMANCE

* I'll stay here.

Chapter 4: December 1867

* You know that's not true. +ROMANCE

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 2)

* Give him blood.

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.
Chapter 5: February 1868

* You don't have to act tough. +ROMANCE

* Give him blood. +CG

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 6: August 1868

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 3)

* Give him blood. +CG

* How can you say that? +ROMANCE +CG

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 7: September 1868

* Give him blood.

ALERT: If your corruption level is too high, you will receive a bad ending.

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

**** BTC2: Toudou Completion ****

--> Load Save 2.

Chapter 4: December 1867

* Give him medicine.

Chapter 5: February 1868

* You don't have to act tough. +ROMANCE

* Make him endure it. +CG

--> Load Save 3:

Chapter 6: August 1868

* Make him endure it.

* How can you say that? +ROMANCE

Chapter 7: September 1868

* Make him endure it. +CG

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~ BH6: Sanosuke Harada ~

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Kind Sanosuke Harada is the captain of the Tenth Division.

**** BHG1: Harada Good Ending ****

Chapter 1-1: January 1864

* Attempt to explain my situation.

* Gave up. +ROMANCE

Chapter 1-2: February 1864

* Search the compound.

Chapter 1-3: July 1864

* Remain in the compound.

* Head the the Ikeda Inn.

* ...follow Harada.

Chapter 1-4: August 1864

* ...want to come.

* To Kuge Gate.

* Get rid of Shiranui. +ROMANCE

Chapter 2-1: February 1865

* Return to my room.

* Go outside.

Chapter 2-2: June 1865

* Want to remain here.

* Didn't move. +CG

Chapter 2-3: June 1865

* It's not any of my business.

* Their interest in me.

Chapter 2-4: October 1866

* The notice board.

* Strange. +ROMANCE +CG

Chapter 3-1: April 1867

* The soldiers
* Someone close to the people who were leaving.

Chapter 3-2: July 1867

* Yes.

* Go outside.

* Trust the Shinsengumi. +CG

Chapter 3-3: November 1867

* Still wanted to help.

* Convince Heisuke. +CG

* Tried to negotiate with the demons. +CG

Chapter 3-4: December 1867

* I'll stay here. +CG

Chapter 4: December 1867

* That's hard to say.

* Fight! +CG

Chapter 5: January 1868

* Please, don't be so nice. +CG

* What's Harada's dream? +ROMANCE

* I have an impossible dream. +ROMANCE

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 6: March 1868

* You have to understand. +ROMANCE +CG

ALERT: If your romance level is too low, you will receive a bad ending.

Chapter 7: April 1868

No choices.

**** BHC2: Harada Completion ****

ALERT: Not necessary, but choose "Run away" in Chapter 4 for a bad ending.

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~ BK7: Chikage Kazama ~

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Chikage Kazama is man with mysterious motives. His route unlocks when you

complete two of the others'.

**** BKG1: Kazama Good Ending ****

ALERT: You can skip directly to 3-4. Otherwise, just avoid romance choices.

Chapter 1-1: January 1864

* Attempt to explain my situation.

* Gave up.

Chapter 1-2: February 1864

* Stay put.

Chapter 1-3: July 1864

* Leave and search for my father.

* Look for Okita.

* ...looked around the room.

Chapter 1-4: August 1864

* ...want to come.

* To Mount Ten'nou.

* Fight as well.

Chapter 2-1: February 1865

* Investigate.

* Investigate the Yagi house.

* Persuade him.

Chapter 2-2: June 1865

* Want to remain here.

* Reached for my sword.

Chapter 2-3: June 1865

* It's not any of my business.

* Their interest in me.

Chapter 2-4: October 1866

* The furies.

Chapter 3-1: April 1867

* The soldiers.

* Someone neutral.

Chapter 3-2: July 1867

* No.

* Go outside.

* Try to attack.

Chapter 3-3: November 1867

* Decided to stay home.

* Go find Saito.

Chapter 3-4: December 1867

* I'll stay here.

Chapter 4: January 1868

* Ask Kazama. +ROMANCE

Chapter 5: March 1868

* Stop him. +ROMANCE

Chapter 6: June 1868

ALERT: Create a separate save here at the next selection. (Save 2)

* Please come with me. +ROMANCE

**** BHC2: Game Completion ****

ALERT: Kazama does not have a bad ending. If you do not choose all three of

his affection boosts, then you get the normal ending. So you can skip the

save and just load Kazama Chapter 6 at the Record of Service.

--> Load Save 2.

Chapter 6: June 1868

* I don't want to be any more trouble.

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C3: Stories

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~ CI1: Stories Introduction ~

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I recommend playing some version of Hakuoki first. At the very least, don't

go ahead of where you are in the story. But even so, some events in Stories

occur after certain scenes chosen through dialogue options in the main game,

so they won't make as much sense (or, at the very least, spoil them) if you

haven't viewed them already. And others, due to certain events, must take

place on certain routes (even though they may not be marked as so), so again,

spoilers ahoy if you haven't proceeded through all the men's routes yet.

Other versions appear to occur on their version of the timeline.

If this is your second (or third) time through, you might want to jump

between the main game and stories so that the scenes fit in the corresponding

timeline for each route. Or you can just play it afterward to avoid having to
go back and forth.

As this is a fandisk, it has more fan-service and fluff than the main story.

Only one story (Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1) is open at the beginning. Play

through this, then the decisions you make will open up one guy's Memories of

Love (or In Days Past). Then you can go through these, unlocking a new one

for that guy as you complete each section until you reach the end of their

"route". Outside of Shinsengumi Adventures, there's only one prompt and two

choices per episode. Complete all episodes and a bonus story will appear.

Choices in Memories (not Shinsengumi Adventures) will allow you to gather

cherry blossoms for the Ephemera Section. Once you have received Ephemera in

a scene, you cannot gather it again. For more information, please see the

Ephemera section, CE13. All the choices listed below will provide Ephemera,

and I've noted when it also provides a CG that the other choice would not.

I recommend saving at the first junction in each Shinsengumi Adventures. This

will allow you to quickly unlock more routes and CGs. It's your choice if you

want to unlock everything first or do one character's memories at a time.

Gameplay-wise, I think it is easier to unlock the routes first in Shinsengumi

Adventures so you can systematically go in order to unlock everything.

Once again I have included date information since the some dates listed on

the episode synopsis are wrong. If you notice any other wrong dates, let me

know.

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~ CH2: Hijikata ~

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**** CHS1: Hijikata Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Distract Hijikata

* Tell them everything

* Leave it alone

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Write a note

* Hijikata

* Try to slip away +CG

**** CHM2: Hijikata Memories of Love ****

Part 1: August 1865

* I'll help with the research.

