Saya no Uta

沙耶の唄

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Titles

沙耶の唄
Saya no Uta

	Saya no Uta ~ The Song of Saya
	沙耶之歌 Shaye zhi Ge
	Saya no Uta
	La canción de Saya
	Saya no Uta
	Saya no Uta
	사야의 노래 Sayaui Norae
	Saya no Uta
	Песнь Сайи Pesn' Saji
	Saya’nın Şarkısı
	Khúc ca của Saya

Aliases

Saya's Song

Play time

Short (6h10m from 472 votes)

Developer

NITRO PLUS & Asoberu! BD-GAME

Publishers

NITRO PLUS & Asoberu! BD-GAME
TLWiki & JAST USA & Kagura Games & WinKiller Studio
JAST USA & Kagura Games & Taohua Yuedan
VisualNovel.fr & Nnuuu Production & Re*define
Team Basilisk & Team Myskrpatch
Sonako-Hako & Hoshi Translation
BLACKDiabolik & NovelliosGroup & tyranomaid & Pali Moi Vragi
07th Inquisition & Ever Present Feeling & Re*define
Zero Force Translations & Re*define
New Dawn Project & Re*define
Baka TsunTsun Translations & Doitsugo Trans
Project Novel
BakaYume Çeviri Ekibi

Relations

Alternative version: [unofficial] Saya no Uta - Derangement
Shares characters: [unofficial] When Glitch Cry

Links

Wikipedia (en), Wikipedia (ja), Wikidata, MobyGames, GameFAQs, VGMdb, ACDB, HowLongToBeat, IGDB, PCGamingWiki, Lutris, Wine AppDB, VNStat

Shops

sponsored links» JP¥ 2530 @ DLsite
» US$ 24.95 @ J-List
» US$ 17.99 @ JAST USA
» US$ 3.59 @ JAST USA (patch)

Description

The story centers around Fuminori Sakisaka, a medical school student involved in a vehicle accident that claimed the lives of both his parents and left him with critical injuries.
He was rescued by experimental brain surgery that coincidentally altered his perception of the world dramatically.

Everything now seems to be composed of slimy intestines and gore to him. In addition, the rest of his senses: touch, hearing, smell, and taste, are also impaired, similar to his sight, further damaging his mental health.

Fuminori's desire to live dwindles, and one night, while still in the hospital, he contemplates suicide. However, a girl in a white dress named Saya appears before him. Compared to the horrible surroundings, she looks completely normal, if not downright gorgeous. Fuminori soon falls in love with Saya, and she becomes his raison d'être.

As time passes, Fuminori gets increasingly secluded from the rest of his normal life as he embarks on a mission to find a specific person Saya is looking for. Fuminori's friends and doctor get more concerned as he acts strangely over time. Nonetheless, they will soon cross paths, for better or worse...

