| Happiness! | |
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 Happiness! logo |
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| はぴねす! | |
| Genre | Harem, Magical girl, Romantic comedy |
| Game: Happiness! (PC) Happiness! Re:Lucks (PC) Happiness! De:Luxe (PS2) |
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| Developer | Windmill |
| Publisher | Windmill (PC) Marvelous Interactive (PS2) |
| Genre | ADV, Eroge, Visual novel |
| Rating | Ages 18 and up (PC) Ages 15 and up (PS2) |
| Platform | PC, PlayStation 2 |
| Released | October 21, 2005 (PC, Happiness!) July 28, 2006 (PC, Re:Lucks) January 25, 2007 (PS2, De:Luxe) |
| Light novel | |
| Author | Nikaidō Kageyama (1,2) Satoshi Mikado (3) |
| Illustrator | Ko~cha |
| Publisher |  Harvest-inc. Harem is an informal fan term used to describe a trend in Japanese anime or comics wherein a single average male character is surrounded by three or more attractive females belong to a sub-genre of Japanese fantasy Anime and Manga. Magical girl stories feature young girls with superhuman abilities who are forced to fight evil and protect A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual that creates Video games A developer may specialize in a certain video is a Japanese Visual novel Video game developer Games developed Happiness! Tsunagaru★Bangle A video game publisher is a company that publishes Video games that they have either developed internally or have had developed by a Video game developer is a Japanese Visual novel Video game developer Games developed Happiness! Tsunagaru★Bangle See also [[Game classification]] Video games are categorized into Genres based on their Gameplay interaction An adventure game is a type of Video game characterized by investigation exploration puzzle-solving, interaction with game characters and a focus on Narrative An is a Japanese video or computer game that features erotic content usually in the form of Anime -style artwork A is an Interactive fiction game featuring mostly static graphics usually with Anime -style art A video game content rating system is a system used for the classification of Video games into suitability-related groups The ( CERO) is the Organization that rates video games and Computer Software in Japan with levels of rating that informs the customer The ( CERO) is the Organization that rates video games and Computer Software in Japan with levels of rating that informs the customer A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. IBM PC compatible computers are those generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A is a Novel with Anime - or Manga -style Illustrations primarily targeting teens and young adults |
| Published | April 2006 |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Manga | |
| Author | Windmill (story), Rino Fujii (art) |
| Illustrator | Rino Fujii |
| Publisher | Media Factory |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Serialized in | Monthly Comic Alive |
| Original run | June 27, 2006 |
| TV anime | |
| Director | Hiroshi Hara |
| Studio | Artland |
| Network | Chiba TV |
| Original run | October 5, 2006 – December 21, 2006 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| OVA | |
| Director | Hiroshi Hara |
| Studio | Artland |
| Episodes | 1 |
| Released | January 25, 2007 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
Happiness! (はぴねす! Hapinesu!?) is a Japanese adult visual novel originally for the PC first released on October 21, 2005, and followed by the release of a fan-disk sequel Happiness! Re:Lucks on July 28, 2006. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a Japanese Visual novel Video game developer Games developed Happiness! Tsunagaru★Bangle is a Japanese manga illustrator from Aichi Prefecture. He has mainly participated in Manga anthologies based from Bishōjo games is a Japanese manga illustrator from Aichi Prefecture. He has mainly participated in Manga anthologies based from Bishōjo games is a Japanese Publisher. It was founded on December 1, 1986, and its headquarters are situated in Chūō Tokyo. is a Japanese Seinen Manga magazine published by Media Factory. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic (anime in Japanese, is a Japanese anime director. Anime worked with Galaxy Angel Happiness! Heat Guy J is a Japanese Animation studio, based in Tokyo, Japan. It has produced numerous noted Anime series including the award-winning Mushishi Doing business as, is a Japanese commercial Terrestrial television broadcasting company headquartered at 11-25 Miyako-chō 1-chōme Chūō-ku Chiba Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be is a Japanese anime director. Anime worked with Galaxy Angel Happiness! Heat Guy J is a Japanese Animation studio, based in Tokyo, Japan. It has produced numerous noted Anime series including the award-winning Mushishi Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. An is a Japanese video or computer game that features erotic content usually in the form of Anime -style artwork A is an Interactive fiction game featuring mostly static graphics usually with Anime -style art IBM PC compatible computers are those generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, and AT. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Both games were developed, produced, and published by Windmill. is a Japanese Visual novel Video game developer Games developed Happiness! Tsunagaru★Bangle Later, a manga illustrated by Rino Fujii based on the games was created and first serialized in the first issue of the manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive on June 27, 2006. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a Japanese manga illustrator from Aichi Prefecture. He has mainly participated in Manga anthologies based from Bishōjo games is a Japanese Seinen Manga magazine published by Media Factory. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A light novel was first published by Harvest Shuppan in April 2006, and so far three volumes have been released. A is a Novel with Anime - or Manga -style Illustrations primarily targeting teens and young adults An anime based on the games began airing in Japan on October 5, 2006, with all the adult content removed. (anime in Japanese, Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Happiness! was also ported to the PlayStation2 as Happiness! De:Luxe on January 25, 2007 with the adult content removed; a special OVA episode of the Happiness! anime was released with the limited edition of this game. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be The PS2 port will be published by Marvelous Interactive. The series has the tagline: It's a happy & heartful school life. A tagline is a variant of a branding slogan typically used in Marketing materials and Advertising.
