The 𝙃𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞 Game that Broke 4Chan

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Today I tell the incredible story of Katawa Shoujo.
Thank you very much to Cpl_Crud for allowing me to interview him about certain details of the production!
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[@jonmckaye]

Connor reading “I was prepared to fap but not prepared to feel” made me spit my water 💀

[@Anteman]

This. Fighting a cough right now, and this part had me wheezing and coughing like I was about to shuffle off this mortal coil any moment.

[@justsomeslimewithoutalife8500]

Words of a Genius

[@noobmasterruben5167]

So true, everytime I rewatch this vid that line always gets me

[@asdfjkllk]

Spit what water🌚

[@zebraylonwoodruff6773]

😂😂😂😂

[@WeegeepieYT]

I’m so happy this video is blowing up Katawa Shoujo is a masterpiece

[@KityFalconPunch]

i remember randomly discovering it years ago not even knowing what VN was, but man am i happy i gave it a shot.

[@gamer4life9412]

Is it still available?

[@gamer4life9412]

@@blazecraze3652 cool I might check it out sometime

[@amvworld4759]

bruh i literally have it on my desktop icons i played about 30 min but there was nothing you know what i mean...

[@Zelmazam1]

I believe the term is masterbate not masterpiece

[@BerniThaKing]

"it's not hentai if it makes you cry" what a masterpiece still 10 years later.

[@aak4713]

Now I curious

[@heyhoe168]

Have you ever cried while mas******ng?

[@Miyamoto_Musashi_152]

I'm the 1000th liker

[@nintensumphyrx4230]

i'm happy normies are getting into smut josei stuff. honestly, even korea has beaten you anyway, it's a wholesome place. join us over at bato and you're sure to find some feely fappy stuff for your liking!

[@end3288]

​@@heyhoe168when you cry but its very white

[@woodstockings6545]

It's crazy how 4Chan is always root of something on the internet.

[@emoaf8555]

Imagination runs deep there bc no restrictions. One good thing about being obsessive weebs is the dedication

[@yanhuideng8263]

A lot of memes originate on 4chan. The cycle goes like this: anon posts something original -> some loser steals and reposts it on redditwitter for internet points -> it becomes a meme and is spammed everywhere.

[@Scatmanseth]

@@emoaf8555 you're forgetting Sturgeon's law. For every gem like this that came from an imageboard, there's ten instances of sheer depravity. Case in point: twitter's slow descent into becoming an imageboard with accounts because Musk wanted the anon crowd (or more accurately, the normies pretending to be anons crowd).

[@catd5307]

I just learned today that 4chan brought Scientology into public awareness in 2008

[@cryptidv]

@@catd5307 4chan also made the sigma and gigachad memes, genuinely like 80% of all memes come from /pol/ or some other shitposting board.

[@MoonGalleon22]

Honestly I think the cleverest part of the story is the fact that your protagonist is also disabled. A big part of Hisao's character development is that he has to learn radical acceptance of himself as a disabled man, and in the process, he's able to better relate to the girls as people; he accepts that they're disabled, and it means he can realise that their personal problems have little to do with their disabilities themselves. Hisao's main "problem" in life isn't that he has a heart condition, it's that developing a heart condition alienated him from his old life and he doesn't really believe he has any life left at all - he ended up being really lonely, which absolutely would be a relatable trait for 4Channers and other terminally-online weebs. The same applies to the girls; their disabilities contribute to their issues in life, but their main problems AREN'T "well she's blind/deaf/scarred/an amputee". He has his own story; notably, he responds differently to the letter from his crush depending on what route he's on, and where he is on his own journey to self-acceptance, and I really appreciate that. They COULD have been lazy and gone in the direction of "Some NORMAL Guy ends up living near The Disabled School and learns that disabled chicks are hot!" (which is, I think, what a lot of people who assume this game is ableist based on the premise think this game is about) but the story and characters would have suffered massively for that; the girls, inevitably, would have become an Exotic Other, rather than be allowed the space to breathe. Hisao having an invisible disability (which the girls can't exactly relate to either) forces the player to empathise with disabled people on a one-to-one level first, and THEN you have the opportunity to relate to the girls (and THEN maybe date them). idk, I like that they put the effort in, starting with Hisao. Love that.

[@rustyshackle8000]

PREACH This game is unironically a masterpiece, I think. The writing is just so damn good, and is always respectful about the topics it brings up. If anything, I think it shows that yes, disabled people CAN be sexual, and that it should be a normal thing, obviously as long as it isn't fetishized. Not to mention they were able to do something I don't think I've ever seen, and write a VN protagonist that not only has a well defined personality, but actually grows alongside the other characters. Hisao is a stand in cor the player not because he's devoid of all personality or he's a total creep, but because he's just a really average person with realistic reactions to his surroundings. Not to mention he has some very good traits people should emulate, which again makes him a really solid protagonist. Literally my only complaint is that not entering a relationship with anyone is a "bad" ending. I'm fine with it existing, but I would have loved a route where you just befriend the girls and grow that way rather than dating any of them, but this is a romance focused VN so I know it sounds crazy.

[@PichuElric]

@@rustyshackle8000 Romance VNs are more and more allowing for space to just befriend your love interests and still get all of the growth and plot. Our Life Beginnings and Always does this REALLY well, in case someone wants to play another great VN

[@rustyshackle8000]

@@PichuElric I remember playing a bit of that, actually! Unfortunately I associate bad memories with it thanks to a toxic friends. Hopefully I can play through it entirely one day

[@PichuElric]

@@rustyshackle8000 I'm so sorry about that 😓 I unfortunately can't watch certain favourite anime because of said ex-friends. I hope one day you can remove them from your memories of the game and play it!

[@kinagrill]

It's also about getting used to the sudden change that he wasn't born with or having had to deal with for a long time. Having a sudden lifechanging even such as a heart condition that can literally cause a sudden heart-attack, is something you do not just get used to over a month or even a couple of months.

[@dad5draco]

Garnt giving us a history lesson? It's time to get a weeb degree in 4channing. This, along with Snoot Game, just prove 4Chan just comes up with visual novel bangers all the time.

[@akatsukigajou1639]

DAD5 or anime bullshit science from the youtube channel *anime balls deep* you can get a degree there aswell.

[@hooligan2588]

Another zoomer wanting a useless degree lol

[@Austin_Schulz]

*Garnt

[@stingerredshock3418]

Garnt & Internet Historian collab when?

