Hana Yori Dango: F4 and First Kiss (花より男子~F4とファーストキス~ Hana Yori Dango ~F4 to Fāsuto Kisu~) is a dating simulation published by Voltage as a mobile phone app. It was released on July 3, 2015 in Japan. The game was available for download on the App Store, Google Play, and Mobage for Japanese users.[1][2]
The game was first announced in May 2015. It is loosely based on the manga, Boys Over Flowers by Yoko Kamio. She helped supervise the project as well as participating in the character designs.[3] On its second anniversary, Voltage announced the app's impending closure. It was officially shut down five months later on December 18, 2017.[4]
The story follows the player's character, who meets her wealthy father and transfers to Eitoku Academy. She has the choice to date the F4 members, Tsukasa Domyoji, Rui Hanazawa, Sojiro Nishikado, and Akira Mimasaka. Several new characters, including Takumi Kiritani and Kodai Sawashiro, were added at later dates.
Storyline[]
In her second year of high school, the heroine's mother passes away. At the funeral, she learns the identity of her father Kyoya Shinomiya, whom runs a famous company. The heroine moves into her father's mansion, where Takumi Kiritani works as a butler. She later transfers Eitoku Academy. There she feels out-of-place, but finds a friend in Tsukushi Makino. However, Tsukushi has been given a red card by the F4. The heroine stands up for her friend, earning a red card in the process.[5]
Game play[]
The player first enters their name, which could be changed later. They then play through the prologue, which establishes the world and introduces the initial love interests.[6] From there, the player chooses a route to follow. The player is given five love passes a day, which allows them to continue reading the story. They had the choice of Tsukasa Domyoji, Rui Hanazawa, Sojiro Nishikado, and Akira Mimasaka at first and new characters were added over time.[7]
The objective of the game is to reach the "Super Happy Ending" by passing various obstacles.[8] First, the player earns "love degree" by making the right dialogue choices while reading the story.[6] Second, they earn "princess degree" by competing with other players. To increase their chances of winning, players need to collect items for their avatar and bedroom. Third, the player passes the "dress code check" based on a score given to their outfit. Additionally, there was a mini-game called "Gacha" through which players could win clothing or room items.
Characters[]
- Main article: Hana Yori Dango: F4 and First Kiss/Characters
Releases and events[]
Hana Yori Dango: F4 and First Kiss was launched with the prologue and the main stories for Tsukasa, Rui, Sojiro, and Akira, which each had twelve episodes.[9] A main story for Kiritani was released in September 2015,[10] followed by Kodai's story in November.[11] The second parts of Tsukasa's and Sojiro's main stories, called "Episode 2," were released in February and March 2016.[12] Akira's and Rui's were added the following April and June.[13][14] Kiritani's was released in September,[15] followed closely by Kodai's in December.[16] In October, a story about Kyoya and the player character's mother was added.[17] A follow-up was released in January 2017.[18] Four new love interests, called the S4, were introduced in early 2017.[19] Itsuki was the first to receive a main story. Rui received an "Extra Episode" in June 2017.[20]
Events and campaigns[]
Hana Yori Dango: F4 and First Kiss frequently had limited time events, which functioned similarly to the main stories. These stories could serve as sequels, side stories, or alternative realities to the regular narratives. In addition to events, campaigns were regularly held. Usually, players earned exclusive items from participating in a campaign.
In July 2016, Voltage held a Character General Election on Twitter to celebrate the app's first anniversary.[21]
Year | Name | Time period |
Notes |
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2015 | "Summer Night: Summer Festival Is a Premonition of Love" (Summer Night~夏祭りは恋の予感~) |
Aug | [22] |
"F4 and Sports Festival: Sports Festival Love Wars - I'm the Goddess of Victory!?" (F4と体育祭☆体育祭ラブウォーズ♡勝利の女神は私!?☆) |
Aug-Sept | [23] | |
Halloween event | Oct | ||
"Happy Birthday, Kiritani: Premonitions of a Kiss Under the Sky" (Happy Birthday 鬼里谷さん 星空の下でキスの予感) |
[24] | ||
"First Snow Love Magic" (初雪ラブマジック) | Nov | [25] | |
Sojiro's birthday event | Nov-Dec | [26] | |
"Holy Night's First Kiss" (聖なる夜のFirst Kiss) | Dec | [27] | |
"Keeping a Night Date a Secret from Papa" (パパには内緒の夜更かしデート) |
Dec-Jan | [28] | |
2016 | "First Boyfriend and First Love Lesson" (初カレと恋の1stレッスン) | Jan | [29] |