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Plot
Happiness! centers around Yūma Kohinata, who is a high school student attending Mizuhosaka Academy's regular section of the school, along with his close friends Jun Watarase and Hachisuke Takamizo. The other section, aptly named the magic section, was founded in order to train mages in the art of using magic. A "Mage" is an Archetype character commonly found in Fantasy settings that entail the use of magic Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is a Conceptual system that asserts human ability to control the natural world (including events objects people and
The story begins with Valentine's Day coming up in just a few days and there's a rush for all the girls to get the chocolate they want in order to give it to the boys they like, in accordance with Japanese custom. Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a Holiday celebrated on February 14 Japan has a code of Etiquette that governs Haruhi Kamisaka, a mage in training, is out with her friend Anri Hiiragi, also a mage in training, in order to do just this. While walking outside in the park, after buying the chocolate she wanted to give to a boy she met when she was a child, Haruhi meets Yūma, who stops some younger boys bullying a young girl, and Haruhi thinks that he may be the boy she's been searching for all this time. The next day is Valentine's Day and at school, all the girls are giving their gifts to the boys of their choice. Later that day, Anri challenges Haruhi to a magic battle in order to take the chocolate she has by force for the reason that Haruhi wouldn't tell her who she was going to give it to. Before long, Anri loses control of her magic and it is flown outside, almost falling onto Yūma and his friends. Ultimately, Haruhi gives him the chocolate she had bought, and in turn Anri does the same, which was her plan - to give her chocolate to the same boy as Haruhi and see who would win his favor more. The next day there is a gas explosion at the magic section of the school and all the mages in training must transfer over to the normal section for the time being. Coincidentally, Haruhi and Anri are placed within Yūma's class.
Now Haruhi and her friends must adjust to the transfer into the normal section of Mizuhosaka Academy.
Characters
- Yūma Kohinata (小日向雄真 Kohinata Yūma)?, (Seiyū: Takashi Ōhara (anime))
- Yūma is the main protagonist in the story. A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they is a male Japanese voice actor who works for Ken Production. He has an older sister Sayaka Ōhara, who is also a seiyū He has a nice, helping personality and is not afraid to help girls in need. His two close friends are Hachisuke Takamizo, and Jun Watarase, who seems to have a crush on him. Limerence, as posited by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, is an involuntary Cognitive and emotional state in which a person feels an intense romantic When he was younger he was able to do some magic in order to help Haruhi who was being bullied, but now he professes that he cannot use magic (though in reality he still can). Additionally, he seems to be put off by the notion of using magic whatsoever, even if it is able to help people. Eventually, he realizes that magic can bring happiness if used in the right way and transfers to the magic section. In the end, he learned that his real mother is Suzuri Minagi (a teacher in the magic section). He eventually started to harbour feelings for Haruhi Kamisaka.
