The World Ends With You turns 15 today.

Fario-P said:
Happy 15th birthday to the best Nintendo DS game ever made!!
I'd love to post answers to all your questions, but it's really late rn so I'll just bring in some fellow fans in the meantime.

@XeroBeat
@glamazon
@redvelvetdoll
@_Nette_
@MozillaFennekin
@complexities
@G_Spark233
@PsychoSpark90
@ReaperCreeper
@Phloup
@SilentVinyl
@beargolfer
@Error_JJBA
@dusty22
@Eggyy
@GoldenDevilGamer
@emeth_asher
@AlexPaulLEWZ
@jjashael

Bananaloid said:
This game was, and still is, so important to me. I originally got it at friggen GameStop of all places in the used section, and I lost it in the move, I'm really upset. I was debating on getting it online again just so I can play it on my DS once more, because I don't think I can play it any other way besides on the DS. The other ways on the phone and Switch just don't seem right to me.

The game was made for the DS, so it's the perfect way to play it.

I used to own the entire OST but I got a new iPod and lost all of my music in the change. It sucked. I should probably get it all again.

complexities said:
How did you get into the series?
That is a very fair question. I think Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories turned me on to Square Enix, and somewhere along the way I heard that The World Ends With You was going to be Square Enix's next project. I don't remember watching any trailers or anything. All of a sudden I just wanted a NDS and this particular game. I must say that, after playing TWEWY, 358/2 Days was a major letdown in terms of gameplay.

Who are your favorite characters and how do you relate to them?
I love the designs and personalities of so many characters—both main characters and side characters in the original game and the sequel—but I must say I really relate to og Neku a lot. That feeling of wanting to shut out the world because I don't know how to relate to other people was very representative of high school me. To a certain extent, I sometimes still feel like that even as an adult; it seems easy to form attachments with people for really shallow reasons like working together or sharing similar interests, but in the grand scheme of things, how much do you really matter to others and vice-versa?

Favorite things about the gameplay and story?
I'll say it every time that TWEWY is the only game that fully utilised the dual screens of the NDS. Coordinating the different fighting styles of Neku and his partner was a nightmare in a good way. It was challenging enough that I felt exhilarated by battles but not so challenging that I felt like rage quitting. I swear that my hand-eye coordination improved a lot after playing TWEWY, but I dumbed back down in later years due to lack of practice and aging. I also liked how food and fashion were incorporated into the experience. Sometimes I'd want to wear a certain outfit because it matched, but then I'd end up wearing a hodge-podge of different brands because I wanted to achieve certain stats or I didn't have enough style to wear something else yet. 😆 I never managed to memorise the characters' unique tastes when it came to food. In NTWEWY, I totally rely on everyone's facial expressions to know if I'm doing well or not haha.

That's all I can think of for gameplay. As for the story...well, there's a lot to love about it, but I'm not sure what I want to say or how to say it without needing a bunch of spoiler boxes. Focusing on a single aspect, I'm just so happy that the story takes place in Shibuya in as realistic a setting as possible. I want to visit Japan someday and see how well all the game backgrounds match up with real scenery. It's not that I dislike straight-up fantasy worlds, but it almost felt like I got to act as a tourist and play a video game simultaneously (y'know, if tourists had a clock running down in the background to the time of their sudden death).

What's your favorite song in twewy?
Twister, Someday, and Calling are in a three-way tie for my favourites from the first game. As for NTWEWY, I'm quite partial to NEW GAME and Insomnia. Don't ask me why. Good music is good music.

Do you have any twewy merch?
Yes, actually. I splurged on the special merchandise set for NTWEWY, which came with a record bag, pins, and Mr. New pouch. I use the record bag regularly to transport my laptop and tablet between my home and my parents' house. I also bought several fanmade pins, some being replicas of the pins used for psychs and others depicting the characters.

Favorite food in twewy?
I desperately want to try the Triple Triad Plate from Spicy Curry Don.