[@BanHelsing]

who the hell is this grant you are referring to

[@Fa1ust]

In Russia, there is a project similar in history, called Everlasting Summer. Also born on imageboards and went through 9 circles of production hell, he came out and became dearly loved by domestic fans.

[@jarvis_2846]

Ждал комментария про БЛ Двачик так то, буквально снг адапиация фочана, и истории про эти две новеллы символично похожи

[@crystyxn]

I assume you guys have a russian 4chan-like board?

[@anonwhisper6633]

@@crystyxn yep

[@Fa1ust]

@@crystyxn Yeah, called 2ch and IIchan

[@crystyxn]

@@Fa1ust must be fun!

[@owgirl]

In 2013, I started a project with a few others on the Katawa Shoujo forums known as Katawa Seiyū, a voiced play through on KZbin, being one of the directors until I had suffered a mental breakdown and had been unable to continue my work on the project. This project was actually one of the early voice over projects for Sydney (including talents like LilyPichu as well). I wanted to apologize directly at some point for the working conditions and the lack of professionalism this project had, primarily due to my youth, lack of experience and maturity, and poor mental health. I don’t have any regrets for being the spark for this project starting, because even if it failed, it brought together talented individuals and helped bring a voice to one of the best visual novels I’ve ever read, even a full decade later removed from my initial reading. Sydney, if you do read this, I apologize for Katawa Seiyū not being a better project to work on, but thank you so so much for your hard work. I’m so proud to see how far you’ve come since then. Wha~haha~!

[@MyDj56]

Bro I've literally been wondering what happened to this project for years. I followed it quite closely at the time, and then everything just stopped. I'd come back every now and then to see if the project had come back, but it just stayed dormant. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you, but I think at least some people would be curious if there are any clips that were recorded and didn't get released

[@tax2700]

Well I am no big fan of her but she ain't gonna see u

[@dannyg.4421]

Wait, lilypichu worked on this?

[@VermillionPengu]

The fact they managed to maintain a consistent artstyle throughout the whole game is an amazing feat *in on itself. Edit: *in and of itself

[@RadicalPlasma]

In and of itself*

[@VermillionPengu]

@@RadicalPlasma Yeah, thanks.

[@RadicalPlasma]

@@VermillionPengu ight, then edit it 😐

[@VermillionPengu]

@@RadicalPlasma Well, I don't tend to edit my comments unless I'm sure no one has seen it yet. Why is it so important though? It's just a little mistake.

[@GuacJohnson]

@@RadicalPlasma aight, then edit it 🥰*

[@davidduong8068]

I just can't believe how much passion was in the project. They were working for years without getting paid. Massive respect to them.

[@sanaan0168]

Damn

[@spymadmax584]

@@Clowningaround326 I mean they maybe degenerates, but they're not fools. They have something common that they can agree with, unlike Twitter.

[@spinalrex]

never underestimate the power of autism, lust and depression

[@arthurpeters1996]

@@Clowningaround326 Twitter isn’t really built for stuff like this. Tumblr would be more likely.

[@GPantazis]

​@@Clowningaround326 more importantly, nobody would be openly talking on Twitter about that page of fanart they found in their anime porn. And even if somehow the project did start on Twitter, asswipes like you would immediately whine about how it's forced inclusivity until it was shut down. 4chan was the only place it could happen because nobody could call 4channers "Chinese bots with an openly far left agenda" without sounding insane.

[@JoseGarcia-oi7km]

Emi showed me determination and focus. Rin taught me about passion, the search for fulfilment while staying true to myself Shizune showed me commitment and responsibility Lily taught me about maturity and how to make the best out of my weaknesses And Hanako helped me overcome the chains of the past All of them taught me how to build trust in others and open up my feelings. Man what a fucking masterpiece

[@stealthy25_]

A masterpiece indeed

[@chriswhinery925]

Shizune taught me that if you can find it in your heart to date a deaf girl, you might at some point get a chance to bang her much hotter pink haired friend. Yes I'm still salty that Misha doesn't have a route.

[@dragontale3334]

Kenji taught me not to lean against fences on the roof while drunk

[@brandonhughes4076]

Misha didn't teach me a damn thing

[@finn4kill429]

@@brandonhughes4076 BAHAHAHA

[@smallpiper2]

Im a sucker for any "look at the crazy thing 4chan did" videos. I'm also a sucker for unexpected great writing. So, as a nonweeb, i downloaded this game with serious trepidation. Pleasantly surprised and glad i did. An example of passion fueling quality, not money.

[@smallpiper2]

I'm back because I need to know who wrote Lilly's story. Holy hell that was well done.

[@leshinigamidesanimes3608]

@@smallpiper2 ikr !

[@stelixhyx808]

why are you on this channel if not a weeb /curious

[@felipemurta9160]

@@smallpiper2 damn bro really played it lmaooo

[@TheWrekker]

​@@felipemurta9160you should, too. it's very good

[@PrizMatex]

Literally binged watch an entire gameplay with every routes of Katawa Shoujo due to leaving my PC on autoplay. ( *I have never been happier to witness such a true beauty of a visual novel* )

[@Hotrob_J]

I was gonna say, is this about Katawa Shoujo? Lol

[@dinogt8477]

no one cares

[@casteanpreswyn7528]

@@dinogt8477 I'm sorry no one cares about you. I will friend. Take care of yourself.

[@DatGitGhaz]

@@dinogt8477 I care. Sorry that you're so miserable.

[@rotonek2887]

Why not play for yourself?

[@rustage]

I 100%d this game on stream when i was 13, lots of memories for me hahaha

[@Frazkits]

rustage?!

[@EeveeWoot]

True gamer.

[@bensimmons8974]

Katawa Shoujo Rap Cypher? Help bring it to people's attention.

[@Null-here]

Lol

[@lucrativelucas2655]

You streamed when you were 13? I thought you only streamed music stuff starting in like 2016

[@user-ps2gn9ne7l]

There is a really similar but still inspiring story about a novel "everlasting summer" , it also was made by a group of independent people who managed to produce the most popular novel in eastern Europe At least please give a chance to Everlasting summer and if it touches you there is hell a story to tell about it's development

[@braman2539]

Да, да, чёрт возьми!

[@h3d16]

@@braman2539 как вы понимаете английский...

