mashiroiro symphony sana edition is a standalone release based on sana inui’s route from the original mashiroiro symphony. initially cold and standoffish, her arc is about much more than just softening that stance. this edition takes the time to explore the roots of her behavior; her deep insecurities, fear of vulnerability, and complicated feelings toward change and connection. and honestly i completely fell in love with her character!

visually, the game is absolutely stunning, which honestly isnt surprising coming from palette. the cgs are really beautiful and the inclusion of cg videos adds another layer to the presentation

that said, the localization and translation are garbage though thats hardly surprising coming from shiravune. if they ever delivered a truly great translation we’d all hear about it.. awkward phrasing, inconsistent tone, and a general lack of polish hold the script back from fully shining in english imo

Sana Edition, oh Sana Edition. Its been a damn long time since I've been this hype for a heroine. A rude, foul-mouthed, loud, violent, short, flat-chested tomboy. Sana really is all that... and the fact that she has her own game that's even better than the base game is just fantastic. There's something I can't put into words... the pure, unbridled joy of seeing such a stubborn, closed off person blossom into the most colorful flower; The sight thrills me every time. I love the constant perspective changes, the inner thoughts of Sana trying her hardest not to admit her feelings, the plot of her family life and the relationship she has with her brother, all of which make Sana Edition better written than the base game. This isn't just heroine bias. Sana just does it better!

This game/route has more than enough buildup to the confession, and it's pure entertainment. Sana's confrontational, just plain rude attitude leads to the funniest situations, and the humor is done quite well. The inclusion of the brand new CGs by the queen Izumi are such a nice touch, even if they don't fit well with the old ones. I have nothing more to say other than Sana unlocked a deep desire within me to see romance stories like this, and I will love her character forever.