On March 5 globally, the well-known studio Key will make their acclaimed romance visual novel “AIR” available for purchase on Steam for PC at a price of 3,200 yen. The game will offer subtitles in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, with Japanese voiceovers to enhance the experience.
Initially debuting on PC in Japan on September 8, 2000, AIR has since been adapted for various platforms such as Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, mobile phones with features, PSP, iOS, Android, PS Vita, and Switch. Though fan-made translations have been available, the Steam version represents its first official English release.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The visual novel studio named “Key” is renowned for creating works like “CLANNAD,” “Little Busters,” and “Summer Pockets,” among others. This studio’s creation, titled “AIR,” garnered significant praise and was even transformed into an anime television series.
- The story evolves depending on the choices you make, providing a variety of different endings to the visual novel’s story for you to discover.
- Also includes AIR‘s side story novel, “First Sky Chapter” in visual novel format!
- Featuring retouched high-definition visuals and CG coloring!
In this updated edition, you’ll find the most advanced high-definition clarity yet, and we’ve fine-tuned the game’s computer-generated color palette for an optimal match with LED screens. Prepare to be immersed in stunning visuals!
- Although the Windows version of AIR has never had voice support before, the Steam version adds full voice support with an amazing cast of actors!
- The text can be set to Japanese, English, or Simplified Chinese (audio only available in Japanese). This includes in-game text, options, and the digital manual. Language settings can be changed at any time.
- Touch gestures can also be used if you’re playing on a tablet PC or a Steam Deck.
Story
Summer had come to that town.
A youthful performer is putting on a puppet act near a beach-side bus station. Just two kids are present to witness the spectacle, but their attention wanes quickly, causing them to depart hastily.
The young fellow is a wanderer, accompanied by two associates during his journeys. One of them is an old, seemingly unstrung doll, while the other is a vow of great strength sworn in times past.
As despair threatened to overwhelm him, suddenly a young, cheerful girl approached for conversation. Her countenance was fresh and guileless. After this encounter with her, the young fellow chose to make that very town his new home.
Spending gentle days enveloped in the scenes of summer. Encounters with girls in the sunlight.
Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits.
Characters: Dream
- Yukito Kunisaki (voiced by Hikaru Midorikawa) – A young man traveling in search of the meaning behind the words spoken to him by his late mother. He earns money by performing with a doll that mysteriously moves without strings. The story begins when his travels bring him to a countryside bus stop by the sea.
- Misuzu Kamio (voiced by Tomoko Kawakami) – A young girl who attends a school by the sea. She lives together with her mother, Haruko, but takes care of the household chores since Haruko is busy with work. She’s a bit of an airhead, but is an honest and gentle girl.
- Kano Kirishima (voiced by Asami Okamoto) – The second daughter of the Kirishima Clinic, which has served the community for many years. Her parents have passed away, and she now lives with her sister Hijiri, who took over as the clinic’s doctor. She’s good friends with Potato, a mysterious creature (a dog?) who is always with her.
- Minagi Tohno (voiced by Ryoka Yuzuki) – A tall, beautiful girl. Her quiet, soft way of doing things. at her own pace often gives those around her the impression that she’s mysterious and unfathomable. She often spends time with her younger friend, Michiru, at the unmanned station on an abandoned train line.
- Haruko Kamio (voiced by Aya Hisakawa) – Misuzu’s mother, who lives a life of indulgence. Her lifestyle doesn’t seem to align at all with that of Misuzu, who is still a student, so they rarely spend time with each other. Her greatest joy in life right now is drinking sake.
- Hijiri Kirishima (voiced by Yumi Touma) – Kano’s older sister, who is the doctor at Kirishima Clinic. She hasn’t been working long, but her skills as a doctor are not bad. She is very overprotective of her sister, often going to extremes over how much she cares for her.
- Michiru (voiced by Yukari Tamura) – An energetic young girl always playing at the station together with Minagi, who she loves with all her heart. She accuses Yukito of being a kidnapper when they first meet, and from there they have many battles each time they see each other.
Characters: Summer
- Kannabi-no-Mikoto (voiced by Chinami Nishimura) – A “winged one” who is said to be a servant of the gods. Although she is of high status, she is basically a prisoner of those who use her power for their own benefit.
- Uraha (voiced by Kikuko Inoue) – Kanna’s lady-in-waiting, who adores her. She’s soft-spoken, but also a little unpredictable.
- Ryuya (voiced by Nobutoshi Canna) – A warrior assigned to guard the shrine where Kanna is kept. He can be a little arrogant, but he’s a serious person and is unmatched with the sword.
Watch a trailer below.
Steam Trailer
English
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
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2025-02-14 11:32