[@braman2539]

@@h3d16 Никнейм на русском, можно на нём и ответить. А так автопереводчик в Revanced есть

[@rizaadonn]

@@h3d16 берут и учат его - так и понимают

[@h3d16]

@@braman2539 ааа Ну у меня vanced

[@Kurai_Kagex]

20:24 Hearing the name Mike Inel blew my mind knowing what he does now and seeing what he did beforehand

[@danu2679]

Amazing world of gumball

[@trolledfordrip]

anime adventure time

[@mememagician97]

The genius thing about Katwa Shoujo in my opinion is that, while all the characters are disabled, all the girls are, in fact, in terms with their disability and already way pass that. It is the girls who help the main character adapt to his newfound disability, while the girls personal issues revolve around struggles that have little to do with their actual disability. It is genius.

[@NathanielJordan85]

Genius? Or just ACTUALLY informed by the perspectives of folks with disability who know how best to represent stories like theirs?

[@chrismanaloe3507]

​@@NathanielJordan85 both nigga damn shut uo

[@w.oldpier]

RIP Raide, director and main artist of Katawa Shoujo. Passed away too soon, 2 years ago.

[@koonmickey]

RIP😢❤

[@TheSonOfDumb]

What? What happened?

[@crackmax4463]

RIP

[@flyingstonemon3564]

Rip o7

[@superhobo412]

Despite 4chans general degeneracy, it also is one of the few communities that has a magical ability to bond together and do incredible things. beyond katawa shojo, they also have shut down multiple CP rings, found and gotten people who abuse animals arrested, or on a more lighthearted note, finding a “he will not divide us” flag in a field weighing 24 hours by looking at the stars and planes flying overhead.

[@nihil2157]

Or finding the ISIS training camp and calling in a fucking russian airstrike. How the fuck did they were able to contact russian MoD?

[@morrigancollins2092]

Katawa Shojo didn't teach 4chan how to feel. Katawa Shojo gave 4chan a reason to feel.

[@Alzhaer]

Katawa Shoujo was an impossible project that genuinely touched me, I struggled with empathy towards others but going through Hanako's story genuinely made me realise that I wasn't after sex but rather a meaningful relationship. The fact that the game actively pushed you away from going the horny route because of your characters heart condition actually gave you a moment to pace yourself and learn more about the characters. Also the line "Did your mother give birth to you in a minefield" is still referenced in my friend group to this day.

[@mastertroll6744]

Honestly same, ironic as it is, katawa shojo genuinely helped me evaluate my life goals and set me on a more productive path than the self-serving lifestyle I might still be living today otherwise

[@skyking4557]

Gotta play it,i had to change my apathethic BEHAVIOUR after all.

[@IaiStrike]

I am still amazed at how Hanako had more character development in Lily's route than her own.

[@Dr_Weirdoo]

Lilly's route goes further into the future than Hanako's

[@Dr_Weirdoo]

If you want Hanako content look up "Sisterhood"

[@NeviTheLettyFan]

Hanako's original route was better tbh

[@megaturon1212]

@@Dr_Weirdoo what's wrong with hanako? I'm mid act1, I just want to know if different girls have different lengths on their routes

[@Dr_Weirdoo]

@@megaturon1212 the lengths are almost the same, but in-game Time lilly's route ends about 2 months AFTER when the Ending of Hanako's occurs.

[@serendozi9312]

A quote that stuck with me throughout basically my while life was from the librarian. "I'd rather try and fail then, then never try at all, not knowing if I wouldve failed or not." something along those lines. It probably wasnt an original quote but damn did it hit me when I was 14.

[@Feracitus]

it would hit me today. i failed miserably, but i'd have it no different.

[@daisukeakihito9832]

Wow, I played Katawa Shoujo... far too long ago honestly and never knew it actually originated from 4chan, I'm honestly blown away by it. It was one of the most unique and memorable reads I've ever gone through. Massive respect to the devs who dedicated so much time to bring the project to life.

[@KoiPuff]

Hanako’s route actually did break me. There’s a scene where you’ve been pushing past her boundaries for a while now and she’s always lets it slide/it’s been for the best because she keeps people out. But she sets a hard one “Leave me alone, I need to think.” If you push past again she screams at you that she’s not a child and sometimes she actually needs to be alone. You can apologize but the damage is done. Your relationship is never the same. The game actually has so much nuance and care in it.

[@450Gladiador450]

Koipuff this actually got me by surprise when playing the game in 2013, searched everywhere to see where I fucked up in her route :( Suffice to say this game taught me how sometimes you need to push and sometimes you need to let go

[@alexschott2092]

Hanako's good ending broke me even worse than the bad ending. Some people complain that Hanako and Hisao were acting like irrational children that hardly grew during the route, but I believe that was intentional. Most of the other girls' disabilities were natural aspects of themselves they'd lived with for their entire lives, so they didn't see it as a hindrance to them. For Hisao and Hanako their conditions were not only acquired later in life but also came with immense amounts of trauma that undermined their own perceptions of themselves. Hanako in particular faces the greatest mental hardships due to her burn scars serving as a constant reminder of the fire that killed her parents and how, in a society that idolizes conformity, she will always stick out. And, while not as severe, Hisao has similar hang-ups due to his heart condition potentially acting as a time bomb if he isn't careful. Its easy to understand how such circumstances would cause them to put up more defensive barriers out of fear. Still, their good ending has them acknowledge the true feelings they have for one another and better understand the harmful aspects of their situation and how they may improve and grow as people. Its open for interpretation what happens afterward, but you get the sense that they are both able to start healing and looking forward to their lives again. In fact, that's the entire premise behind _Sisterhood,_ a continuation fanfic taking place after Hanako's good ending. The quality and emotional weight is up their with the main story itself and also offers a lot of great character moments for Lilly and her family situation as well. Its worth a read-through.

[@HelixJuice]

@Chad 007 I hate you

[@ga0tza]

i want to play this game but first i must know if its more wholesome than degenerate

[@mereb8659]

It' more wholesome than degenerate, and there's an option to skip that r18 scene off.

[@7thsigner195]

Having Sidney, Joey and Connor voicing comments cracked me up xD It's literally insane how this project advanced on sheer passion alone. So many times irl gets in the way of even important stuff, that the fact that they kept up at it is no less of a miracle. Can't even imagine how many times they thought individually - even i do all my story line, there's no way we will able to finish this. Thanks garnt for highlighting the story

[@ganjaericco]

Connor shouting, "I was prepared to fap, but I wasn't prepared to feel!" was gold haha.

[@erikholbik1891]

Can we take a moment to also appreciate that this video itself has some S tier editing?

[@nithishkavinraja]

💯

[@yakitatefreak]

This video needed to have S tier editing. It’s an S tier passion project

[@wifiinacave6575]

I would absolutely love to see more content like this. I know it takes a ton of time, research, and editing, but MAN. This is quality.

