Katawa Shoujo includes a common route, and five heroine routes, leading to multiple endings.
This guide will tell you about the choices to access the various routes and endings, and explain the situation regarding the patch.
Adult Content
If you have downloaded the Steam version of Katawa Shoujo and wish to access the adult content, you can download the 18+ DLC via JAST USA for free.
Alternatively, you can download the uncensored version of Katawa Shoujo on websites such as JAST USA. This is also free.
If you do have an adult version but wish to, you can disable the adult content via a tickbox in the Options.
Steam Achievements
Reaching all endings and reading every choice in the game will unlock all Steam achievements.
Routes and Structure
Katawa Shoujo has four Acts. Act 1 is a common route. Some options won’t appear unless you make the right choices to view them. Acts 2, 3, and 4 are unique to each heroine.
There are good, neutral, and bad endings in Katawa Shoujo. Not all heroines have all three types of ending. The route walkthroughs below start with the good endings, then explain how to also reach the neutral and bad endings.
Skip Mode
Unlike most modern visual novels, the skip mode cannot be access through an option on the dialogue box. Instead, right click to access the menu and select it there. Alternatively, you can hold down Ctrl. This may be useful to get other endings and CGs after completing the good endings for a heroine.
Emi Ibarazaki Route Walkthrough
Act 1: Life Expectancy
- Yeah, of course
- I think I got everything I need to know
- She has a point. Attack aggressively!
- Hi! I’m new here. Hisao Nakai. We’re in the same class
- She wasn’t cute
- Read my book
- Yes
- Hey, come on. Cut me and Lilly some slack
- Go for it
Act 2: Form
- Offer to run with Emi
Act 3: Perspective
- Press Emi
- I suppose I can spare a few minutes
- Sure, why not?
[Save 01] - Talk to her mom
Act 4: Motion
[No Choices]
Extra CG
After completing Emi Route – Good End
[Load Save 01]
- Go after her
- Give in and let Misha Know
This leads to Emi’s good ending again but with an extra CG
Emi’s Bad Ending
[Load Save 01]
- Go after her
- Downplay the issue
Hanako Ikezawa Route Walkthrough
Act 1: Life Expectancy
- Yeah, of course
- Ask about the library
- She has a point. Attack aggressively!
- I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you
- She was cute
- Go talk with Hanako
- Maybe
- Hey, come on. Cut me and Lilly some slack
- Sorry, I’m not in very good condition
- Go to the library
Act 2: Hide and Seek
[Save 02]
- What do you think, Hanako?
Act 3: Castling
- Admit it
- Do you want to go into the city?
Act 4: Scars
[Save 03]
- Agree with Lilly
Hanako’s Neutral Ending
[Load Save 03]
Act 4: Scars
- Trust my own judgement
Hanako’s Bad Ending
[Load Save 02]
Act 2: Hide and Seek
- I’ve done enough work for the council already
Act 3: Castling
- Deny it
- How about we call it a day?
Act 4: Scars
- Agree with Lilly
Lilly Satou Route Walkthrough
Act 1: Life Expectancy
- Yeah, of course
- Ask about the library
- She has a point. Attack aggressively!
- I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you
- She was cute
- Go talk with Hanako
- Maybe
- Hey, come on. Cut me and Lilly some slack
- Sorry, I’m not in very good condition
- Go for a walk into town
Act 2: Past
- Tell the Truth
Act 3: Present
- Humor him
- Ask about Hanako
- Address it
- Talk about Hanako
Act 4: Future
[Save 04]
- Mention the letter
Lilly’s Neutral Ending
[Load Save 04]
Act 4: Future
- Drop the subject
Rin Tezuka Route Walkthrough
Act 1: Life Expectancy
- Why
- I think I got everything I need to know
- She has a point. Attack aggressively!
- I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you
- She wasn’t cute
- Read my book
- Yes
- Don’t drag me into this! I’ve done my part!
- Take it easy
- Sorry, I’m not in very good condition
- I’m interested in the art club
Act 2: Disconnect
[Save 05]
- I wish I was as good as you
- It’s refreshing
- I want to be more like Rin
- It isn’t like you at all to hesitate like this
- What about me?
Act 3: Distance
- I want to understand her
Is that why you’re being so supportive of Rin?
[Save 06]
- I need to understand
Act 4: Dream
[Save 07]
- But if you found someone like that, then what?
Rin’s Neutral Ending
[Load Save 07]
Act 4: Dream
- But aren’t you happy people are interested in your paintings?
Rin’s Bad Ending
[Load Save 06]
Act 3: Distance
- Then explain
Rin’s Missing Scene In Act 3
If you look at the Extras/Library menu, you will notice one scene is missing in Act 3 after achieving all endings. Follow the steps below to unlock this.
[Load Save 05]
Act 2: Disconnect
- You’re amazing!
- It makes me feel like I’m stuck
- I want to be more like Emi
- I think you’d be a big hit
- What about Emi?
Act 3: Distance
- I can’t leave her alone either
After this scene is finished, you will have seen the missing scene titled ‘BADAAN!’
Shizune Hakamichi Route Walkthrough
Act 1: Life Expectancy
- Yeah, of course
- Ask about Shizune’s deafness
- She has a point. Attack aggressively!
- I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you
- She wasn’t cute
- Wait for Shizune and Misha to come to a decision
- Maybe
- Don’t drag me into this! I’ve done my part!
- Try to dodge the subject
Act 2: Learning to Read
[No choices]
Act 3: Sleight of Hand
[Save 08]
- Refuse
Act 4: To My Other Self
[No choices]
Shizune’s Bad Ending
[Load Save 08]
Act 3: Sleight of Hand
- Comfort Misha
Kenji Setou Route Walkthrough
Complete all other endings first
Act 1: Life Expectancy
- Yeah, of course
- Ask about Shizune’s deafness
- She has a point. Attack aggressively!
- I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you
- She wasn’t cute
- Wait for Shizune and Misha to come to a decision
- Yes
- Don’t drag me into this! I’ve done my part!
- Go for it
- Yeah, I sure was having fun fun fun at the nurse’s office…
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