Shuffle! Timeline ( Real )

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January 30, 2004

Original Shuffle! Visual Novel Release

The original visual novel "Shuffle!" was released by Navel in Japan, marking the beginning of the franchise.

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July 3, 2005

Shuffle! Anime Series Airing

The first anime adaptation of Shuffle! aired in Japan, bringing the visual novel's story to television audiences.

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January 2007

Shuffle! On The Stage Musical Performance

A musical adaptation of Shuffle! was performed, expanding the franchise into live theatre.

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March 24, 2006

Shuffle! Essence+ Visual Novel Release

An enhanced re-release of the original Shuffle! visual novel, titled Shuffle! Essence+, was launched with additional content and improvements.

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October 1, 2007

Shuffle! Memories Anime Series Airing

The Shuffle! Memories anime series, a recap and additional story development, was broadcast in Japan.

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November 26, 2014

Shuffle! Complete Blu-ray Box Set Release

The complete series of Shuffle! was released in a Blu-ray box set, improving visual and audio quality for fans and collectors.

Shuffle! Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early school year, Year 1

Rin Tsuchimi moves next to Kaede

Rin Tsuchimi moves to the house next door to Kaede Fuyou, setting the stage for their close relationship.

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Start of school year, Year 1

Rin begins attending the same high school as Kaede

Rin enrolls in the same high school as Kaede, meeting other key characters including supernatural beings.

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Mid school year, Year 1

Introduction of supernatural beings at school

Gods and devils appear and attend the same high school, integrating with human students and influencing events.

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Mid school year, Year 1

Rin meets Lisianthus and Nerine

Rin encounters Lisianthus, the goddess, and Nerine, the devil, initiating complicated relationships and the central love triangle.

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Late school year, Year 1

Rin discovers the engagement candidates

Rin learns that Lisianthus and Nerine are candidates for marriage to him, a fact complicated by his feelings for Kaede and others.

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Year 2

Conflict between gods and devils escalates

Tensions rise between the worlds of gods and devils, affecting the human world and relationships.

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Year 2

Rin helps resolve misunderstandings among candidates

Rin works through complex emotions and situations involving Lisianthus, Nerine, and other girls, strengthening bonds.

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End of Year 2

Final decisions about relationships

The central characters face their feelings and choices about their futures together.