[@ErixOn]

I want to add that a very similar project was started on a Russian imageboard 2ch around the same time, where a ragtag group of devs began making a visual novel named Everlasting Summer, a touching story about a depressed shut-in who gets isekai-ed to a soviet pioneer campus on a bus, from where he can't escape, and has to find his way out, while romancing a group of well written characters. Some endings hit you so hard in the feels, you can hardly recover from them. The main character is so relatable and realistic, because the devs are really familiar with the imageboard culture. The game was too published for free to overwhelming critical praise. You should definitely check it out.

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

Everlasting Summer is in fact a gorgeously illustrated VN that I would also recommend. Haven't completed it but from what I have seen so far it is very nice.

[@spamspum928]

I never thought my love of Visual novels and Soviet atheistic would be answered. Thank you for mentioning this game, excited to play it

[@ErixOn]

@@spamspum928 Same. I've never played a VN in my life and that game is the only one I've tried and I fell in love with it. I can boldly say, it changed my life, and I can make that statement for just for a handful of entertainment media. The music, the atmosphere and the themes were otherworldly. I was also pleasantly surprised with the references to the pop culture of that period. The devs sure did their research. Being raised on soviet movies and cartoons this game was like a nostalgic trip for me, even though I wasn't alive at that time.

[@user-bb8oq2iu7b]

Bruuuuh. Dudes, really. As a russian myself, i highly NOT recommend to check Everlasting Summer. In comparison to other VNs - that's total bullsh*t

[@Felipemelazzi]

Ha! I'm playing their recently released second game right now, "Rock, Money, Rock 'n' Roll", and it's impressive to see how far they gone =D Everlasting Summer will always have a place in my heart by taking me by surprise and getting me interested in VNs. It's honestly "good /10" for a VN and "AMAZING /10" for a free VN.

[@ds2121able]

One of the things I love about Katawa shoujo is that the MC Hisao feels like an actual character. So many VNs get lazy and use the MC as a stand in for the player, but Hisao actually feels like his own person with flaws and ways in which his disability impacts him and the story. Also, the soundtrack SLAPS and is so nostalgic to me everytime I hear it

[@channingbloom7125]

💯

[@TomoHawKzZ]

Bro if I hear that menu music or certain parts of the OST out of the blue (like the start of this video even though I expected it) suddenly I'm sobbing like a bitch. Im a grown ass 25+ year old man.

[@Goretantath]

Yeah, its great when the mc is their own character and not supposed to represent the player.

[@anasazhari4498]

Wiosna man. Fucking Wiosna. Always felt like I got an actual hug when that song plays.

[@BlazeElPadrino662]

That's a pretty clever approach, as makes the decision making process convoluted enough to incite involvement. At least that's what I felt when I gave it a run, because what you're feeling at any given moment wouldn't necessarily be coherent with the mood of the MC at such times and that's great 👍

[@matthewwilkins5668]

I haven't even played the game and this video is already hitting me in the feels. You are an amazing storyteller. The way you tell us about these things is just way better than anyone I have ever seen. I can't imagine the work you put into this video, and now I can't wait to see the work they put into that game. I have never played a Visual Novel, but this may be my first. Thanks!

[@Michae89]

I remember this game from 2012. I read about it in actual game magazine, downloaded it and played it. It was quite cool, and to this day it's one of the only two visual novels I played through. I never knew it was developed like this and originated from 4chan of all places. Thanks Gigguk, it was educational.

[@jasonm.6442]

oh man, getting Joey, CDawg and Sydsnap to do voices reading 4chan comments was a great addition, I love it :)

[@snafudacat]

@Be Straight imma buy air fryer

[@jorgenjorgensen2739]

Madlad got his Degen queen wife to Ara Ara for a video LOL

[@25rikimaru]

Katawa Shojo was actually the first visual novel that ever made me feel shades of pain, joy, depression and relief in a single playthrough. I'm glad everyone else related to the collective gut punch that was this hentai game about broken people.

[@freshswagga100]

This was my first as well

[@Kanitoxx]

This was my first experience playing a eroge (or even visual novel), and it was great (maybe too great), I felt so many things and got so into it... never felt like that again LOL

[@n9s3nse10]

Don't mind this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4iahYyjptidj8k

[@icedragonaftermath]

@@Kanitoxx Dude, same.

[@tsynthetic]

Absolute rin moment

[@Astran0th]

Anyone working on projects at work with any kind of team knows how much problems or difficulties can occur during that, even with a team, that works well together. Especially with completely new projects. As we can see here as well. But it's legit insane how just some random strangers on the internet still decided to do that, some decided to see this through the end and actually managed to create and finally finish this. Thank you for talking about this, I'll download it and play it eventually.

[@Shelly_95]

Man… thanks for the video. my pal chose this video for me at random and ... in short, you turned my world upside down. I finally did something that I hadn't gotten my hands on for so long before - I didn't just play my first visual game (Lilly stole my heart), but also started watching anime ... it's like a catalyst in general. Thank you so much for changing my life!

[@_simon.s_]

I think the story behind the production is just as moving as the visual novel. The amount of dedication and soul they pour into this project knowing that it can end at any moment is truly inspiring.

[@TheGalacticTNT]

Damn, I haven’t heard someone talk about Katawa Shoujo in years. Absolutely loved that VN, both for its plot and its PLOT.

[@azahel542]

And having best girl Emi on the thumbnail too!

[@fusionxtras]

I watched milbee play it years ago it was a fun journey

[@milan045]

@@azahel542 yes, i accidentally got Emi on my first playthrough... and when i say accidentally i mean i fully intentionally wanted her and onnly heerr!

[@NihongoWakannai]

@@fusionxtras damn milbee, haven't heard that name in a while

[@AB-kk4lf]

As great as Katawa Shoujo is it's only ranked #137 on the vn equivalent of mal. My point is that there are a lot of great visual novels that people should be giving a shot, especially considering that Katawa Shoujo was so heavily inspired by them.

[@jacobbaker5532]

This is the first visual novel that I decided to try because Gigguk’s recommendations tend to be pretty good. This is the first piece of art that made me wish a fictional character was real. The character building was so surreal. Highly recommend giving it a go at least once.

[@Pudding404]

I love that Katawa Shoujo came from 4chan, it makes you automatically think it's going to be vile and gut-wrenching, but it's gut-wrenching in a completely different way, it's too sweetly wholesome. It's not everyday that you hear about a game that changes lives and perspectives like Katawa Shoujo here.