- Haruhi Kamisaka (神坂春姫 Kamisaka Haruhi)?, (Seiyū: Yui Sakakibara (anime & game))
- Haruhi is the main heroine in the story. is a female Japanese choreographer dancer singer songwriter and voice actress from Hyōgo, Japan. She is a mage in training and is seen as very skilled amongst her peers, who have been known to think of her as a genius when it comes to using magic. A "Mage" is an Archetype character commonly found in Fantasy settings that entail the use of magic When she was younger, Yūma was able to use some magic in order to help her from some bullies which made her want to become a mage herself. Her magic wand is named soprano (ソプラノ Sopurano?), which owes its form from a trumpet that Haruhi used to play before she started to study magic. She harbours feelings for Yuma Kohinata. She was mistaken by Ibuki Shikimori to be the daughter of "that" woman (the woman who stole the Shikimori treasure) and even tried to control her to break the barrier that seals the treasure in the Shikimori Forest. In the end, she got together with Yuma when he was transferred to the Magic Section.
- Anri Hiiragi (柊杏璃 Hiiragi Anri)?, (Seiyū: Mia Naruse (anime & game))
- Anri is Haruhi's close friend and also her a fellow mage in training. is a female Japanese voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. Anime cast in Demonbane as Ennea She tends to have a very strong-willed type of personality which she uses to try to get the things she wants. It can also make her reckless when it comes to her using magic, due to her being overconfident and underskilled compared to Haruhi. She is left handed according to the seventh anime episode. Her magic wand is named Paella (パエリア Paeria?) and was formed from her favorite feathered pen. She applied for a part-time job as a waitress in the Oasis cafeteria to save some money for her to be able to go abroad and study at a Magic Institution.
- Eventually, she begins working for Otoha Kohinata in the school's cafeteria.
- Koyuki Takamine (高峰小雪 Takamine Koyuki)?, (Seiyū: Yura Hinata (anime & game))
- Koyuki is a friend of Haruhi and Anri who is one year above them and is also in the magic section. is a female Japanese voice actress. Anime cast in Happiness! as Koyuki Takamine Shuffle! as Kareha Her magic wand is named sphere Tom (スフィアタム Sufia Tamu?) though it is also known to be nicknamed "Tama-chan" (タマちゃん?). It takes the form of a staff with a small green spehere on the end that floats on the staff. Unlike the other magic wands featured that can speak spiritually, sphere Tom has a face from which to voice its opinions. Koyuki inherited the craft of making "Tama-chan"s and puts a lot of effort not only into their creation but going as far as to remember the order in which she made each one despite them appearing all to be relatively similar in appearance. As this dedication to magic has shown, she seems to be very skilled in her use of magic, especially divination magic or fortune telling.
- Ibuki Shikimori (式守伊吹 Shikimori Ibuki)?, (Seiyū: Miru (PC), Oma Ichimura (PS2 & anime))
- Ibiki is a young girl and powerful mage who transfers into Sumomo's class. born May 3, 1977 in Kanagawa, is a Seiyū who works for Office CHK. Most of the time, she is very standoffish and will push people away from her either figuratively or literally, so as to be left alone. Her family is known for being well-advanced in terms of magic, and even at such a young age Ibuki has shown herself to be well skilled as she uses her magic wand named Bisaim (ビサイム Bisaimu?), which takes the form of an umbrella. The Kamijyo family has been serving the Shikimori family for generations. This explains why Saya and Shinya Kamijyo are always with Ibuki and act as her protectors and followers. She wanted to retrieve the Shikimori treasure for a reason that she wanted to see her sister, Natsumi, who died from sealing the angel demons that came out of the treasure. She mistakingly thought that Haruhi, because of her great skills in using magic, is the daughter of the woman who stole and hid the treasure.
- Saya Kamijyo (上条沙耶 Kamijō Saya)?, (Seiyū: Rina Misaki (PC), Shizuka Itō (PS2 & anime))
- Saya is a young girl who transfers into Yūma's class along with her twin brother Shinya, who is also a mage. is a female Japanese Seiyū primarily for Visual novels Voice roles Game;2007 NITRO+ROYALE -HEROINES DUEL- as Ignis is a Japanese Seiyū and singer She is also known by her nickname, and is currently being represented by Ken Production. She was initially mistaken for a ghost by Hachisuke after he met up with her one night by chance at school. Her magic wand is named Sanbach (サンバッハ Sanbahha?) and takes the form of a violin bow. In Music, a bow is moved across some part of a Musical instrument, causing Vibration which the instrument emits as Sound. They have been serving the Shikimori family for generations. They never knew their mother because she is already dead. The reason is unknown. Their, she and her brother Shinya, wanting to see and meet their mother, urged their father to stole the Shikimori treasure for it was believed to have powers that can bring back the spirit of the dead but it turned into chaos. The treasure was provoked and unleashed the angel demons contained in it. Thus, it must be sealed again. Suzura Minagi, Natsumi Shikimori and Takamine's mother tried to stop it. This however, ends up with Natsumi sacrificing her life seal it and stop the demons, much to Ibuki's sorrow.
