Katawa Shoujo OST - Nocturne

Katawa Shoujo OST - "Nocturne"
Akira is pretty damn awesome
All credit to 4LeafStudios and Nicol Amarfi

[@blitz5657]

I've just learnt about the passing away of Raide, main artist and director behind KS. Despite how terrible the news are, I'm happy that he, along with the many other talented people that worked on this project, managed to create a product so full of passion and dedication for all of us to enjoy. Katawa Shoujo has affected my life and my viewing of my future in such a postive way, I doubt I'd be here had I not experienced it- And for that, I'm grateful. Thank you, Raide. And I hope you can rest in peace.

[@casualbananas7602]

Damn... this comment came with breaking news for me... Katawa Shoujo was and still indeed is a very successful project, capable of changing the way some of us think and live our lives, whether it's temporarily, or long term. Him and all the other people who worked hand in hand to put this masterpiece together have all my respect and gratefulness for a roller coaster of emotions that let me see life in vibrant colors once again in a long while up until then. From characters which generate feelings of empathy, sympathy and sometimes even more, and a beautiful soundtrack to amazing story writing and art style, this visual novel will remain my all-time favorite, it having been the first one ever to read. I want to thank Raide as well, alongside his friends who pieced this together. May he rest in peace.

[@GiantFrog]

This is news to me as well..! I was always really into Christine Love's games. Surrounded by friends, his Twitter says. I hope it was as peaceful as they make it out to be. Does anyone know what happened? It's not my place to pry, but I always have to.

[@xheesebugga6969]

Damn this messages is just now in 2020?! holy shit I thought KS is forgotten. I guess KS really lives in the heart not the memories huh?

[@subarunatsuki1902]

@@xheesebugga6969 YES definetly 😭3 days ago I was searching for Romance Visual Novels and found this and I loved it soooo much 😍 I'm so happy to have discovered this game, it's very old, but it's still beautiful 💖

[@CuriousNeon]

R.I.P

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

I liked Akira. But not for the romance. I liked Akira because, just like the Nurse, it was a strong, welcome secondary character that evolved the story a bit better. Sometimes you need secondary characters to improve the story of the main ones. And Akira does that splendidly.

[@bakedbrownie69]

I think having good secondary characters makes the world feel a lot more full too, like there's other stuff happening too.

[@ethanyeung6216]

"It *do* be like that sometimes."

[@federicoserri1826]

“That Devil in suit!” -Cit: Hisao

[@RenegadeShepTheSpacer]

Yeah, she's a pretty good character. One of the rare secondary characters who isn't terrible.

[@Xgendude14]

There’s actually a fan written Akira route that is actually incredibly satisfying

[@dracomanm]

Lilly's arc was in my opinion the most complete arc of them all, with both you and your romantic interest learning and growing, as well as Hanako coming out of her shell and becoming her own person, which made it all the more satisfying for me.

[@Heikkopeikko1989]

I agree. It feels like canonical ending for the reasons you mentioned - having its own epilogue as well.

[@nnn4376]

@@Heikkopeikko1989 It's the only ending that has a post-credits scene so I'd wager it might be some sort of intended "true" ending.

[@Heikkopeikko1989]

@@nnn4376 I agree.

[@Boothenson]

ten years later, lily is best girl

[@Samuel-qc7kg]

Lilly best girl

[@user-bp7oo2yz4i]

The two slowish crescendos give me a cynical feeling. Like, "Why do things have to be so tough?" But the descent back into the calm rhythm answers: "Well, that's just life."

[@LLawlietJeNemLenEtRin]

Best part about this is the way it fits so well to Akira's scene "Context" where she explains pretty much the whole story of what happened during Lilly's trip to Scotland.

[@user-bp7oo2yz4i]

Didn't see the notification for your comment. Honestly, I never did Lilly's route, so I wasn't aware.. (fraud.png) But thanks for the info! I bet this music is perfect for that scene...

[@LLawlietJeNemLenEtRin]

play it. Seriously, it was probably the best route I played.

[@user-bp7oo2yz4i]

Gonna do it

[@fernandobaez5561]

Played all five routes. All of them were worth it.

[@RavenholmeCP42]

Toss up between Akira and the Doctor for me. The doctor is an utter bro.

[@wan9473]

What a cool character With a cool car

[@Stopitpls]

This song is genius. The perfect rendition that portrays that melancholic sorrow after a long day, contemplation of the most benign nature. I come here whenever I have one of those days, just thinking why it all is the way it is, and concluding that life sucks that way. It sucks that way for all of us.

[@Speaktrap]

Ok, so let's summarize: This song is a mix of "O, Canada", "Nocturne Es Dur", and "Nocturne Op 9 No. 2"

[@TarrinKael]

Underrated comment, sir.