Who’s your reaper partner on mal you wanna play tin pin with and go through objectives with?
Uhhh @uberguber I guess? He's the person I've chatted most with about NTWEWY. I had another irl friend who was really into the original game, but she's not on MAL and her interest has definitely waned a bit.

how much hours you spent on the game?
That is a very good question.

Would you like to see neo twewy have an anime?
If the story is as rushed and the battles as repetitive as the first animation, then no, I'll pass.

Did the anime made you wanna try the original game?
If I hadn't already played the original game, the anime would not have compelled me to.

Reaper or angel?
Reaper. No further comment.

Have you visited Shibuya?
Not yet!

I sincerely hope that I answered all the questions and didn't miss any. I typed all of this on mobile, so...

Eggyy said:
Favorite things about the gameplay and story?
As @complexities mentioned above, I really liked how TWEWY used the DS to its fullest extent. Not only with the dual screens, but with the mechanisms of the pins (I believe some even used the microphone).

Eggyy said:
How did you get into the series?
I saw Neku and company in Dream Drop Distance, and thought that they were cool. Also, I saw the Super Minamimoto World video, which piqued my interest even more.

Who are your favorite characters and how do you relate to them?
I like Sho's overall presence, mainly because of how unpredictable he was in the original and Neo, though I wish I had the same zeal for math as him. Beat is also high on my list, especially with how much he cares about Rhyme and him essentially mentoring the cast of Neo. I relate to Joshua or Nagi the most, in terms of my wardrobe (the former) and being a bit bookish (the latter). Mr H. as well, since I also love coffee.

Favorite things about the gameplay and story?
As @complexities mentioned above, I really liked how TWEWY used the DS to its fullest extent. Not only with the dual screens, but with the mechanisms of the pins (I believe some even used the microphone). I also liked how the fashionable brands would change pretty often, encouraging players to experiment with different pins. The battles were unique and immediately hooked me into game, as well as what each new task and interactions would occur on each day.

What's your favorite song in TWEWY?
For the original, it's probably a tie between Transformation and Noisy Noise. They made battles feel very exhilarating and riveting. For Neo, probably Shibuya Survivor, We're Losing You, or The World Is Yours.

Do you have any TWEWY merch?
Unfortunately, I do not have any TWEWY merch. I may purchase some pins, if they are available.

Favorite food in TWEWY?
In terms of its usefulness, Alligator and Air in a Can. I would also try canned air and Absolute Shadow Ramen.

Who's your favorite partner on MAL you wanna play Tin Pin with and go through objectives with?
I haven't discussed to many people on MAL about TWEWY. I guessed I'd play Tin Pin with Crow, though he'd easily beat me.

How many hours you spent on the game?
I assume around 150-200 hours, I'm not sure.

Would you like to see Neo as an anime?
I've heard less than stellar remarks on the first anime, most likely not. I would be up to a manga adaptation akin to how wacky the KH manga are.

Did the anime made you wanna try the game?
If I haven't already played it, then I would try the game after watching the anime. Since, the adaptation did not the game justice.

Reaper or Angel?
Angel, travelling through parallels worlds and planes would be fun. Also, those beams that Joshua has are nice.


Have you visited Shibuya?
Not yet, I would love to visit it sometime in the future.

Any favorite moments?
Coco and Sho's interactions, Another Day in the original, and Rindou/Nagi/Fret doing the Mr. Mew poses.

Sorry for long this is, also thank you @Fario-P for pinning me in this thread.

complexities said:

OMG now you've reminded me! Yes, there was at least one pin that required you to blow into the microphone! I actually found that to be such a relief, because that was one less thing for my fingers to worry about. 😂

PsychoSpark90 said:
Thanks for the tag @Fario-P , and thanks for the thread @Crow_Black !

Here are my responses:

How did you get into the series?

-As a kid I was a huge Square Enix and JRPG nut so I'd check out anything related to them. I checked out top DS games articles and TWEWY was frequently mentioned. I instantly decided to play it the moment I found out it was a Square game.

