The original visual novel 'Little Busters!' developed by Key is released in Japan, marking the beginning of the franchise.
An expanded version of the original visual novel called 'Little Busters! EX' is released, adding new scenarios and characters.
The anime adaptation of the original 'Little Busters!' visual novel premieres in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience.
The anime adaptation of the expanded 'Little Busters! EX' visual novel airs in Japan, introducing new storylines and characters.
The 'Little Busters!' visual novel is released on the Steam platform for PC, marking its international digital debut.
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.
Riki and the group encounter Rin Natsume, Kyousuke's younger sister, who later joins the Little Busters.
Komari Kamikita, a gentle girl with a strong sense of kindness, is welcomed into the Little Busters group by Kyousuke.
Kyousuke takes initiative to build a baseball team with the Little Busters as key members, strengthening their friendship and teamwork.
Haruka Saigusa joins the story as a lively and mischievous classmate who interacts significantly with the Little Busters.
The Little Busters assist in a reunion among the Natsume sisters, deepening the story's emotional connections and character backgrounds.
Kudryavka Noumi, a foreign transfer student with a mysterious past, is invited to join the Little Busters, adding new dynamics to the group.
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.
The group confronts the reality of their situation, accept the past, and decide to move forward together, symbolizing growth and hope.