himitsu_tcg | ( throwback thursday 04 )

It looks like Inuyasha is causing some trouble for poor Ranma... Well, while they get it sorted out, can you help me? I'm thinking of this old series but I can't remember its name...

Throwback Thursday (or #tbt) commemorates the anime, manga, and games of yore. (Yore = original debut in 2001 or earlier.) Based on the provided clue, can you tell me the title of what I'm thinking of and its original Japanese release year? I'll give you 3 random single cards for your trouble!

This classic series tackles some heavy subject matter. In 19th century France, two boys end up rooming together at their boarding school - one, a cynical, abused, and somewhat wild child raised and manipulated by his uncle; the other, an orphaned but kind and altruistic aristocrat. At first they don't get along, despite the latter's attempts to make friends, but eventually, the one boy's tortured past comes to light and the two of them are able to bond, eventually falling in love and escaping together in hopes of living a simple life and overcoming past trauma.

~~This round will end August 21st at 6:00PM EST.~~ Closed!

Last round's answer: Final Fantasy III, released in 1990.

Brief mod note: Omikuji will return once the site is back up (along with all the prizes everyone is owed everywhere!). Windfall is being discontinued, hopefully I will come up with something to replace it soon. (Any suggestions are welcome!)