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Kiniro no Corda 3 (金色のコルダ3, officially called La Corda d'oro 3) is the third numbered installment of the Corda series. It was first announced to the public during Koei's presentation for new titles at Tokyo Game Show 2009.

Masako Otsuka composed music, while Yuki Kure designed and illustrated characters. Kazuo Funaki illustrated miniature versions. Premium Box includes an illustration book, CD compilation, Treasure Box edition with original drama CD, Seiso Academy name tags, organizer, photo card, and five charms.

Plot[]

In 2011, an aspiring violinist moves to Yokohama to improve her skills, following her childhood friend's footsteps. She joins Seiso Academy's ensemble for the 42nd national high school tournament, proving her worth to the skeptical student body.

Gameplay[]

General[]

Kiniro no Corda 3 has a different visual style than its predecessors and includes a different city map. It reuses the second game's system. Here are the key differences between the two titles for the preparation phase:

  • Tournament requirements, including story objectives, are mandatory for players to meet, requiring restarting from a previous save or restarting the entire game until they are met.
  • The main narrative will force the player to take mandatory breaks —sometimes without warning, so last minute procrastination is not encouraged.
  • At the start of the game, the protagonist has three practice sessions each day. She has five once it is summer vacation. Weekends now proceed in the same manner as weekdays.
  • Ensembles are limited to the main Seiso cast only. No one else can be recruited.
  • Duo practice sessions with certain characters and song genres may unlock inspirational words for the protagonist's ensemble. This can be added to an ensemble's formation to increase its maximum "Perfection" (完成度) capacity.
  • Perfection is needed to unlock a new game feature for stage performances called "Maestro Field".
  • Fans are not required for a successful tournament performance. They can reward items if they are impressed enough to reach maximum Intimacy (50).
  • Hold down X to run instead of R1 or R.
  • Fata Shop's function is replaced by a Music Store (music scores and items) and Convenience Store (gifts).
  • At the start of each day, the protagonist can make lunch from three selectable options. She can invite a character to dine with her if they are free. This replaces the previous Lunchtime format.

Before the start of each stage performance, the player has the option of altering its difficulty to Easy, Normal, or Hard.

The protagonist's version of the game requires active player participation in a rhythm game-like sequence. Players must match three lower circular icons to earn "Bravo" scores, "Good" scores, or "Miss" scores. Successful combos build the Appeal Gauge, which can be used to initiate a character-specific movie, negating buttons but boosting Seiso's favor. Multiple Maestro Fields can be used during the main story.

Character Routes[]

Twelve characters can be romanced, with easy difficulty for image and event earnings. Character profiles provide hints, multiple events can be seen daily, and events cannot be triggered past a certain date.

"Intimacy" (親密度) is the lone character parameter for indicating affection. It can be increased by performing the following tasks:

  • Visit a character during the daylight hours. Character icons easily identify their locations on the map. Shining icons means that the event is special and may be necessary for their personal story. No in-game time elapses for triggering these events, so multiple events can be seen in a day.
  • State a greeting to them if they are on the map.
  • Give presents. Presents are conveniently color-coded for each character. One gift is renewable at the convenience store and can be given multiple times.
  • Invite a character to share lunch. Feed him his favorite food for a special quote and added Intimacy.
  • Practice a song to a character. Playing his favorite song leads to a higher boost.
  • Duo practice sessions can increase Intimacy further. Use a character's keyword in an ensemble and play it for the character for a large boost.
  • Respond positively to any text messages, character invites, and events. Choosing to answer a text invite for duo practice adds more Intimacy.
  • Impress a character (shatter their portrait) during stage performances.

The player can view romance events for characters by answering the Intimacy quota, which may lead to filling in their "Love Notes." Male characters' endings can only be seen if all four Love Notes are highlighted in their profile. To boost Intimacy, play music or practice with the character. Romance the Shiseikan and Jinnan teams before facing them to keep them within the main narrative. Talk to Nia before bed for additional information, which is saved permanently if the player completes the game.

Kyoya, Ritsu, Daichi, Haru, Arata and Tohgane have two endings for their route: Gem (珠玉) or Normal (通常). The split is decided by selecting a secondary option in their final romance event. If their love notes remain pink, it is their Normal ending. Gem endings (for every character) can be viewed when their four Love Notes are golden.

Modes[]

Continue[]

Self-explanatory. 35 save slots.

New Game[]

Self-explanatory. If the player has completed the game once before, they have the choice of restarting the game with a handful of bonus items, BP earned from their last performance, and any items earned during tournament mode. Hard difficulty also becomes available on repeated playthroughs.

Tournament Mode[]

Replay shorter versions of any stage performances played during the player's main game. Rival ensembles can be played. Omits character introductions and cuts which can be seen in the main story. Tournament points can be collected to earn items for instant use in a normal save.