[@CrimsonKage]

I mean, from someone who was on 4chan during that era, it wasn't THAT bad, so that's not the reason I was initially against it. I thought they were making a cheap gimmick game based on disabled girls, but turns out they did it respectfully, and after an hour or so, the disabilities barely register in your mind anymore. Needless to say, this was ONE of my first VNs (right before my ToHeart2 phase, and right after the forgettable sex-only VN phase).

[@ChaseWyler]

@@CrimsonKage Yeah people used to actually get shit done back then, I'm still pretty sad Bro quest never really went anywhere but /tg/ has a decent sized list of projects and translations they undertook.

[@EdyAlbertoMSGT3]

Then theres games like Saya no Uta

[@AndrewTheUltraBoss99]

yeah, it saved my life AND made me get 2 girlfriends. if I ever want to court someone, I do a few routes of katawa shoujo before

[@alastor8091]

Normals need to stop believing every single thing they're told at face value.

[@SleepyGC]

Katawa Shoujo helped me a lot getting through the roughest parts of my life. As a ADHD autistic kid who lost their father figure and grandfather 4 months apart I was torn apart mentally. Finding Katawa Shoujo in late 2014 through slyfoxhound it helped me relate to fictional characters with physical and mental disabilities like myself and gave me a sense of joy and happiness. Thank you Garnt for pushing this VN back into the limelight.

[@andyburn1084]

and here i was thinking i was the only one that saw sly's full playthrough of lilys route. It takes me back to a simpler time

[@TomoHawKzZ]

Bro watching sly's playthrough was what brought me to KS also, and it was literally my door into the world of anime as a whole and shaped a lot of my formative teen years (and a crippling hentai game addiction). If it wasn't for watching an idiot on youtube 10 years ago, I don't know if I'd be the same open minded, well rounded and empathetic individual that I've grown into today. This game is nothing short of magnificent.

[@Nyarlathotep637]

chilledchaos was how i found it, but sly's playthrough was really special as well

[@jamzee_]

I remember playing this from the 4chan downloads and the later full game. My lord, I’m so happy that this is now getting the Light it deserves. I played it not for the erotica, but for the wonderful portrayal of disability in an environment where they are accepted and aided. I read each chatbox to the fullest. I loved it. There were hiccups. There were cringe worthy moments. But thats life. That’s life for us with disabilities too. There’s moments almost exactly like what you see in the story. Self doubt, tears, and moments of anger. It took a team of social outcast and (according to one of the devs) even included a member with disabilities.

[@kevinnazareth9983]

Dam man, this was a throw back Thanks for making this video, loved every hour I put into Katawa Shoujo!

[@iDEATH]

I don't do VNs much, but this is such a great story, how this one was made, and it's the perfect opportunity to drop one of my all-time favourite quotes: “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ― Calvin Coolidge

[@FFKonoko]

For a second my stupid tired brain thought the whole comment was a Calvin coolidge quote and I had to mentally stop and go, no, wait, he didn't play VNs

[@iDEATH]

@@FFKonoko lol

[@strollas]

talent + persistence will always take the place of regular persistence but yes

[@natratcritter]

I always grew up thinking about my intelligence and talent as something that will inherently carry me but I never really focused on my persistence and determination. I struggle with motivation but people tell me I am smart which has given me a bit of an ego. Thanks for commenting this quote it actually has sustenance unlike a lot of quotes people post which are just switchy switchy word jumble.

[@gabbyn.3049]

even applies in most, if not ALL religions, he has a BIG big point.

[@DuxihrXV]

Casting Connor as someone who has played a visual novel is the most immersion breaking part of this vid

[@AveragePunEnjoyer]

You just know Connor isn't one to play this (or any VN for that matter) because there's not enough movement for him

[@ellusiv5121]

@@AveragePunEnjoyer “ninja moment”

[@hanako_0319]

I'm glad I watched this video. Gave me goosebumps and even made me tear up at the end. And since the game is a visual novel from over ten years ago, it might finally be something my Chromebook can actually handle. Because if it does, I'll totally play it. Also, the story of how this game came to be is so absolutely inspirational. It's the kind of development story that makes you wanna do something great as well. Respect to everyone who worked on the game, no matter for how long or short! You'll forever be legends!

[@SpardaPSS]

This is one of the most powerful videos I've ever seen in my life. You did an excellent work portraying the struggles of this team.

[@photoxander]

Every audio cue hits me like a brick. Man, Katawa Shoujo really is just that type of game that changes your life forever.

[@zaer-ezart]

I know right! I still recognise every songs to this day

[@dinogt8477]

who asked?

[@kv4648]

@@dinogt8477 he's on the topic of the video. Why would there need to be questions?

[@kito2280]

FOR REAL hanako's theme hits me so hard

[@TomoHawKzZ]

Bro even just the menu music hits me like some sort of buried childhood trauma.

[@keyrevenue764]

Garnt speaks about how improbable it is for so many talented people to congregate, but I believe that talent wasn’t something they had but something that developed through their unwavering perseverance and passion. I think it’s important to remember that talent isn’t intrinsic to anyone, it’s acquired and I’m in awe that people saw this project through. Simply wow.

[@Res-5000]

Talent can't be developed, that's the whole definition of talent, natural aptitude, the word you're looking for is skill.

[@keyrevenue764]

@@Res-5000 fair enough

[@PichuElric]

That's beautiful. I love it.

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

I'm so emotional through the video. It's like a group of people desperately nurturing a spark of flame, shedding sweat and tears to one day see it ignite. It's such an inspiring journey the online community witnessed, an example of how far you can go through relentless effort.

[@BonnieBobberNightRider]

Literally JUST finished playing it today for the first time. It's my first visual novel and it was without a doubt one of the greatest pieces of media I've ever experienced. The stories of each of the girls was phenomenal, the art was beautiful, the music was incredible (air guitar was my favorite song). It makes me very sad to know that I've finished it and even more sad to know that I'll never find something quite like this again but man, it was worth it every step of the way. I'll never stop raving about Katawa Shoujo.

[@sethalmand9901]

Honestly one of my favorite pieces of media to have ever come out. This one hits HARD. And that guy who wrote Rin's story... My god did he hit on that one. A home run. Emi is my favorite girl, but Run has my favorite route just because of how emotionally heavy and beautiful it is.

[@vencelfoldi8236]

I'm so glad Garnt came around to finally cover Katawa Shoujo, it deserves every bit of the spotlight it'll likely get now. Pumping 150 hours into this visual novel, getting to see all the different routes, it genuinely changed my perspective on countless things about life.

