History VisualNovel / DaCapo

* CashCowFranchise: Since the release of the original game in 2002, Circus has released endless fandiscs and renewed versions, two sequels and an otome game spin-off, with no plans of stopping soon.

* TheOtherDarrin: It's complicated.
** {{DC}} (PC original) -> anime/{{DCPS}} ({{PS2}} enhanced port): EVERY single character had to be recast with non-eroge voice actors and actresses. The new characters introduced in {{DCPS}} all started off with one.
** {{DCPS}} --> {{DCPC}} (PC re-port): All the new characters had their all-ages voice talents replaced with eroge voice talents.
** Over the years: SayakaAoki replaced the original 18+ voice actress for Miharu and Utamaru starting with {{DCPC}}, while Creator/AyanaTaketatsu will voice her in the upcoming [[http://tps-project.jp/index.html Time Paladin Sakura]]. Nemu's original voice actress retired in mid-2007, so that role, plus the role of Sayaka Shirakawa from VisualNovel/{{Suika}} was passed onto MaiGoto. Suginami's 18+ voice actor was replaced by his all-ages counterpart, Creator/DaisukeKishio, starting in DaCapoII, but was brought back to voice the [=DCI=] Suginami in the Da Capo Dream Christmas fandisc released in December 2010.
* PantyShot: Even in the introductory sequence.

The anime, which is called in full ''D.C. ~Da Capo~'', is based on a VisualNovel that was released by Circus in 2002. The anime itself was aired in 2003. A sequel, called ''D.C.S.S.: Da Capo Second Season'', has been released in 2005 and yet another one, called ''[[DaCapoII D.C.II ~Da Capo II~]]'', set two generations later, was aired in 2007. The sequel's success incited ''yet'' another sequel, called ''D.C.II S.S. ~Da Capo II Second Season~''. There is also a spinoff featuring Sakura Yoshino (''Time Paladin Sakura'') as a MagicalGirl; and an otome game called ''D.C. Girl's Symphony ~Da Capo Girl's Symphony ~'' which is set at the same time as ''Da Capo II'', and even features Nanaka as a minor character.

** Over the years: SayakaAoki replaced the original 18+ voice actress for Miharu and Utamaru starting with {{DCPC}}, while Creator/AyanaTaketatsu will voice her in the upcoming [[http://tps-project.jp/index.html Time Paladin Sakura]]. Nemu's original voice actress retired in mid-2007, so that role, plus the role of Sayaka Shirakawa from VisualNovel/{{Suika}} was passed onto MaiGoto. Suginami's 18+ voice actor was replaced by his all-ages counterpart, DaisukeKishio, starting in DaCapoII, but was brought back to voice the [=DCI=] Suginami in the Da Capo Dream Christmas fandisc released in December 2010.

* ShowWithinAShow: The slasher movie which is briefly shown in episode 12 of the original DaCapo.

** Over the years: SayakaAoki replaced the original 18+ voice actress for Miharu and Utamaru starting with {{DCPC}}, while AyanaTaketatsu will voice her in the upcoming [[http://tps-project.jp/index.html Time Paladin Sakura]]. Nemu's original voice actress retired in mid-2007, so that role, plus the role of Sayaka Shirakawa from VisualNovel/{{Suika}} was passed onto MaiGoto. Suginami's 18+ voice actor was replaced by his all-ages counterpart, DaisukeKishio, starting in DaCapoII, but was brought back to voice the [=DCI=] Suginami in the Da Capo Dream Christmas fandisc released in December 2010.

... And then [[VisualNovel/DaCapoIII D.C. III ~Da Capo III~], the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series, was released. It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III was initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), with an erotic version to follow. It also got an anime adaptation as a part of the Winter2013Anime.

... And then [[VisualNovel/DaCapoIII "D.C. III ~Da Capo III~"], the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series, was released. It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III is initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), with an erotic version to follow. It also gets an anime adaptation as a part of the Winter2013Anime.

... And then ''[[VisualNovel/DaCapoIII "D.C. III ~Da Capo III~"]'', the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series, was released. It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III is initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), with an erotic version to follow. It also gets an anime adaptation as a part of the Winter2013Anime.

The anime, which is called in full ''D.C. ~Da Capo~'', is based on a VisualNovel that was released by Circus in 2002. The anime itself was aired in 2003. A sequel, called ''D.C.S.S.: Da Capo Second Season'', has been released in 2005 and yet another one, called ''[[DaCapoII D.C.II ~Da Capo II~]]'', set two generations later, was aired in 2007. The sequel's success incited ''yet'' another sequel, called ''D.C.II S.S. ~Da Capo II Second Season~''. There is also a spinoff featuring Sakura Yoshino (''TimePaladinSakura'') as a MagicalGirl.

... And then [[VisualNovel/DaCapoIII "D.C. III ~Da Capo III~"]], the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series, was released. It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III is initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), though we never know... It also gets an anime adaptation as a part of the Winter2013Anime.

