History of School Days (video game) in Timeline
School Days is a Japanese visual novel released in 2005, centered on high school student Makoto Ito and his romantic entanglements with several girls. The game is known for its slice-of-life setting, multiple branching storylines determined by player choices, and its notoriety stems from certain endings containing graphic violence. Originally released for Windows, it was later ported to platforms like PS2 and PSP.
December 28, 2001: Snow Radish Vacation Release
On December 28, 2001, 0verflow released Snow Radish Vacation, the first of the Radish Vacation visual novel series.
April 1, 2003: Summer Radish Vacation Release
On April 1, 2003, 0verflow released Summer Radish Vacation.
August 13, 2004: Summer Radish Vacation 2 Release
On August 13, 2004, 0verflow released Summer Radish Vacation 2.
October 5, 2004: School Days Announcement and Dev Log Launch
On October 5, 2004, 0verflow announced School Days and launched the game's website and development log, revealing that the game had been in pre-production for two years and would be fully animated.
October 2004: School Days Announcement
In October 2004, 0verflow announced their work on School Days, highlighting its innovative animated cutscenes and voice-acting as part of their marketing efforts.
December 28, 2004: School Days Public Trial Release
On December 28, 2004, 0verflow released a public trial of School Days.
February 2, 2005: School Days Postponed Again
On February 2, 2005, 0verflow announced that the release of School Days had been postponed again to April 28.
February 25, 2005: School Days Release Date Change and Music Announcement
On November 30, it was announced that School Days would contain music by artists such as Minami Kuribayashi, Haruko Momoi, Yozuca* and YURIA and had a release date change to February 25, 2005.
April 2005: School Days Release
In April 2005, School Days, a Japanese slice-of-life eroge visual novel game developed by 0verflow, was released for Windows. The game follows Makoto Ito and his relationships with several girls and features multiple endings.
April 2005: School Days Sales Ranking Premiere
In a national sales ranking of bishōjo games in PCNEWS, School Days premiered as the number one game sold for the second half of April 2005.
April 28, 2005: Release of School Days Vocal Album and School Days Game
On April 28, 2005, Lantis released the "School Days Vocal Album," a compilation featuring the game's closing themes. This shared its release date with the release of the School Days game itself.
June 15, 2005: School Days Secret Live Concert
On June 15, 2005, the School Days Secret Live Concert was held featuring performances by Miyuki Hashimoto, YURIA, rino, yozuca*, and Minami Kuribayashi.
December 1, 2005: School Days: Sekai Hen Release
On December 1, 2005, Harvest Publishing released "School Days: Sekai Hen" (School Days 世界編) written by Ryuna Okada, retelling the original story from Sekai's perspective.
December 16, 2005: School Days Official Visual Art Works Release
On December 16, 2005, the "School Days Official Visual Art Works" was released, featuring production work from the Windows game such as character and environment art, screenplay, artist commentaries and all manufactured promotional items.
2005: School Days Sales Ranking Success
In 2005, School Days for Windows was the number one game sold for the first half of 2005 and ninth for the year, according to Getchu.com.
January 1, 2006: School Days: Kotonoha Hen Release
On January 1, 2006, Ryuna Okada released "School Days: Kotonoha Hen" (School Days 言葉編), switching to Kotonoha's perspective.
January 27, 2006: Scheduled Release of School Days Little Promise
On January 27, 2006, 0verflow had scheduled the release of the two-disc audio drama "School Days Little Promise" through Hobirecords, but the release was later postponed.
May 26, 2006: School Days Manga Serialization Begins
On May 26, 2006, School Days was adapted into a manga, illustrated by Homare Sakazuki and serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine.
June 23, 2006: Summer Days Release
On June 23, 2006, the prequel Summer Days was released. The game retells the original story during summer vacation from the perspective of Setsuna Kiyoura, but it was largely criticized for being bugged.
June 26, 2006: Release of School Days Secret Live DVD
On June 26, 2006, HOBiRECORDS released the School Days Secret Live DVD, a concert film featuring performances from a concert held on June 15, 2005 in conjunction with Summer Days.
August 31, 2006: SummerDays & School Days Visual Collection Release
On August 31, 2006, the "SummerDays [sic] & School Days Visual Collection" was released.
June 1, 2007: School Days Anime Official Website Launch
On June 1, 2007, 0verflow announced via its blog that the official website for the School Days anime television series had gone live.
