Xenosaga Another Story

Xenosaga Another Story (), also referred to as Xenosaga EPISODE II Another Story, is a short-form video series that was uploaded to the official Japanese Xenosaga website in 2004 to promote the release of Xenosaga Episode II. Although the website has since been shut down, the video series was officially preserved in the Xenosaga alle spezielle DVD, distributed as a pre-order bonus for the Japanese release of Xenosaga Episode III. Screenshots of the series were also published in the Episode II issues of the Xenosaga Weekly magazine.
The series was composed of 16 episodes with no audio, featuring various out of context clips from Episode II with added-on subtitles to make comedic spins on the various situations and character interactions that occur in the clips. The series has a similar structure for all of its episodes, consisting of a two title cards, one with the series' logo and link to the xenosaga.jp website, the other with the episode number and subtitle. This is followed by 30-40 seconds of clips, ending with a on a black background.
==Characters==
As this is an official parody series, each character acts in a manner contrasting that of their actual in-game appearances. 
* chaos
* Canaan
* Albedo Piazzolla
* Jin Uzuki
* Sergius XVII
* Helmer
* Shion Uzuki
* Dmitri Yuriev
* Jr.
* Matthews
* Gaignun Kukai
* Mary Godwin
* MOMO
* Ziggy
==Plot==
The story takes place on , one day after the release of Xenosaga Episode II. It follows various characters as they scramble to purchase their own copies of the game while retailers progressively run out of stock. All episode titles are in Japanese; the translations below are unofficial.
===Episode 1: ===
Having just received a bonus, Albedo decides to buy the newly released Xenosaga Episode II. He hurries to the store in in his E.S. while riots erupt on the planet's surface over the game being out of stock.
===Episode 2: ===
Helmer asks Canaan to buy Xenosaga for him as well, which Canaan tells him to do himself. Helmer says that it's too dangerous for him, to which Canaan asks if he's Helmer's "secretary". chaos walks into the room, asking Canaan to take him along to buy the game, as the Realian demands to know who he is.
===Episode 3: ===
Canaan asks chaos who he is, to which he is told to not worry about it, and that fussing over such details is not cool. Helmer also calls him uncool. Much to Canaan's dismay, chaos tags along with him on the E.S. Asher as the two head out toward Miltia's surface. chaos mentions the Xenosaga Episode II Premium Box, most likely his ultimate goal.
===Episode 4: ===
Hearing from chaos that the Premium Box is still for sale, Canaan accelerates with Asher to hopefully get to the store before it's sold out. Due to the resulting shaking of the craft, chaos vomits on Canaan's head.
===Episode 5: ===
As Canaan tells chaos he's going to have to clean up his vomit later, he lands with Asher and starts exploring the city, looking for a moving store. The two find a crashed truck on the highway, as chaos remarks that Xenosaga Episode II must have been received very well.
===Episode 6: ===
The truck/moving store announces that Xenosaga has been sold out and thus blows up. The two despair over not being able to make it in time as Asher breaks down. Canaan tells chaos that if he fails to get the game for Helmer, it's chaos' fault, to which chaos tells him to shut up in his head. The E.S. is suddenly attacked.
===Episode 7: ===
Canaan and chaos disembark E.S. Asher as a mysterious masked man approaches them. He is revealed to be Jin, who asks them to guide him to Sector 3.
===Episode 8: ===
chaos asks Jin what he wants to do in Sector 3, which Jin refuses to divulge, playfully calling it a "". However, after enough prodding from chaos he gives in, and starts explaining as the story flashes back to Shion calling him last night.
===Episode 9: ===
Shion tells Jin she really wants to have Xenosaga and asks him to buy it for her. He refuses, saying that she doesn't even have a reservation, to which she responds by yelling and begging him to buy it. Jin tells her to stop being hysterical but ultimately relents, saying he's going to call the store.
===Episode 10: ===
Jin tells chaos and Canaan that he managed to secure five copies of of the game in an underground store in Sector 3, which shocks the two. When asked what he's going to do with the other four copies, Jin replies that he's going to use one for storage, but doesn't know what he'll do with the other three. Canaan tells him he'll buy a copy from him for double the price, to which chaos adds that he'll get one too that Canaan is going to pay for.