"The Magic of Chocolate on Your Lips" (君の唇にChocolateの魔法を) | Feb | [30] | |
"Love Letter from Flowers" | [31] | ||
"Akira's Birthday: A Parade for Two" (キャンドルナイトに2人きりのパレードを) |
Feb-Mar | [32] | |
"A Love Labyrinth You Can't Leave" (抜け出せない恋迷宮) | Mar | [33] | |
"I Won't Let You Go on White Day: A Starry Sky Full of Love" (ホワイトデーは離さない 星空いっぱいの愛を君に) |
[34] | ||
"Sojiro Nishikado Episode 2 Support Campaign" | [35] | ||
"Rui's Birthday: I Won't Let You Go Tonight" (今夜は君を寝かせない) | Mar-Apr | [36] | |
"Teen of Japan: Liar - Kiss and Cry" (TEEN OF JAPAN 嘘つき KISS&CRY) | Apr | [37] | |
"F4 and Tokimeki Ranch Love Story" (F4とトキメキ牧場恋物語) | [38] | ||
"Adult Trap Is Spicy and Bitter" (オトナの罠はSpicy and Bitter) | Apr-May | [39] | |
"3 Nights, 4 Days: Love Trip - Celebrity Cruise Invitation" (3泊4日♡恋の旅 セレブ・クルーズの招待状) |
May | [40] | |
"Young Lady's Wedding Dream" (お嬢様のWedding Dream) | [41] | ||
"Secret Love Scandal" (ヒミツのLOVE♥Scandal) | May-Jun | [42] | |
"His and Mine Happening Wedding" (彼と私のハプニングウェディング) | Jun | [43] | |
"Rui Hanazawa Episode 2 Support Campaign" | [44] | ||
"Let's Make a Home for a Princess" (織姫ハウスをつくろう) | [45] | ||
"Boy Meets Girl 3 Years Ago" (3年前のBoy Meets Girl) | Jun-Jul | [46] | |
"You and Love at Night" (君と愛をつむぐ夜) | Jul | [47] | |
"Character General Election" | [21] | ||
"An Adult's Birthday Night" (ひとつオトナのBIRTHDAY NIGHT) | |||
"Sunset Is Love Time" (サンセットは恋の時間) | Aug | [48] | |
"Let's Make a Birdcage House" (鳥かごハウスをつくろう) | [49] | ||
"A Secret Party of Enchantment and Suspicion" (魅惑と疑惑のSecret Party~新たな恋の刺客登場!?~) |
Aug-Sept | [50] | |
"Jealousy Love Match" (ジェラシーラブマッチ) | Sept | [51] | |
"Love's Labyrinth: You Can't Escape Halloween Night" (恋のラビリンス「ハロウィンの夜から抜け出せない」) |
Sept-Oct | [52] | |
Kiritani's birthday event | Oct | [53] | |
"Escape for Two" (2人きりの逃避行) | Oct-Nov | [54] | |
"Countdown to Your Lips" (君の唇にカウントダウン) | Dec | [55] | |
"First Boyfriend and First Love Lesson" | Dec-Jan | [56] | |
2017 | "Hong Kong Lover's Night" (香港Lover's Night) | Jan | [55] |
"Rui's Birthday: A Birthday for the Two of Us" (2人だけのBirthday) |
Mar | [57] | |
"S4 Main Story Campaign" | [58] | ||
"Spring Is Pink Love" (春はピンク色の恋をして) | Mar-Apr | [59] | |
"Four Season with You" (キミと過ごす4Seasons) | Apr | [60] | |
"A Royal Trip Starts with a Kiss" (キスで始まるRoyal Trip) | Apr-May | ||
"3 Nights, 4 Days: Love Trip - Celebrity Cruise Invitation" | May | [61] | |
"I Love Kissing You" (大好きなキミとkissの続きを) | [62] | ||
"Engagement Ring of Tears" (涙のエンゲージリング) | Jun | [63] | |
"A Kiss of Vows with You" (アナタと誓いのkissを) | [64] | ||
"One Step Ahead: Summer Vacation" (一足お先に★サマーバケーション) | [65] | ||
"Rui Hanazawa Extra Episode Support Campaign" (花沢類 Extra Episode 応援キャンペーン) |
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"Gift from F4" (F4からの贈り物) | Jul | [66] |
Promotion[]
Voltage showcased the game at the Tokyo Game Show from September 17 to 20, 2015. Yuya Matsushita, Jin Shirasu, Ryuji Kamiyama, and Mackenyu Arata from Hana Yori Dango: The Musical also made a special appearance as the F4 at the booth.[67][68] On September 19, a thirty-second commercial for the game began airing nationwide and ended its run on October 31.[69] For the Animate Girls Festival, Voltage set up a booth promoting Hana Yori Dango: F4 and First Kiss from November 7 to 8.[70]
On October 5, 2015, Voltage announced Hana Yori Dango Café.[71] It opened on October 9 at Sweets Paradise in Shibuya, Tokyo. The café had a special menu inspired by the game.[72] The event was originally scheduled to end on January 10, 2016. However, Voltage extended it to January 28 due to its popularity.[73]
Icon[]
Tsukasa was featured as the game's icon from July 2015 until an update in late November. It was changed to Sojiro for Android and Google Play, and Rui for iOS and Mobage. The icon was later changed to Rui on Android and Google Play as well. On February 22, 2016, the icon was changed to Akira. It was changed again in May 2016 to Sojiro. The next icon pictured Rui and Tsukasa from June 2016 to June 2017. The last icon of the app featured chibi versions of the F4 celebrating.
Gallery[]
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Video[]
Notes[]
- All of the new love interests were designed by Yoko Kamio.[8][74]
- Two limited avatar items were available with a serial code provided in the first volume of Boys Over Flowers Season 2 and two issues of Margaret in 2015.[75]
- In collaboration with Hana Yori Dango: The Musical, the app held a "F4 Talk" segment on December 27, 2015.[76] In-game items for the musical were also released in January 2016.
- After playing the app, Yoko Kamio reported in January 2016 that she was impressed with Voltage's writing for Akira's route.[77]
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