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{{short description|2004 video game}}
{{Infobox animanga/Header
| name            = Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette
| image           = Canvas 2 Akane Iro no Palette Visual Novel Cover.jpg
| caption         = ''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' cover art
| ja_kanji        = Canvas2 〜茜色のパレット〜
| ja_romaji       = Canvas 2 ~Akane-iro no Paretto~
| genre           = [[Romance (love)|Romance]]<ref name="info">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/info.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website information|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/game/game/canvas2/index.html|title=PS2 version official website|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=Ja|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20081020090907/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/game/game/canvas2/index.html|archive-date=October 20, 2008|url-status=dead|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref>
| creator         =
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{{Infobox animanga/Print
| title           = Canvas 2: Extra Season
| type            = manga
| author          = F&C FC01
| illustrator     = Miki Kodama
| publisher       = [[Kadokawa Shoten]]
| demographic     = ''[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]''
| magazine        = Ace Momogumi <br />[[Monthly Shōnen Ace]]
| first           = March 2004
| last            = December 2004
| volumes         = 1
| volume_list     =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Game
| title           =
| developer       = F&C FC01
| publisher       = F&C (Windows, iOS)<br />[[Kadokawa Shoten]] (PS2) <br /> AiCherry (DVDPG) <br /> [[GMO Internet|G-Gee]] (Android)
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| genre           = [[Eroge]], [[visual novel]]
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| platforms       = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Interactive film#DVD games|DVD game]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[iOS]]
| released        = {{vgrelease|JP|April 23, 2004 (Windows)}}
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type            = light novel
| title           =
| author          = Izumi Okazaki
| illustrator     = [[Fumio (illustrator)|Fumio]]
| publisher       = [[Enterbrain]]
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| demographic     = Male
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| magazine        =
| magazine_en     =
| published       = July 20, 2004
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{{Infobox animanga/Print
| title           = Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch
| type            = manga
| author          = F&C FC01
| illustrator     = Miki Kodama
| publisher       = [[Kadokawa Shoten]]
| demographic     = ''[[Shōnen manga|Shōnen]]''
| magazine        = [[Monthly Shōnen Ace]] <br />[[Comp Ace]]
| first           = April 2005
| last            = September 2006
| volumes         = 4
| volume_list     =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| title           = Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch
| type            = tv series
| director        = [[Itsuro Kawasaki]]
| producer        =
| writer          = [[Reiko Yoshida]]
| music           =
| studio          = [[Zexcs]]
| licensee        ={{English anime licensee
|NA = [[Crunchyroll]]
}}
| network         = [[Chiba Television Broadcasting|Chiba TV]], [[Television Saitama|TV Saitama]], [[Television Kanagawa|TV Kanagawa]], [[Kyoto Broadcasting System|KBS Kyoto]], [[Sun Television|Sun TV]], [[TV Aichi]]
| first           = October 2, 2005
| last            = March 26, 2006
| episodes        = 24
| episode_list    = List of Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch episodes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type            = light novel
| title           = Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch
| author          = Tohru Tamegai
| illustrator     = [[Naru Nanao]] <br /> Miki Kodama
| publisher       = [[Kadokawa Shoten]]
| publisher_en    =
| demographic     = Male
| imprint         =
| magazine        =
| magazine_en     =
| published       =
| first           = December 22, 2005
| last            = March 24, 2006
| volumes         = 2
| volume_list     =
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
{{Nihongo|'''''Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette'''''|Canvas2 〜茜色のパレット〜|Canvas 2 ~Akane-iro no Paretto~|lit. ''Canvas 2 ~Deep Red-colored Palette~''}} is a Japanese [[Eroge|adult]] [[visual novel]] developed by F&C FC01, a brand of F&C. The game, which is a [[sequel]] to ''Canvas: Sepia-iro no Motif'', was released for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] on April 23, 2004; a [[PlayStation 2]] version without adult content was released on January 26, 2006. The story follows Hiroki Kamikura, an art teacher at Nadeshiko Academy who lost his passion for painting. Hiroki's budding relationships with the game's main heroines are the focal point of the story.
The [[gameplay]] in ''Canvas 2'' is mostly spent reading the [[dialogue]] and narrative, and the primary objective of the game is to romance the five main heroines, each of whom has her own story route that the player can explore individually. The game was ranked as the second best-selling [[bishōjo game]] at the time of its release. ''Canvas 2'' has been adapted into various other forms of media, such as [[manga]], [[light novels]], [[Radio drama|audio drama]], and a twenty-four-episode [[anime]] television series produced by [[Zexcs]].