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Protagonist with Psychological Problems 3.0 Psychological Horror 3.0 NVL 2.9 Madness^S 2.8 Bad Endings with Story 2.8 Protagonist with Voice Acting 2.8 Alien Heroine^S 2.8 Extraterrestrial^S 2.8 Few Choices 2.8 Monster Girl Heroine^S 2.8 Death of Heroine^S 2.8 Horror 2.8 Protagonist with a Face 2.7 Descriptions of Violence 2.7 Gore 2.7 Male Protagonist 2.7 Non-human Heroine^S 2.7 Psychological Problems 2.7 Unavoidable Heroine Rape by Others^S 2.7 Loli Heroine 2.7 Modern Day Japan 2.7 Cannibalism^S 2.6 Bloody Scenes 2.6 Other Perspectives 2.6 Existential Crisis^S 2.6 Unavoidable Rape^S 2.6 Mind Screw^S 2.6 Antihero Protagonist^S 2.6 Delusional Protagonist^S 2.5 Third-person Narrative 2.5 Monster Heroine^S 2.5 Psychological Trauma^S 2.5 Save Memo Function 2.5 Varying Ending Songs 2.5 Graphic Violence 2.4 Delusion^S 2.4 No Opening Movie 2.4 Villainous Protagonist^S 2.4 Unique Routes 2.4 Terrorized by Monsters^S 2.4 Music Recollection 2.4 Depression 2.4 Student Protagonist 2.3 Thriller 2.3 Pretending Protagonist 2.3 Body Horror 2.3 Gore Filter 2.2 Early Sexual Content 2.2 Unavoidable Heroine Rape^S 2.2 University Student Protagonist 2.2 Multiple Endings 2.2 Choices from Other Perspectives^S 2.1 Major Antagonist^S 2.1 Romance 2.1 In Medias Res 2.1 Sexual Content 2.1 Orphan Protagonist 2.0 Under the Same Roof 2.0 Cowgirl 2.0 Lesbian Rape^S 2.0 Paranoia^S 2.0 Sexual Slavery (Non-consensual)^S 2.0 Single Blowjob 2.0 Single Boobjob 2.0 Sounds of Copulation 2.0 Urban Fantasy 2.0 Fictional Beings^S 2.0 Short Sexual Scenes 2.0 Gothic Romance 2.0 Bad Ending(s) 2.0 Cthulhu Mythos^S 2.0 Branching Plot 2.0 Pure Love Story^S 2.0 Mystery 1.9 Threesome^S 1.9 Sex With Monsters^S 1.9 Only a Single Heroine 1.9 Protagonist with a Sprite 1.9 Villainous Heroine^S 1.9 Monsters^S 1.8 Lovecraftian Horror^S 1.8 Utsuge^S 1.8 Group Sex of One Male and Several Females^S 1.8 Domicile 1.7 Pre-rendered 3D Backgrounds 1.7 Sexual Slavery^S 1.7 Genius Heroine^S 1.7 Blowjob 1.7 Straight Lolicon 1.7 Fear of Death 1.6 Lolicon 1.6 Tentacle Rape^S 1.6 Apocalypse^S 1.5 Denpa 1.5 Suicide^S 1.5 Background Moans 1.4 Detective Work 1.4 Personal Armed Combat^S 1.4 Rape^S 1.3 Hospital 1.3 Axe Combat^S 1.2 University 1.2 Boobjob^S 1.2 Photographic Backgrounds 1.1 Pillow Talk 1.0 Combat with Clubs^S 1.0 Battle of Wits^S 1.0 Small Breast Sizes Heroine (Non-Loli) 0.8 Open Ending(s)^S 0.8 Pistol Combat^S 0.7 Sexual Slavery (Choukyou Variation)^S 0.7 Rapist Protagonist^S 0.7 Sex with Monster Girls^S 0.7 Alternate Dimensions^S 0.6 Brief Branches Only 0.5 Sickly Protagonist 0.5 Lots of Event CGs 0.4 Heroine Rape by Others^S 0.4 Childhood Friend Support Character 0.4 Group Sex^S 0.3 Only Bad Endings^S 0.2

Mini reviews

By ldsalad on 2021-06-09Vote: 8.5

<report>Overall, the best thing about Saya no uta is disturbing content and atmosphere. This game offers superb atmospheric experience and I couldn't stress it enongh. However, with the short length, it affect the development of the story. Things seems to escalate really quickly. It could've been so much better and impactful if the story takes more time. With that being said, I absolutely recommend reading it. There's a reason why a classic is a classic.

1 comment 14 points

By nailwind on 2021-02-13Vote: 10

<report>There's not much to say that hasn't already been said, but I'll point out one simple fact about Saya no Uta and why it might be the most ''perfect'' visual novel of all time.

There's many VN's that outshine Saya no Uta in their individual categories, but none of them have this simple trait - length. Saya no Uta achieves everything it sets out to do in the span of one or two sittings, making it the perfect VN to read alongside someone who might not even be aware of VN's. (I've done two start to finish sessions with different friend groups and it's been a joyous experience.)

It's a short read that gives you everything you could want without asking for a 100 hour investment. It's THE go-to novel to recommend when starting with this medium, despite it's content and leaves you fulfilled.

0 comments 7 points

By exoticbankai on 2020-09-18r26763Vote: 10

<report>A legendary visual novel, horror masterpiece, it's haunting, tough provoking, and truly remarkable.

Great art, both for the gross and scary horror or the chara design, saya is a 10/10.

