Enhanced Version of Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is Censored
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien, one of the most famous visual novels, part of the Muv-Luv series, had a highly dramatic anime adaptation in 2003. The VN was originally released in 2001 as an eroge, addressing heavy themes and offering endings that shocked many players. Later, more moderate versions of the game were released for consoles like Playstation 2 and Dreamcast.
Now, in October, the “Definitive” version of the game will be released, but some players are unhappy, claiming that the game is censored.
Enhanced Version of Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is Censored
The new version of Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is only being released thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign. This version is being developed by the original team and will have an English version.
They mentioned that the “definitive version” will include:
- The original game
- 3 new afterstories
- A complete retelling of chapter 1 with new endings for each heroine
- Includes the bonus episode: Kanashimi wa Kaze no You ni
Despite this, the game will have the same voices as previous versions, and no new art will be made, except for a new cover.
Visual Comparison
Original:
New version visual:
While the new version looks good, the reactions are not entirely positive due to the censorship. Let’s examine the visual differences:
Original:
New version:
The first obvious censorship are scenes like this, so far only this comparison image has come out but it is plausible that more and more images of this type (if the game has them) will end up being censored.
Removed Content
Nine months ago, the developers clarified what would be removed from the “definitive version” of Kimi ga Nozomu Eien. Now, with the game’s Steam page available, the topic has resurfaced. The removed content includes:
- “Dog” and “Slave” endings
- Hotaru’s route has been removed from the Steam version but will be available in the Japanese version
- The text is being modified to remove language considered offensive
Despite the changes and route cuts, some fans still hope for an 18+ patch, as the crowdfunding platform used does not allow 18+ content.
Fan Reactions
Fans commented on Muv-Luv’s official profile, which promoted the game as follows:
“We are bringing one of the most famous visual novels of all time to English for the first time! Experience the legendary visual novel ‘Kimi ga Nozomu Eien’ when it arrives in English on Steam on October 17th! Add to your wishlist now at the link below!”
- “Bring the original, you cowards.”
- “Censored, you won’t get my money.”
- “Censored trash.”
- “Will there be a patch? Why cut the original content?”
- “No, thanks. Bring back the original uncensored version, do a good translation without changes, then I’ll consider buying it. I’m not buying censored and altered trash with cut content. This release is literally the opposite of why people loved visual novels/eroge. Embarrassing.”
- “Enhanced edition, my ass. How can you call a censored and downgraded version ‘enhanced’? It’s high-level twisted logic.”
- “Great to see this being released, especially with the additional content. It will be great to see the origins of these characters after getting to like them in Muv-Luv.”
- “Censored and updated for modern audiences. Stay bent.”
- “I’m glad this has been translated, but for this particular title, I really hope a patch is being considered to restore all the removed content. I would even take a paid DLC patch on a different store.”
- “If you want people to buy your ‘enhanced’ version, it better have ALL the enhanced content from the original, or most people won’t buy censored trash, including me. And I won’t give you money if fans fix the game with a patch and not you.”
Japanese Fan Reactions
Meanwhile, many Japanese fans are excited about the new version of the game, although some are disappointed with the modifications, not angry, just sad.
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