July 12, 2007: School Days Manga First Volume Announcement
On July 12, 2007, 0verflow announced that the first volume of the School Days manga, comprising five chapters, would be released on July 24.
July 2007: School Days Renewal Edition Sales Ranking
In July 2007, the School Days renewal edition charted as the twentieth most sold game for July 2007, dropping to thirtieth from August to October according to Getchu.com.
July 25, 2007: Lantis Publishes Innocent Blue Single
On July 25, 2007, three weeks after the anime's premiere, Lantis published the single "Innocent Blue" by DeviceHigh, featuring the anime opening and other tracks.
August 8, 2007: Release of School Days Drama CD Vol. 1 Himitsu Hanazono
On August 8, 2007, Lantis released "School Days Drama CD Vol. 1 Himitsu Hanazono" (ヒ・ミ・ツの花園), featuring the series' six main girls.
September 17, 2007: Cancellation of School Days Finale
On September 17, 2007, TV Kanagawa cancelled the airing of the twelfth and final episode of the School Days anime due to a murder in Kyoto, replacing it with a video compilation of European scenery, including Norway, played to August Wilhelmj's "Air on the G String".
September 26, 2007: School Days Manga Serialization Ends
On September 26, 2007, the School Days manga, illustrated by Homare Sakazuki and serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace magazine, concluded its serialization.
September 28, 2007: School Days DVD Game Release
On September 28, 2007, School Days was released as a four-disc DVD game by AICherry.
October 24, 2007: Release of School Days Drama CD Vol 2. Koi no Nou-hau
On October 24, 2007, Lantis released "School Days Drama CD Vol 2. Koi no Nou-hau" (恋のノ・ウ・ハ・ウ).
January 2008: School Days L×H Sales Ranking
According to Gamasutra, in January 2008, School Days L×H ranked as the number one PlayStation 2 game sold.
January 17, 2008: School Days L×H (PS2) Release
On January 17, 2008, School Days L×H, a PlayStation 2 port developed by Guyzware, was released with edits to remove explicit sexual content and fanservice, receiving a "C" rating from CERO.
February 27, 2008: School Days Anime DVD Compilation Ends
From September 26, 2007, to February 27, 2008, the School Days anime series was compiled into six limited and regular edition DVDs.
February 13, 2009: Kadokawa Pictures Parody
On February 13, 2009, Kadokawa Pictures' YouTube channel parodied "Nice Boat" by uploading a short montage of sailboats instead of the premiere of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
March 19, 2010: Cross Days Release
On March 19, 2010, the spin-off Cross Days was released, following Yuuki Ashikaga at Sakakino Academy.
May 21, 2010: School Days HQ Homepage Launch
On May 21, 2010, 0verflow launched the homepage for the upcoming remaster, School Days HQ.
June 30, 2010: School Days (PSP) Release
On June 30, 2010, School Days was released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) as four UMDs after being postponed on May 11.
October 8, 2010: Release of School Days Vocal Complete Album
On October 8, 2010, Lantis released the "School Days Vocal Complete Album," featuring songs from Summer Days and Cross Days.
October 2010: School Days HQ Release
In October 2010, 0verflow released School Days HQ, a remaster of the original School Days game.
March 3, 2011: 0verflow Acknowledges Sekai Project
On March 3, 2011, 0verflow acknowledged Sekai Project, an unofficial fan translation group that had reportedly begun localizing School Days in April 2006.
March 11, 2011: School Days HQ North American Release Announcement
On March 11, 2011, in partnership with JAST USA, it was announced that an uncensored English version of School Days HQ would be released in North America.
April 2011: School Days Original Game Discontinued
In April 2011, the original School Days game became unavailable for purchase.
April 21, 2011: School Days Support Discontinued
On April 21, 2011, 0verflow announced via their blog that support for School Days was being discontinued.
February 2, 2012: Shiny Days Release
On February 2, 2012, 0verflow released Shiny Days, a remastered version of Summer Days with a new heroine and higher quality animations.
June 2012: School Days HQ North America Localization
In June 2012, School Days HQ was localized in North America.
2012: School Days HQ Development Continues
In 2012, development of School Days HQ continued, with JAST USA taking pre-orders for the Collector's Edition starting May 18, which included a keychain and mousepad.
May 31, 2025: School Days Remaster Announcement
On May 31, 2025, 0verflow announced that School Days Remaster is in development.
July 4, 2025: School Days Remaster English and Chinese Versions Announcement
On July 4, 2025, JAST USA announced that it will release the English and Chinese versions of School Days Remaster.
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