Part 2: February 1867

* This isn't like you. +CG

Part 3: September 1867

* What would you like to eat?

Part 4: April 1868

* Get a hold of yourself.

Part 5: October 1868

* I want to stay with you.

Part 6: April 1869

* Can I help with anything?

Part 7: June 1869

* Don't believe you.

Part 8: June 1870

* ...attractive.

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~ CO3: Okita ~

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**** COS1: Okita Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Catch the cat

* Make him laugh

* Take care of it quietly

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Write a note

* Okita
* Scream +CG

**** COM2: Okita Memories of Love ****

Part 1: November 1864

* You might have a point.

Part 2: March 1867

* You're really good with your hands.

Part 3: November 1867

* I'll make something you *do* want to eat.

Part 4: February 1868

* Yamazaki's just worried about you.

Part 5: March 1868

* I'm sorry.

Part 6: May 1868

* You're a lucky guy.

Part 7: June 1868

* Depends on the situation.

Part 8: May 1869

* Yes!

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~ CS4: Saito ~

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**** CSS1: Saito Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Catch the cat

* Console the child

* About the cat

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Find someone right away

* Report it immediately

* Stay +CG

**** CSM2: Saito Memories of Love ****

Part 1: September 1864

* I think I understand.

Part 2: January 1867

* Do you want to, um, play?

Part 3: November 1867

* Sorry for making you worry.

Part 4: January 1868

* All right.

Part 5: March 1868

* Hold on to me.

Part 6: April 1868

* No reason.

Part 7: August 1868

* The past.

Part 8: October 1870

* Of course I do.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CT5: Toudou ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CTS1: Toudou Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Distract Hijikata

* Keep to the story

* Spoke up

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* It might be nothing, but...

* I'm worried about him

* I don't know what to say... +CG

**** CTM2: Toudou Memories of Love ****

Part 1: May 1864

* Worried.

Part 2: January 1867

* Sorry I couldn't help you out.

Part 3: October 1867

* I'm fine!

Part 4: January 1868

* I want to stand beside you.

Part 5: March 1868

* I want it.

Part 6: August 1868

* I want to hold your hand.

Part 7: September 1868

* Of course not!

Part 8: June 1869

* Tell him the truth.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CA6: Harada ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CAS1: Harada Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Help with lunch

* Continue making lunch

* Not concerned

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* It might be nothing, but...

* Enjoy the evening

* What will you do, Harada? +CG

**** CAM2: Harada Memories of Love ****

Part 1: June 1864

* Thank you.

Part 2: April 1867

* Did I really look that unhappy?

Part 3: August 1867

* I like eating with other people.

Part 4: December 1867

* Drink.

Part 5: January 1868

* Will you?

Part 6: March 1868

* I feel the same way.

Part 7: April 1868

* I'm still not sure.

Part 8: May 1869

 * A little.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CK7: Kazama ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CKS1: Kazama Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Write a note

* Hijikata

* Stay and get information +CG

**** CKM2: Kazama Memories of Love ****

Part 1: April 1867

* Talk to him.

Part 2: January 1868

* ...Why he had opposed the Shinsengumi.

Part 3: September 1868

* I'm just sad.

Part 4: June 1869

* I was thankful.

Part 5: January 1870

* Right back at you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CN8: Nagakura ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CNS1: Nagakura Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Help with lunch

* Continue making lunch

* Curious

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* It might be nothing, but...

* Enjoy the evening

* We need to take care of Nagakura

**** CNI2: Nagakura In Days Past ****

Part 1: January 1865

* Left him alone.

Part 2: April 1866

* We shouldn't.

Part 3: May 1867

* I don't think so.

Part 4: November 1867

* Okay.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CD9: Kondou ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CDS1: Kondou Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Distract Hijikata

* Tell them everything

* Catch the cat

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* It might be nothing, but...

* I'm worried about him

* Everyone's counting on me

**** CDI2: Kondou In Days Past ****

Part 1: September 1864

* Want to help watch over everyone while you're gone...

Part 2: July 1867

* Can I be one too?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CY10: Yamazaki ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CYS1: Yamazaki Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Catch the cat

* Make him laugh

* Report the situation

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Find someone right away

* Report about it immediately

* Run

**** CYI2: Yamazaki In Days Past ****

Part 1: September 1865

* Leave it be
Part 2: November 1867

* I'm afraid of leaving

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CE11: Sanan ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** CES1: Sanan Shinsengumi Adventures ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867 April 1864

* Distract Hijikata

* Keep to the story

* Trusted Heisuke

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Stay at headquarters

* Sanan

**** CEI2: Sanan In Days Past ****

Part 1: July 1865

* Grab his hands +CG

Part 2: November 1867

* Leave them to you

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ CO12: Others ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

These characters do not have Memories or In Days Past sections to unlock, but

they add a bit of dialogue and characterization. These are optional.

**** COI1: Genzaburo Inoue ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Help with lunch

* Go with Inoue

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Stay at headquarters

* Inoue

**** COK2: Kai Shimada ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1: April 1864

* Catch the cat

* Console the boy

* About the boy

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Stay at headquarters

* Shimada
**** COM3: Kimigiku ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* It might be nothing, but...

* Enjoy the evening

* Maybe you should...

**** COA4: Kyuju Amagiri ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Find someone right away

* Wait a little longer

**** COS5: Kyo Shiranui ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* It might be nothing, but...

* I'm worried about him

* I need to find my father

**** COO6: Kaoru Nagumo ****

Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2: January 1867

* Infiltrate Shimabara

* Write a note
* Okita

* Help Kaoru

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DG4: Gallery and Encyclopedia

I'm not going to list the Theatre list, since they're all just the endings.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ DM1: Main Game Gallery ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'm going to list by each slot. Note that many have alternates, so you cannot

get all CGs in one straight shot. You will need to do some reloading.

I'm not going to list every dialogue option that is required to get the CG,

but between this section and the Completion guides, you should be able to

figure out how to get any missing CGs. Some CGs can be acquired in multiple

places.