==Gameplay==
[[File:Canvas_2_Gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|200px|An example of gameplay in ''Canvas 2'', showing the protagonist conversing with Elis]]
''Canvas 2'' is a [[Romance (love)|romance]] [[visual novel]] in which the player assumes the role of the protagonist, Hiroki Kamikura. Much of the [[gameplay]] is spent reading the text that appears on the screen, representing [[dialogue]] between the characters and Hiroki's inner thoughts. The text is accompanied by character [[Sprite (computer graphics)|sprites]] over background art, allowing the player to identify which characters are talking. Every so often, the player will reach a "decision point" where they must choose from multiple options displayed on the screen; the choices that the player makes throughout the game will affect the plot's progression. The primary objective of the game is to earn the favor of one of the game's five main heroines, and to build a relationship with them. There are five main story routes and endings that the player can experience, one for each heroine. At certain points in the game, the player will encounter [[Computer graphics|CG artwork]] taking the place of character sprites and background art; in adult-rated versions of the game, there is artwork depicting the heroines in sexual situations. In the [[PlayStation 2]] version, adult content was removed and two additional story routes became playable.<ref name="PS2 release">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/item/170|title=PS2 release announcement on F&C official website|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|date=January 26, 2006|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> The game is fully voiced, with the exception of Hiroki and secondary characters.<ref name="info" />
==Plot==
===Story===
''Canvas 2'' takes place five years after the events of the first game.<ref name="story" /> The story revolves around Hiroki Kamikura, a dispassionate art teacher who gave up on his dream of being a painter. After a friend [[Plagiarism|plagiarized]] his work and stole his fame in art university, and a traumatizing incident that occurred at his high school reunion, he no longer derives any enjoyment from painting and even the act of picking up a paint brush pains him. He teaches students at {{Nihongo|Nadeshiko Academy|撫子学園|Nadeshiko Gakuen}}, a prestigious institution that places an emphasis on art and has produced many famous artists.<ref name="story">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/story.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website story|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> At home, Hiroki takes care of his younger cousin Elis Hōsen, who moved in with him after passing the entrance exam for Nadeshiko Academy. During his time teaching at the academy, he builds relationships with various female students and teachers, and as he learns about their own struggles and passions, he gradually begins to rediscover himself and regain his love for painting.<ref name="story" />
===Main characters===
The protagonist of ''Canvas 2'' is {{Nihongo|Hiroki Kamikura|上倉 浩樹|Kamikura Hiroki}}, a once-aspiring artist who now works as an art teacher at Nadeshiko Academy.<ref name="story" /> Despite teaching art at a prestigious school, he has no passion for painting anymore due to his troubled past. He has adopted an apathetic attitude towards life and tends to go with the flow without trying too hard. Hiroki lives with his [[Multiracial people|half-Japanese-half-French]] younger cousin {{Nihongo|Elis Hōsen|鳳仙 エリス|Hōsen Elis|''voiced by'' Naho Nakaya}}, who is the main heroine of ''Canvas 2''. Elis is an innocent and lively girl who has a [[brother complex]] towards Hiroki.<ref name="Elis">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/erisu.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website Elis character profile|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> She is very skilled at painting, but due to being traumatized by the accident that took her parents' lives, she has an [[Chromophobia|extreme aversion to the color red]]. After passing the entrance exam, she enrolls in Nadeshiko Academy as a first-year student.<ref name="Elis" />
Hiroki ends up being reunited with his tomboyish childhood friend {{Nihongo|Kiri Kikyō|桔梗 霧|Kikyō Kiri|''voiced by'' Yuri Sawa}} after she starts working as a [[physical education]] teacher at Nadeshiko Academy.<ref name="Kiri">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/kiri.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website Kiri character profile|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> A friend of Hiroki's since [[kindergarten]], she once confessed her love to him in high school, but was rejected by him, causing a strain in their relationship.<ref name="Kiri" /> Despite their complicated history, Kiri is a caring friend towards Hiroki and tries to keep their professional and personal lives separate, reflecting her responsible nature; however, she still has some feelings for Hiroki. Hiroki also befriends the mischievous and energetic second-year student {{Nihongo|Kana Hagino|萩野 可奈|Hagino Kana|''voiced by'' Kanoko Hatamiya}}, who looks younger than she really is due to her short stature and childlike face.<ref name="Kana">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/kana.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website Kana character profile|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> Kana is a talented best-selling romance novelist who takes inspiration from the other characters' relationships for her stories. She attends Hiroki's art classes and often shares her manuscript with Hiroki for him to critique.
