Kokoro Connect Timeline ( Real )

publication
August 1, 2009

Release of Kokoro Connect Light Novels

The Kokoro Connect light novels, written by Sadanatsu Anda and illustrated by Yukiko Horiguchi, begin publication in Japan.

announcement
Early 2012

Kokoro Connect Anime Adaptation Announced

An anime adaptation of the Kokoro Connect light novels is officially announced, exciting fans of the series.

broadcast
July 3, 2012

Airing of Kokoro Connect Anime Series

The Kokoro Connect anime series, produced by Silver Link, begins airing in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience.

broadcast
September 18, 2012

Conclusion of Kokoro Connect Anime Series

The final episode of the Kokoro Connect anime series airs, concluding the initial anime adaptation of the story.

release
September 27, 2012

Release of Kokoro Connect 5pb. Visual Novel

A visual novel game based on Kokoro Connect is released by 5pb., allowing fans to experience the story interactively.

Kokoro Connect Timeline ( Fictional )

club_formation
Spring, 2010

Formation of the Cultural Research Club

The five main characters - Taichi, Iori, Yui, Yoshifumi, and Himeko - officially form the Cultural Research Club at their high school.

supernatural_event
Late April, 2010

First Phenomenon - Body Swapping Begins

Strange phenomena begin to affect the club members, starting with involuntary body swapping among the five members.

supernatural_event
May, 2010

Second Phenomenon - Emotional Disorder

The phenomenon changes from body swapping to causing the club members' emotions and desires to be forcibly expressed without control.

character_introduction
May, 2010

Introduction of Heartseed

The entity named Heartseed reveals himself as the orchestrator behind the phenomena affecting the club members.

supernatural_event
Late May, 2010

Heartseed Imposes Random Phenomena

Heartseed starts experimenting with different volatile phenomena to affect the club members, putting their friendships and lives to the test.

character_development
June, 2010

Yui's Confession and Subsequent Realization

Yui confesses her feelings stirred by the phenomena and the club members start to confront deeper emotional issues among each other.

plot_climax
Summer, 2010

Final Confrontation with Heartseed

The club members confront Heartseed, ultimately seeking to put an end to the phenomena and regain control over their lives.

resolution
Early Summer, 2010

Heartseed Withdraws Phenomena

With the club’s acceptance of their true selves, Heartseed ceases his interventions, allowing the members to restore normalcy.

aftermath
Summer, 2010 onwards

Continuation of Club Life Post-Phenomena

The Cultural Research Club members continue their daily lives, now strengthened by their shared experiences and personal growth.