Who are your favorite characters and how do you relate to them?

-As a kid I liked Joshua because I liked anyone with white hair and his abilities were great . Nowadays for the OG I like Neku, because I could and sometimes still relate to the anti-social aspect of him. But his growth often reminds me that sometimes it's okay to open up to people that truly do care about you. For NEO, I love Beat and . I love both their attire, and the former is still a lovable dork while I really like the latter's mysteriousness.

Favorite things about the gameplay and story

- Not exactly gameplay but the artstyle was also what drew me in and still does to this day. I'm super inspired by it! But in specifics to gameplay, I love the fusion attacks! The portraits and the actual abilities that occur are super fun! NEO changed things up that made it more versatile, which is really cool! For the story, the dialogue is great. And by that I mean the humorous moments, ranging from Neku's reactions in his inner thoughts, to the chemistry the characters have, and also Another Day which is sprinkled with gold lol. Its serious moments are great too for both games with very impactful quotes, like with Mr. H, or for NEO.

What's your favorite song in TWEWY?

- Ahhhh I hate this question because it always changes! As a kid, Game Over was the best. It still is great, but gosh, Déjà vu really hits different. I can't choose!! NEO has me in the same situation, hearing Breaking Free was freaking amazing prior to its release, but now there are a bunch of other tracks I love, like Bird in the Hand or Unpainted, etc.

Do you have any TWEWY merch?

- Only an Etsy pin from AlchemistPins which I got as a gift. It's really nice! Although one day I would like to get something official if possible.

Favorite food in TWEWY

- For the OG, that Definitivo Chilli Dog looks yummy. For NEO, the food looks absolutely gorgeous, but I would like to try the Melon Ice Cream Float for starters.

Who’s your reaper partner on mal you wanna play tin pin with and go through objectives with?

- I haven't extensively spoken about TWEWY a lot here except with some people whom I think are Fario-P and Crow_Black iirc on threads. I'm down for them (or anyone too)!

How many hours you spent on the game?

- Too lazy to check tbh but definitely less than 100. I'm rarely a completionist for games.

Would you like to see Neo as an anime?

- Hmm the anime for the first game was okay. So...idk. The manga promo was fine. I wouldn't be too against it, I think. But I'd keep my expectations low.

Did the anime made you wanna try the game?

-Already played the game beforehand but usually for game adaptations, I sometimes check out the source and try it out. So maybe I would've tried TWEWY.

Reaper or Angel?

- Always fancied Reapers.

Have you visited Shibuya?

- No, but I wish to one day!

Millufer said:
-how did you get into the series?
I used to watch my brother and sister play kingdom hearts when i was like 6 back in '09, didn't really play the game until 2014 when I discovered TWEWY through KH3D (very original, I know). And I saw these buncha lanky kids that look cool so I watched a lets play of it by a youtuber called SkyWardWings (he deleted all his videos iirc and its such a shame since like his playthrough has its own dedicated voice acting which is miles better than twewy anime)

-Who’s your favorite characters and how do we relate to them?
This is kinda a hard question to answer since I really like most of the cast, but my top 3 are Neku, Joshua, and Beat.

I just love Neku's design, since he's primarily represented by the color purple, blue, and orange which are my favorite colors. Not to mention his sickass hair and headphone, man really set the bar for fashion (though sometimes I think it kinda looks goofy and over the top). I wasn't that popular kid irl so I can kinda relate to D1W1 Neku to a certain degree, but I'm not a misanthrope either so it's really heartwarming to see his growth.

For Joshua, I already like his minimalistic appearance and snotty attitude from the get-go. The way he acts towards Neku when he first met him after he just had his precious friend taken is fascinating yet vexing, however I can't help but think he's really interesting and I looked forward to what he has to offer onward. Needless to say, he exceeded my expectation but I was kinda disappointed by the very minimal role he played in NEO. I can't really relate to Joshua since I'm not that much of a brat and not that interesting of a person.