- Sumomo Kohinata (小日向すもも Kohinata Sumomo)?, (Seiyū: Oto Agumi (PC), Mai Goto (PS2 & anime))
- Sumomo is Yūma's younger sister who seems to have an energetic personality. is a female Japanese voice actress from Hokkaidō, Japan. Voice roles - Mizuki Hayama Happiness! She has known Haruhi since childhood and they used to play together. Due to family circumstances, Sumomo didn't become Yūma's sister until after she had entered elementary school. She has amazing skills in cooking.
- Hachisuke Takamizo (高溝八輔 Takamizo Hachisuke)?, (Seiyū: Kikutaro Numekawa (PC), Takuo Kawamura (PS2 & anime))
- Hachisuke, otherwise known simply as Hachi, is one of Yūma's close friends and hangs out with him and Jun Watarase constantly. is a male Japanese voice actor from Saitama, Japan. Anime cast in Baki the Grappler as Gym Member B (ep 6 Naito He seems to be desperate for any affection from girls, as the closest chance he has at getting a girl is with his friend Jun, who, despite his feminine appearance, is in fact male. He is often very perverted as well.
- Jun Watarase (渡良瀬準 Watarase Jun)?, (Seiyū: Fūri Samoto (PC), Michiru Yuimoto (PS2 & anime))
- Jun is another of Yūma's close friends. is a female Japanese Seiyū primarily for Visual novels Voice roles;2003 Hajiome;2004 is a female Japanese voice actress. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on February 25th and has Bloodtype Despite his feminine appearance, he is in fact an androgynous okama boy who crossdresses like a girl. Androgyny is a term derived from the Greek words ανήρ ( anér, meaning man and γυνή ( gyné, meaning woman that can refer to either of two Cross-dressing is the act of wearing clothing commonly associated with another gender within a particular Society. He himself says he does this because the female school uniform suits him better and does make him popular among male students. Also, he has the desire to date Yūma himself, but Yūma being entirely heterosexual strongly refuses. Heterosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the opposite sex or to a heterosexual orientation He often says or does things that would be seen as ironic, such as saying how perverted men are, when he himself is male. Jun's signature attack, the Patriot Missile Kick, is a flying side kick, normally used as a means to keep Hachi under control. The MIM-104 Patriot is a Surface-to-air missile (SAM system the primary of its kind used by the United States Army and several allied nations In Martial arts, Combat sports or Violence, a kick is a strike using the Foot, leg, or Knee (also known as a knee
- Otoha Kohinata (小日向音羽 Kohinata Otoha)?, (Seiyū: Tomomi Misaki (PC), Chizuko Hoshino (PS2 & anime))
- Otoha is the unorthodox mother of Yūma and Sumomo. is a female Japanese voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. Anime cast in Classmates 2 Special Graduation as Yousuke's She runs the school cafeteria called Oasis. Otoha often does not act her age, but rather she acts closer to her daughter's age. She is close friends with Suzura Minagi. This is why Suzura entrusted Yuma to her and take good care of him.
- Shinya Kamijyo (上条信哉 Kamijō Shinya)?, (Seiyū: Healthy Tarō (PC), Kentarō Itō (PS2 & anime))
- He is the twin brother of Saya Kamijyo. is a Seiyū who was born in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. He works for Haikyo. His family has served Shikimori for every generations. He has a wooden, katana-like magic wand though the name is unknown. One of his defining traits is that he has a horrible sense of direction where he even gets lost walking to school with his sister as they manage to get separated constantly. However, if Saya is in any danger, he instantly knows where she is and runs to her in seconds.
- Suzuri Minagi (御薙鈴莉 Minagi Suzuri)?, (Seiyū: Minami Hokuto (PC), Hitomi (PS2 & anime))
- She is the biological mother of Yūma Kohinata. is a female Japanese voice actress from Osaka, Japan. She also has also done voice work especially in Eroge, under the name Hokuto Minami is a female Japanese voice actress from Osaka, Japan. She also has also done voice work especially in Eroge, under the name Hokuto Minami She is a teacher in the magical section. She was forced to entrust her son, Yuma, to her close friend, Otoha, because of many tragic things that had happened. She erased Yuma's memory of her before going separate ways. She revealed the whole story to Haruhi and Anri of what had happened in the past.