{{Nihongo|Sumire Misaki|美咲 菫|Misaki Sumire|''voiced by'' Misa Kimura}}, a third-year student at the academy, also attends Hiroki's art classes.<ref name="Sumire">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/sumire.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website Sumire character profile|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> She comes from a family of talented artists, but she has no interest in art and practices singing in the choir club. She is often referred to as the {{Nihongo|"Nadeshiko Diva"|撫子の歌姫|Nadeshiko no Utahime}}.<ref name="Sumire" /> Sumire is shy and reserved, and feels insecure about herself due to being compared to her older sister. Nadeshiko Academy is run by the acting chairwoman and world-famous [[cello]] player {{Nihongo|Saya Saginomiya|鷺ノ宮 紗綾|Saginomiya Saya|''voiced by'' Himawari Natsuno}}.<ref name="Saya">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/saya.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website Saya character profile|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> Saya has a gentle and ladylike disposition, and is well liked by the students of the academy. She holds her younger sister Ai in high regard and talks about her often. She is very well-versed when it comes to wielding the [[naginata]] and coaches the naginata club.<ref name="Saya" />
==Development and release==
''Canvas 2'' is the [[sequel]] to F&C’s prior [[visual novel]], ''Canvas: Sepia-iro no Motif'',<ref name="gamebiz">{{cite web|url=https://gamebiz.jp/news/113665|title=''Canvas 2'' social game announcement|publisher=Gamebiz|language=Ja|date=July 22, 2013|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref><ref name="story" /> and is the second installment in the ''Canvas'' series. An early concept for the game appeared in ''Naked Blue: Canvas Wallpaper Collection'', a [[fan disc]] to ''Canvas: Sepia-iro no Motif'', as a preview to a fictitious work called ''Canvas 2: 2nd Stage''.<ref name="Naked Blue">{{cite video game|title=Naked Blue: Wallpaper Collection |developer=F&C FC01|publisher=F&C|date=August 10, 2001|platform=[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]|scene= ''Canvas 2: 2nd Stage'' preview|language=Japanese}}</ref> Two members of staff who were involved with ''Canvas: Sepia-iro no Motif'', Yū Miyamura and Sakana, returned to work on ''Canvas 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/creater_allgame.php?creater=567|title=Yū Miyamura on ErogameScape|publisher=ErogameScape|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Sakana blog" /> [[Naru Nanao]], who had previously worked on [[Circus (company)|Circus]]' visual novel ''[[Da Capo (video game)|Da Capo]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/creater_allgame.php?creater=13|title=Naru Nanao on ErogameScape|publisher=ErogameScape|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> was in charge of designing the characters Elis and Kiri.<ref name="staff diary">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/staffdiary.html|title=''Canvas 2'' official website staff diary|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> Chikotam provided the character designs for Kana, Saya, and the side character Shie Sugihara,<ref name="PC Angel">{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=PC Angel|publisher=Odysseus|issue=April 2004|language=ja}}</ref> and Sakana provided the character design for Sumire.<ref name="Sakana blog">{{cite web|url=http://www.interq.or.jp/pink/morioka/work_page01.htm|title=List of works on Sakana's blog|publisher=|language=Ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060531082019/http://www.interq.or.jp/pink/morioka/work_page01.htm|archive-date=May 31, 2006|url-status=dead|access-date=July 26, 2024}}</ref> Miyamura, who served as the director of the project, was also in charge of scenario writing for Elis and Kiri.<ref name="PC Angel" /> Shinjitsu Jōchi wrote the scenarios for Kana and Sumire,<ref name="PC Angel" /> while Takuya Tanaka wrote the scenario for Saya.<ref name="PC Angel" /> Lastly, the game's music was composed by [[Elements Garden]].<ref name="Canvas 2">{{cite video game|title=Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette|developer=F&C FC01|publisher=F&C|date=April 23, 2004|platform=[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]|scene=Opening credits|language=Japanese}}</ref>
''Canvas 2'' was released as an [[Eroge|adult game]] for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] as a [[CD-ROM]] on April 23, 2004.<ref name="info" /> A limited edition of the game came bundled with a setting materials collection,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/pc/491|title=''Canvas 2'' limited edition in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> and another limited edition was released which came with an F&C card.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/pc/502|title=''Canvas 2'' limited edition with F&C card in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> A [[PlayStation 2]] port titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch''|Canvas2 〜虹色のスケッチ〜||''Canvas 2 ~Rainbow-colored Sketch~''}} was released by [[Kadokawa Shoten]] on January 26, 2006.<ref name="PS2 release" /> The PS2 port includes new voice acting, removes the adult content from the Windows version and adds two new heroines, Mami Takeuchi and Tomoko Fujinami, with their own playable story routes.<ref name="deluxe">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/consumer/125|title=''Canvas 2'' PS2 deluxe edition in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> The deluxe edition release came bundled with a [[Mook (publishing)|magazine book]], a [[Radio drama|drama CD]], and a [[DVD]] containing movie sequences.