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Game Info

Gakuen Alice: Waku-waku Happy Friends Cover Art

Not rated

Platform: Nintendo DS
Player Perspective: Text
Developer Companies: Kids Station
Publishers: Kids Station
Release date: 19 April 2007

Summary

Gakuen Alice: Waku-Waku Happy Friends landed on the Nintendo DS in April 2007, hitting Japanese shelves alongside the beloved school‑yard anime. The title pulls its charm straight from the series, letting fans interact with the eccentric “Alice” abilities that give students supernatural powers. Though never localized, the game showcases the DS’s dual‑screen setup with vibrant character artwork and touchscreen mini‑games that echo the show’s quirky tone. Even without a Western release, its presence demonstrates how early‑2000s Japan leveraged popular manga adaptations to create handheld experiences tailored to dedicated anime followings.

Storyline

Rumors swirl that Gakuen Alice might vanish, so players are urged to stash cash in a virtual piggy bank. By wandering the forest, you gather raw materials that can be fused by the firefly’s workshop into quirky goods – ketchup bullets, the mysterious Pigler No. 3, pengie badges and countless other creations. Once crafted, items are sent to the auction house, generating the funds needed to keep the academy afloat. The game also recycles classic events from the earlier GBA title, including the beloved Kurigo rice competition, giving longtime fans a nostalgic boost. All of this blends into the light‑hearted quest of Gakuen Alice: Waku‑waku Happy Friends.

Edited by Maya Carter