[@RetsamX]

Nocturne Es Dur is Nocturne Op 9 No. 2 which is Nocturne E-flat major :D

[@swanliszt]

What the comment above said.

[@Rifze]

Seeing comment form 8 year ago to this days , this game really left a impact on me even 5 year later finish i still remember everything

[@redhen2508]

I 16 and got into VN’s 8 months ago and found this gem. And played/read and finished it 2 months back. It’s a masterpiece to say the least.

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

I know Akra had a boyfriend, but fuck if I didn't want to her to have a route too, she was just really likable.

[@bleed2blue1]

in short period during Lilys Story they are not together but in the end they manage to be together

[@Scottagram]

***** Well they could have modded her route in but the creators were too anal about people making changes to their game (despite having released it for free...) That's why we don't have a Miki route

[@SelLillianna]

***** Some friendship routs would have been cool. 5 romantic, 5 friendships?

[@Scohui]

+ScottyWired The creators did make a Miki "route" but it's in text because fuck you

[@Scottagram]

Scohui oh ho? I didn't hear about this. I'll have to look further into this. I'm handy with python too so I should do a bit more rooting around the game files.

[@DracoraiEzekiel]

Honestly, Lilly's epilogue felt so complete when Akira said (spoilers) that she hooked her boyfriend up with a passport. It was just so unexpected and touching.

[@NaniJapaneseForWhat]

(spoiler) Thank you hisao for collapsing in the airport and delaying lillys flight

[@dogenasus1717]

@@NaniJapaneseForWhat His heart attack kind helped him in the end, huh?

[@NaniJapaneseForWhat]

@@dogenasus1717 truly

[@casualbananas7986]

Words are simply not enough in order for any of us to explain just about how beautiful this game is, as far as writing and composing goes. Truly amazing how a few people can impact millions through something as "simple" as this. I've played through every single route and I can confidently say that the hours spent reading this visual novel were very very well spent and not a single second felt wasted. I look forward to the future so that I can look back at the past. This past, our past with this game.

[@user-bp7oo2yz4i]

♡

[@varunrajesh6516]

Yeah pretty much. So much to cherish.

[@LilAnonomus]

I'm glad things worked out for Akira and her boyfriend.

[@sunbae-nim]

Still a beautiful piece, just like the rest of the OST, happy 10 years Katawa Shoujo I'll never forget what this VN gave me, its an experience that'll stay with me forever I think it's time for a replay

[@zipperl3]

I’ve come back listening to this piece every now and then over the years after discovering this VN. Watch the minute hand of an analog clock and notice that the beat of the rhythm is nicely in unison each second.

[@user-bp7oo2yz4i]

omfg, you're right ugh so good

[@Seba-le7mb]

I didn't notice that this is "Nocturne" by Chopin, but obviusly with everything changed... What a talent...

[@hampsterking9000]

It isn't Nocturne by Chopin a nocturne is just a type of music, this probably has some inspiration but it definitely isn't the same thing.

[@odokawa1]

ahhh yess, the song that plays when hisao is overthinking stuff

[@parritosss]

Shizune loves this song

[@orangesoda4535]

parritosss Irony at its finest.

[@udon8347]

parritosss I guess you could say that shes... (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) *Deaf to all but the song*

[@ItzJuanG]

Toast-ito (Two years but fuck it) *YEAAAAHHHH!*

[@Stopitpls]

Toast-ito (Four year’s too late) I don’t get it

[@unlimitedquickworks7387]

Persona!

[@Nalhy]

Ya 11 años y Lily aun se mantiene como mi favorita. Juegazo

[@eduardohg333]

Y somos dos bro

[@PanDulceVODs]

Es imposible no quererla, desde el primer momento en que la vi supe que iba a ser mi katawa favorita.

[@ButterflyWishful]

La mía Hanako, pero Lilly comparte junto a ella un lugar enorme en mi corazón también 😌

[@ElTonio-pe]

Cómo te quiero Rin , katawa Shoujo es un sentimiento hermanos, los sentimientos no mueren

[@sonybajor12]

When 1:20 kicks in its soo perfect

[@Stopitpls]

1:20

[@Weeabri]

Gian L I know... it’s my favorite part. I was thinking about this boy I used to talk to and once that part hit I cried immediately.

[@sonybajor12]

​@@Weeabri funny how i find this comment years later. Apologies I never replied Hope you're doing well and staying healthy

[@rintezuka1]

Everytime i listen to katawa shoujo ost im like i should stop scrolling tiktok or whatever and watch/play a vn or smthing theres so much good sht out there havent heard a peep of katawa shoujo in a while again and its a masterpiece...