Memories[]

Keeps earned events, images, movies, and music. Music now includes songs outside of stage performances, including those played during character exclusive events. Event gallery limits viewing for fully voiced events only. Bonus epilogue endings can be viewed after completing a character's ending.

Settings[]

Players can adjust text speed, game skipping speed, volume, button guides, tutorials, and text box visibility, with settings automatically applied before starting a new game.

Mobile Joy[]

Cellphone bonuses after inputting passwords given on the Gamecity Fanclub site. Rewards players with images and audio clips for their cellphone.

Characters[]

Seiso Academy[]

  • Kanade Kohinata
  • Kyoya Kisaragi
  • Ritsu Kisaragi
  • Daichi Sakaki
  • Haruto Mizushima
  • Nia

Shiseikan High School[]

  • Yukihiro Yagisawa
  • Shiro Hozumi
  • Arata Mizushima
  • Wataru Kanou
  • Kouhei Iori

Jinnan High School[]

  • Chiaki Tohgane
  • Housei Toki
  • Mutsumi Serizawa

Yokohama Amane Gakuen High School[]

  • Leiji Myoga
  • Sei Amamiya
  • Sousuke Nanami
  • Takafumi Hido
  • Shiori Myoga
  • Ryoko Mikage
  • Aleksei Zhukov

Others[]

  • Alan Enjoji
  • Saeka Enjoji
  • Kazuki Hihara
  • Kiriya Etou

Trophies[]

Icon Name Unlock Method Type
KC3FV Trophy 1 Summer Memories Obtain all other trophies. Platinum
KC3FV Trophy 2 Daichi's Ending Cleared Watch two of Daichi's endings. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 3 National Champion Earn an SSS rating in every tournament. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 4 Tohgane's Ending Cleared Watch two of Tohgane's endings. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 5 Arata's Ending Cleared Watch two of Arata's endings. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 6 Haru's Ending Cleared Watch two of Haru's endings. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 7 Event Complete Complete all events. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 8 Ritsu's Ending Cleared Watch two of Ritsu's endings. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 9 Kyoya's Ending Cleared Watch two of Kyoya's endings. Gold
KC3FV Trophy 10 Yagisawa's Ending Cleared Watch Yagisawa's ending. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 11 Toki's Ending Cleared Watch Toki's ending. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 12 Myoga's Ending Cleared Watch Myoga's ending. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 13 Amamiya's Ending Cleared Watch Amamiya's ending. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 14 Nanami's Ending Cleared Watch Nanami's ending. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 15 Total Victory Earn an SSS rating in one tournament. Silver
KC3AS Trophy 9 Album Complete Complete the album. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 17 Hozumi's Ending Cleared Watch Hozumi's ending. Silver
KC3FV Trophy 18 Normal Ending Cleared Watch the normal ending. Bronze
KC3FV Trophy 19 Department Nomination Victory Win the Department Nomination. Bronze
KC3FV Trophy 20 Final Victory Win the National Finals. Bronze
KC3FV Trophy 21 Semi Final Victory Win the Semi National Finals. Bronze
KC3FV Trophy 22 Regional Tournament Victory Win the Regional Tournament. Bronze


Differences between ports[]

  • DLC is PSP only.
  • An online versus option is included for Tournament Mode in the PSP port.
  • PSP port allows photos (screenshots) to be taken during events. They can be reviewed again in the Memories section.

Expansions/Spin-offs[]

  • Kiniro no Corda Box Selection ~10th Anniversary~ - PSP: December 19, 2013. PSP version repackaged with three other Corda ports and select Premium Box merchandise.
  • Kiniro no Corda 3 Full Voice Special - PSP: September 19, 2013; Nintendo 3DS: February 26, 2015; PS Vita: 2018. Fully voiced dialogue for original game and its DLC. Sub characters receive one additional image during the in-game route. 20 new Special events can be viewed after obtaining every possible ending. Includes a promotional teaser for AnotherSky.
The Treasure Box for this addition of the game includes an artbook, a character CD, a picture frame, 12 character bromides which can slip into a calendar, and an illustrated book using the miniature versions of the characters. The Gamecity Set adds a lunchbox set to the mix.
The 3DS port adds character image songs in Tournament Mode and 12 new illustrations. Its Treasure Box includes a 12 drama CD set with kissing as a theme.
The PS Vita port's Treasure Box includes an artbook containing stills from the All Memories of Summer ~Full Voice Special~ event, a new illustration drawn by the Yuki Kure, a booklet detailing the characters' lives 5 years after the game's main story, and a soundtrack CD. The Ano Natsu no Bokutachi no Subete contains the aforementioned bonuses plus a drama CD set called Summer Graduation SSS, a soundtrack CD featuring Hakodate Amane Gakuen High School, and a script of previous drama CD stories. Pre-order the game before June 25 to obtain the Kiniro no Corda 3 AnotherSky feat. Kangei Dai Fuzoku scenario and 8 new still events for existing characters.

