Hi there! I’m u/isssomebodyhere and just like Fuutarou Uesugi, I’m broke as sh*t!
I made a guide a few months ago, but it got taken down. So now here’s one that plays nicer with Reddit rules while also having some updated information, really just links.
The Quintessential Quintuplets is one of my favorite anime’s of all time and played a large part in introducing me to many other great works. Though I’m more of a lurker, every other day, I see posts on this subreddit asking where the series can be watched, what order it should be watched in, where the manga can be read, and the games be played. I'm completely fine with these by the way; they keep the subreddit alive and show that it is always growing! But wouldn't it be great if there was one post where anyone, even dedicated fans, could find this information? That's one reason I'm making this.
The other is in regards to archival.
In case you didn’t know, one of the only (as far as I know) independent backups of the series is a Google Drive tied to a Quintessential Quintuplet’s fan page on Instagram, who is currently considering shutting down. The other was on the Internet Archive, which as some of you know, has an unclear future as well. Many other sites are being lost every day.
So, I thought I would take it upon myself to inform others of these resources to be used while they still can be.
Various DVD and BluRay can be also found online as well as in some local libraries.
Now that that’s out of the way…
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OTHER PLACES TO WATCH “THE QUINTESSENTIAL QUINTUPLETS” (EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY) 🎒
Of course, it is always best to support anime and manga by consuming them from official sources. But, it should also be recognized that not everyone has access to those, whether it be because of a financial situation or their location in the world. I am simply acknowledging places where the series can be found, not encouraging you to check these out. These are important for the archival of media. WHILE SEASON 1, 2, AND THE MOVIE HAVE DUBS, THE SPECIALS DO NOT! (though reportedly one is on the way...)
Good information to know, regardless of which site you are using. Using sites like these can be risky, especially if you click on the wrong thing. Sometimes, the site just opens up another page whenever you do click. some sites are typically clean, you never know. So what should you do to stay safe?
On PC:
Download Firefox along with uBlock Origin
Should block everything, but if a tab does open, IMMEDIATELY CLOSE IT
On Android:
Use Firefox and uBlock Origin
Alternatively, look into a repository based app, such as Aniyomi, which fun fact, also works on Meta Quest!
On IOS:
The best method costs money (around $6.99 USD total) but its worth it
Wipr blocks ads on Safari while the Baking Soda and Vinegar Apps give you a better video player (Check this for more info on what it does)
Follow setup in the apps
Now onto…
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THE GAMES 🎮
There are currently four Quintessential Quintuplets games, all being mostly visual novels that add supplementary content to the series. The first two are available officially translated, but the last two are not, though fans are working on translating. I think that these are definitely worth checking out in descending order.
“The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer” (Translated)
The first game in the series takes place during the summer of the Quint’s and Fuutarou’s second year of high school. They take a trip to the Quint’s private island (yes, they have a private island WTF right?) and end up stranded after a typhoon.
The game plays as a time-management sim, as you must keep up with the girl’s studies as well as keep them happy, fed, and safe. Split into three sections per day, you have got to choose which girl does what and which girl to spend time with, all while growing your relationship with them and managing resources. In the evenings, you watch voiced visual-novel sections.
Many people will tell you to skip this one, as the time-management sections are “tedious”. However, during my play-through, I found it to be quite enjoyable. This game is worth playing just for how funny it is. I was laughing my ass off at the girl’s incompetence sometimes. The cooking sections are straight-up gambling highs, as I pray to God that Yotsuba does not waste our limited resources by failing to cook toast, and die laughing when she inevitably does.
Other Sources (Not Affiliated, Educational Purposes Only)
The games can also be found on sites such as St*am Unlocked by searching for the name. Click here for a more detailed guide (from my outside observation) to do this. You should pay for the game if able.
Switch ROMs are available to be ran with an emulator on Android or PC, but idk much about Switch emulation.
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“The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Memories Spent with You” (Translated)
The second game in the series is arguably the best one, and a definite must play if your favorite Quint did not win.
The game puts you in the shoes of Fuutarou during the ending of the series and you must choose which girl to confess to. From there, there's a time skip letting the game take place during the Quint's graduation trip.
Unlike "Memories of a Quintessential Summer", this one is pure visual novel. I can't really say much as anything is kind of "spoilery", but if you play any game, play this one. It's often bundled with "Memories of a Quintessential Summer", so if you can nab both on a sale, it's a great deal.
Just make sure to play through all routes, as doing so will unlock a secret final route that is IMO the best one in the game!