[@uhghouls]

>Comfort Akira >Refuse

[@minkrainbowlove]

Her boyfriend breaks up with her in it. Comfort Akira.

[@MaskedMenace830]

Akira is defs top 3 fav characters. Didn't matter who's route I played. She was always likeable

[@chaoticparadoxx]

Its been over 10 years and im still listening to this

[@stealthy25_]

Understandable, the entire OST is elite

[@Mutty99]

Akira is a great character, no matter the route!

[@02KageneRei]

When I was introduced with Akira on Hanako's path I was stunned. I wanted a path for her, just because I could picture a funny relationship between Akira and the main character

[@darks3236]

i feel so peaceful right now...

[@hispacanelperro6823]

Hey! Chopin! Get out of here! This is not your place

[@evolsdark5458]

What a delicious music for my ears, i'm grateful that this game exist and it automaticly became one of my favorite

[@clonetrooper250]

This used to be my least favorite song on the sound track, which probably had alot to do with alot of the scenes it would play in. Now, listening to it again after several months, it's now probably one of my favorites.

[@Guanchen]

This is one of my favorite song in Katawa Shoujo, The tune around 1:20 is just so beautiful.

[@hiimdonny8620]

Una de mis melodias favoritas, me deja pensando y me relaja, me gusta mucho, momentos tragicos y decisivos en Katawa Shoujo u.u

[@julianvincent2119]

UNA PERSONA QUE HABLA ESPAÑOL EN ALGO DE KATAWA SHOUJO VOY A MORIR DE LA FELICIDAD SIIII

[@hiimdonny8620]

Encantado de compartir tales gustos :D

[@Hikalgo]

A todos nos facinan

[@alba-fanficsyteorias7033]

Muy bueno el soundtrack

[@EffinShrimp1]

Si señooor, gente que habla español

[@f22ace248]

Akira was easily my favorite supporting character.

[@MrWheelman82]

still can't decide if this song is sad or not...

[@SaracatungaX]

+MrWheelman82 nah, it's more like a peaceful song, at least that's what I think I hear

[@Th3LordMage]

For me is kinda romantic, but got something inside it that i cant explain (think is the feels of the game)

[@tainaperezbaez6464]

i see it sad, i think is because of Rin, but i don't get it

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

MrWheelman82 i think its in minor

[@sendhelp6349]

Seems a little more wistful to me

[@marcen12]

I wish I could hold hands with a girl while listening to this song and we're looking at a sunset. Update: I'm a trans girl who has a boyfriend and I moved in with him. So...I'm the girl from this post. ❤

[@MrLevendus]

I wish I could hold hands with Rin and- oh wait...

[@TopKirby8305]

Mordecye Hold her hips and sway to the music with her. xD

[@marcen12]

TopKirby8305 I'd like to do that with any girl with this song, actually.

[@jjverona8249]

Mordecye o shit

[@thestrawberrigrl15]

Really? His song sounds very bittersweet to me.

[@RavenholmeCP42]

So true.

[@metcas]

You are SOOOO awesome for putting spoiler alert in the comment. I freakin' love you!!! I didn't do her route yet (saving the supposed 'best' for last, of course) and I completely avoided the spoiler thanks to your alert. YOU'RE AWESOME.

[@yummines]

she kind of reminds me of Akira from School Rumble actually in that they both have a cool demeanor, can hold their liquor, and know the struggles of the main character(s)

[@DamazViccar]

This is so nice to dance to.

[@Mopey1914]

God, this song causes instant feels with just the opening chord

[@hunterlord101]

She reminds me so much of Saber from the Fate series

[@nafinapkin5439]

Every blonde anime girl is goddamn Saber from Fate now

[@RaimbowMaiden]

this is my favorite one from all the soundtrack! Yay

[@MaximizedAction]

Grand feels are to be had in what comes after this scene.

[@eviljoel]

@f22ace248 Totally agreed. Akira is a true bro, who would do anything for her sister. And the best future sister-in-law Hisao could ask for.

[@BleedingUranium]

Part of it is "O, Canada", the writer said so (and is Canadian).

[@Screwy]

Akira is easily the most badass minor in the entire VN Srsly, I wish she had a path

[@Jayfive276]

Akira is Best WingWoman.

[@420Impeller]

Akira is so awesome.

[@hiburine]

Great :) Thanks for the info~

[@CarnivalNights]

So much feels....

[@samwad484]

This song just is

[@pokemanngold1]

I always thought this song emitted a depressing tone.

[@zacmx1488]

I love you Hanako... You arent really...

