Little Busters Timeline ( Real )

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July 27, 2007

Release of Little Busters! Visual Novel

The original visual novel 'Little Busters!' developed by Key is released in Japan, marking the beginning of the franchise.

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January 30, 2009

Release of Little Busters! EX Visual Novel

An expanded version of the original visual novel called 'Little Busters! EX' is released, adding new scenarios and characters.

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October 6, 2012

Little Busters! Anime Adaptation Premiere

The anime adaptation of the original 'Little Busters!' visual novel premieres in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience.

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October 5, 2013

Little Busters! EX Anime Adaptation Premiere

The anime adaptation of the expanded 'Little Busters! EX' visual novel airs in Japan, introducing new storylines and characters.

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December 18, 2015

Release of Little Busters! Converted Edition on Steam

The 'Little Busters!' visual novel is released on the Steam platform for PC, marking its international digital debut.

Little Busters Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1, Spring

Formation of the Little Busters

Riki Naoe, Kyousuke Natsume, Masato Inohara, and Kengo Miyazawa form the Little Busters group as childhood friends who share a strong bond and always support each other.

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Year 2, Spring

Meeting Rin Natsume

Riki and the group encounter Rin Natsume, Kyousuke's younger sister, who later joins the Little Busters.

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Year 2, Summer

Recruitment of Komari Kamikita

Komari Kamikita, a gentle girl with a strong sense of kindness, is welcomed into the Little Busters group by Kyousuke.

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Year 2, Autumn

Development of the Baseball Team

Kyousuke takes initiative to build a baseball team with the Little Busters as key members, strengthening their friendship and teamwork.

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Year 2, Late Autumn

Introduction of Haruka Saigusa

Haruka Saigusa joins the story as a lively and mischievous classmate who interacts significantly with the Little Busters.

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Year 3, Winter

Natsume Sisters Reunion

The Little Busters assist in a reunion among the Natsume sisters, deepening the story's emotional connections and character backgrounds.

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Year 3, Spring

Kudryavka Noumi Joins

Kudryavka Noumi, a foreign transfer student with a mysterious past, is invited to join the Little Busters, adding new dynamics to the group.

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Year 3, Summer

Secret Revealed: The World as a Game

Riki uncovers the truth that the world around them is a construct of a game created by Kyousuke to help him and the others deal with their past traumas.

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Year 3, Autumn

Resolution and New Beginnings

The group confronts the reality of their situation, accept the past, and decide to move forward together, symbolizing growth and hope.