<ref name="deluxe" /> A [[DVD-ROM]] version of the game, titled ''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'', was released by F&C on October 6, 2006 as a limited edition, which comes bundled with cushion covers featuring illustrations of the heroines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/pc/703|title=''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' limited edition in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> The regular edition was released on January 26, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/pc/607|title=''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' regular edition in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> A downloadable version of ''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' would later become available on March 19, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gyutto.com/i/item32933|title=''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' download version|publisher=Gyutto|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> AiCherry released ''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' as a [[DVD game|DVD player game]] (DVDPG) on November 28, 2008,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aicherry.com/aicherryhp/contents/aicherry/jacket/aicdv0167/aicdv0167.html|title=''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' on AiCherry official website|publisher=AiCherry|language=Ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090119072407/http://www.aicherry.com/aicherryhp/contents/aicherry/jacket/aicdv0167/aicdv0167.html|archive-date=January 19, 2009|url-status=dead|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> and later released a renewal package version on February 12, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aicherry.com/aicherryhp/contents/petitcherry/jacket/aicdv0453/aicdv0453.html|title=''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' renewal package on AiCherry official website|publisher=AiCherry|language=Ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419002120/http://www.aicherry.com/aicherryhp/contents/petitcherry/jacket/aicdv0453/aicdv0453.html|archive-date=April 19, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> ''Canvas 2'' became playable on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices via [[GMO Internet|GMO]]'s G-Gee app on December 14, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://applion.jp/android/app/com.ggee.vividruntime.game_ticket_1079/|title=''Canvas 2'' on Android|publisher=Applion|language=Ja|access-date=November 20, 2024}}</ref> The game also became playable on [[iOS]] devices on January 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://applion.jp/iphone/app/588935526/|title=''Canvas 2'' on iPhone|publisher=Applion|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> A sequel to the game called ''Canvas 3:  Hakugin no Portrait'' would later be produced by F&C.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fandc.co.jp/canvas/c3/|title=''Canvas 3'' official website|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20130302164930/http://fandc.co.jp/canvas/c3/|archive-date=March 2, 2013|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref>
===Fan disc===
Before the release of the main game, an adult [[fan disc]] titled ''Innocent Colors: Canvas 2 Fan Disc'' was sold in advance at [[Comiket|Comiket 66]] on January 13, 2004, as a CD-ROM.<ref name="fan disc limited">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/pc/934|title=''Innocent Colors'' limited edition in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/C66/C66kigyo/List_B.html|title=List of booths at Comic Market 66|publisher=[[Comiket]]|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> The general release version of the game was sold on September 24, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/pc/598|title=''Innocent Colors'' general release version in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref> ''Innocent Colors'' is set years before the events of ''Canvas 2'', and focuses on exploring Hiroki and Kiri's relationship in high school.<ref name="fan disc download">{{cite web|url=https://gyutto.com/i/item45387?select_uaflag=1|title=''Innocent Colors'' download version|publisher=Gyutto|language=Ja|access-date=July 28, 2024}}</ref> Kiri is the only heroine that can be romanced in the game, but the other heroines of ''Canvas 2'' make appearances in the story. The fan disc includes a collection of [[Wallpaper (computing)|wallpapers]] drawn by various artists, [[Minigame|mini-games]], and a mini-drama that continues the story of the ''Canvas 2: Prism-iro no Summer Festa''  drama CD.<ref name="fan disc download" /><ref name="itmedia">{{cite web|url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0408/10/news09.html|title=''Canvas 2'' drama CD announcement|publisher=ITmedia|language=Ja|date=August 10, 2004|access-date=July 28, 2024}}</ref> A downloadable version of the game was made available on December 31, 2010.<ref name="fan disc download" />
==Related media==
===Print===