[@Rh1thmz]

It's cool that you guys noticed that. It even happens to be in the same key...Eb major :p Idk if the iv - I progression starting at 1:30 is in Chopin's or not, but I really like that part

[@cristianmontano2872]

Mi song favorita de katawa

[@patriciod4657]

Por que song tiene que ir en ingles y no pones directamente Canción

[@eduardohg333]

@@patriciod4657 por que no quiere

[@CuriousNeon]

Just chilling with my homie Akira~

[@Sreven199]

Mmmm....swing

[@TheDjpwn3]

I could never really look at Akira and think she was a girl, until this still shot XD

[@xdddd584]

"porque me cuentas todo esto akira? Contexto hisao......."

[@MkDeraps]

Hellz yeah it would have been much worth it! :D

[@TheBonzkc]

I really wish there was a desktop background for this picture.

[@mudachaproductions]

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who wear pinstripe suits casually and look like a boss doing so, and those who don't.

[@Hemitheos_Atys]

This song is probably how Kierkegaard's "Knight of resignation" would feel towards life

[@MirageDragon1600]

Ultimate catharsis

[@KnightmareDesolation]

Strange how Akira is the only girl I can relate to. Yet she doesn't have a path. Anyone else see a problem here? I'd love to sit on that bench and drink beer with Akira.

[@brokeassshrinemaiden4160]

Drinking music. Drinking music.

[@Isegawa2001]

It would be, but I do not drink.

[@xdddd584]

Esta canción me relaja a un nivel inexplicable

[@liljjisback]

good song to get drunk to....

[@Shadowstarr5]

Ahh, let the sweet shadows and darkness sooth the soul. To be consumed by eternal pitch and the yawning abyss while all worries and fears dissipate as if nothing more than thin wisps of smoke.

[@MsAnimefan95]

@DracoraiEzekiel Yeah. I'm glad I'm not the only one who smiled when I read that.

[@Shine1980]

woman in suits

[@XS3box]

Actually, somewhere on the KS forums, nicol admitted putting "Oh Canada" in there because some of the developers (i think he himself too but im not sure) were Canadian. Im not exactly sure with the details and all but im 100% sure it was intended.

[@orangesoda4535]

Why is Paul on both sides of the thumbnail?

[@triplesocks]

omg that's so awesome, source?

[@Enz01]

Katawa shoujo, never too late

[@HordeLorde64]

It's been almost a year since it came out and that comment is 11 months old...

[@pedrosorio9]

The nurse.

[@jerez1yabut]

Yuuuuukooooooo.....

[@triplesocks]

she's in Lilly's route. Each path in the game has unique characters

[@sendhelp6349]

@@sqd3340 and Shizune's route

[@victorj285]

@@sendhelp6349 and Hanako's route

[@NoraAuraCosplay]

Hear Hear!

[@Kituu14]

There kind of is a Kenji route... but it only leads to death.

[@TheSecondVersion]

There should have been an AkiRoute.

[@Destroyer120296]

Sure expect for the whole "i have a boyfirend" and that she is like 5 years older :p

[@nafinapkin5439]

She's also... not disabled

[@LaDonBlua]

AKIRA!!!

[@hiburine]

I swear I can hear Oh Canada at 2:26

[@finx_dudx]

The Best music of visual novel, ahh , good memories.....

[@Raptor015]

Can anybody else hear that bit near 2:35 that sounds like... it needs more? The end of that phrase just sounds like it's missing something... Same thing happens at 1:11... such an anticlimax. Still a nice piece though.

[@demtionable]

Nurse* But you're absolutely correct, he was a total bro.

[@slyhidden]

@hydro00505 The bass notes are quite different, and the rhythm too, but the first few treble notes are almost exactly the same. First time hearing it, I thought it was Chopin's nocturne. It was, no doubt, the inspiration for this piece.

[@Penquisitor]

What about Kenji? Kenji was the ultimate bro in that game, even if his route meant (spoilers) dying a horrible death by falling off the roof.

[@JediHobbit89]

is it just me, or does the beginning of the song sound like the beginning of the Christmas carol Oh Holy Night?

[@seriousdraw]

I just realised this is Nocturno. You know, by Chopin.

[@Roflcopter147]

@trIon321 At the start of the scene where the image (and this song) appear, Akira cracks open a beer.

[@Zixywastaken]

I always thought of this theme as a bit ominous, the way the melody turns a bit negative sometimes. I can't be the only one who feels it like that, am i right?

[@MrAngrygerman]

I think Akira and the Nurse should get together. One classy ass couple right there.

[@xXChickenonaStickXx]

Akira is a bro.

[@otakop67]

Some of this song sounds like 'O, Canada'.

[@Roflcopter147]

at 0:02 I always hear the crack from Akira opening her beer.

[@MyGamer125]

She's Lilly's older sister

[@dethofvidio]

Sheet music anybody?

[@aeonbollig666]

@Pokezeldaman I know that feel, bro