**** DMH1: Toshizo Hijikata Gallery ****

25 CGs

01. Prologue

02. Chapter 2-2

03. Chapter 2-4

04. Chapter 3-2

05. Chapter 3-4

06. Hijikata Chapter 4

07. Hijikata Chapter 5

08. Hijikata Chapter 6 (1/4), Ch. 7 (2/4), Ch. 8 (3/4), Ch. 9 (4/4)

09. Hijikata Chapter 6 (1/4), Ch. 7 (2/4), Ch. 8 (3/4), Ch. 9 (4/4)

10. Hijikata Chapter 6 (1/2, 2/2)

11. Hijikata Chapter 7 (1/2, 2/2)

12. Hijikata Chapter 8 (1/2, 2/2)

13. Hijikata Chapter 9

14. Hijikata Chapter 9

15. Hijikata Chapter 9

16. Hijikata Good Ending

**** DMO2: Souji Okita Gallery ****

21 CGs

01. Chapter 1-3

02. Chapter 2-3

03. Chapter 3-2

04. Chapter 3-3

05. Okita Chapter 4

06. Okita Chapter 4

07. Okita Chapter 5 (1/3, 2/3, 3/3)

08. Okita Chapter 5 (1/2), Ch. 6 (2/2)

09. Okita Chapter 5 (1/2), Ch. 6 (2/2)

10. Okita Chapter 6

11. Okita Chapter 6

12. Okita Chapter 7

13. Okita Chapter 7

14. Okita Chapter 7 (1/2, 2/2)

15. Okita Good Ending (1/2, 2/2)

**** DMS3: Hajime Saito Gallery ****

17 CGs

01. Chapter 1-2

02. Chapter 2-2

03. Chapter 2-3

04. Chapter 3-1 (1/2, 2/2)

05. Chapter 3-4

06. Saito Chapter 4

07. Saito Chapter 6

08. Saito Chapter 6 (1/2), Ch. 7 (2/2)

09. Saito Chapter 6 (1/2), Ch. 7 (2/2)

10. Saito Chapter 7

11. Saito Chapter 8 (1/2, 2/2)

12. Saito Chapter 8

13. Saito Good Ending

**** DMT4: Heisuke Toudou Gallery ****

17 CGs

01. Chapter 1-3

02. Chapter 3-1

03. Chapter 3-3

04. Chapter 3-3

05. Toudou Chapter 4

06. Toudou Chapter 4 (1/3, 2/3, 3/3)

07. Toudou Chapter 5 (1/2), Ch. 6 (2/2)

08. Toudou Chapter 5 (1/2), Ch. 7 (2/2)

09. Toudou Chapter 6

10. Toudou Chapter 7 (1/2, 2/2)

11. Toudou Chapter 7

12. Toudou Good Ending

**** DMA5: Sanosuke Harada Gallery ****

17 CGs

01. Chapter 2-2

02. Chapter 2-4 (1/2, 2/2)

03. Chapter 3-2

04. Chapter 3-4

05. Chapter 3-3

06. Chapter 3-3

07. Harada Chapter 4

08. Harada Chapter 5

09. Harada Chapter 6

10. Harada Chapter 7 (1/2, 2/2)

11. Harada Chapter 7

12. Harada Chapter 7 (1/2, 2/2)

13. Harada Good Ending (1/2, 2/2)

**** DMO6: Others Gallery ****

30 CGs

01. Chapter 3-2

02. Kazama Chapter 4

03. Kazama Chapter 5

04. Kazama Good Ending or Normal Ending

05. Kazama Good Ending

06. Prologue

07. Prologue

08. Chapter 1-1

09. Chapter 1-2

10. Chapter 1-3

11. Chapter 2-1 or Chapter 3-3 or Saito Chapter 4

12. Chapter 2-1

13. Chapter 2-2

14. Chapter 2-2

15. Chapter 2-3

16. Chapter 2-4

17. Chapter 3-1

18. Okita Chapter 5

19. Toudou Chapter 5

20. Toudou Chapter 7

21. Toudou Chapter 4 or Saito Chapter 5

22. Chapter 1-2 (1/3), Chapter 3-3 (2/3), Chapter 3-3 (3/3)

23. Harada Chapter 7

24. Normal Ending (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4)

25. Complete all routes

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ DS3: Stories Gallery ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

**** DSH1: Toshizo Hijikata Gallery ****

14 CGs

01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1 (1/2, 2/2)

02. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

03. Hijikata Memories of Love Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

04. Hijikata Memories of Love Part 3 (1/2, 2/2)

05. Hijikata Memories of Love Part 6 (1/2, 2/2)

06. Hijikata Memories of Love Part 7 (1/2, 2/2)

07. Hijikata Memories of Love Part 8 (1/2, 2/2)

08. Hijikata Memories of Love Ending

**** DSO2: Souji Okita Gallery ****

15 CGs

01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1 (1/2, 2/2)

02. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

03. Okita Memories of Love Part 1 (1/2, 2/2)

04. Okita Memories of Love Part 2

05. Okita Memories of Love Part 3

06. Okita Memories of Love Part 5 (1/2, 2/2)

07. Okita Memories of Love Part 7 (1/3, 2/3, 3/3)

08. Okita Memories of Love Part 8

09. Okita Memories of Love Ending

**** DSS3: Hajime Saito Gallery ****

15 CGs

01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1 (1/2, 2/2)

02. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2 (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4)

03. Saito Memories of Love Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

04. Saito Memories of Love Part 3

05. Saito Memories of Love Part 5

06. Saito Memories of Love Part 7

07. Saito Memories of Love Part 8 (1/2, 2/2)

08. Saito Memories of Love Ending (1/2, 2/2)

**** DST4: Heisuke Toudou Gallery ****

14 CGs
01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1 (1/3, 2/3, 3/3)

02. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

03. Toudou Memories of Love Part 1

04. Toudou Memories of Love Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

05. Toudou Memories of Love Part 4 (1/2, 2/2)

06. Toudou Memories of Love Part 6

07. Toudou Memories of Love Part 8 (1/2, 2/2)

08. Toudou Memories of Love Ending

**** DSA5: Sanosuke Harada Gallery ****

13 CGs

01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1 (1/2, 2/2)

02. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

03. Harada Memories of Love Part 2 (1/3, 2/3, 3/3)

04. Harada Memories of Love Part 5

05. Harada Memories of Love Part 6

06. Harada Memories of Love Part 7

07. Harada Memories of Love Part 8 (1/2, 2/2)

08. Harada Memories of Love Ending

**** DSK6: Chikage Kazama Gallery ****

9 CGs

01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

02. Kazama Memories of Love Part 2 (1/2, 2/2)

03. Kazama Memories of Love Part 3

04. Kazama Memories of Love Part 4 (1/2, 2/2)

05. Kazama Memories of Love Part 5 (1/2, 2/2)

06. Kazama Memories of Love Ending

**** DSG7: Others Gallery ****

13 CGs

01. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 1

02. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

03. Nagakura In Days Past Part 3

04. Nagakura In Days Past Part 4

05. Kondou In Days Past Part 1

06. Kondou In Days Past Part 2

07. Yamazaki In Days Past Part 1

08. Yamazaki In Days Past Part 2

09. Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

10. Sanan In Days Past Part 1 (1/2, 2/2)

11. Sanan In Days Past Part 2

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ DE3: Encyclopedia ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You should unlock all these automatically as you play through all the routes.