Related Media[]

Many CDs and databooks were created. Yamaha published a mook covering the classical music in the game. People who bought the early versions of ~Senritsu wa Fukaku Amaku~ could have received a new cover slip for their PSP/PS3 copy of the game.

Corda 3 only stage events were Neoromance ♥ Festa Kiniro no Corda Seiso Gakuin Matsuri 3, Neoromance ♥ Festa Kiniro no Corda Featuring Jinnan Koukou, and Neoromance ♥ Festa Kiniro no Corda Featuring 4 Schools. Voice actors for the Seiso Academy characters are scheduled to have their stage event December 14 as part of a dual event with the feat. Amane Gakuen voice actors.

A comic serialization by Kure is being sporadically printed in LaLa and is called Rinden Hall no Aria ~Kiniro no Corda series~. The narrative includes the extra stories seen during La Corda d'oro's serialization and creates an original narrative based on the second half of the tournament.

Various goods can be seen on the original merchandise page. Cospatio manufactured replica school uniforms. Long cushion covers of Tohgane and Toki were manufactured. Character visuals from this game were used for the Suntaxi Kiniro no Corda collaboration tour. Fans could visit the real-life places for specific locations seen throughout the series. This IP is the first Koei IP to be selected for a Happy Kuji collaboration, or a type of lottery for exclusive character merchandise.

The romanceable Seiso characters, Toki, Yagisawa, and Hozumi appear in Yome Colle (fully translated as: "Wife Collection"). Android or iPhone users can proudly show off their digital "wife" and take photos, listen to their voice, and so on. Wallpaper images of the cast's images and portraits appear in Lawson's Pridas service.

Character themed desserts were produced in a collaboration with Patisserie Swallowtail. Animate cafe hosted a collaboration menu between April 1~May 15, 2014. The drink menu was reused for an Animate Cafe Terrace collaboration. Diners can receive special merchandise with their meal. Gamecity posted a photo report of a diner's typical experience. Karetsu Karaoke is scheduled to have Corda 3 and 100man-nin themed rooms and menus for one of its collaborations.

It was one of many titles represented in the October 21~November 3, 2014 Marui One Family Mizoguchi Koei-Tecmo Goods Fair. Fans who purchase Wanda coffee from Ito-Yokado stores starting December 15, 2014 can receive miniature character illustration cards with their purchase; campaign ends once supplies run dry.

The 3DS port has its series of campaigns dedicated to its publication. One is Romantic ♥ Game Festival, a collaboration with Yokohama City Transportation Bureau for an Otome game themed stamp rally scheduled to take place February and March. Participants can ride Tokimeki Restaurant☆☆☆, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6, and/or Kiniro no Corda 3 decorated trains to receive original Haruka 6 character merchandise at specially marked stations. The other is a Twitter campaign for Valentine's Day. Fans can Retweet for their favorite characters and receive pictures and messages from the top three most popular characters.

my GAMECITY premium members can purchase and receive White Day 2015 messages from their desired romanceable character. Twitter users can partake in a campaign to celebrate the 3DS release.

Merchandise for this title will be available at Real Order Girls Attraction Spring Carnival 2015 and the Koei-Tecmo booth at Comiket 89.

Deluxe watches based on the four different academies were made available for a limited time. Buyers were given until January 4, 2019 to reserve their orders which would then be delivered on March.

Image Song[]

Performed by Jun Fukuyama (Kyoya Kisaragi), Katsuyuki Konishi (Ritsu Kisaragi), Yuuya Uchida (Daichi Sakaki), Kaori Mizuhashi (Haruto Mizushima), Kentaro Ito (Yukihiro Yagisawa), Masakazu Morita (Shiro Hozumi), Daisuke Kishio (Arata Mizushima), Kisho Taniyama (Chiaki Tohgane), Hideo Ishikawa (Housei Toki), Satoshi Hino (Leiji Myoga), Mamoru Miyano (Sei Amamiya), Yuki Masuda (Sousuke Nanami)

Opening and ending song.

Allusions[]

  • Yamaha's silent violins are modeled and played in the game by Jinnan students for a collaboration.
  • The Dynasty Warriors confirmation sound effect plays during the Versus splash screen in Tournament Mode.
  • The solo version of Divertimento D-Major K136 from Tsukimori's Corda 2 personal events is reused without alteration for Kyoya's events.
  • One of the prominent recurring songs in the series, Salut d'amour, plays during Myoga's final romance event. Violin Romance is identified in the event.
  • Hihara's Theme continues to play for him in this title.
  • Aside from Hihara and Etou, the main cast from the first two games receive minor mentions in text messages. Many of the students in Corda 3 are fans of the ones who became professional musicians.

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