Aquarium: Difference between revisions

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{{Infobox Game

| Image = [[File:Game Cover Art - Aquarium.webp|300x300px]]

| Caption = Box Art

| Caption = Console Box Art

| Japanese Name = あくありうむ。

| English Name = Aquarium.

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| Announcement Date =

| Release Date =

* ~~October~~ 27, 2022 (PS4,NSW - JP)

* Oct 27, 2022 (PS4,NSW - JP)

* ~~October~~ 25, 2023 (PC - EN/JP)

* Oct 25, 2023 (PC - EN/JP)

| Developers = [https://www.entergram.co.jp/ Entergram]

| Publishers = Entergram, Hololive Production

| Designers =

| Programmers =

| Artists = {{Twitter|hanekoto2424|Hanekoto}}

| Artists = {{Twitter|hanekoto2424|Hanekoto}} (Main)

{{Twitter|M_uu418|Muuran}} (SD)

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| Writers = Nemoto Michi

~~| Composers =~~ {{Twitter|~~Hamu_lr~~|~~Hamu~~}} (ED)

{{Twitter|@hujimiya_wi|Shota Aoki}}(Logo,UI)

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| Writers = {{Twitter|nemoto_michi|Nemoto Michi}}

| Composers = {{Twitter|Hamu_lr|Hamu}} (BGM,ED)

| Cast = Minato Aqua, Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine

| usrlabel1 = Producer

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Aquarium is a Romance [[W:Visual Novel|Visual Novel]] developed by veteran visual novel developer Entergram staring [[Minato Aqua]] ~~with~~ ~~Aqua~~ ~~herself~~ ~~also~~ ~~serving as the~~ ~~game's Producer~~. The game originally released in Japan for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch ~~and Windows PC~~ in October 2022 ~~and~~ an English translation ~~for~~ ~~Windows~~ one year later. The game is Aqua's 1 Million Subscriber Reward.

Aquarium is a Romance [[W:Visual Novel|Visual Novel]] developed by veteran visual novel developer Entergram staring [[Minato Aqua]] as a fictionalized version of herself. The game originally released in Japan for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch in October 2022 while a Windows PC version which includes English translation came out one year later. The game is Aqua's 1 Million Subscriber Reward with Aqua herself being the game's producer.

A Sequel was ~~announcent~~ to be in development at [[Hololive SUPER EXPO 2024]].<ref>Romano, Sal (2024-03-15). "[https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/new-aquarium-title-in-development-at-entergram New Aquarium. title in development at Entergram]". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24.</ref>

A Sequel was announced to be in development at [[Hololive SUPER EXPO 2024]].<ref>Romano, Sal (2024-03-15). "[https://www.gematsu.com/2024/03/new-aquarium-title-in-development-at-entergram New Aquarium. title in development at Entergram]". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24.</ref>

== Overview ==

=== Plot ===

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What shadow looms over the two as they face challenges and the opposition of society itself?

This is the pure summer love story of two individuals from completely different walks of life.

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=== Charaters ===

* '''Minato Aqua'''

:: ''"I really do want to help you,so please let me."''

A maid-in-training who's come to live and work in the manor of the François family. She tries to improve every day but she's also keeping a secret from you.

* '''Houshou Marine'''

:: ''"Aah, my master is going to ravage me! He's going to teach me what a bad maid I am!"''

An experienced maid who shows Aqua the ropes. She often jokes around and teases Teo but gets serious when the time calls for it...Or at least serious in her own way.

* '''Shirakami Fubuki'''

:: ''"Right, this is exceptionally sweet. Now then. Do you know why I called you here?"''

Teo's older sister. Currently managing the domain in their father's absence. She places the family's future before even her own feelings, but then again...

* '''Teo Francois'''

Main Character.

== Release ==

The game was first released in Japan for the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4 in October 2022 which included a standard digital version and a Limited Edition physical version for the Switch.<ref>Romano, Sal (2022-06-10). "[https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/minato-aqua-romance-visual-novel-aquarium-launches-october-27-in-japan-for-ps4-switch Minato Aqua romance visual novel Aquarium. launches October 27 in Japan for PS4, Switch]". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24.</ref> The limited edition was the eighth most bought physical game of its launch week, selling thirteen thousand copies making it Entergram best physical release to date.<ref>Romano, Sal (2022-11-03). "[https://www.gematsu.com/2022/11/famitsu-sales-10-24-22-10-30-22 Famitsu Sales: 10/24/22 – 10/30/22 (Update)]". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24.</ref> The Limited Editition was also sold on the [[Hololive Official Shop]].<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/gamedatalibrary/game-search Game Data Library]. Retrieved 2024-04-24.</ref>

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Game Portrait - Aquarium - Marine Senpai Maid.gif | Senpai Maid Marine portrait

Game Portrait - Aquarium - Fubuki Sister.gif | Sister Fubuki portrait

</gallery>

Game Portrait - Aquarium - Aqua Chibi.jpg | Chibi Aqua portrait

Game Portrait - Aquarium - Marine Chibi.jpg | Chibi Marine portrait

Game Portrait - Aquarium - Fubuki Chibi.jpg | Chibi Fubuki portrait

</gallery>

|-| Game CGs =

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Game CG - Aquarium - Fubuki CG.jpg| Fubuki Introductory CG

Game CG - Aquarium - Group CG.webp| All three together

</gallery>

|-| Promotional =

Album Cover Art - Stay Blue.jpg|Cover art for the Stay Blue single

Illustrator Artwork - Aquarium Aqua.jpg|Poster/Console Boxart by Hanekoto

Illustrator Artwork - Aquarium Aqua PC.jpg|Poster/PC Boxart by Hanekoto

Illustrator Artwork - Aquarium Swimsuit Aqua.jpg|Super Expo 2024 Promotion by Hanekoto

Game Cover Art - Aquarium Logo.jpg|Logo

</gallery>

</tabber>

== Credits ==

=== Casts ===

* [[Minato Aqua]] as Trainee Maid/Heroine Aqua

* [[Houshou Marine]] as Senpai Maid Marine

* [[Shirakami Fubuki]] as Older Sister Fubuki

=== Staffs ===

* Producer/Supervisor: Minato Aqua

* Scenario Writer: {{Twitter|nemoto_michi|Nemoto Michi}}

* Illustrator (Main Visuals, CG): {{Twitter|hanekoto2424|Hanekoto}}

* Illustrator (Chibi): {{Twitter|M_uu418|Muuran}}

* Designer (Logo, UI, Packaging): {{Twitter|@hujimiya_wi|Shota Aoki}}

* Composer (BGM, Ending Theme): {{Twitter|Hamu_lr|Hamu}}

* Opening Animator: {{Twitter|@Odddddd64|Shimada}}

* Ending Animator: {{Twitter|udukimiya|Miyu}}

* Product Manager: Hirayama Youichi(平山陽一)

* Debugger: Iwasaki Shigeru(岩崎茂)

* Website Production: {{Twitter|@yu_mashiro3|Mashiro}}

== Trivia ==

* The maid costume is based on Aqua's fetishes and aesthetic taste.