* TheCameo: Sayaka from VisualNovel/{{Suika}} pops up randomly in the VN during a visit to the cherry blossom trees. Junichi has no idea who she is, but she seems familiar. DaCapo originated as something of a spinoff from a Suika bonus scenario.

... And now we have the recently released [[VisualNovel/DaCapoIII "D.C. III ~Da Capo III~"]], the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series (obviously). It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III is initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), though we never know... It also gets an anime adaptation as a part of the Winter2013Anime.

* DeadLittleSister: [[spoiler: In the {{OVA}}, it seems that lifting the magic of the ever-blooming sakura tree was not enough to save Nemu's life. She is implied to have died a year before the start of the OVA. This is also present in Da Capo I.F., Kotori's spin-off, where Kotori would be the one to snap Jun'ichi out of his HeroicBSOD.]]

... And now we have the recently released "D.C. III ~Da Capo III~", the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series (obviously). It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III is initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), though we never know... It also gets an anime adaptation as a part of the Winter2013Anime.

... And now we have the recently released "D.C. III ~Da Capo III~", the sequel to D.C. II and the third "Da Capo" game in the series (obviously). It follows another protagonist with surname 'Yoshino' and a new cast of characters. However, due to being recently released (on April 2012) and therefore not yet translated there is very little information on the new game. There is a manga adaptation for D.C. III. Unlike the first two series, D.C. III is initially released as an 'All-Ages' game (15+), though we never know...

* TallDarkAndBishoujo: Tamaki.

* ImprobableAimingSkills / TheArcher: Tamaki, who's aim is so good her shots save the day from any disaster with the help of some SpiderSense (part of her {{Miko}} abilities).

** Over the years: SayakaAoki replaced the original 18+ voice actress for Miharu and Utamaru starting with {{DCPC}}, while AyanaTaketatsu will voice her in the upcoming [[http://tps-project.jp/index.html Time Paladin Sakura]]. Nemu's original voice actress retired in mid-2007, so that role, plus the role of Sayaka Shirakawa from {{Suika}} was passed onto MaiGoto. Suginami's 18+ voice actor was replaced by his all-ages counterpart, DaisukeKishio, starting in DaCapoII, but was brought back to voice the [=DCI=] Suginami in the Da Capo Dream Christmas fandisc released in December 2010.

* TheCameo: Sayaka from {{Suika}} pops up randomly in the VN during a visit to the cherry blossom trees. Junichi has no idea who she is, but she seems familiar. DaCapo originated as something of a spinoff from a Suika bonus scenario.

* BeachEpisode

* BecomingTheMask: Mako's [[TheBeard fake relationship with Junichi]] eventually turns into a real one.

* {{Bishonen}}: Suginami.

* DeadLittleSister: [[spoiler: In the {{OVA}}, it seems that lifting the magic of the ever-blooming sakura tree was not enough to save Nemu's life. She is implied to have died a year before the start of the OVA.]]

* GagBoobs: Moe.

* PlotWithPorn: The original game is very much this. Not to mention the sex scenes are very sparse, making it seem like they were added to boost the age rating.

The anime, which is called in full ''D.C. ~Da Capo~'', is based on a VisualNovel that was released by Circus in 2002. The anime itself was aired in 2003. A sequel, called ''D.C.S.S.: Da Capo Second Season'', has been released in 2005 and yet another one, called ''[[DaCapoII D.C.II ~Da Capo II~]]'', set [[NextGeneration two generations later]], was aired in 2007. The sequel's success incited ''yet'' another sequel, called ''D.C.II S.S. ~Da Capo II Second Season~''. There is also a spinoff featuring Sakura Yoshino (''TimePaladinSakura'') as a MagicalGirl.

* {{Bishoujo}}: Every adolescent girl. Yes, even the minor characters.

* GenericCuteness: If {{bishoujo}} and {{bishounen}} isn't enough already...

The anime, which is called in full ''D.C. ~Da Capo~'', is based on a DatingSim that was released by Circus in 2002. The anime itself was aired in 2003. A sequel, called ''D.C.S.S.: Da Capo Second Season'', has been released in 2005 and yet another one, called ''[[DaCapoII D.C.II ~Da Capo II~]]'', set [[NextGeneration two generations later]], was aired in 2007. The sequel's success incited ''yet'' another sequel, called ''D.C.II S.S. ~Da Capo II Second Season~''. There is also a spinoff featuring Sakura Yoshino (''TimePaladinSakura'') as a MagicalGirl.

* DatingSim: The game is.

* SuspiciouslyVagueAge: A rather strong example since it's obvious that unlike most dating sims, this is actually taking place in a middle school.

* HoYay: In episode 14 of the second season, Suginami gives a "love confession" to Junichi.

* JapanesePronouns: Sakura, the token loli, is a {{bokukko}} while the tomboyish Mako uses atashi.

* [[ChekovsGun Chekovs Letters]]: Plays an important part during the last episode of Season 2 [[spoiler: to help Nemu and Junichi remember their feelings for each other.]]

* EveryGirlIsCuterWithHairDecs: Well, most of the main female cast, that is. To name a few: Nemu, Sakura and Kotori.