And you just can't hate beat with his appearance which screams cool kid (or idk maybe some people can). His straight-forwardness and goofiness really make him likable, though I was kinda on edge with him at all of week 2. But after you get to know him better in week 3, it all just clicks in. Granted, he acted stupid, still I couldn't help but sympathize for him. I can kinda relate to him because we both aren't the sharpest tools in the shed.

-Favorite things about the gameplay and story
The gameplay is simple, yet very customizable. Fusions are very fun to do and very cool looking, and everytime I replay this game I usually grind more than needed because the gameplay is too fun but the length doesn't complement it very well imo.

The story is just amazing. Every day, you just want to know what will happen, what kind of mission you're going to take, who are you going to meet, and how will it all end. The game finishes each day at a perfect point imo, and the 3 weeks formula is just genius. For me, TWEWY is easily the best JRPG or even RPG of all time seeing how good the game executed it all. Seeing The Animation, It's such a shame what could be the thing that pulls new fans ended up as rushed disappointment

-Whats your favorite song in twewy?
My personal favorite is Deja vu, it just screams nostalgia to me. I also really like Make or Break (All versions), Twister (Obviously), and Someday. Still, all of the OSTs (except for some really short ones) are a banger.

-do you have any twewy merch?
Nope. They don't sell any here as far as I'm aware, mainly because TWEWY itself isn't really popular in here.

-who’s your reaper partner on mal you wanna play tin pin with and go through objectives its easily Fario-P as we both know the series well enough to survive a single day the urban jungle of Shibuya
Fario-P seems like a nice person, I wouldn't mind partnering up with her.

-how much hours you spent on the game?
Idk but I think Ive played solo remix 3 times at least and final remix 1 time. The last time I played solo remix, I really grinded to the max (fought Panthera Cantus, did time attack challenge multiple times, and did a bunch of 16 chain reductions). So probably like 30 hours at least.

-would you like to see neo twewy have an anime?
Of course, and I hope they give it more episodes and don't mess up the pacing this time (I'd also love a TWEWY anime remake).

-reaper or angel?
Player

-have you visited Shibuya?
Nope.

-any favorite moments
I should have a buncha those, but off the top of my head all I could think are everytime Neku met Hanekoma, Shiki's being taken away from Neku, Neku vs Beat, when 777 helped Neku and Beat find Konishi, Final Fusion, and the RG meetup (DAMNIT JOSHUA JUST JOIN THEM).

I didn't think the game had this much of an impact on me but lo and behold.

Haaruukaa said:
I was into this series wayyyy back, I didn't even realize it hits its 15th anniversary! I would like to get back into it again.

Crow_Black said:


Its been like since 2018 i got into the series and now fast forward now here i am with alot merch from a couple of neku figs and a rindo fig as well 2.

Haaruukaa said:


Oh cool, what figures are they? They make some really high-quality anime figures these days, but they're so tiny (and expensive!).

Crow_Black said:


They're the bring arts figures and yeah it was pretty pricey too lmao. But i got them for my bday this year!

Haaruukaa said:


Ooh, those are nice. Did you get them as a gift or did you treat yourself? Lol.

Vincent128 said:
good times good times

King_Gojira said:
The anime adaption was awful, kinda like what happened with god eater.

Crow_Black said:


Yep, the anime was absoulte fucking cancer trash dog shit that made you felt like you were getting gang raped,having stage v cancer,getting crucifeid and also your genitals were mutilated and eyes were gouged with barbed wire all at the same time.

God Eater i still have yet to play but i do love me some monster hutner.

King_Gojira said:


lol, but at least props to the anime, they tried, I mean if I didn't play the series and only saw the anime, I'll give it an average score. Too bad TWEWY didn't have a sequel, there's really nothing they could do to extend it based on the story, or if they make a sequel, they could've created a new protagonist, but it might ruin the title as a whole and the new character might not be as awesome as Neku, so it's kinda good thing that it ends in 1 game.

GrimAtrament said:
huh that long already?

it's only had like that what 2 games?