- Utawarerumono
The PS2 port included voice acting and several other changes to enhance gameplay. The adult graphics and scenes were removed from the PlayStation 2 version, which was rated for ages 15 and up. The game was never released outside Japan, however, a complete fan translation patch for the PC DVD version of "Utawarerumono" exists. [citeweb|url=http://opphiucus.wordpress.com/2008/02/09/utawarerumono-translation-patch-is-released/|title=Blog entry about release of English translation patch|accessdate=2008-02-11]
Adaptations
Manga
The "Utawarerumono"
manga , illustrated byArō Shimakusa , was serialized in thebishōjo magazine "Dengeki G's Magazine " betweenSeptember 30 2005 andNovember 30 2006 . Two bound volumes were released compiling the entire manga story.Anime
TV series
The "Utawarerumono" anime started airing in
Japan onApril 3 2006 and has 26 episodes in total. With the firstDVD release of the anime onAugust 23 2006 , a shortomake episode lasting only about 7 minutes was also included. The official R1 DVD release date for the first volume from ADV wasJanuary 16 2007 .OVA series
A three-episode "Utawarerumono"
original video animation series is in development by the creators of the anime. Release dates are unknown. [citeweb|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=9034|title=Utawarerumono (OAV)|publisher=Anime News Network |accessdate=2007-12-29]Theme songs
;Opening theme: "Musōka" by
Suara ;Ending themes:
#"Madoromi no Rinne" byEri Kawai
#"Kimigatame" by Suara (episode 26: Japanese version)Additional merchandise
A now retired series of eight plushies based on characters from the series was available for a short time in 2005 in Japan and could be obtained from
UFO catcher crane machines and several hobby outlets. Somegashapon figurines were also produced after the release of the original PC game, including uncolorized versions, and rare adult versions of some figures. Availability on the international market of any Utawarerumono merchandise is extremely limited, but as of 2005, both new and collectors' Utawarerumono merchandise was still readily available in Japan (notably inAkihabara ).Fighting game
On
March 28 2004 , an isometric scrolling fighting game for the PC, based on the "Utawarerumono" characters and storyline, was released by Leaf. [citeweb|url=http://leaf.aquaplus.jp/product/aru/aru_s1.htm|title=Wesharunemitea Senki fighting game official website|publisher=Leaf|accessdate=2008-02-13|language=Japanese] A downloadable patch available on the official website adds additional characters to the game. [citeweb|url=http://leaf.aquaplus.jp/product/aru/|title=Arurū to Asobo!! official website|publisher=Leaf|accessdate=2008-02-13|language=Japanese]References
External links
* [http://www.utaware.net/ TV series official website] jp icon
* [http://leaf.aquaplus.jp/product/other/uta.html Leaf/Aquaplus game page] jp icon
** [http://leaf.aquaplus.jp/product/aru/ Leaf/Aquaplus fandisc "Let's Play With Arurū!!"] jp icon
*ann anime|id=5746|title=Utawarerumono
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