Many will also be unlocked in an alternative route, depending on the order

you choose. If you are missing an entry and need help, please feel free to

contact me.

Also, there is an error in the game for daiymo in Hijikata Chapter 6.

Kondou's line leaves out the word "daimyo", but the encyclopedia does show

it, although the period that should have come after daimyo and his next

sentence are highlighted.

**** DEA1: A-G ****

Aburano Koji Incident - Chapter 3-3

Aizu Domain - Chapter 1-1

Aizu Wakamatsu Castle - Kazama Memories of Love Part 3

apprentice - Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Awanokami Katsu - Hijikata Chapter 5

Bakumatsu Period - Hijikata Chapter 9

barker – Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Battle of Hakodate - Hijikata Memories of Love Part 7

Battle of Ikeda Inn - Chapter 1-3

Battle of Koshu-Katsunuma – Okita Chapter 5

Battle of Sekigahara - Saito Chapter 4

Battle of Toba-Fushimi - Hijikata Chapter 5

Benten Fortress - Hijikata Chapter 9

Biography of Kiyomasa - Hijikata Chapter 6

Bizen Osafune Kanemitsu - Saito Memories of Love Part 1

bloodlust - Hijikata Chapter 5

Bonari Pass - Hijikata Chapter 8

Boshin War - "Just how old is Otori?"

Chikage Kazama [1] - Chapter 1-4

Chikage Kazama [2] - Chapter 2-2

Choshu Domain - Chapter 1-3

Choshu Expedition - Chapter 2-4

daimyo - Hijikata Chapter 6

Daitsuren – Chapter 3-3

Demon - Harada Memories of Love Part

Denshu Company - Hijikata Chapter 4

drill manual - Hijikata Chapter 7

drink it with you – Saito Memories of Love Chapter 8

enemy of the court - Chapter 1-4

Esashi - Hijikata Chapter 9

Executive Lietenant-Minister - Saito Chapter 5

Executive Minister - Hijikata Chapter 9

Ezo - Hijikata Chapter 8

family domain - Saito Chapter 4

footsoldiers – Kazama Chapter 4

Fudodo Village - Kondou In Days Past Part 2

furies [1] - Chapter 2-3

furies [2] - Hijikata Chapter 5

Fury Corps - Chapter 2-3

Fushimi magistrate's office [1] - Chapter 1-4

Fushimi magistrate's office [2] – Saito Chapter 4

Futamata Pass - Hijikata Chapter 9

geisha house - Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Geishu - Kazama Chapter 4

Genzaburo Inoue - Chapter 1-1

Gidou Haga - Harada Chapter 6

Gion – Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Gokounomiya Shrine - Saito Chapter 4

Goryokaku - Hijikata Chapter 9

Guard/the Guard - Chapter 3-1

Guardian of the Shogun - Chapter 2-4

Guardians of the Imperial Tomb - Chapter 3-1

**** DEH2: H-I ****

habiki - Harada Memories of Love Part 3

Hachioji - Hijikata Chapter 5

Hajime Saito [1] - Chapter 1-1

Hajime Saito [2] - Chapter 3-1

Hajime Saito [3] - Chapter 3-3

Hajime Saito [4] - Saito Chapter 4

Hakodate - Kazama Good Ending

Hakuoki - Hijikata Chapter 9

Hamaguri Gate - Chapter 1-4

Hamaguri Rebellion - Chapter 1-4

hatamoto - Hijikata Chapter 5

head-guard - Chapter 1-3

headquarters [1] - Chapter 1-1

headquarters [2] - Chapter 2-2

headquarters [3] - Chapter 3-2

headquarters [4] - Hijikata Chapter 5

Heisuke Toudou [1] - Chapter 1-1

Heisuke Toudou [2] - Chapter 3-1

Heisuke Toudou [3] - Chapter 3-3

hibachi - Harada Chapter 4

Hideyoshi Toyotomi - Harada Chapter 4

Higo – Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Hino - Saito Chapter 6

Hokushin Itto [1] - Chapter 2-1

Hokushin Itto [2] - "You don't like Itou?"

Hougyoku Haiku Collection – Yamazaki In Days Past Part 1

Hour of the Boar - Chapter 1-3

Hour of the Dog - Chapter 1-3

house - Prologue

iai – Chapter 1-2

Ichikawa - Hijikata Chapter 6

Iemochi Tokugawa - Chapter 2-2

Ikeda Inn - Chapter 1-3

Imperial Army - Hijikata Chapter 5

imperial battle standard - Hijikata Chapter 5

Imperial Estate - Chapter 1-4

imperial nationalist party - Chapter 1-3

Imperial Restoration - Chapter 3-4

Imperial Unification - Chapter 2-4

imperialism - Chapter 1-4

Infantry Magistrate - Hijikata Chapter 7

Ironclad - Hijikata Chapter 9

Isami Kondou - Chapter 1-1

Ishida Medicinal Powder - Chapter 1-4

Isn't it great - Saito Chapter 5

Itabashi - Hijikata Chapter 8

Iyo – Harada Memories of Love Part 6

Izuminokami Kanesada - Hijikata Chapter 4

**** DEJ3: J-K ****

Kai Shimada - Chapter 3-1

Kaitai Shinsho – Kazama Memories of Love Part 5

Kaiyomaru - Hijikata Chapter 8

Kama Inn - Hijikata Chapter 5

Kan'ei Temple - Hijikata Chapter 6

Kaneko - Hijikata Chapter 6

Kansei Teikun - Hijikata Chapter 6

Kaoru Nagumo [1] - Chapter 2-2

Kaoru Nagumo [2] – Chapter 3-3

Kashitaro Itou [1] - Chapter 2-1

Kashitaro Itou [2] - Kazama Memories of Love Part 1

Kashitaro Itou [3] - Chapter 3-3

Katamori Matsudaira - Chapter 1-4

katana - Chapter 1-4

Keisuke Otori - Hijikata Chapter 7

Keisuke Sanan [1] - Chapter 1-1

Keisuke Sanan [2] - Chapter 2-2

Kiemon Masu - Chapter 1-3

Kimigiku [1] - Chapter 2-4

Kimigiku [2] - Chapter 3-2

kincho - Hijikata Chapter 5

Kishu - Chapter 3-3

kodachi - Prologue

Kodo Yukimura [1] - Prologue

Kodo Yukimura [2] - Hijikata Chapter 5

Kodo Yukimura [3] - Kazama Chapter 5

Konan – Toudou Memories of Love Part 7

Koufu Castle - Hijikata Chapter 5

Kouyou Regulatory Company - Hijikata Chapter 5

Kuge Gate - Chapter 1-4

Kujo Beach - Chapter 1-4

Kuruwa dialect - Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Kuwana Domain - Chapter 1-3

