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April 02, 2023

In what time period do the events in OMORI take place?

I researched the time period of the events in OMORI by examining multiple discussions and posts on Reddit (r/OMORI), specifically from 10 different sources [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. There was a general consensus that the events in OMORI took place around the late 90s to early 2000s, but there were also some differing opinions suggesting other time frames. The overall uncertainty remains due to the varied evidence and interpretations provided by the sources.

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Late 90s to Early 2000s

Many Reddit users agreed that the events in OMORI took place in the late 90s to early 2000s [1] [2] [6] [8] [9] . This conclusion was drawn based on the presence of a Walkman in Kel's room, Sunny's computer being outdated but not too outdated, and the lack of cellphones and flat screens [1] . Some users also pointed out that the "real world" photo album is from the 90s, and the main events of the game take place four years after that [8] . Additionally, Hero's employee of the month photo in the Last Resort has a date saying "199x" [6] .

Early 2000s

A few users suggested that the events in OMORI could have taken place in the early 2000s, specifically between 2001 and 2003 [4] [8] . This was supported by the presence of the Windows XP Bliss background in the "Download Window" boss, which was not available to the public before 2001 [4] . The fact that Hobeez sells only CDs and Kel's stereo plays cassettes indicates that cassette tapes are no longer produced but are still somewhat popular, suggesting a time frame of around 2002-2003 [8] .

Early 2010s

Some users believed that the events in OMORI took place in the early 2010s, based on the fashion and technology observed in the game [1] . However, this opinion was not as widely supported as the late 90s to early 2000s time frame.

Other Time Periods

A few users offered alternative time frames for the events in OMORI, such as the late 70s, based on Basil's use of a Polaroid camera and the presence of arcades and dial phones in Sunny's house [6] . Others mentioned specific years like 1993-1999 or 2000-2005, based on various in-game references and technology [6] [9] . In conclusion, while there is a general consensus that the events in OMORI took place around the late 90s to early 2000s, some uncertainty remains due to differing opinions and evidence from various sources.

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Source: "Time period : OMORI - reddit" (from web, www.reddit.com)

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Source: "Does this confirm OMORI took place in the 2000s?" (from reddit, r/OMORI)

  • 2000-2005
    • Madness Combat canonically exists in OMORI
    • No mobile phones, gameboys, etc.
    • Gameboy in one of the photos
    • “New” console present in the Hobbeez store alludes to the SNES
    • Gameboy or Gameboy Color, but definitely not a Gameboy Advance
  • 2000-2008
    • Phones
  • 2000-2022
  • 2000-2099
  • 2000-2030
  • 2004
  • 1994-1996
  • 1994-Early 1995
  • 199X
  • After 1999 and before 2100

Source: "What time period does Omori take place" (from reddit, r/OMORI)

  • Late 70’s
    • Basil uses a Polaroid camera
    • Arcades and Sunny’s house had a dial phone
  • 90s or early 2000s
    • Heros employee of the month photo in the last resort, with a date saying “199x”
  • 1993-1999
    • Pet rocks is inspired by the gameboy color/tamagotchi
  • Before 2006
    • No more detailed information given

Source: "What year does OMORI take place in approximately?" (from reddit, r/OMORI)

  • Late 90s to early 2000s
    • All we really know for sure is that the RW photo album is from the 90s, and that the main events of the game take place 4 years after that.
  • 2001-2003
    • During the real world segments, likely between 2002-2003.
    • The “Download Window” boss has the Windows XP Bliss background, which though iconic, did not exist to the public before the operating system’s release in 2001.
    • Combining other reddit user’s point and this one, we can assume the real world section takes place between 2001 and 2003, and the events four years ago thus between 1997 and 1999.
  • 2002-2003
    • Hobeez sells only CDs and Kels stereo plays cassettes indicates cassette tapes are no longer produced, but are still somewhat popular, so probably 2002-2003.
  • 2010-2020
    • We can see Sunny with a smartphone in the rw photo álbum, so i think that it’s 2010-2020.

Source: "What would be every main OMORI character's favo..." (from reddit, r/OMORI)

  • Ancient Roman
    • Sunny and Aubrey would likely like it
  • WWII
    • Basil would get weirdly into WWII
  • Victorian Era
    • Mari would gravitate towards the Victorian Era
  • Renaissance
    • Hero seems like a Renaissance man

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Source: "Does this confirm OMORI took place in the 2000s..." (from web, www.reddit.com)

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Source: "What year does OMORI take place in approximatel..." (from web, www.reddit.com)

  • Between 2001 and 2003
    • The “Download Window” boss has the Windows XP Bliss background, which though iconic, did not exist to the public before the operating system’s release in 2001.
    • Headspace evolves over time, so Sunny would’ve had to have seen that OS in real life at some point before Three Days Left.
    • Other people have checked photo album dates, and I think 2003 was pretty well agreed upon.

Source: "Time period" (from reddit, r/OMORI)

  • Late 90s-early 00s
    • A friend did calculations based on the presence of a Walkman in Kel’s room and determined that, at latest, the present Real World time is 2002. We also know that four years ago was in the ‘90s due to a factoid learned in Hikikomori route.
    • Sunny’s computer would likely be outdated but not that outdated.
    • Digimon pet was released in 1997, and pet rocks are obv based on these, but apparently they’re not super current to the game’s timeframe.
    • No cellphones, no flat screens.
  • Early 2000s
    • A friend did calculations based on the presence of a Walkman in Kel’s room and determined that, at latest, the present Real World time is 2002.
    • There’d be no photos for the new millenium in the album before Mari.
    • Digimon pet was released in 1997, and pet rocks are obv based on these, but apparently they’re not super current to the game’s timeframe.
    • No cellphones, no flat screens.
  • Early 2010s
    • Fashion and technology indicate early 2010s.

Source: "r/OMORI - What time does the story take place, ..." (from web, www.reddit.com)

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Source: "what year does omori take place?" (from reddit, r/OMORI)

  • Between 1990 and 2000
    • Judging by the technology, specifically how old Sunny’s computer is
  • Early 2000s, between 2002 and 2005
    • I always figured it took place in the early 2000s, like somewhere between 2002 and 2005
  • 2012
    • Mari and Sunny could have played minecraft at some point

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