Last Escort is a series of

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History

The first title was announced at

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2005 with a list price of 5040 yen, scheduled for a winter 2005 release. On August 6, 2006, D3 Publisher held an event, Twinkle Date~Ii Ase Kakouze-Natsu!~, featuring the voice actors from Last Escort, along with those of one of D3's other otome games, Bakumatsu Renka Shinsengumi. Merchandise for both series was sold at the event, and a corresponding DVD was released on October 20, 2006. A web game spinoff optimized for mobile phones of the time, titled Last Escort ~Koisuru Mobile~, was released on January 26, 2006, and playable through a subscription to D3 Publisher's "Kochira Mune Kyun Otome" service, which cost 315 yen monthly. In order to play the game, an email address which is displayed in the PS2 game was required. A trial version was also published. The game is no longer available. In 2010, Last Escort: Club Katze was the first multi-platform release in the series. An exclusive event limited to Mune Kyun Club members was held that same year with voice actors from the game, called Last Escort: Real Katze. In a 2018 interview, voice actor Yūto Suzuki expressed interest in creating a VR installment of the Last Escort series.

Last Escort: Shinya no Kokuchou Monogatari

Plot

Main character Akari Sagami has lived a meandering lifestyle ever since she graduated high school. However, one day, her father tells her, "If you're not interested in getting married, you need to get a part time job", so she must get a part-time job. As Akari goes out on the town in search of part-time work, she witnesses someone who seems to be her former high school classmate Yuichiro Kashimiya walking with a flamboyant woman. She loses sight of him on that day, but in the following days sees him once more. She follows him, arriving at the host club Akari's parents manage, which is scheduled to close down - Gorgeous.

Last Escort 2: Shinya no Amai Toge

This is a computer game sequel to ''Last Escort''. When the player has played the previous title, and there is save data with Chihiro's ending cleared, the player can then enjoy "Special Story", which shows a continuation of the storyline with Chihiro.

Plot

After graduating from college, Serika Andou works as an editor for a fashion magazine. One day, she meets Reiji, who lives in the same apartment building, in a state of starvation to the point he cannot move. Afterwards, invited by a senior at work, Serika visits host club Gorgeous and meets Reiji working as a host, which changes her lifestyle.

Last Escort: Club Katze

Plot

Characters

;Tsubasa (つばさ) ;Age 23 with a cat-like, capricious personality. He works at his own pace and finds the women who go to host clubs confusing. :Voice actor:

Shinnosuke Tachibana is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator. He is married to voice actress Ao Takahashi. Career Tachibana graduated from Aojijuku Tokyo School 18th term. In 2003, he made his voice acting debut as Kyuu in the television anime ''E's Otherwis ...

; ;Asato (亞沙斗)　 ;At age 20, he is the newest host at Club Katze. He has a tall sense of pride and tends to get lonely. :Voice actor:

Atsushi Abe is a Japanese voice actor and narrator represented by Ken Production. Some of his major roles include Toma Kamijo in the ''A Certain Magical Index'' / ''A Certain Scientific Railgun'' series, Kukai Soma in ''Shugo Chara'', Moritaka Mashiro in ' ...

; ;Rei (レイ) ;Age 28, he is Club Katze's No.2 host. He pays attention to things Ryuusei overlooks. While initially reserved, he becomes dominant after getting to know him, and he bullies girls he likes. :Voice actor: Yuichi Nakamura ; ;Ryusei (流聖) ;At age 30, he is Club Katze's No.1 host, who is very trusted by his colleagues. Although he is a dandy, he may sometimes drop the pretense. He treats customers as if they were his little sister. :Voice actor:

Masaki Terasoma is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. Biography After graduating from Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music, Terasoma joined Haiyuza Theatre Company. In 1984, he made his film debut in ''W's Tragedy''. Afte ...

; ;Kanade (奏)　 ; :Voice Actress:

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;Age 21. He has a feminine appearance and becomes embarrassed and blushes easily. He adjusts to his customers' feelings. ; ;Hiragi Sannomiya (三ノ宮柊)　 ;Age 28, he is the owner of Club Katze. As a manager, he is firm and bold. Although he seems quiet, he is rather sadistic and will smile while teasing the people he likes. :Voice actor:

Junichi Suwabe is a Japanese voice actor and singer from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Haikyō. His popular roles include Omega Zero in Megaman Zero 3 , Keigo Atobe in ''The Prince of Tennis'', Victor Nikiforov in ''Yuri!!! on ICE'', Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in ...

; ;Johann (ヨハン) ; :Voice actor:

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Titles

** (PS2) January 26, 2006 ** (PS2) July 27, 2006 ** (PS2) February 21, 2008 Gorgeous Version ** (PS2, PSP) February 18, 2010 with limited edition box set for both platforms. ** (PSP) July 31, 2014 A limited promotional clear file was given away with the purchase of this version, which was part of a budget series of re-released otome games.

Drama CDs

*Last Escort Dokidoki Romantic Birthday CD (February 1, 2006) *Last Escort ~Shinya no Kokuchou Monogatari~ Drama CD (February 22, 2006, KDCA-0051) *Last Escort 2 ~Shinya no Amai Toge~ Drama CD ''Ai ni Yogoreta Shirobaratachi no Amai Toge''(March 25, 2008, FVCG-1023) *Last Escort 2: Drama CD ~Naze ni Shirobara? Tsuyamachi Kugatsu no Yoru no Yume~ & Character Songs (May 28, 2008, KDSD-00208)

Soundtracks

*Last Escort ~Shinya no Kokuchou Monogatari~ Original Sound Track featuring AN'S ALL STARS (January 25, 2006, KDCA-0048) *Last Escort 2 ~Shinya no Amai Toge~ OP&ED Themes ''Alice/Again''(March 5, 2008, KDSD-00183) - Limited edition first press contains DVD *Last Escort 2: Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 (March 5, 2008, KDSD-00183) *Last Escort 2: Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 (April 9, 2008, KDSD-195) *Last Escort Club Katze Original Song Best (March 17, 2010)

Books

* Last Escort ~Shinya no Kokuchou Monogatari~ Official Visual Fanbook (March 30, 2006, ) * Last Escort Anthology Comic (May 1, 2006, ) * Last Escort Official Anthology Comic Shinya no Champagne Call (May 31, 2006, ) * Last Escort ~Shinya no Kokuchou Monogatari~ Comic Anthology (July 25, 2006, ) * Last Escort Anthology Comic 2 (July 31, 2006, ) * Last Escort ~Kokuchou Special Night~ Complete Guide (August 18, 2006, ) * Last Escort 2 ~Shinya no Amai Toge~ Official Visual Fanbook (March 28, 2008, ) * Last Escort -Club Katze- Official Visual Fanbook (March 15, 2010, )

References

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