[@SuperMono64]

Katawa Shoujo is literaly the single best thing 4chan ever gave humanity, full stop

[@CRIZZZLPT]

"They" also Airstriked an ISIS trainingcamp, the US Government was not able to locate.

[@anujnautiyal8539]

They also doxxed two girls from Florida who burnt a tortoise alive

[@CRIZZZLPT]

@@anujnautiyal8539 but they also orchestrated trends like piss4equality or cutting4bieber, luring teenagers into selfharm, while also being informed about several schoolshootings the day before they happened.. wild place.

[@anujnautiyal8539]

@@CRIZZZLPT internet's a wild place

[@epicnategames9001]

@@CRIZZZLPT welcome to the internet

[@Mario_bland]

I stopped browsing 4chan by the time this released, i cant believe the actual madlads did it.

[@motrilfromthe6281]

16 year old youtube account and first name that pops up on your subbed list is Jerma, that checks out lmao

[@Mario_bland]

@@motrilfromthe6281 yeah I'm old. :( BACK IN MY DAY THIS USE TO USE FLASH

[@gabbyn.3049]

glad you're alive and kicking brother.

[@yatsenkoanton]

Damn I actually bursted crying at the end remembering how this game made me feel

[@BobTheRob]

I just realised how absolutely cracked gigguk is at story telling.

[@As-tray]

I mean, that was kinda obvious since the first vid of his I've seen. That's why his content is so entertaining.

[@mehmetgurdal]

dude I'm currently rewatching his whole catalog. this guys channel is like a guide to how2youtube. he checks all the necessary boxes; original ideas; bingable content, structured and fun narrative. there's a reason why he's the biggest anituber.

[@HetTheWitch]

Knew this since his days as Anime Zone, he manages to phrase and deliver his words and content in such an entertaining, eloquent, and well thought way. Plus his editing is always on point, it’s honestly shocking how many times i’ve been captivated by his content. Hell i’ve even cried at some videos of his.

[@Idiosyncrasy]

I'm glad Gigguk can put Katawa Shoujo in the spotlight. It's an amazing game with a very interesting take on the dating VN genre. It also has one of the longest fanfictions ever.

[@recitationtohear]

Link to the Clip : 4chan situation kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc

[@Idiosyncrasy]

here come the bots 😭

[@Gospel-xm7vd]

@@Idiosyncrasy Just think of it as a form of measurement of a hit comment

[@janreiafrica]

Wait seriously? Can you give me the name?

[@neonhal001]

@@janreiafrica not sure if it's really one of the longest ones of any fanfictions ever, but Sisterhood is pretty damn long

[@nobodysman143]

Even though its been years since I've seen anything about Katawa Shoujo, I still love it to this day and see it as a masterpiece in visual storytelling. I remember the Lily, Emi and Hanako story paths move me to tears; and they still move my cynical 30 year-old heart to this day, over a decade after it initially released.

[@fernandodecarlosmalcher7977]

real talk I started reading the visual novel out of gigguk's recommendation, so far I've only finished emi and rin's routes, both good endings (because my god I don't think my heart could take the bad ones, or worse the neutral ones), I'm 23, this year I turn 24, in six months I'll finish college and I'm at the point where I feel so lost, I've made many wrong turns in my life that have left me pretty unhappy and without much hope for the future, but somehow, after reading it, it makes me feel like I still have time that I can somehow manage to be happy, looking forward to the next routes

[@SuperMario9080]

It's a miracle that Katawa Shoujo exists and it never would have happened were it not for people passionate enough to see it become a reality. Katawa Shoujo is really something special and I'm glad you brought more attention to this wonderful visual novel.

[@Syl14_]

such inspirations, a dumb project idea that brought a group of random to come together to do something for absolutely no reason and made a fucking masterpiece

[@chunellemariavictoriaespan8752]

Yeah... And of all things, DONE RIGHT... Not fetishized but humanised...

[@TheyCallMeDio]

Lilly's route just hits different. To me, it's the route that feels like it truly has an ending because Hisao and Lilly actually had plans for their future in it

[@claireovalle5951]

I pour one out for Lilly every Valentine’s Day, I do the same for Monika on Halloween. Valentines is the day I meet her and found out about the game. I love her and I always will.

[@esaualfaro3447]

Best girl

[@mechagodzilla1480]

Man it truly does hit different, her theme and music box song is still stuck in my brain. Once in a while i'd play through it again and I'd feel things I thought I forgot

[@iaminpain8407]

I havent played it ill just agree

[@henriquefinger935]

Yeah but the guy completely fucked his heart up on that route, so I doubt there's much of a future there. Emi route on the other hand...

[@juanpablocelentano4828]

When the video reached the part of 4chan's reaction to the final game, my eyes got teary and I don't even know why. I must be getting old. I feel ready for this game to crush me.

[@pomarutku]

Bro this video is SO GOOD! I can't recon how long ago a story from youtube had my indivisible attention for this long. I kinda feel motivated even! Thank you!

[@froufroudeluxe]

This reminds me of how a handful of people translated Umineko out of sheer passion and they ended up becoming a key part later on in the story

[@Auditor1337]

Never forget the witch hunters

[@froufroudeluxe]

@@Auditor1337 100+ hours and not a single error in sight. They did incredible work

[@syrusalder7795]

im sorry, they what?

[@froufroudeluxe]

@@syrusalder7795 Yup. The team of fan translators, called the Witch hunt, became an actual important part of the story. Ryukishi07 (the writer) also ended up making them his official translators for all of his works

[@bottomtext]

@@froufroudeluxe that's fucking awesome

[@Nathan-og7pi]

Lilly broke me IRL for a solid week. Like, that route was PAINFULLY hard hitting for me. Don't know why, but god damn it felt like I had Hisous heart problem for a solid week.

[@FilthyGaijin]

Same bro, Lilly impacted me so much. Best girl hands down

[@caspergibbs2444]

It’s embarrassing to admit but ending Lilly’s route knowing it was over kind of felt like a breakup lol.

[@Ocelot835]

Yeah, but unfortunately for me Shizune route broke all magic of Lilly's storyline ending - the hell with all that drama of her moving forever to Scotland and not be able to participate with you in the festival, if Lilly will STAY in Japan even after the event if you would not romance her? Goddammit, it nearly killed MC after all!!!

[@TheVeryHungrySingularity]

I still keep the music box theme on my general playlist, and tear up a little when it surprises me

[@tree490]

I had to stop playing after lilly (my first and only route) cause of how sad I felt. Binged the whole route in a day too. I can't handle emotional stuff ;_;

[@hikkisamurai6720]

It would be interesting to hear your opinion on the Russian visual novel "Everlasting Summer", which has a similar history of development, was developed in parallel with the katawa shoujo and was released two years after the katawa shoujo.