Writing is amazing, gen urobuchi, enough said.

Some amazing ost, unsettling but that i still listen to regularly years after reading saya no uta.

Really recommended, a true experience !

0 comments 4 points

By rewcal on 2022-10-27Vote: 8

<report>Coming off of reading something longwinded and technical (Mememasa) Saya no Uta was just the little tonic I needed.

It has fun alternating endings, the character voices of the meat monsters are great, it is a simple story without traditional protagonists or antagonists, yet it still gave me a couple of fun, chilling, existential thoughts without being super depressing.

The gore/H stuff is fun but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the AA version. This is a classic for good reason. I rate it an 8 because other, longer VNs have given me more of an emotional journey; but for what it is--something of its size--Saya no Uta is close to perfect.

0 comments 4 points

By Treadmill6299 on 2022-07-06r65464Vote: 9

<report>Absolutely grotesque, disgusting, and repulsive. Yet there is beauty and love in its form.

Mix Lovecraftian nightmares, body horror, rape, and brain wash and you will get Saya no Uta.

10/10 I don't want to play this ever again.

0 comments 4 points

By karabiner98k on 2022-03-26Vote: 9

<report>Talk about a bizarre adventure, I feel like the beauty of this Lovecraftian love story it's the main thing pushing it into the top tier. I still can't bring myself to give it a 10 due to certain plot contrivances, if you hate that old trope in horror movies where supposedly intelligent characters walk to their death like sheep to the slaughter then SnU will frustrate you at times. Personally I think all three endings are fitting, the soundtrack was very relaxing and the H-scenes were like a cute puzzle of sorts that'll no doubt make you ponder the 'mechanics' of the whole thing.

Lengthwise you can easily 100% it in 2-3 sessions even if you're a slow reader.

0 comments 3 points

By zero341 on 2021-08-24Vote: 10

<report>Probably one of the most strangest pieces of fiction I have consumed in all my life. Don't get me wrong though if your someone who doesn't easily get put off by grotesque and utterly bizarre situations, then I couldn't recommend this visual novel enough. Just be prepared for a truly unsettling experience, at least that's how it was for me anyway.

0 comments 3 points

By catseternal on 2023-03-22r25Vote: 8

I liked Saya no Uta a lot, the whole love sprouting between monster and human is quite a nice theme. The beginning of the visual is definitely very, very strong and catches your attention as you wonder what the fuck is going on around the main character and why everyone is a monster. Saya is very cute and the H-scenes are done very well. My one complaint that really turned me off of the visual novel however is the rape scene. The mysterious and dark elements that surround who Saya is, what is going to happen to the MC, and the mental confusion of his friends are all very interesting. It is overall a very touching and beautiful story.

Would recommend if you are interested in horror and romantic themes.

This review contains spoilers, click to view.

0 comments 2 points

By MrTailbone on 2024-04-14Vote: 8

<report>The story follows a man's fixation on the one girl who brings normalcy to his world after he suddenly starts seeing everything as grotesque and fleshy. Of course, there is gore, but there is also sexual violence and depraved themes which might be off-putting to a lot of people. I only recommend reading Song of Saya if you have a high tolerance for that sort of content, but if you do have that tolerance, then you'll be happy to find that it serves a valuable purpose to the story rather than just being for shock value.

0 comments 2 points

By therican187 on 2023-10-09r64727Vote: 10

<report>Saya no Uta accomplishes something truly impressive within the medium: An unforgettable, disgustingly beautiful love story. The plot is tight and well-paced, but the story, beyond how it is told, touches the heart in unexpected ways, but also in the expected ways. The storytelling allows your imagination to wander, and I always love that. Nothing beats what our brains can possibly come up with. Sweet dreams.

0 comments 2 points

By jvvt on 2021-05-13Vote: 10

<report>Be wary of the content within because the themes and scenes shown are extremely hardcore and taboo, but this is one of the things I will ever read in my lifetime. Nitro-plus are geniuses. 10/10

0 comments 2 points

By manchegovns on 2023-08-21r65465Vote: 9

<report>Saya no Uta isn't a "perfect" game, as nothing is, but as a piece of art there is nothing that makes you feel so nauseous, horrified, empty, and ultimately at the beautiful bottom of the ocean as Urobochi's works. Fuminori immediately sucks you in as relatable with his misanthropy if you've ever made a realization such as his, and from there you find yourself also hating his friends and doctors. Until they need to be friends of course.