Kyo Shiranui [1] - Chapter 1-4

Kyo Shiranui [2] - Chapter 2-2

Kyoto Judiciary Commissioner - Chapter 1-3

Kyoto Military Commissioner - Chapter 1-3

Kyuju Amagiri [1] - Chapter 1-4

Kyuju Amagiri [2] - Chapter 2-2

Kyutaro Miura - Chapter 3-3

**** DEL4: L-O ****

Lieutenant-General of Aizu - Chapter 1-4

loyalism - Chapter 2-1

Maekawa - Chapter 2-1

Masamune Date - Toudou Chapter 7

Matsumae Domain - Hijikata Chapter 9

Matsumae Pass - Hijikata Chapter 9

Medicine [1] - Hijikata Chapter 5

Medicine [2] - Saito Chapter 5

Meiji Emperor - Chapter 3-3

Mibu - Chapter 2-1

Mimawarigumi - Chapter 3-3

Mito Domain - Hijikata Chapter 5

Miyako Bay - Hijikata Chapter 9

mizuage – Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

national loyalism - Chapter 2-1

nationalism - Chapter 1-4

New World Army - Hijikata Chapter 7

Nijo Castle - Chapter 2-2

Nikko - Hijikata Chapter 6

Nishi Hongwanji - Chapter 2-1

Northern Alliance - Hijikata Chapter 8

notice board - Chapter 2-4

notice board incident - Harada Memories of Love Part 2

Ogaki Domain - Hijikata Chapter 7

oiran - Chapter 2-4

Opposition daimyo - Saito Chapter 4

Opposition domain - Saito Chapter 4

Osaka Castle - Hijikata Chapter 4

Otobe - Hijikata Chapter 9

Owari Domain - Hijikata Chapter 4

**** DEP5: P-S ****

page - Chapter 1-1

patriot - Chapter 2-2

Predecessor daimyo - Saito Chapter 6

Princess Sen - Chapter 3-2

Protagonist [1] - Prologue

Protagonist [2] - Chapter 3-2

rakuseki - Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Republic of Ezo - Hijikata Chapter 9

Restoration of Imperial Rule - Chapter 3-3

Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Hijikata Chapter 6

ronin - Prologue

Rules of Conduct - Saito Chapter 7

Ryojun Matsumoto - Prologue

Ryoma Sakamoto - Chapter 3-3

Ryu'un Temple - Saito Chapter 4

Sanjo Ohashi - Chapter 2-4

Sanosuke Harada - Chapter 1-1

Satsuma Domain - Chapter 1-4

Seihei Corps - Harada Chapter 6

Sen - Chapter 2-4

Sendai Domain - Hijikata Chapter 8

seven-herb porridge - Harada Chapter 4

Shiei Hall - Hijikata Chapter 6

Shikoku Inn - Chapter 1-3

Shimabara - Chapter 3-2

Shinpachi Nagakura - Chapter 1-1

Shinsengumi - Chapter 1-1

Shirakawa Castle - Hijikata Chapter 8

Shogi Company - Harada Chapter 7

shogunate - Prologue

Shotsuren – Chapter 3-3

Shougi - Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Shuntaro Furutaka - Chapter 1-3

silver - Hijikata Chapter 5

Souji Okita [1] - Chapter 1-1

Souji Okita [2] – Chapter 2-3

Souji Okita [3] – Chapter 3-3

Sumi - Chapter 2-4

Susumu Yamazaki - Chapter 1-3

Suzuka Gozen - Chapter 3-2

**** DET6: T-Z ****

Takeaki Enomoto - Hijikata Chapter 4

takaiwase - Hijikata Memories of Love Part 3

Tama - Chapter 2-4

Tamuramaro Sakanoue - Hijikata Chapter 4

Teizou Miyabe – Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Tennen Rishin - Kondou In Days Past Part 1

Ten'nou Mountain - Chapter 1-4

The Code - Chapter 3-4

the Corps - Chapter 1-2

the Watch - Chapter 2-1

Three Houses - Hijikata Chapter 9

Tonami – Saito Good Ending

Tosa Domain - Chapter 2-4

Toshizo Hijikata [1] - Chapter 1-1

Toshizo Hijikata [2] - Hijikata Chapter 4

Tottori Domain - Hijikata Chapter 7

Toudou Domain - Toudou Chapter 4

Tsu Domain - Hijikata Chapter 4

Tsuyoshi Okubo - Saito Chapter 5

Utsunomiya - Hijikata Chapter 7

wakizashi - Chapter 1-4

Water of Life - Chapter 2-3

Wolves of Mibu - Chapter 1-4

Yagi - Chapter 2-1

Yakumaru Jigen – Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Yamaguchi - Chapter 3-4

Yase - Toudou Chapter 4

yatsuhashi - Shinsengumi Adventures Part 2

Yatsuna's Demonslayer - Hijikata Chapter 7

Yodo Castle - Hijikata Chapter 4

Yodo Domain - Hijikata Chapter 4

Yorimitsu Minamoto - Hijikata Chapter 7

Yoshinobu Hitotsubashi - Chapter 2-4

Yoshitsune Minamoto - Hijikata Chapter 7

Yoshiwara - Hijikata Chapter 5

Yugeki Unit - Saito Chapter 7

Yukimura Sanada - Hijikata Chapter 4

zouni - Saito Chapter 4

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ DC4: Ephemera ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ephemera is based on the cherry blossom swirls in the Memories of Love and In

Days Past stories. It starts off in "budding". I *think* the tree levels up

each time you gain 10 cherry blossoms. I counted 11 events for the opening

and expanding rates, but then 10 again for full bloom. That seems rather odd,

so I might have miscounted. I'm not 100% sure though. Either way, if you

choose the correct answer each time, you should finish the tree before you

finish the Stories section.

These bonuses come in three types: 1) short voiced scenes that provide some

additional information to the story, 2) unvoiced manga/comic-style "what-if"

scenario with the characters set in a high school (I love Okita!), or 3)

"what if" images. You do need to access the tree and watch certain videos to

Platinum this game. ("Just how old is Otori?" and "You don't like Itou?" are

required.)

**** DCC1: Closed ****

Closed is the 10% rate.

01. "Hakuoki SSL Episode One"

02. "Types of swords"

03. "How is Chizuru's swordsmanship?"

**** DCP2: Peeking ****

Peeking is the 30% rate.