A [[manga]] adaptation, illustrated by Miki Kodama and titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: Extra Season''|Canvas2 ～エクストラ・シーズン～}}, was serialized in ''Ace Momogumi'' and ''[[Monthly Shōnen Ace]]'' between March and December 2004.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=Ace Momogumi|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|issue=March 2004|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=Ace Momogumi|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|issue=December 2004|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=[[Monthly Shōnen Ace]]|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|issue=September 2004|language=ja}}</ref> The manga was compiled into a single [[Tankōbon|bound volume]] and released by [[Kadokawa Shoten]] on April 9, 2005.<ref>{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～エクストラ・シーズン～|trans-title=Canvas 2: Extra Season|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0471-3720-0|date=April 9, 2005|language=ja}}</ref> A second manga illustrated by Kodama, titled ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'', was serialized in ''Monthly Shōnen Ace'' between April 2005 and September 2006.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=[[Monthly Shōnen Ace]]|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|issue=April 2005|language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=none|journal=[[Monthly Shōnen Ace]]|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|issue=September 2006|language=ja}}</ref> The manga was also serialized in ''[[Comp Ace]]'' between March 26, 2005, and July 26, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comptiq.com/release/ace/2005_01.html|title=Comp Ace Vol.1|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=Ja|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20060613121722/http://www.comptiq.com/release/ace/2005_01.html|archive-date=June 13, 2006|url-status=dead|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comptiq.com/release/ace/2006_08.html|title=Comp Ace Vol.8|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=Ja|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20070306073703/http://www.comptiq.com/release/ace/2006_08.html|archive-date=March 6, 2007|url-status=dead|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> Kadokawa Shoten released four volumes of the manga under their Kadokawa Comics Ace imprint between September 20, 2005, and August 10, 2006.<ref>{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～虹色のスケッチ～ (1) (カドカワコミックスAエース)|trans-title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch (1) (Kadokawa Comics Ace)|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0471-3753-7|date=September 20, 2005|language=ja}}</ref><ref name="manga volume 4">{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～虹色のスケッチ～ (4) (カドカワコミックスAエース)|trans-title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch (4) (Kadokawa Comics Ace)|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0471-3843-6|date=August 10, 2006|language=ja}}</ref> The fourth volume contains various side stories which were published in ''Comp Ace''.<ref name="manga volume 4" />
A 215-page [[light novel]], based on Elis' scenario from the game, was published by [[Enterbrain]] under the [[Famitsu Bunko]] imprint and released on July 20, 2004.<ref name="Canvas 2 famitsu bunko">{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～茜色のパレット～ (ファミ通文庫)|trans-title=Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette (Famitsu Bunko)|publisher=[[Enterbrain]]|isbn=4-7577-1937-X|date=July 20, 2004|language=ja}}</ref> The light novel was written by Izumi Okazaki and illustrated by [[Fumio (illustrator)|Fumio]], who is known for his artwork in various [[visual novels]].<ref name="Canvas 2 famitsu bunko" /> Two light novel volumes, which were written by Tohru Tamegai with illustrations by [[Naru Nanao]] and Miki Kodama, were published by Kadokawa Shoten.<ref name="Canvas 2 Before Red">{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～虹色のスケッチ～ Before RED|trans-title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Before Red|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0470-7201-X|date=December 22, 2005|language=ja}}</ref><ref name="Canvas 2 Beyond Red">{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～虹色のスケッチ～ Beyond RED|trans-title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Beyond Red|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0470-7213-3|date=March 24, 2006|language=ja}}</ref> The first, titled ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Before Red'', was released on December 22, 2005,<ref name="Canvas 2 Before Red" /> while the second, titled ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Beyond Red'', was released on March 24, 2006.<ref name="Canvas 2 Beyond Red" />
A 143-page visual fan book titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette Official Visual Guide''|Canvas2 ～茜色のパレット～ 公式ビジュアルガイド}} was published by Kadokawa Shoten on October 25, 2004.<ref>{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～茜色のパレット～ 公式ビジュアルガイド (KadokawaGameCollection)|trans-title=Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette Official Visual Guide (Kadokawa Game Collection)|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0470-7162-5|date=October 25, 2004|language=ja}}</ref> The book contained visual and strategy guides, staff interviews, and illustrations.<ref name="anime website books">{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php?cnts=books|title=''Canvas 2'' anime official website related books|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=Ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060904145022/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php?cnts=books|archive-date=September 4, 2006|url-status=dead|access-date=July 28, 2024}}</ref> On March 24, 2006, Kadokawa published a second visual fan book for the [[PlayStation 2]] version of ''Canvas 2'', titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Official Visual Fan Guide''|Canvas2 ～虹色のスケッチ～ 公式ビジュアルファンガイド}}.<ref>{{cite book|title=Canvas2 ～虹色のスケッチ～ 公式ビジュアルファンガイド (KadokawaGameCollection)|trans-title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Official Visual Fan Guide (Kadokawa Game Collection)|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|isbn=4-0470-7212-5|date=March 24, 2006|language=ja}}</ref> The book was 96 pages long, and contained graphics, illustrations, concept art, information about the [[anime]], original manga, and stories.<ref name="anime website books" />