===Episode 11: ===
Jin accepts chaos' and Canaan's proposal and the trio heads out towards Sector 3. As they arrive in front of the entrance, chaos asks Jin whether he has reservation benefits, which Jin isn't pleased to hear.
===Episode 12: ===
Jin tells chaos to not worry, as he pulls out his reservation ticket. He does however say that the shopkeeper is rather strange, and he isn't sure if his fake ticket will pass as a real one. chaos is shocked to hear it's fake but Jin tells them they're his accomplices now.
===Episode 13: ===
Due to Xenosaga Episode II being sold out at stores, various tragedies occur. Dmitri Yuriev learns another online store he was looking at no longer has it and despairs. Young Albedo tries to get Jr. to come with him to a store his friend told him had the game. However, Jr. tells him that's fake news and Albedo gets corrupted by U-DO. Matthews, Allen, and Gaignun are shown breaking down as they can't get their hands on the game, while Mary comforts the similarly distraught MOMO.
===Episode 14: ===
Jin, chaos, and Canaan (having mysteriously changed their clothes) arrive at the Sector 3 store as its shopkeeper, Sergius XVII, yells at them that he doesn't have anything to sell them. When Jin asks about his reservation ticket, Julius tells him he doesn't care about it, and simply doesn't feel like doing business today, especially since there's a TV show he wants to watch. Jin asks him what's more important: the TV or customers. Julius, basking in divine light and reaching towards the heavens, answers that he has chosen the TV.
===Episode 15: ===
Sergius decides that enough is enough and asks the group to leave, kindly pointing them to the door. However, Albedo manifests from thin air, telling the shopkeeper to give Xenosaga Episode II - Jenseits von Gut und Böse to him. Sergius is frightened by the man's sudden appearance and says he's going home, lamenting this day being filled with nothing but strange customers.
===Episode 16: ===
Sergius says he's had enough and that a world like this must disappear. He destroys the entire planet with the Ω System, presumably kicking out or potentially even harming the game store's customers. The screen fades to black as text appears, saying that this is a work of fiction - however, to prevent it from happening, everyone should make a reservation in advance.
==Gallery==
Another Story Main Menu.png|Another Story's menu screen in Xenosaga alle spezielle.
Another Story Logo.png|Logo seen at the beginning of every episode.
Another Story Episode 1 Title Card.png|Episode 1's title card.
Albedo opens the way to Old Miltia.png|Albedo celebrating getting a bonus.
Another Story Xenosaga Episode II Riots.png|Riots erupt on the surface as Xenosaga Episode II is sold out.
Another Story To Be Continued.png|To be continued...
Another Story Do It Yourself.png|Canaan tells Helmer to get his copy of Xenosaga Episode II himself.
Helmer Calls Canaan Uncool.png|Helmer calls Canaan uncool.
Xenosaga Episode II Is Sold Out.png|Xenosaga Episode II is sold out.
Shion Needs Her Xenosaga II.png|Shion needs her Xenosaga.
Chaos Makes Canaan Pay For His Game.png|chaos throws Canaan under the bus and makes him pay for his copy.
KaomoJin.png|KaomoJin
Jin's Reservation Ticket.png|Jin's reservation ticket.
Dmitri Yuriev Gets Trolled.png|Local man breaks down after not getting Xenosaga II
Albedo Gets Trolled.png|The horrific consequences of consuming misinformation on the internet
Sergius The Shopkeeper.png|Sergius the shopkeeper doesn't feel like selling games to Jin.
Jin's Changing Clothes.png|Xenosaga Another Story recognizes Jin's extraordinary speed when it comes to changing clothes.
Sergius The Shopkeeper Chooses The TV.png|The customer is unimportant when Sergius the shopkeeper wants to watch TV.
The Door Is Over There.png|Sergius the shopkeeper kindly points you in the direction of the door (you're supposed to leave).
Albedo Needs His Xenosaga II.png|Albedo distrupts the fabric of space to ask the shopkeeper if he still has Xenosaga Episode II
Sergius The Shopkeeper Wants To Go Home.png|Sergius the shopkeeper is tired of dealing with all these Xenosaga freaks.
Omega System Activation Destroys Miltia.png|How will this affect the sales of Xenosaga Episode II
Remember To Make A Reservation In Advance.png|Remember to make a reservation in advance!
Category:Xenosaga Episode II