---
title: "Through the Panels"
description: "Mimi Stokes is an ordinary girl who dreams of two things: escaping her sleepy small town, and becoming a comic artist.  So when her dad's job uproots her family"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/70/38870.jpg"
---

# Through the Panels

![Through the Panels](https://t.vndb.org/cv/70/38870.jpg)

**Developer:** STARDUST★SODA

**Release date:** Aug 2, 2021

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 7.2/10 (avg, 3 votes)

## Description
Mimi Stokes is an ordinary girl who dreams of two things: escaping her sleepy small town, and becoming a comic artist.

So when her dad's job uproots her family and lands her in a new school in a new country, Mimi is thrilled -- especially as her new friends (and foes) all seem like characters straight out of her favourite mangas and dramas.

Struck by inspiration, Mimi starts her first comic series, based on the lives of her school mates. However, drama usually has to be instigated, and before she knows it, Mimi soon finds herself meddling in their personal matters in order to get more ideas for her story.

But can anyone blame her, really? It's for the sake of her art!

[From [official website](http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/)]

## Characters
### Mimi Stokes
Mimi, the player character, is a new transfer student at Happy Valley High.

An aspiring artist, she dreams of hitting it big with a popular webcomic one day, and hopefully that day is soon!

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1997.
Hometown: Caldwell, New Jersey.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Birthday:** 6 July
- **Hair:** Blond, Brown, Twin Tails
- **Eyes:** Brown, Green
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Olive, Freckles
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Sweater, Pajamas, Necktie, Shorts, Ribbon Hair Tie, Pleated Skirt
- **Personality:** Otaku
- **Role:** Daughter, Friend, High School Student, American, Nameable, Transfer Student, Customizable Appearance, School Art Club Member
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Engages in:** Drawing, Online Chatting, Moving, Learning of a Foreign Language
- **Voiced by:** Elissa Park

### Samantha Lee
A goal-oriented and determined student, Sami happily helps Mimi adjust to her new school environment.

She becomes a source for many of Mimi's comic ideas, often taking on the role of the protagonist.

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1997.
Orientation: Heterosexual.
Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Sami
- **Hair:** Brown, Long, Blunt Bangs
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Nail Polish, Makeup
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Necktie, Hairpin, Blouse, Pleated Skirt
- **Personality:** Friendly
- **Role:** Friend, Student Council Member, High School Student, American, Chinese
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Voiced by:** Crystal Lee

### Umi Takahashi
Even without hearing all the rumours, Umi strikes Mimi as one to watch out for.

An assertive girl who is not afraid of a good fight, Mimi sees her as compelling material for an antagonist.

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1996.
Orientation: Bisexual.
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Birthday:** 17 April
- **Hair:** Blond, Brown, Short, Multicolored, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Olive, Nail Polish
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Jacket, Necktie, Hairpin, Pleated Skirt
- **Role:** Friend, High School Student, Bisexual, Bad Student, Japanese (Expatriate)
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Personality:** Rude, Gossipy
- **Voiced by:** Marianne Bray

### Adrian Wong
Born in 1997.
Orientation: Panromantic Demisexual.
Hometown: Hong Kong.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Birthday:** 4 March
- **Hair:** Black, Short
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Necktie, Hoodie, Beanie
- **Role:** High School Student
- **Voiced by:** Tom Sky

### Cherry Lin
A close friend of both Sami and Umi, Cherry is the long-suffering mediator between the two, and finds that her thankless job grows more stressful by the day.

It's not like she can even put this on her resume!

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1996.
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Birthday:** 2 October
- **Hair:** Red, Long
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Necktie, Cardigan, Ribbon Tie, Pleated Skirt, Ribbon Headband
- **Engages in:** Cooking
- **Role:** Friend, High School Student, Malaysian
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Personality:** Kind
- **Voiced by:** Ruka Samuels

### Hermès Liu
Hermès is loud, obnoxious, and everything Mimi needs in a comic relief character.

He seems to enjoy watching drama unfold just as much as she does -- sometimes even instigating it himself.

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1994.
Orientation: Pansexual.
Hometown: Kent, UK.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Birthday:** 22 December
- **Hair:** Short, Orange
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Olive
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Earrings, Headband, Necktie, Jeans, Hoodie, Watch, Pendant Necklace, Torn Clothing
- **Role:** Twin Brother, Friend, High School Student, Older Brother
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Voiced by:** Alexander "Blairlex" Hanly

### Melissa Bautista
- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black, Shoulder-length, Parted to Side
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Olive
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Earrings, Jacket, Necktie, Hairpin, Pleated Skirt
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Role:** High School Student
- **Voiced by:** Maddie Matsumoto

### Mrs. Stokes
Mimi's mother.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Curtained
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Scarf
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Wife, Mother, American
- **Engages in:** Moving
- **Voiced by:** Lauren A. Mayfield

### Ms. Wu
Mimi's homeroom and Mandarin teacher.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Shoulder-length, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Clothes:** Cardigan, Skirt, Pendant Necklace, Decorative Belt
- **Role:** Teacher, Chinese
- **Voiced by:** Molly Zhang

### Nolan Kim
The shining star of the school's badminton team and an exemplary student.

The object of many students' affections, though he is completely oblivious to this. Mimi finds this to be a particularly interesting "plot point".

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1997.
Hometown: Busan, South Korea.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Birthday:** 24 January
- **Hair:** Black, Short, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Sweater, Glasses, Jacket, T-shirt, Shorts
- **Role:** School Sports Club Member, High School Student, School Art Club Member
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Engages in:** Badminton
- **Voiced by:** Eddy Yeung

### Richard Liu
Dick is the 12th grader presiding over Happy Valley High's art club.

Mature and handsome, he immediately strikes Mimi as the perfect leading man, but the leading man for whom...?

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1994.
Hometown: Kent, UK.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Dick
- **Birthday:** 22 December
- **Hair:** Black, Short
- **Body:** Teen, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Jacket, Necktie
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Role:** Twin Brother, Friend, High School Student, Younger Brother, School Art Club President
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Voiced by:** Will Benzel

### Wyn Barrett
A student in the grade above Mimi who was probably named after his favourite thing to do.

Nolan's self-proclaimed rival, and the school's sailing club captain who's always got something to prove.

[From [url=http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/]official website[/url]]

Born in 1995.
Orientation: Heterosexual.
Hometown: Hong Kong.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Birthday:** 9 August
- **Hair:** Brown, Short
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Sweater, Jacket, Necktie, Polo Shirt
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Friend, Rival, High School Student, School Sports Club President
- **Items:** Mobile Phone
- **Voiced by:** Kevin Thelwell

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/)
- [Itch](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/through-the-panels)

## Releases
### English
- **2019-05-11**: Through the Panels - Demo - [Official website](http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/), [Itch.io](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/through-the-panels)
- **2021-08-02**: Through the Panels - [Official website](http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/), [Itch.io](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/through-the-panels)
- **2022-06-19**: Through the Panels - [Official website](http://www.stardust-soda.com/through-the-panels/), [Itch.io](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/through-the-panels)

## Tags
ADV, Female Protagonist, Slice of Life Comedy, Mother Support Character, Otaku Protagonist, Nameable Protagonist, No Sexual Content, Artist Protagonist, Protagonist with a Face, Protagonist with Partial Voice Acting, Foreigner Protagonist, Dark Skinned Protagonist, Date Display, High School Student Protagonist, Transfer Student Protagonist, Second-person Narrative, Modern Day China, Protagonist with a Sprite, Skin Color Selection, Friendship Route, Non-Japanese Voice Acting, High School Student Heroine

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