Transcript:Manual (Anime Studio Story)

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The following page is an exact transcription of the game's Tutorial guide. The transcription below is of original content created / owned by Kairosoft Co., Ltd. It should not be modified to correct information, unless it is incorrectly transcribed verbatim.

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In this simulation game, you play the president of a studio that produces anime.
Try to make popular shows and characters, and eventually win the Anime Awards Grand Prize!

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▼Game Flow

First, try hiring staff. You can earn money from the shows you make, but first you may want to do some subcontracting work to train your staff members while saving up.

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▼Production Points

The number at the top right of the screen shows your Production Points. You can earn them by creating shows or correcting poor quality scenes. They are used for leveling up staff and for various challenges.

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▼Offers

Things like subcontracting jobs and merchandising offers are added here. Use them to get some extra income.

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▼Creating Shows 1

First, select the station to broadcast on, the setting for the show, and the theme or themes to use. Certain combinations can boost a show's popularity.

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▼Creating Shows 2

As the production begins, choose the main characters' personalities will change depending on the show, and may affect the merchandising offers you get.

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▼Unlocking New Settings

As your staff go up in job level, you will discover new settings for your shows.

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▼Unlocking New Themes

Depending on the kind of training you give your staff and the jobs they have, you may discover new themes.

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▼Show Stats 1

The shows you produce will have various stats. A good story will help boost popularity, while good visuals will attract attention from hardcore anime fans.

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▼Show Stats 2

Poor quality scenes can cause fan complaints. You can edit out such scenes, but you can also choose to broadcast without correcting them all.

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▼Leveling Up Staff

You can use Production Points to level up staff memebers. This increases their overall abilities and may lead to the discovery of new settings, but it also increases their salary.

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▼Staff Stats 1

■Drawing
A basic stat needed for anime production. Higher drawing ability will result in better shows and higher ratings.

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▼Staff Stats 2

■Writing
Writing can help you discover more Production Points and help a staff member write a great story when assigned to direct a show.

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▼Staff Stats 3

■Taste, Sound
These influence a show's visuals and music.
■Stamina
For development & training. When gone, staff will go home.

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▼Staff: Jobs

Staff have jobs like animator or writer. Staff members' jobs can affect show stats and may even let you discover new themes during training.

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▼Staff: Changing Jobs

Use the Job Lab facility to let your staff members change jobs. When you have mastered several jobs by reaching Lv. 5, you'll be able to try more advanced jobs.

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▼Staff: Attitude

If a staff member has a poor attitude, it will take a long time for them to return after leaving the office. Adding rented facilities may improve your staff members' attitudes.

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▼Main Characters

Combine different heads and bodies to make your own main characters for your shows. Characters who reach Lv. 5 and ranked highly in serveys will have higher market value.

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▼Fans

There are various types of fans in addition to mainstream viewers. The more fans you have, the higher ratings and the more merchandising offers you will tend to receive.

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▼Advertising

You can spend money to try and expand your fan base. Some types of advertising will stop being effective after a while. Making good shows is the best way to increase fans.

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▼Rented Facilities

You can add rented facilities related to anime production to your studio. They may boost your staff members' stats or have other special effects.

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▼Making Popular Shows

The combination of setting and theme you choose is very important. It's also important to boost your characters' appeal and expand your studios' fan base.

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▼Anime Awards

Each year, awards are given to the best shows in a number of categories. Winning the Grand Prize means that your studio has finally made it as one of the major studios.

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▼The End

The game "ends" after 20 years have passed. Your total assets at this point will be saved as your high score. However, you can continue playing after this.

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▼Other Notes

Some of your stats at the "end" of the game will be carried over to any new games you start. Also, you may discover secret character designs as you play.

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About the Game

Anime Studio Story (C) Kairosoft Co., Ltd.