01. "Hakuoki SSL Episode 2"

02. "You don't like Itou?"

03. "Saito's left hand"

**** DCO3: Opening ****

Opening is the 50% rate.

01. "Hakuoki SSL Episode 3"

02. "Who's most popular?"

03. "Warrior talk"

04. "Who's strongest?"

**** DCE4: Expanding ****

Expanding is the 70% rate.

01. "A new day...The more things change"

02. "Hakuoki SSL Episode 4"

03. "Shinsengumi and Aizu"

04. "Two Guardians"

**** DCF5: Full bloom ****

Full bloom is the 100% rate.

01. "Sanosuke's bloodlust"

02. "Hakuoki SSL Episode 5"

03. "Just how old is Otori?"

04. "Kondou and Nagakura"

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E4: Bonuses

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ EE1: Extra ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is where your themes and DLC appear. You receive one custom theme when

you clear a guy's route in the main game, and a bonus when you clear all six

in the main game plus a trophy. Any images from DLC will be available to view

along with any Memories to watch/read.

Memories – Madness appeared here without being purchased. I assume it unlocks

once Okita's route in the main gameis cleared, or it may automatically unlock

when all routes are clear. (Okita's was the last main route I did.) It

appears to be the same as the $4.99 pay DLC, so don't waste your money.

Please go to ED3 for a complete list of DLC.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ ET2: Trophy List ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is a easy game to Platinum. In short, get all CGs in the main game and
then complete the fandisk. You will need to watch a couple of the Ephemera

videos to finish the Encyclopedia. trophy doesn't unlock and you think it

should, try entering menus.

01. Fujoshi

Grade: Platinum

Unlock: Got all the trophies. Well done! You're a beautiful person with your

whole life ahead of you.

02. A Different Life

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Completed chapter one.

03. New Friends

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Completed chapter two.

04. War on the Horizon

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Completed chapter three.

05. That Got Dark Fast

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Got a bad ending.

06. Huh

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Got the normal ending.

07. Wolf in Westerner's Clothing

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Finished Hijikata's route.

08. Live Fast, Die Furious

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Finished Okita's route.

09. It's Always the Quiet Ones

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Finished Saito's route.

10. On My Toudou List

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Finished Toudou's route.

11. Ronin in the Streets, Samurai in the Sheets

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Finished Harada's route.

12. Kazama and Effect

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Finished Kazama's route.

13. You Got Hijicaught

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all Hijikata images.

14. Not Dead Yet

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all Okita images.

15. Out of Saito

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all Saito images.

16. Toudou Recall

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all Toudou images.

17. You're Already Dad

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all Harada images.

18. Demon, Demoff

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all Kazama images.

19. I Louvre You

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all miscellaneous images.

20. Bark Street Boys

Grade: Gold

Unlock: Unlocked all movies.

21. Kyoto Librarian

Grade: Gold

Unlock: Unlocked every encyclopedia entry.

22. Your Permanent Record

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Completed your tour of duty.

23. Deja Vu All Over Again

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Unlocked all of the Memories.

24. Summer

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Reached 10% bloom.

25. Fall

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Reached 20% bloom.

26. Winter

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Reached 50% bloom.

27. Spring

Grade: Silver

Unlock: Reached 75% bloom.

28. Full Bloom

Grade: Gold

Unlock: Full bloom!

29. Woman in the Moon

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Remembered Hijikata.

30. Flowerly Language

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Remembered Okita.

31. For Goodness Sake

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Remembered Saito.

32. Waiting for Toudou

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Unlocked all Toudou images.

33. Beyond the Sea

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Remembered Harada.

34. House Call

Grade: Bronze

Unlock: Remembered Kazama.

35. That'll Do

Grade: Gold

Unlock: Unlocked all themes, period.

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~ ED3: DLC ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~

All descriptions are taken directly from the PlayStation store. They are

organized alphabetically. All prices are listed in US dollars.

B's-Log Package

Type: Add-On

Price: Free

Description: "Package art used on B's-LOG magazine. B's-LOG is a registered

trademark for Enterbrain, Inc."

Dengeki Girl's Style

Type: Add-On
Price: Free

Description: "Images used in Dengeki Girl's Style Magazine."

Drama CD Images

Type: Add-On

Price: Free

Description: "Images used for Drama CD covers."

A Festive Night

Type: Level

Price: Free

Description: "Scenario 'A Festive Night' originally in the 'Hakuoki

Zuisouroku Portable'. Since this is a sample, it will be for free."

The Life and Times of Yukimura the Page

Type: Level

Price: $4.99

Description: "March 1866. With Kondou out of town, what can be done to raise

morale among the captains? One day, Chizuru makes up her mind and approaches

Toshizo Hijikata's room by herself... Please enjoy this exclusive DLC story

'The Life and Times of Yukimura the Page'."

Packaging Images

Type: Costume

Price: Free

Description: "Images used in Japanese retail packaging."

Portrait – Casual Outfits

Type: Costume

Price: Free

Description: "This is a package of the whole body portrait of the Hakuoki

characters. Since this is a sample package, it is for free. Please enjoy your
characters from head to toe.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

Portrait – Casual Outfits (Alternate)

Type: Costume

Price: $2.49

Description: "This is a package of the whole body portrait of the Hakuoki

characters in their normal clothing as demons or furies. For Harada, he is a

special version where he holds his spear.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

Portrait – Stories Version

Type: Costume

Price: Free

Description: "This is a package of the Hakuoki characters of how they

appeared in the Stories.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

Portrait – Warrior Outfits

Type: Costume

Price: Free

Description: "This is a package of the whole body portrait of the Hakuoki

characters in their uniform.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

Portrait – Warrior Outfits (Alternate)

Type: Costume

Price: $2.49

Description: "This is a package of the whole body portrait of the Hakuoki

characters in their uniform as demons or furies. For Harada, he is a special

version where he holds his spear.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

Portrait – Western Outfits

Type: Costume

Price: Free

Description: "This is a package of the whole body portrait of the Hakuoki

characters in their western clothing.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

Portrait – Western Outfits (Alternate)

Type: Costume

Price: $2.49

Description: "This is a package of the whole body portrait of the Hakuoki

characters in their western clothing as demons or furies. For Harada, he is a

special version where he holds his spear.

* This doesn't mean it includes every character that appears in game."

A Meeting of Demons

Type: Level

Price: $7.49

Description: "January 1867. With winter intensifying, at the foot of Mt. Hiei

of the Yase village. There was a village where descendants of demons lived.

Peace found in a era of chaos, little girls were playing. There were

uninvited demons entering visiting the village head, Princess Sen. Please

enjoy this exclusive DLC story, 'A Meeting of Demons'."