[@jayworld9305]

I agree

[@_______________1______________]

Солидарен с вами, мсье.

[@sharkhead216]

Wow, I had no idea this had such an unlikely and incredible story behind it. Katawa Shoujo was the first VN I downloaded, and technically the first anime content I've seen that started my long journey with anime and VNs. To this day so many years later I still remember it fondly as one of the most heartwarming and inspiring stories, from the writing and character development to the music which still tugs at my heart strings when I listen to it. At the time I think this was a story I really needed to help with my own issues at the time, and it showed me that life is something worth living and fighting for. I can genuinely appreciate this masterpiece so much more now that I know the incredible story and unlikely chance for this to have come together. Thank you for highlighting this amazing tale, I sincerely hope there are more people out there who will discover and come to love Katawa Shoujo as much as I did!

[@Tiypo1337]

I remember when this came out and a lot of people just being in awe that they actually completed it. Truely, the story behind the game is equally as grand as the story they made.

[@vladimirmlotschek3265]

What a fucking video. I've replayed Katawa Shoujo almost every year since the first time I played it back in 2015 after being told by some fellow music students to "just play katawa shoujo", and I can't express how grateful I am for that random message during a convo on Messenger so many years ago. As a video editor myself, I loved Bakashift & RBKapoor1's work here, and am so glad that another video about KS has come out talking about its legacy. Thank you Garnt and everyone who worked on this one! (now I will brb, gonna start crying again, Emi/Lily best girls)

[@oOPPHOo]

I must finally confess my sins: I still haven't finished the Rin route. But for real, the contrast between the routse are really quite something. The VN is amazing and I can only respect the need to use different writers for each route... but I also can't help but notice the inconsistency between the routes.

[@BeatrixBeatrixEverywhere]

Katawa Shoujo and the production story itself deserve an Anime series

[@nnn4376]

3:30 just HEARING concord gets me teary, that’s how emotional playing this game was for me. Goddamn Katawa Shoujo is so good.

[@TrojanPiece]

That visual novel is the best piece of romance story that was ever written, and I'm saying this as someone who doesn't enjoy romance in general. Some of the characters are so masterfully written that they feel more real than some people I know irl.

[@lari5312]

As a game dev who has lost all motivation, due to making a game with no prio experience and with no payment, for the past 15 months, I have to say that this story makes my heart smile :') Thank you Garrnt and thank you 4leaf studios for givivng me the push I needed. I'll definetely check the game out.

[@robertkeaney9905]

stick with it bruv, you got this. Kick the shite out of that project. You can do it.

[@pongangelo2048]

You do some VN games?

[@ms.bunniesarecute2287]

@@robertkeaney9905 oi deh bruv. Ain't up Inna bits in crisps wif ye mum, ay govna? Cheerio innit bruv

[@alexanderjones8679]

You got this! I don't know who you are or where you are from, but I know you can make it!

[@a-_-._.]

Just do it!

[@kingcool6]

I gotta say as good of a story this is, gigguk himself is a great storyteller.

[@3pro5you96]

Nice to see this game shared with people who've never played it. Found it around 7 or 8 years ago and it genuinely changed my life and the way I looked at the world

[@CYB3RxPRO]

I remember playing Katawa Shoujo back in 2019 and being utterly amazed at how well written and heartfelt a lot of it was. To this day I still feel immense emotion even thinking about Hanako’s route and playing through hers and Lily’s route still gives me a warm feeling I can’t find anywhere else. Hanako best girl, Katawa shoujo best VN

[@Yamato-tp2kf]

Ah... I see that you're a man of culture as well...

[@DaRush-The_Soviet_Gamer]

YEEY HANAKO! Did her route because in DDLC Yuri is best girl! I love Danderes. Emi is next!

[@trajectoryunown]

Demz fightin' words. Sincerely, team Tezuka. Only one I didn't like was Shizune. Kinda wish that route branched off to Misha tbh.

[@DarkVeghetta]

Team Emi reporting in.

[@DarkVeghetta]

Team Lilly also reporting in.

[@melithetrap3004]

The fact a animator legendary like Mike Inel was involved in this is mind blowing

[@kirbyjoe7484]

Yeah, that name drop made me rewind the video and double-check that I wasn't tripping.

[@Sarana174]

I spit my drink when I saw his name, I was genuinely surprised to see him in the project

[@poikoi1530]

I mean, it's mike inel, this type of stuff is right up his alley

[@melithetrap3004]

He really went on to become a big shot after that huh

[@poikoi1530]

@@melithetrap3004 fr fr

[@sabrinaxstrange]

This video made me nostalgic in ways I didn't expect. Thank you for that. Gone are the days of having to jump through hoops to get VNs, but damn I do remember the first VN that started this crazy fondly.

[@teamsatan666666]

Oh God u took me back I could never forget this game and now I have to play it. I played it when it first came out 10 years ago. Now im an avid fan of visual novel games. And I love seeing them localized. But my favorite thing to do is to help fund ppl like 4leaf studios to create visual novels because I knew how hard it was when we had nothing but dreams. Thanks for teaching the youngins this!!

[@Giggukprize]

☝️☝️☝️☝️CONGRATULATIONS DIRECT MESSAGE TO CLAIM PRIZE🎁🎁 🔝🔝🔝

[@AcaciaVix]

Joey and Connor do a great job voice acting the 4chan lines at the end, but the amusement in their voices is so tangible I can feel it 🤣

[@lettuce1626]

Connor’s voice acting skills really shined though imo

[@vincentprice713]

I passed out from laughing so hard hearing them.

[@MDrishad-td9xj]

Even sydney did one

[@magamisic5924]

Eww joey was apart of this. Instant trash video

[@evlkenevl2721]

The "Infinity Ara" is something I 'll never forget! 🤣

[@LilAnonomus]

Shout-out to Rtil for being the only artist I can think of still making fan-art for this game after all these years.

[@spshouppe]

you gonna tell us that and not give us the sauce, brother?

[@krispy_kornflake]

@@spshouppe You ought to know the source. The source of sources, the "Hub", the Great Library, the Museum of forbidden Arts. The place that endlessly attracts and records every single piece, from the finest to mere doodles. A place that has not a will of its own, but its will was instilled in the visitors, so like a hive mind they continue to satisfy its - _and among lots of others', their own_ - needs.

