Blessing of the Campanella (2011)

Original Title:祝福のカンパネラ -la campanella della benedizione- (2011)

Languages:

  • English: Blessing of the Campanella (2011)
  • Japanese: 祝福のカンパネラ -la campanella della benedizione- (2011)
  • Chinese: 祝福的钟声 OVA
Shukufuku no Campanella, also known as Blessing of the Campanella, is a Japanese visual novel developed by Windmill. It was initially released as an eroge for Microsoft Windows on January 30, 2009, and later followed by an all-ages release for the PlayStation Portable. The game is set in the fictional city of Ert'Aria and features a linear plotline where players interact with characters. The franchise has been adapted into various media, including manga and anime. The anime adaptation, also titled Blessing of the Campanella, aired in 2010 and was produced by AIC. The story unfolds in the bustling trade city of Ert'Aria where Leicester Maycraft, a young item engineer belonging to the adventurer's guild "Oasis", observes a meteor shower. A falling star crashes near a cathedral, where Leicester discovers a sleeping girl who seems to carry a mysterious message. As she awakens, Leicester's life takes an adventurous turn. The anime series comprises 12 episodes and also includes an OVA. While the specific presentation differs across various media, the core narrative of Shukufuku no Campanella revolves around the meeting of Leicester and the mysterious girl, set against the backdrop of Ert'Aria and interwoven with elements of adventure, fantasy, and romance.