===Anime===
{{see also|List of Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch episodes}}
An [[anime]] adaptation tied closely to the [[PlayStation 2]] version of the game, called ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'', was announced in April 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/item/53|title=''Canvas 2'' TV anime announcement on F&C official website|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|date=April 28, 2005|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> The anime series was produced by [[Zexcs]], directed by [[Itsuro Kawasaki]], and written by [[Reiko Yoshida]], while the character designs were provided by Yasunari Nitta.<ref name="anime website staff">{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php?cnts=staff|title=''Canvas 2'' anime official website staff|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=Ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502041009/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php?cnts=staff|archive-date=May 2, 2006|url-status=dead|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> Twenty four episodes were aired in Japan on [[Chiba Television Broadcasting|Chiba TV]], [[Television Saitama|TV Saitama]], [[Television Kanagawa|TV Kanagawa]], [[Kyoto Broadcasting System|KBS Kyoto]], [[Sun Television|Sun TV]], and [[TV Aichi]] between October 2, 2005, and March 26, 2006.<ref name="anime website staff" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvdrama-db.com/drama_info/p/id-38620|title=''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'' on TV drama database|publisher=Furusaki Yasunari|language=Ja|access-date=October 4, 2013}}</ref> Each episode is named after a different shade of color.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php?cnts=story|title=''Canvas 2'' anime official website story|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=Ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502085344/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php?cnts=story|archive-date=May 2, 2006|url-status=dead|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref>
Twelve separate [[DVD]] volumes, containing two episodes of the anime each, were released by [[Kadokawa Pictures]] between January 27 and December 22, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BN6EVA|title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch - Sketch 1 Regular Edition [DVD]|publisher=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon.co.jp]]|language=Ja|access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CSUZBE|title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch - Sketch 12 Regular Edition [DVD]|publisher=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon.co.jp]]|language=Ja|access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> The regular edition DVDs included a jacket cover featuring an original illustration by [[Naru Nanao]], a booklet, and a bonus segment called {{Nihongo|''Warning Comment Gekijō''|ワーニング・コメント劇場|Warning Comment Theater}}.<ref name="avwatch">{{cite web|url=https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20051027/akient2.htm|title=Akihabara Entertainment Festival Anime Event Report|publisher=AV Watch|language=Ja|date=October 27, 2005|access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> The limited edition DVDs, released under the label {{Nihongo|''Eien no Koigokoro Version''|永遠の恋心バージョン|Eternal Love Version}}, also came bundled with an illustrated card set, an original [[Radio drama|drama CD]], and a card holder album.<ref name="avwatch" /> Two DVD box sets, containing twelve episodes each, were released by Kadokawa Entertainment on November 28 and December 26, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001F2CU78|title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch DVD-BOX 1 [Limited Edition]|publisher=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon.co.jp]]|language=Ja|access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001F2CU7I|title=Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch DVD-BOX 2 [Limited Edition]|publisher=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon.co.jp]]|language=Ja|access-date=July 31, 2024}}</ref> ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro  no Sketch'' was licensed in North America by Kadokawa Pictures USA, but the subsidiary shut down before the anime was released in English.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kadokawa Pictures USA Licensing Unit Shuts Down|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-28/kadokawa-pictures-usa-licensing-unit-shuts-down|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 12, 2014|date=September 28, 2009}}</ref> However, the series would later become available for streaming on [[Crunchyroll]] with English subtitles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crunchyroll Adds Canvas 2, Venus to Mamoru, Macademi|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-12-30/crunchyroll-adds-macademi-canvas-2-venus-to-mamoru|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=August 12, 2014|date=December 30, 2010}}</ref>
===Drama CDs===
