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Chuusotsu - 1st Graduation - A Visual Novel with Philosophy

Created by Fruitbat Factory

Chuusotsu - 1st Graduation is a new all-ages visual novel by Studio Beast. Fruitbat Factory is now bringing Chuusotsu to fans all over the world in dual language (English and Japanese text, characters fully voiced in Japanese).

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Dakimakura Art Updated!
almost 7 years ago – Fri, May 26, 2017 at 01:52:53 PM

We're happy to show you an updated draft of the art for the dakimakura (body pillow) included in White Rabbit tier and above. The design is now ready for both sides!

Click on the image for full preview
Click on the image for full preview

 

The Thunderclap message is going live tomorrow! There are only 15 Supporters missing from the campaign to unlock a 2nd free event CG, so make sure you are signed up and ready to go! Do note that you can sign up with Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr, and they all count separately.

By the way, we're currently 99% funded... so maybe we'll have something to celebrate soon?

You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates, or join our Discord server to talk to us directly. You can help the campaign by simply sharing the news.

Let's do philosophy!

English Demo Ready to Play!
almost 7 years ago – Tue, May 23, 2017 at 07:28:42 PM

With one week left in the campaign we're gearing up for the final stretch, and through some tough time management we can now bring you a playable English language demo for Chuusotsu - 1st Graduation!

The demo can be downloaded on Steam, the game's homepage, or from this direct download link.

The demo allows you to meet most of the cast of the game, and get a good feel for its strange and wonderful story.

Happy room sharing times ahead!
Happy room sharing times ahead!

 

It's probably a given, but the demo is a very early build and there may still be various issues with it - please don't take this for the final product.

(Japanese demo can be downloaded from the original Japanese homepage and requires Japanese Windows system locale to play.)

We are looking forward to your impressions!

The Thunderclap campaign is missing only 51 Supporters to unlock a second new event CG for free, so make sure you and your friends are signed up!

You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates, or join our Discord server to talk to us directly. You can help the campaign by simply sharing the news.

 Let's do philosophy!

Stretch Goals Updated, Side Story Unveiled!
almost 7 years ago – Mon, May 22, 2017 at 12:03:08 AM

Hello good backers, big news!

With over 85% of the funding raised, we have updated the stretch goals for the campaign to include the full list of planned stretch goals, and the first two goals (for new event CGs) have been lowered from $2000 to $1500 each!

If the event CG stretch goals are met, we will next raise funding for an all-new side story Studio Beast will make for Chuusotsu, called Chuusotsu - 1.5th Graduation: The Moving Castle. 

The side story is expected to be 1-2h in length and introduce a new character. If this stretch goal is met, the side story will be added to every tier that includes the game for free. 

We're really excited for this stretch goal as it's a chance to fund the production of an all-new story that wouldn't exist without this Kickstarter campaign.

 

The next stretch goal after that will raise funding for a new opening video Studio Beast wishes to make a for Chuusotsu - 1st Graduation.

If even that stretch goal is met, the final planned stretch goal will be for the production of a physical limited edition version of the Artbook.

We have merged the social goal rewards into the overview graphic above - the first goal with 100 Supporters on Thunderclap has been met, and if 70 more of our Backers (or your friends) sign up for the Thunderclap in the next 6 days, we will be able to unlock a second CG for free as well!

You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates, or join our Discord server to talk to us directly. You can help the campaign by simply sharing the news.

Let's do philosophy!

Your Artbook Order Is Ready!
almost 7 years ago – Fri, May 19, 2017 at 01:25:00 PM

We're happy to be able to answer the most popular request in our campaign: an Artbook for Chuusotsu - 1st Graduation!

A Digital Artbook is now available as a $9 add-on at any tier. It will feature event art, new art made for the Kickstarter, never before seen sketches and more!

Concept art for the Chuusotsu Artbook
Concept art for the Chuusotsu Artbook

To pledge on the Artbook, simply click "Manage My Pledge" on the top right corner of the Campaign tab, and add a minimum of $9 to your pledge. You can also choose to change what tier you are backing in this view.

The Thunderclap campaign is currently at 124/100 Supporters, with a free event CG unlocked as a social reward! If we can hit 200 Supporters, a second new art will be added as well. We have a good start toward the target!

You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates, or join our Discord server to talk to us directly. You can help the campaign by simply sharing the news.

Let's do philosophy!

Free CG Unlocked, New Social Goal Set!
almost 7 years ago – Wed, May 17, 2017 at 11:26:04 PM

Congratulations everyone, we have passed 100 Supporters in our Thunderclap campaign! As promised, this means that when the campaign is funded, an additional event CG will be added to the game for free!

This officially makes the upcoming release of Chuusotsu - 1st Graduation an enhanced edition, all thanks to your support.

We're happy to announce a follow-up social stretch goal: If the Thunderclap's supporter count reaches 200 in the 10 remaining days, a second event CG will be added for free upon successful funding

It's not an easy goal, but remember that you can sign on with Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr!

That means there's a chance to add as many as four additional event CGs from this Kickstarter campaign: two from the Social Stretch Goals and two from the regular Stretch Goals.

Working on the in-game glossary for a game about cute girls
Working on the in-game glossary for a game about cute girls

 

Also, the Kickstarter campaign is now over 75% funded, so we're getting close to those stretch goals! We have more exciting news for you in the coming days, so stay tuned.

You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates, or join our Discord server to talk to us directly. You can help the campaign by simply sharing the news.

Let's do philosophy!