The only real problems for me are as follows:
* By the end, Saya and Fuminori do wear out a bit of their welcome and earn their fates. Both final endings still endear them to me.
* Some of the sex scenes, while fulfilling their various purposes, go on for just a smidge too long to the point that I can imagine Urobochi with a chub. Bad.

0 comments 1 point

By cheekyman07 on 2021-12-08Vote: 6

<report>This is a rough one, I feel like this visual novel is a very love or hate one.

I can appreciate its strong points, with things not being as they seem. It does a good job of painting a picture in your mind of various horrible things. The music was good too. It's a pretty unique kind of setting that deserves credit for sure. I just wish that were expanded on a bit more.

I was not interested in any of the characters, there was a general lack of common sense in the plotlines that took the immersion out of it for me as well.

In the end to me its a bit of a mixed bag, try it out you might love it or hate it. for me it was ok but that's it.

0 comments 1 point

By 13371337133t on 2022-03-05Vote: 9

<report>You live in a meat world, but you're not meat. You walk among disgusting piles of filth and rot that sometimes tries to talk to you, those gargling and bubbling sounds almost sounds like human speech if you listen hard enough. You struggle to hide your disgust, but there is one thing in this world keeping you relatively sane.

A very romantic story. Heroine is pretty cute too. Some tough shit happens tho. Some insane people made all ages version to get extra 5 dollars from underage shits, story be damned.

I give it 2 0000 out of infinity.

0 comments 1 point

By eikozade on 2023-11-15r112656Vote: 10

Saya no Uta is one of my favorites of all time.

The story,the plot and the characters were well written.
It was a psychological thriller,horror, but above all a broken love story.
A forbidden romance Between two broken people,who found solice in one another. When the world itself rejected them,they accepted one another.
But this love was never supposed to have a Happily ever after.
The endings were heartbreaking 💔💔
Everytime I listen "Glass Shoes" on yt,my heart breaks.
And I hope, maybe,in another world,this two could find peace together.

This review contains spoilers, click to view.

0 comments 1 point

By SetsuForReal on 2023-02-06

<report>This gave me ptsd. Like actually. This is such a hellscape of a visual novel. It's depressing, horrifying, and possibly enough to make most people with a light stomach throw up or have nightmares. I personally though. See the real meaning here that is meant to be taken away from it. Aside from the copious amount of un-needed sex scenes and other... stuff. This is VERY good.

0 comments 1 point

By BootlegRaven on 2024-04-01Vote: 8

I'm pretty new to the world of weird and fucked up denpa visual novels and sound novels, so naturally I jumped directly into the deep end with Saya no Uta.

To be fair I did read this visual novel with some level of censoring,primarily of images, I'm too mentally ill to read this without it. But even then Saya no Uta was extremely hard to read, but I mean that in a good way.

Watching as Fuminori becomes more and more unhinged as his actions get more and more demented is like hearing your neighbor beating his wife to death and aggressively taken away by the police and all you can do is sit there.

And of course Saya, she is as captivating as she is horrifying. She is so sweet yet she does actions that could never be justified. Fascinating piece of horror.

This review contains spoilers, click to view.

0 comments 1 point

By ffthewinner on 2020-09-19Vote: 10

<report>This is the greatest Mindf*** Visual Novel of all time IMO, with an excellent atmosphere, incredible story (Its story is sad, fascinating, disgusting, tons of different emotions and almost all at the same time), and an awesome twist of the ''beautiful heroine" archetype, and it achieves all that within a less than 4 hours total playing time to boot. a short VN to be finished in a night that you don't intend to sleep in, as it would ensure that ;).

PS: I have a friend that I recommended this game to, and he literally quit in the middle of the very first scene of the game! Not even exaggerating here. He saw the 1st scene and "nope"d out in the middle of it because he was so disturbed by it. and he knew going in that it was a mindf*** game even! Kept teasing him about that one for awhile ;).