The first [[Radio drama|drama CD]], titled  {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2 Indian Summer: Chīsana Usotsuki''|Canvas2 インディアン・サマー ～小さな嘘つき～|Canvas 2 Indian Summer ~Little Liar~}}, was released on April 23, 2004, enclosed in volume 15 of [[SB Creative|SoftBank]]'s ''Raspberry'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vgmdb.net/album/4704|title=Canvas2 Indian Summer ~Chiisana Usotsuki~ Raspberry Original Drama|publisher=VGMdb|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> Marine Entertainment released a drama CD titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: Prism-iro no Summer Festa''|Canvas2 〜プリズム色のサマーフェスタ〜|Canvas 2 ~Prism-colored Summer Festa~}} on October 29, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/421|title=''Canvas 2: Prism-iro no Summer Festa'' in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> A drama CD titled ''Canvas 2 Rhapsody de Noel'' was sold at [[Comiket |Comiket 67]] on February 20, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/45|title=''Canvas 2 Rhapsody de Noel'' in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2 -Extra Season- Drama CD''|Canvas2-エクストラ・シーズン-ドラマCD}} came bundled with the deluxe edition of the [[PlayStation 2]] release on January 26, 2006, based on the [[manga]] adaptation of the same name and featuring cover art by Miki Kodama, who illustrated the manga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vgmdb.net/album/34004|title=Canvas2 Extra Season Drama CD|publisher=VGMdb|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> A drama CD based on the PS2 version, titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: First Kiss wa, Nani Iro?''|Canvas2 〜ファーストKISSは、なに色?〜|Canvas 2 ~What Color was Your First Kiss?~}}, was sold by F&C in a spring mail order campaign on April 28, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/234|title=''Canvas 2: First Kiss wa, Nani Iro?'' in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/item/211|title=''Canvas 2: First Kiss wa, Nani Iro?'' release announcement on F&C official website|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|date=April 28, 2006|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> The final drama CD, titled {{Nihongo|''<nowiki>Canvas 2 DVD Edition: Nana-iro no Party = Surprise!</nowiki>''|Canvas2 DVD EDITION ～なな色のパーティ<nowiki>=</nowiki>サプライズ!～|<nowiki>Canvas 2 DVD Edition ~Rainbow-colored Party = Surprise!~</nowiki>}}, was released at Comiket 71 on December 29, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vgmdb.net/album/27821|title=Canvas2 DVD EDITION Drama CD ~Nanairo no Party = Surprise!~|publisher=VGMdb|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref>
==Music==
The opening theme for the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] version of ''Canvas 2'' is {{Nihongo|"Plastic Smile(^^"|プラスチックスマイル(^^}} by A Bone with vocals by [[Yuria]], while the ending theme is {{Nihongo|"Hibi"|日々|Days}}, which was sung by Rena. The [[PlayStation 2]] version features two new songs: its opening theme is "Blue Sky" by Honey Bee, and its ending theme is {{Nihongo|"Primary Memory"|プライマリーメモリー}} by Sweets Tankentai. The vocals for both songs were performed by Yuria. A [[Single (music)|single]] called ''Canvas 2 Remix CD'' was released on April 23, 2004, as one of the [[Compact disc|CDs]] included in the game's original release; the single's two tracks contained the full versions of "Plastic Smile(^^" and "Hibi".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vgmdb.net/album/25676|title=CANVAS2 REMIX CD|publisher=VGMdb|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> An original soundtrack for the game, titled ''Canvas 2 Original Sound Tracks'', was released by Tyrell Lab on September 17, 2004, consisting of 21 tracks.<ref name="originalsoundtrack">{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/127|title=''Canvas 2'' original soundtrack in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> The soundtrack was released in an early sale at [[Comiket|Comiket 66]].<ref name="originalsoundtrack" /> A [[remix album]] titled {{Nihongo|''Plastic Smile+''|プラスチックスマイル+}} was released for the PS2 version on January 27, 2006, by [[Bandai Visual]], containing six tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/406|title=''Plastic Smile+'' in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref>
The opening theme of the [[anime]] is {{Nihongo|"Plastic Smile (Niji-iro Guitar Version)"|プラスチックスマイル (虹色ギターVERSION)|Plastic Smile (Rainbow-colored Guitar Version)}} by Honey Bee, and the ending theme is "Na Na Iro" by Sweets Tankentai; both songs were again performed by Yuria. A [[maxi single]] containing the full versions of "Plastic Smile (Niji-iro Guitar Version)" and "Blue Sky", along with their [[karaoke]] versions, was released by Bandai on October 28, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/159|title="Plastic Smile (Niji-iro Guitar Version)" maxi single in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 4, 2024}}</ref> The full versions of "Na Na Iro" and "Primary Memory" were released on November 25, 2005, as another maxi single by Bandai, which also included the songs' karaoke versions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/74|title="Na Na Iro" maxi single in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 6, 2024}}</ref> Bandai released two [[image song]] maxi singles based on the anime on December 23, 2005; the first single contained character songs for Elis which were sung by her anime voice actress, [[Kaori Nazuka]], while the second contained character songs for Kiri which were sung by her anime voice actress, [[Hitomi Nabatame]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/445|title=Elis Hōsen character song maxi single in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/468|title=Kiri Kikyō character song maxi single in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref> The anime's original soundtrack, titled {{Nihongo|''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch Original Soundtrack "Nana-iro no Portrait"''|Canvas2～虹色のスケッチ～ オリジナルサウンドトラック 「なないろのポートレート」|Canvas 2 ~Rainbow-colored Sketch~ Original Soundtrack "Rainbow-colored Portrait"}}, was released by Bandai on March 24, 2006, consisting of 37 tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fandc.co.jp/catalog/cd/78|title=''Canvas 2'' anime original soundtrack in F&C catalog|publisher=F&C|language=Ja|access-date=August 7, 2024}}</ref>