Memories – Content Under the Blossoms

Type: Level

Price: $2.99

Description: "Originally offered in 'Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi'.

'Content Under the Blossoms' is a short story from Sanosuke Harada's point of

view."
Memories – Fading Autumn Leaves

Type: Level

Price: $2.99

Description: "Originally offered in 'Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi'.

'Fading Autumn Leaves' is a short story from Souji Okita's point of view."

Memories – Fateful Moonless Night

Type: Level

Price: $2.99

Description: "Originally offered in 'Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi'.

'Fateful Moonless Night' is a short story from Toshizo Hijikata's point of

view."

Memories - The First Snow

Type: Level

Price: $2.99

Description: "Originally offered in 'Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi'.

'The First Snow' is a short story from Hajime Saito's point of view."

Memories – For Good or Ill

Type: Level

Price: $4.99

Description: "A short story on Kyo Shiranui's interactions with Sanosuke

Harada. What is his reasoning behind using a gun despite being born as a

demon and with intense power... Please enjoy memories 'For Good or Ill'."

Memories – Like a Flower Blooming Madly

Type: Level

Price: $4.99

Description: "A short story of Chikage Kazama's interactions with Toshizo

Hijikata. This man who is referred to as the 'demon' swings his sword with a

man's pride as a warrior and resolve. What is the name that Kazama gives,
who's mesmerized by the strengh of will reflected onto the sword among the

fleeting blossom....? Please enjoy memories 'Like a Flower Blooming Madly'."

Memories – Madness

Type: Level

Price: $4.99

Description: "Kaoru Nagumo's interactions with Souji Okita. His sentiments on

his sister, his feelings that can't be suppressed. What was Kaoru feeling as

he took action... Please enjoy Memories 'Madness'."

Memories – Never Boring

Type: Level

Price: $2.99

Description: "Originally offered in 'Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi'.

'Never Boring' is a short story from Chikage Kazama's point of view."

Memories – Something Important

Type: Level

Price: $2.99

Description: "Originally offered in 'Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi'.

'Something Important' is a short story from Heisuke Toudou's point of view."

Memories – The Waxing and Waning of the Moon

Type: Level

Price: $4.99

Description: "A short story of Kyuju Amagiri's interactions with Hajime Saito.

One evening where the partial moon shines light into the town. Amagiri

remembers a man whom he met during the time of chaos. His question he asked

in regarding his skill in swordsmanship. The words exchanged when they were

reunited. Unconsciously he was smiling. Please enjoy memories, 'The Waxing

and Waning of the Moon'."

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Section F4: Miscellaneous

~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ FF1: FAQ ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~

--> I have a tip!

--> You missed something!

--> I have a question!

If you know something that I don't know or have missed, please email me at

ditzy_brunette@sbcglobal.net! You will receive credit for anything I may use.

Likewise, I would be happy to answer any questions. Please put something like

"Hakuoki Guide" in the subject of your email so that I don't miss it.

--> Why do we need another guide for the main game?

I was planning on doing just a Zuisouroku (Stories) guide since there are

several wonderful guides already out there for the main game, but since the

limited edition was pushed back two weeks, I had some extra time on my hands.

I had notes that I took from when I played through the 3DS version, so

between those and the 3DS game itself, it wasn't too bad. I tried to make my

guide different, but there's really only a few ways to make a visual novel

walkthrough. I hope there are people who find it useful regardless.

--> I've seen Hakuoki available for the PSP and 3DS. Is this a sequel?

No. The main game is the same for all versions, but there are differences

with the extras. If you have a choice, although the others are cheaper, I

would choose the PS3 version, unless you prefer playing games on portables.
For more information, please see the next question.

--> What are the differences between the three versions?

--> Is this game worth buying if I already have the PSP or 3DS version?

--> Should I keep my PSP or 3DS version if I'm buying the PS3 version?

The main game is mostly the same, but the characters now have moving mouths,

lips, and heads. This version also comes with new content with the length

estimated by the game as 20 hours. The opening and ending songs are different

in each as well. (I didn't care for this version's songs.) 3DS also has a

couple of short scenes (voiced, no visuals) and a "photo booth".

I'd say buy this game, even if you own the previous releases. You are

basically receiving two games for the price of one. Even if you are not

planning on playing through the main game again, $40 is not an unheard of

price for a PS3 game, especially for a niche title. The digital version

has already been on sale, so keep your eyes out to see if it drops again.

As for keeping the previous versions, that's up to you. I probably wouldn't

sell it, but if you aren't a big game collector or don't have the funds or

space, then have at it. The 3DS has the extra memorials, which are separate

pay DLC, so you might want to keep it just for that. The 3DS had some typos,

and I noticed a few in this version as well. The opening and ending songs are

different as well. (I didn't care for this version's songs, although the

opening video was nice.)

--> Should I play through the main game if I've cleared the PSP or 3DS

version or jump directly to Stories?

No one is forcing you to. However, the graphics have received a bit of an

upgrade with some animations like eyes blinking and mouths moving. You will

also be missing out on trophies if that is important to you. Also, you will
likely be able to clear it rather quickly since it will be the second (or

third) time around. It also serves as a nice refresher, although the game

does a pretty good job of reminding you of important events in Stories.

--> Is this game overly violent or sexual?

I was surprised when I first played this game that it was not as graphic as I

thought it would be for a rated M game. There is limited sexual content in

both instances and explicity. As for violence, this game definitely is not

full of fluff like many otome games. It's set during a civil war, so the

violence is not really gratuitous. However, if the mention (and focus) on

blood makes you queasy, you might want to find another game.

--> Is there an English voice track?

No. Why? Probably a multitude of reasons, the number one being financial.

It's also a period Japanese piece. The seiyuu (Japanese voice actors) are all

very high quality, including Shin'ichiro Miki (Roy Mustag in "Fullmetal

Alchemist: Brotherhood"), Showtaro Morikubo (Shikimaru Nara in "Naruto"), and

Kousuke Toriumi (Kiba Inuzuka in "Naruto"). Please watch the Hakuoki DVDs

to hear everyone in English. So, sorry, unless you understand Japanese, you

are going to have to do a lot of reading. Practicing Japanese? Listen to how

the English script differs in places (some places punched up, others

truncated).

--> What comes with the limited edition?

--> Is the limited edition worth it?

The limited edition retails for $59.99 and comes with the game, a "omamori"

love charm, hair comb, hair pin, the game, and a box. Each item comes sealed

in its own package, so they don't fit in their slots unless you remove them

from their inidividual package. I would have preferred a book or something

along that lines instead of a comb or love charm. I was lucky and had

preordered it and Amazon dropped the LE price to $49.99. Plus it was in my

gold box/quick picks for another 5% off. At that price, it was a no-brainer.