Adaptations
Visual novel
Happiness! began as a visual novel video game for the PC first released on October 21, 2005. A is an Interactive fiction game featuring mostly static graphics usually with Anime -style art A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Later, a sequel was made entitled Happiness! Re:Lucks first released on July 28, 2006 in Japan also for the PC. A sequel is a work in Literature, Film, or other media that portrays events following those of a previous work Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Also, a PS2 game was also released on January 25, 2007. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The PC games are developed and published by Windmill. is a Japanese Visual novel Video game developer Games developed Happiness! Tsunagaru★Bangle The PS2 port will be published by Marvelous Interactive.
Theme songs
- Opening theme
- ZERO by Hiromi Satō (Happiness!)
- Happi-day♪ by Yui Sakakibara (Happiness! Re:Lucks)
- Hapiness Houteishiki by Yui Sakakibara (Happiness! De:Luxe)
- Ending theme
- Mezame no Asa by Yui Sakakibara (Happiness!)
- with you. is a Japanese female singer from Iwate Prefecture. She has performed for songs for games and Anime, such as Mizuiro, Onegai is a female Japanese choreographer dancer singer songwriter and voice actress from Hyōgo, Japan. . . by Hiromi Sato (Happiness! Re:Lucks)
- Ohayō by Ayumi Murata (Happiness! De:Luxe)
Light novels
The Happiness! light novel, illustrated by Ko~cha and initially written by Nikaidō Kageyama was first published in April 2006 by Harvest-inc. A is a Novel with Anime - or Manga -style Illustrations primarily targeting teens and young adults . While Kageyama wrote the first two novels in the series, the third was written by Satoshi Mikado. The light novel is currently unfinished in Japan.
Manga
The Happiness! manga illustrated by Rino Fujii was first serialized in Japan in the premiere issue of the manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive on June 27, 2006 published by Media Factory. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a Japanese manga illustrator from Aichi Prefecture. He has mainly participated in Manga anthologies based from Bishōjo games The word premiere (or première, from the French première, "first" generally means "a first performance" is a Japanese Seinen Manga magazine published by Media Factory. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese Publisher. It was founded on December 1, 1986, and its headquarters are situated in Chūō Tokyo. The first bound volume went on sale on December 31, 2006 in Japan. is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series though the Manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
Anime
The Happiness! anime based on the video games that preceded it first aired on Japan television on October 5, 2006. (anime in Japanese, Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It was made by the animation studio Artland and contains twelve episodes in total. is a Japanese Animation studio, based in Tokyo, Japan. It has produced numerous noted Anime series including the award-winning Mushishi On January 25, 2007, an OVA episode was released. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be This OVA episode was bundled exclusively with the first print limited edition of Happiness! De:Luxe.
Episodes
| # | Title | Original air date |
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| 01 | "Valentine" "Barentain" (バレンタイン) |
October 5, 2006 |
| Haruhi Kamisaka is one of the mages in training at Mizuhosaka Academy who on Valentine's Day, runs into Yūma Kohinata, who she believes may be a boy she's been trying to find for years. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. After the magic section of the academy suffers from a gas explosion, Haruhi and her friends transfer over to the normal section and Haruhi ends up in Yūma's class. | ||
| 02 | "Cherry Blossom Viewing" "Ohanami" (お花見) |
October 12, 2006 |
| A new school year has begun and the upperclassmen prepare for the entrance ceremony. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Of the new students, Sumomo, Yūma's sister, is entering as a first year student. Later, Haruhi and Anri are invited by Yūma and his friends to participate in the cherry blossom viewing with them occurring the following Sunday. | ||
| 03 | "Oasis" "Oashisu" (オアシス) |
October 19, 2006 |
| The students aren't coming to the school cafeteria as often as they used to and Anri begins working as a waitress in order to bring in business. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. However, complications arise. | ||
| 04 | "The Vanished Tama-chan" "Kieta Tama-chan" (消えたタマちゃん) |
October 26, 2006 |
| Tama-chan, Koyuki's magical wand, starts to feel that he's not very important compared to the other thousand similar Tama-chan's Koyuki has made. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Tama-chan leaves Koyuki for a time because he is in doubt of her feelings towards the Tama-chans she has made. | ||