==Reception==
In a national sales ranking of [[bishōjo game]]s conducted by PC News, the original Windows version of ''Canvas 2'' premiered as the second best-selling game at the time of its release.<ref name="pcnewsfirstranking">{{cite web|url=http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank147.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227182801/http://www.peakspub.co.jp/ranking/rank147.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 27, 2005|title=TOP50 PC NEWS No.147（5/1〜5/15）|publisher=Peakspub|access-date=August 7, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> The game's ranking fell to 12 in May 2004.<ref name="pcnewsfirstranking" /> ''Canvas 2'' was also ranked as the second best-selling game of April 2004 on Getchu.com,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.getchu.com/pc/salesranking200404.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309094200/http://www.getchu.com/pc/salesranking200404.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 9, 2022|title=Sales ranking for April 2004 on Getchu.com|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 7, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> and ranked 21st in the 2004 annual sales ranking.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/salesranking2004.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228084256/https://www.getchu.com/pc/salesranking2004.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 28, 2008|title=Annual sales ranking for 2004 on Getchu.com|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 7, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> ''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' premiered as the best-selling game on the website in October 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/salesranking200610.html|title=Sales ranking for October 2006 on Getchu.com|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 8, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> and was ranked at 38 in 2006 overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/salesranking2006.html|title=Annual sales ranking for 2006 on Getchu.com|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 8, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> The [[PlayStation 2]] version of the game, ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'', was reviewed by the Japanese video game magazine ''[[Famitsu]]'', which gave it an overall score of 24/40.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://famitsu.com/cominy?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=11118|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924195943/https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=11118&redirect=no|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 24, 2019|title=''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'' on Famitsu|publisher=[[Famitsu]]|access-date=August 8, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> According to ''Famitsu'', ''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'' sold 18,169 copies in 2007.<ref>{{cite book|title=ファミ通ゲーム白書2007|trans-title=Famitsu Game White Paper 2007|publisher=[[Enterbrain]]|isbn=978-4-7577-3577-4|date=May 17, 2007|language=ja}}</ref>
In the 2004 Moe Game Ranking hosted on Getchu.com, users cast votes for the most popular bishōjo games in the following categories: overall, scenario, music, graphics, system, and heroines. ''Canvas 2'' was ranked 11th place in the overall category,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/rank.phtml?rank_flag=1|title=2004 Moe Game Awards overall category|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 11, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> 9th in scenario,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/rank.phtml?rank_flag=2|title=2004 Moe Game Awards scenario category|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 11, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> 8th in graphics,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/rank.phtml?rank_flag=4|title=2004 Moe Game Awards graphics category|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 11, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> and Elis was voted as the 8th most popular heroine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.getchu.com/pc/rank.phtml?rank_flag=7|title=2004 Moe Game Awards heroine category|publisher=Getchu.com|access-date=August 11, 2024|language=Japanese}}</ref> In the October 2007 issue of ''[[Dengeki G's Magazine]]'', a poll revealing the readers' picks for the top 50 bishōjo games was published. Out of 249 titles, ''Canvas 2'' ranked 37th with six votes.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011213916/http://gs.dengekinet.com/ranking/index.html|url=http://gs.dengeki.com/ranking/index.html|title=Dengeki G's Magazine top 50 bishōjo game ranking|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|archive-date=October 11, 2007|access-date=August 9, 2024|language=ja}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/pc/|''Canvas 2: Akane-iro no Palette'' official website}} {{in lang|ja}}
*{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020090907/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/game/game/canvas2/index.html|title=''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'' PS2 version official website}} {{in lang|ja}}
*{{Official website|https://fandc.co.jp/canvas2/dvd/|''Canvas 2 DVD Edition'' official website}} {{in lang|ja}}
*{{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903023537/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/canvas2/index.php|title=''Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch'' anime version official website}} {{in lang|ja}}
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