For those who didn't preorder, that $20 difference is a bit more significant.

That being said, the first one that arrived had the two corners of the

premium box ripped. The replacement also came with two corners damaged,

although not as severe. I would love to know if others had a similar problem

with their box. Regardless, this is something to keep in mind. I know the LE

was delayed due to quality issues... Collectors will probably buy it no

matter what, but otherwise, it depends on how big of a fan you are.

--> Which route should I do first?

--> Which route is the best or worst?

--> Which route is your favorite?

If it's your fist time playing, you might want to just play at your leisure.

However, Hijikata's route is the longest, so you might want to tackle him

first. It also covers the most history, so it helps give a general

understanding of certain events when they are only briefly mentioned in other

routes. Saito's is also fairly long and covers many of the same events. So I

would start with those two. After that, I would say Kazama/Normal route, then

Toudou's. Both Harada's and Okita's have significant story splits, but save

Okita's for last since his route covers a plot point forgotten in the others.

Really, it's up to you. Ironically, the time I played I just did whatever and

pretty much ended up going in reverse order of my (now) recommendationed

order.

Personally, I found Toudou's route the least interesting in the main game. I

liked his character in other routes, but I just didn't care for his own.

Hijikata would be next, although that's not surprising since I usually don't

care for mains. My favorite route is Okita. Harada and Saito alternate for
being second favorite (comes down to romance vs story). I wish Nagakura and

Yamazaki had routes. Big idiots are always fun, and who doesn't love ninjas?

As for the Stories, I think Saito had the best Memories (by a long shot),

followed by Kazama. Yamazaki's scenes in Shinsengumi Adventures and his In

Days Past were really good, too. Okita has the best letter to Chizuru.

--> I'm missing a CG!

The most likely culprit is you are missing an alternative CG, i.e. different

uniform or background. Try to use the Completion section for each character

to pick up those missing CGs. You need to get the blood and endure poses for

different settings, like indoors, outdoors, outfits, etc. Endure poses

usually need to have the guy's corruption levels altered, as just skipping to

a chapter and selecting it won't make the CG appear. I had no idea until I

read guides by Kazerei and chichiri_chan, so I thank them! Again, there are

different ways to unlock these CGs, so some of my ways differ from theirs.

--> I'm missing encylopedia entries!

The most common missed are the two from the videos "Just how old is Otori?"

and "You don't like Itou?". Some are also unlocked from the Memories section.

Otherwise, please check the Encyclopedia section for other missing entries.

--> I'm missing a trophy!

Make sure after you complete things you go to the various menus. The "Your

Permanent Record" trophy, for instance, needs you to go to the Record of

Service. Visit menus and see if anything pops up. Also make sure you open

each of the main cast's letters in the gallery to unlock the image trophies.

--> How many Hakuoki games are there?

--> What are the other Hakuoki games?

--> Will any more Hakuoki games be released in the West?

How many games in the series depends on how you count. There's the main game,

fandisks, minigame collections, prequels, and alternate reality games, not to

mention all the ports. For a complete list, please visit these links for more

information on the series:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VisualNovel/Hakuouki

http://tokio-fujita.livejournal.com/5632.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haku%C5%8Dki#Video_games

The only other Hakuoki game that is not the main game that has been released

in the West is "Warriors of the Shinsengumi" for the PSP. It's an action

game, not an otome game. It covers some "what ifs" for the main game.

If you want to see more Hakuoki, please support the series by buying this

game and perhaps DLC and the DVDs. While otome games are still being released

for the PSP in Japan, they are likely going to shift to the Vita, and I know

Idea Factory was shopping around Amnesia V. Hakuoki (the main game) was

already released for Vita, but I've heard it doesn't really have any new

content outside of a couple minigames.

--> Is the DLC worth it?

Well, the free DLC is, well, free, so it's hard to argue why you wouldn't

download it as long as you have the space or a passing interest.

The 3DS "Memories" stories are not worth $2.99, in my opinion. They probably

should cost no more than $1.99. Since there's six of them, that's $18, and

the 3DS whole game only retails for $30, and the price might drop now with

the PS3 version out. (However, you have to beat each route to unlock them.)

Out of the six, I think Kazama's provides the most story benefit and
character insight. Toudou's was funny, and I liked Saito's. Hijikata's was

pretty lame.

Kaoru's unlocks once you've cleared Okita's route, I believe (that, or all

routes. Hopefully someone can confirm.) I was definitely interesting. As for

the rest, I would imagine the actual story DLC would provide more bang for

your buck than costumes. I hope to play through all of them and give a better

answer after I finish the main portions of this guide.

That being said, each purchase supports this release and may encourage more

Hakuoki and/or otome games in the West.

--> Are there any other games like this?

Please try "Sweet Fuse: By Your Side" for the PSP. There is a puzzle element

to it, and the heroine is more dynamic than Chizuru, but both games have

their strong points. It's more accessible story-wise due to the fact that it

isn't based on Japanese history and the video game references. If you play

that game, though, the route order does make a difference if you want to

avoid spoilers. If interested, I recommend Wakasa -> Meoshi -> Mitarashi ->

Urabe -> Shidou -> Shirabe -> secret character (which only unlocks with the

"present" choice on the 2+ playthrough). Otherwise, try visting

http://www.englishotomegames.net/ for PC, Android, and iOS games. The Ace

Attorney series and 999 are other visual novel titles released in the West

and are fairly popular.

--> Why is Chizuru so lame?

--> Why does it take Chizuru so long to do anything?

--> I hate Chizuru!

Most otome game protagonists are not fully developed 3D characters, as the

player is supposed both view themselves in her and supply some parts of her
personality through dialogue choices. Yes, it's a six months before she

leaves the compound, but a) she's not fully trusted, and b) it's dangerous

out there. She actually shows great courage and iniative in wanting to find

her father, but she also has the smarts to disguise herself to try to avoid

trouble. She deserves some credit. Of course, she has some moments when those

smarts just fly out the window, but who doesn't?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~ FC2: Credits ~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

First, thank you to Idea Factory for this release, and especially for Aksys

for bringing this game over.

Thanks to gameFAQs and Neoseeker for hosting this guide.

Thanks to you for reading this guide.

Thanks to Kazerei and chichiri_chan for their original guides for "Hakuoki:

Demon of the Fleeting Blossom" since I didn't know there were alternate CGs

the first time I played.

Thanks to the HalfAdder Zuisouroku site, which I used to check routes.

http://half-a.net/games1/hakuokiz.html

Thanks to mperc for bringing up the problem with Kashitaro Itou [2] entry.