[@carlacarlilla7187]

Beautiful, truly, beautiful video. No matter how much time passes, is nice to see this story come back again so we can all cherish it collectively as what internet is about, connecting people.

[@Kaktanternak]

Thank you for making this video! I was never into VNs, but after hearing how this one in particular was made, I gave it a shot. Truly amazing, Katawa Shoujo got me into visual novels.

[@Hawwwlucha]

It's been ten years. I recall playing this game as a dumb high school kid, going through un-diagnosed mental illnesses beyond childhood ADHD. Even now, as an adult, seeing Rin, my first route, still tugged at my heartstrings. I didn't really follow any guides and went with my gut choices and ended up with her. I still recall the tender fondness going through her route and almost crying when I got her good ending.

[@Cryo_Gen]

Same with me and Emi. It's just a masterpiece

[@saintlotus93]

I played Katawa Shoujo when it came out, I was like 17. I actually re-played it about 2 years ago, and it held up surprisingly well. Some of the story lines legit made me cry.

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

God this is so so good video, i always love Garnt's video formats, editing, and always perfect musical choices, it hit me hard. Im very seriously considering giving it a try even though ive never played any other genuine dating sim prior, and even though im a college student with a job and other games i want to finish, i may put this on my to-do list

[@thomas_the_cat]

dang i still have the installer, savefile, and ost of this from 10yrs ago saved somewhere... one of the best and most wholesome VNs ever (despite it having H scenes)... i remember my only complain back then was that there was no route for emi's mom 😂

[@bonogiamboni4830]

This feels like an old internet historian video he'd make in between the "he will not divide us" saga to remind us there is still good in this world. Excellent work.

[@avroarchitect1793]

the best game of capture the flag ever

[@seekingabsolution1907]

@@avroarchitect1793 impressive to be sure but rather spiteful and evil.

[@bonogiamboni4830]

@@seekingabsolution1907 well yeah, that's what makes it funny. This story about katawa shoujo was great and wholesome but most of the times 4chan is funny is when they do dumb, mean shit like telling people to microwave their phones or organizing a counterattack against a tumblr incursion.

[@avroarchitect1793]

@@bonogiamboni4830 my favorite is when they managed to locate a secret terrorist camp and call in an airstrike via the Russians in Syria.

[@bonogiamboni4830]

@@avroarchitect1793 oh yeah that one's a classic.

[@Tsunayoshi93]

As a simmilar age person to yourself giggugk, who gets every single little neat reference you make and has been following your for over a decade now i must really say that this channel has come so damm far. The pinnacle is hands down your ability to story tell. Going from skechy rants to telling a story enthralingly enough for me te get glued to a screen, shed a tear in the middle and insta - download the thing you presented is truly amazing. Cheers man!

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

Hear hear.

[@alexfalton3985]

Thank you for bringing this story to everyone. It's a dam good one. Never heard of or seen this game, but it sounds inspirational just knowing about it.

[@catinshoe]

Katawa Shoujo was the first visual novel I ever played and I have such fond memories of it, it was incredibly moving and the first playthrough was done before I knew it, I unconsciously chose a path I didn't even realize who's path it was and I loved it. I played the game in a really rough part of my life and it made me feel things in a time I numb to my own emotions, I am so grateful to this game and would 100% recommend it to anyone.

[@BROKENMAN1981]

I binged every route in high school, and I never cried and felt so empty as much as when going through it. Gave me some true to life lessons and I'll never forget all the emotions experienced while going through it. Even learned some of the tracks on piano it's so good. This was beyond something else

[@bullshitchannel5247]

Don't, it's a bot. He's everywhere.

[@benniemi3213]

@@bullshitchannel5247 thanks

[@EverythingisGoodieBud]

Literally me. Still know Wiosna on piano after learning in 2017

[@emma_nutella58]

Katawa Shoujo shows what the internet can be capable of, it really is a miracle

[@Stopitpls]

It was this VS that inspired me to pick up piano seriously, and years later I can play much of the music from its ost. Katawa Shoujo holds a very special place in my heart and will do forever. Thank you.

[@Grey_Winters]

One of the most incredible videos you put together, Gigguk. Well done. May it continue educating others on the amazing experience that is Katawa Shoujo.

[@Normal-Person]

“What's the word for when it feels inside your heart that everything in the world is all right?” This part broke me. I bawled like a baby back in 2013.

[@Daigon95]

Man her route was the hardest to figure out on getting the good ending. U can guess with an almost 100% accuracy to get the good endings for the other routes....but hers? It caused me so much anxiety and I didnt know wht I did was the right or wrong choice. lol

[@PyreOManiac]

@here is the full clip OI, EVERYONE ELSE, THIS LINK DOESN'T LINK TO ANYTHING OF THE SORT, IT LEADS TO A FUCKIN POTATO WEDGE RECIPE OR SOME SHIT??

[@rabidporcupine0]

@@PyreOManiac Potato wedges? Shit, this might be the first time I've ever been tempted to click one of these links since Endless Summer.

[@PyreOManiac]

@@rabidporcupine0 i would've preferred burgers

[@Normal-Person]

@@Daigon95 I couldn't remember much about her route but that scene I can remember clear as day. I forgot how I got that.

[@kaimiz]

24:57 Connor saying "I was prepared to fap, but I wasn't prepared to feel!" Sent my sides to the moon

[@sijrichters]

This is the epitome of a Gigguk video. Great job man.

[@justsomeslimewithoutalife8500]

24:38 Simply by listening to the history of this game development made me shed a tear, and this guy right here pretty much sums up my current mood.

[@greenwithin2126]

Katawa Shoujo isn't just a random visual novel, it is THE visual novel you should be playing right now. With or without the h scenes, it is truly one of the most touching games to ever exist, and not only that, it's completely free to play. It's an emotional roller coaster in all the meaning of the word. I recommend this game to anybody who loves visual novels or if you're just starting to delve into that genre. You won't want to miss it.

[@sithmaster4305]

People not playing or limiting themselves to one route did themselves a disservice this game holds up

[@TheEmolano]

@@sithmaster4305 sorry, after getting a good ending with Emi I was kind of sad that I died in my second run :(

[@level3xfactor]

I'm glad I'm playing it now. I might need to seek out other VNs of similar quality. No idea where to start though.

[@greenwithin2126]

@@level3xfactor even though the VN costs money, Totono (“You and me and her” for short) is another amazing visual novel that you could check out. It’s a different type of visual novel, in the sense that it gives you a different perspective of what VNs actually are. Personally one of my favorites of all time