Aquarium

Aquarium is a Romance Visual Novel developed by veteran visual novel developer Entergram staring Minato Aqua as a fictionalized version of herself. The game originally released in Japan for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch in October 2022 while a Windows PC version which includes English translation came out one year later. The game is Aqua's 1 Million Subscriber Reward with Aqua herself being the game's producer.
A sequel was originally announced to be in development at Hololive SUPER EXPO 2024 but was later canceled after the announcement of Minato Aqua’s graduation decision.Romano, Sal (2024-03-15). "New Aquarium. title in development at Entergram". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
== Overview ==
=== Plot ===
Summary (Steam)
This is the summer story of Aqua - a beginning maid carrying a secret - and her master (the player) who lost part of his memory.
The young Master, heir to the Francois family, has the same nightmare every night.
In it, he meets a girl, but they always end up quarreling and parting ways with the words "I hate you" ringing in his ears.
But just who is this girl...?
One summer's day, the young Master's elder sister tells him that in order to prepare for succeeding to the Francois family estate, he is to practice his leadership abilities.
To do that, his sister wishes for him to take a new maid under his wing so that he can guide and help her grow.
"I am the new maid, Aqua. From today, I will be responsible for your well-being, Master."
The young Master immediately finds his heart drawn to Aqua, the new, clumsy maid who is burdened by a certain "secret" she cannot speak of. However, the two are separated from one another by an insurmountable wall—their social strata.
What shadow looms over the two as they face challenges and the opposition of society itself?
This is the pure summer love story of two individuals from completely different walks of life.
 
=== Charaters ===
* Minato Aqua
:: "I really do want to help you,so please let me."
A maid-in-training who's come to live and work in the manor of the François family. She tries to improve every day but she's also keeping a secret from you.
* Houshou Marine
:: "Aah, my master is going to ravage me! He's going to teach me what a bad maid I am!"
An experienced maid who shows Aqua the ropes. She often jokes around and teases Teo but gets serious when the time calls for it...Or at least serious in her own way.
* Shirakami Fubuki
:: "Right, this is exceptionally sweet. Now then. Do you know why I called you here?"
Teo's older sister. Currently managing the domain in their father's absence. She places the family's future before even her own feelings, but then again...
* Teo Francois
Main Character.
== Release ==
The game was first released in Japan for the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4 in October 2022 which included a standard digital version and a Limited Edition physical version for the Switch.Romano, Sal (2022-06-10). "Minato Aqua romance visual novel Aquarium. launches October 27 in Japan for PS4, Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24. The limited edition was the eighth most bought physical game of its launch week, selling thirteen thousand copies making it Entergram best physical release to date.Romano, Sal (2022-11-03). "Famitsu Sales: 10/24/22 – 10/30/22 (Update)". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24. The Limited Editition was also sold on the Hololive Official Shop.Game Data Library. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
The PC version was released a year later in October 2023 in a similar format to console version with a digital release on Steam and a Limited-edition physical version at selected vendors including the Hololive Official Shop and Geekjack.Romano, Sal (2023-07-13). "Aquarium. for PC launches October 26 in Japan". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-04-24. The release was also the official English release.
Aqua would later won Famitsu Dengeki 2022 Game Awards Best Actor/Actress for her acting role (as herself) in Aquarium.Entergram (2023-03-22). "Famitsu Dengeki Game Award 2022", Actor Division Grand Prize Winner! 
== Media ==
	
	
<tabber>
|-| Character Portraits =
Game Portrait - Aquarium - Aqua Maid.gif | Maid Aqua portrait
Game Portrait - Aquarium - Marine Senpai Maid.gif | Senpai Maid Marine portrait
Game Portrait - Aquarium - Fubuki Sister.gif | Sister Fubuki portrait
Game Portrait - Aquarium - Aqua Chibi.jpg | Chibi Aqua portrait
Game Portrait - Aquarium - Marine Chibi.jpg | Chibi Marine portrait
Game Portrait - Aquarium - Fubuki Chibi.jpg | Chibi Fubuki portrait
|-| Game CGs = 
Game CG - Aquarium - Aqua CG.jpg| One of Aqua's CG
Game CG - Aquarium - Marine CG.jpg| Marine Introductory CG
Game CG - Aquarium - Fubuki CG.jpg| Fubuki Introductory CG
Game CG - Aquarium - Group CG.webp| All three together
|-| Promotional =
Album Cover Art - Stay Blue.jpg|Cover art for the Stay Blue single by 
Illustrator Artwork - Aquarium Aqua.jpg|Poster/Console Boxart by Hanekoto
Illustrator Artwork - Aquarium Aqua PC.jpg|Poster/PC Boxart by Hanekoto
Illustrator Artwork - Aquarium Swimsuit Aqua.jpg|Super Expo 2024 Promotion by Hanekoto
Game Cover Art - Aquarium Logo.jpg|Logo by Shota Aoki
</tabber>
== Credits ==
=== Casts ===
* Minato Aqua as Trainee Maid/Heroine Aqua
* Houshou Marine as Senpai Maid Marine
* Shirakami Fubuki as Older Sister Fubuki
=== Staffs ===
* Producer/Supervisor: Minato Aqua
* Scenario Writer: 
* Illustrator (Main Visuals, CG): 
* Illustrator (Chibi): 
* Designer (Logo, UI, Packaging): 
* Composer (BGM, Ending Theme): 
* Opening Animator: 
* Ending Animator: 
* Product Manager: Hirayama Youichi(平山 陽一)
* Debugger: Iwasaki Shigeru(岩崎 茂)
* Website Production: 
== Trivia ==
* The maid costume is based on Aqua's fetishes and aesthetic taste.
== External Links ==
* Aqua's interview with Siliconera
* VNDB Entry
== References ==
Category:Official Games