Steam Version of "AIR" with Full Voice Acting Starts Distribution from March 5! Sale Offering 10% Off Available Now

Visual Arts Co., Ltd. started distribution of the Steam version of the romance adventure game "AIR," currently available from the game brand "Key," on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Also, to commemorate this release, a sale is being held until Wednesday, March 19, 2025, where you can purchase this title at 10% off.

The Timeless Masterpiece "AIR" Appears on Steam

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"AIR," the second title from the game brand "Key," which has also produced "CLANNAD," "Little Busters!," "Summer Pockets," etc., has started distribution on Steam.
"AIR," released in 2000, was subsequently released on various platforms and became a hot topic with its TV anime and theatrical film adaptations.
Let's enjoy this moving work, which depicts the delicate feelings of the characters with the theme of "parental love," with the latest visual novel engine.

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Summer had come to that town.

A young man is performing with a puppet in front of a seaside bus stop.
Only two children are watching his show.
However, they soon lose interest and run off.

The young man is a traveler.
He has two companions on his travels.
A decrepit doll that moves without strings
and a powerful oath made a long time ago.

Just when he began to feel despair,
a young girl comes to talk to him.
She has a friendly, innocent smile.
Following this meeting with her,
the young man begins to live in that town.

Spending gentle days involved in the scenes of summer.
Encounter with girls in the sunlight.

Summer stretches on endlessly.
Beneath the vast blue sky.
Beneath the air in which she awaits.

Game System

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This is a visual novel where the story branches based on choices made within the narrative, allowing you to enjoy different endings.

Features of the Steam Version of "AIR"

Includes the Side Story Novel "First Sky Chapter"!

The only side story novel of "AIR," "First Sky Chapter," is also included as a visual novel with full voice acting.
In "First Sky Chapter," you can enjoy the prequel to the "SUMMER," which depicts a summer a thousand years ago, and the encounter between Kannabi no Mikoto and Uraha.

HD Image Quality and Re-adjusted CG Coloring

It supports HD image quality, the highest among the ported versions, and the coloring of the CGs has been re-adjusted to match the color reproduction of LED backlight LCD displays.

Full Voice Acting Including the Protagonist

While the Windows version of "AIR" did not have character voices, the Steam version features full voice acting by a luxurious cast, including the protagonist!
Immerse yourself more deeply in the story while reading and listening to the audio.

Text Supports 3 Languages

The text supports three languages: Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.
Environment settings and the digital manual also support three languages, and you can switch the display language at any time during play.
Please note that the audio is only available in Japanese.

Steam Deck Support

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Fully compatible with the all-in-one portable PC gaming devices "Steam Deck" and "Steam Deck OLED" sold by Valve Corporation!
You can advance, fast-forward, and rewind text using buttons and triggers, as well as operate by touching the screen.
Also, on devices equipped with a touch panel, such as tablet PCs and Steam Deck, you can play with touch operations only.

External Game Controller Support

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Supports external game controllers compatible with Steam.
It is fully compatible with Steam official controllers, Xbox controllers, DualSense, DUALSHOCK 4, and Nintendo Switch Pro controllers, so you can play with the same operational feel as console versions.

Characters

Yukito Kunisaki, Voice: Hikaru Midorikawa

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A young man travelling in search of the meaning behind the words spoken to him by his late mother.
He earns money by performing with a doll that mysteriously moves without strings. The story begins when his travels bring him to a countryside bus stop by the sea.

Misuzu Kamio, Voice: Tomoko Kawakami

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"I just… I get this feeling… There’s another me out there…"
A young girl who attends a school by the sea.
She lives together with her mother, Haruko, but takes care of the household chores since Haruko is busy with work.
She’s a bit of an airhead, but is an honest and gentle girl.

Kano Kirishima, Voice: Asami Okamoto

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"Haven’t you ever wished you could use magic?"
The second daughter of Kirishima Clinic, which has served the community for many years. Her parents have passed away, and she now lives with her sister Hijiri, who took over as the clinic's doctor. She’s good friends with Potato, a mysterious creature (a dog?) who is always with her.

Minagi Tono, Voice: Ryoka Yuzuki

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"Is there any point to wings that can’t fly?"
A tall, beautiful girl. Her quiet, soft way of doing things at her own pace often gives those around her the impression that she’s mysterious and unfathomable.
She often spends time with her younger friend, Michiru, at the unmanned station on an abandoned train line.

Haruko Kamio, Voice: Aya Hisakawa

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Misuzu's mother, who lives a life of indulgence.
Her lifestyle doesn't seem to align at all with that of Misuzu, who is still a student, so they rarely spend time with each other.
Her greatest joy in life right now is drinking sake.

Hijiri Kirishima, Voice: Yumi Touma

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Kano's older sister, who is a doctor at the Kirishima Clinic.
She hasn’t been working long, but her skills as a doctor are not bad.
She is very overprotective of her sister, often going to extremes over how much she cares for her.

Michiru, Voice: Yukari Tamura

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An energetic young girl always playing at the station together with Minagi, who she loves with all her heart.
She accuses Yukito of being a kidnapper when they first meet, and from there they have many battles each time they see each other.

Keisuke Tachibana, Voice: Shinichiro Miki

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A mysterious man.

(Translated from Japanese text)

Potato, Voice: Hiromi Konno

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A mysterious creature (dog?) that makes a "Piko" sound.
Gets along well with Kano.

(Translated from Japanese text)
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"SUMMER" and "First Sky Chapter" Characters

Kannabi no Mikoto, Voice: Chinami Nishimura

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A "winged one" who is said to be a servant of the gods.
Although she is of high status, she is basically a prisoner of those who use her power for their own benefit.

Uraha, Voice: Kikuko Inoue

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Kanna’s lady-in-waiting, who adores her.
She’s soft spoken, but also a little unpredictable.

Ryuya, Voice: Nobutoshi Canna

A warrior assigned to guard the shrine where Kanna is kept.
He can be a little arrogant, but he’s a serious person and is unmatched with the sword.

Also, a limited-time sale is being held until Wednesday, March 19, 2025, where you can purchase the title at 10% off!
Let's take this opportunity to play the timeless masterpiece.
For details or to purchase, please see the Steam store page.

Steam版『AIR』──本日発売！

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