| 05 | "The Beautiful Girl at Midnight" "Mayonaka no Bishōjo" (真夜中の美少女) |
November 2, 2006 |
| Hachisuke thinks he has found a beautiful female ghost at school and promises to "send her to heaven. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. " Upon revealing this knowledge to his friends, they all go with him to school at night to find out if what he saw really was a ghost and if there's anything they can do about it. | ||
| 06 | "The Mysterious Transfer Student" "Nazo no Tenkōsei" (謎の転校生) |
November 9, 2006 |
| A new female student named Ibuki Shikimori transfers into Sumomo's class, though is cold towards everyone and thus has no friends. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Sumomo, feeling bad for her, tries very hard to become her friend. | ||
| 07 | "The Plan to Convert Ibuki into a Friend" "Ibuki Tomodachika Keikaku" (伊吹友達化計画) |
November 16, 2006 |
| In an attempt to make Ibuki more friendlier towards others, Haruhi and her friends think up ways that they can spend time together with Ibuki, such as eating lunch together, playing games together, or going out bowling together. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. At the end of the day, Ibuki starts to view the others as friends. | ||
| 08 | "Summer Expectations" "Natsu no Omowaku" (夏の思惑) |
November 23, 2006 |
| Yūma and his friends get the chance to go to the school's practice area away in the mountains, but they are just using it for a light vacation during the summer. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. While there, Yūma and Haruhi become closer and start addressing each other by their given names. | ||
| 09 | "School Festival" "Gakuensai" (学園祭) |
November 30, 2006 |
| The school festival has arrived, and all the students are getting prepared. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Near the end of the festival, Ibuki takes Yūma captive, and attempts to force Haruhi to give up the secret to break the barrier on Shikimori Forest. | ||
| 10 | "The Past" "Kako" (過去) |
December 7, 2006 |
| Sumomo has been affected by a spell from the fight between Haruhi and Ibuki at the school festival, and is unconscious. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Yuma's past is revealed to Haruhi and Anri along with a related event that caused the death of Ibuki's older sister. | ||
| 11 | "The Shikimori Treasure" "Shikimori no Hihō" (式守の秘宝) |
December 14, 2006 |
| Yūma's biologically mother starts to help Sumomo's condition, but in the meantime Ibuki goes within the barrier in Shikimori Forest to obtain the Shikimori Treasure. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Meanwhile, Jun takes Yūma to the aquarium to cheer him up, but Yūma leaves when Jun is not looking. | ||
| 12 | "The Magic of Happiness" "Shiawase no Mahō" (幸せの魔法) |
December 21, 2006 |
| Demons appear in the forest and the mages try to stop them. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Yūma's power is needed to stop the Shikomori Treasure, the source of the demons, but he firmly believes that magic only brings unhappiness. Haruhi tells Yūma that she was the girl saved by his magic in the past, and that magic can also be a source of happiness if used correctly. Haruhi then proceeds to kiss Yūma. Afterwards, Yūma uses the flute and seals the monsters away once more. In the end, Yūma transfers to the magic section and is now together with Haruhi. | ||
OVA
| # | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | "The Brilliant Day of Jun Watarase" "Watarase Jun no Kareinaru Ichinichi" (渡良瀬準の華麗なる一日) |
January 25, 2007 |
| Via a mixing of several different magic spells, Jun Watarase is turned into an actual girl and starts to experience an unusual spike in popularity from the guys at school. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Due to Jun's transformation, she has more charm then any other normal girl has, which makes all the boys lose their senses and they start chasing after Jun, asking for a kiss. | ||
Theme songs
- Opening theme
- Happiness! by Ayumi Murata
- Ending theme
- Magical★Generation by Yui Sakakibara
The Happiness! original soundtrack was released on November 22, 2006 in Japan, published by Media Factory. is a female Japanese choreographer dancer singer songwriter and voice actress from Hyōgo, Japan. is the original soundtrack to the Japanese Anime series Happiness!. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. is a Japanese Publisher. It was founded on December 1, 1986, and its headquarters are situated in Chūō Tokyo.
External links
- Windmill's official site for Happiness! (Japanese)
- Windmill's official site for Happiness! Re:Lucks (Japanese)
- Official anime website (Japanese)
- Happiness! (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
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