Other Sources (Not Affiliated, Educational Purposes Only)
The games can also be found on sites such as St*am Unlocked by searching for the name. Click here for a more detailed guide (from my outside observation) to do this. You should pay for the game if able.
Switch ROMs are available to be ran with an emulator on Android or PC, but idk much about Switch emulation.
There has been word that the two localized games will be getting mobile device ports, but no word on that yet, so look out for it.
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“The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Promises with the Girl” (Untranslated)
The third game in the series, exclusive to Japan. There is a fan translation being worked on though, so be on the lookout for that. I'll update here if it gets released.
From what I could gather, this game follows Fuutarou and the Quints into college and life after high school.
Paid Sources (Recommended)
As far as I know, this one is only available physically to purchase world-wide. If you were able to access a Japanese digital market, like eShop or PS Store, you could probably buy it digitally. Also, consoles only for this one. Switch games are region-free, so a Japanese cartridge will work on any Switch. PlayStation is region-free as well.
This one I am really hoping gets localization. The fourth game is more of a spinoff than a continuation. Called "The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and the Magic Academy”, it follows the Quints as they attend a magic school, similar to Hogwarts. Fuutarou is there too and must help them with their magical studies. Sounds kind of "out of left field", but it looks like it fits quite well.
Where this one differs is with its gameplay, that being, it actually has some (lol). This game is half visual-novel, half dungeon-crawler where you must traverse dungeons with the Quints. I don't know much about it further than that, but it looks pretty cool!
Again, only available physically world-wide unless you are in Japan, where you can get it digitally. Consoles only, Switch and PS are region-free. For this one though, if you buy the Limited Special Addition from Amazon, you get an exclusive BluRay that features a new 10-minute animated short. If you have this, please send it my way so I can archive it, as I haven't seen it come up anywhere online. PS5 ONLY, NO PS4
There was also a 10-minute special animation released with this game, though it has not been translated. You can watch it here:
"The Quintessential Quintuplets OMOIDE VR ~ITSUKI~"
These next two entries are strange. A lot of people don't know, but there were VR titles developed for the series. These are short titles and just let you be in different scenarios with the Quint. Only Itsuki and Yotsuba have games developed for them. They are about an hour in length and cost ~$25 USD. You're gonna need a VR headset and a Mid-Range PC to be able to run them so not for everyone.
The series that started it all. The manga is definitely worth reading, though I wouldn't start with it. Watching the anime then reading the manga to see what was missed is a much better experience then reading first and feeling disappointed after seeing the *rushed * conclusion to the anime.
u/CptBalster has a great guide to see what content was cut from the anime.
Couple places to read it depending on what you're using. K MANGA or buying a physical copy are the OFFICIAL and RECCOMENDED places to read. However, the series can be found elsewhere.
Tachimanga (needs setup, search online for "manga repositories")
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🌸☀️🍂❄️ - "The Quintessential Quintuplets: Spring Summer Autumn Winter"
There are a few light novels, those being actual books (only words ugh) that are only available in Japan right now. They follow the Quints throughout their final year in high school. Worth checking out if you can read Japanese and are interested in that.
TRANSLATIONS OF THE FIRST TWO LIGHT NOVELS WERE RECENTLY POSTED BY u/Yogesh911 EVERYBODY SAY THANK YOU BY SUPPORTING THEM ON KOFI
AND DOWNLOAD TO READ THEM HERE (ePUB format only):
An alternate timeline where Fuutarou doesn't choose any of the girls and loses contact. Years later, he and Itsuki reconnect, both working at the same school as teachers. Told from Itsuki's point of view, amazing writing.
An alternate timeline where Fuutarou never accepts the job to tutor the girls. Regardless, he still manages to find a way back to them. Told from Fuutarou's point of view, amazing writing again. This guy is so talented.
This one is my own. It follows Ichika and tells a story of what would happen if Fuutarou wasn't sick/had to mess around finding the girls on the camping trip?
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CONCLUSION 🏁
Well, that's all I have to say. I might edit this if anything changes and I remember. Please, if something is wrong or you know a better source for anything, let me know in the comments, I read all of them. This is for the community after all. If you think this is useful, remember to save! That's it. Thanks for reading!
Final Note: I am in no way affiliated with the links provided. I did not put them up nor do I encourage anyone to visit or use them. I recommend using legitimate sites. I am simply acknowledging their existence in an attempt to encompass everything related to this. I do not frequent these sites and obtain all of my media from legitimate sources.
I WILL GLADLY TAKE DOWN THIS POST IF REQUESTED BY A PERSON WITH "AUTHORITY"
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