9 R.I.P.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Idea Factory
- Genre
- visual novel · otome game
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Key facts
Key facts
• Ja Romaji — = • Genre — Otome, romance
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — 9 R.I.P. • Developer — Idea Factory, Design Factory • Publisher — Otomate • Genre — Visual novel • Platforms — * Nintendo Switch • Released — June 29, 2023October 15, 2024
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — 9 R.I.P. sequel • Developer — Idea Factory • Publisher — Otomate • Genre — Visual novel • Platforms — Nintendo Switch • Released — September 25, 2025October 27, 2026 9 R.I.P. is a Japanese otome game developed by Idea Factory and released under their Otomate brand on June 29, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch.
Production and release
Production and release
The game was originally announced at the Otomate Party 2022 (held between 3 and 4 September), where it was revealed that the game would be released in 2023. Idea Factory later announced that the game would be released on June 29. A sequel titled 9 R.I.P. sequel was announced at the Otomate Party 2024 (August 18, 2024). It was released on September 25, 2025.
International release
International release
9 R.I.P. was released in English by Idea Factory International on October 15, 2025. Idea Factory International announced that 9 R.I.P. sequel will also be released in English. The game is set to release on October 27, 2026.
Characters
Characters
• Misa Isshiki • The protagonist (name can be changed). A second-year high school student. Her life or death changes depending on the route. Her struggle with choosing her career path after high school graduation serves as the starting point of the story, and it holds significant meaning within each route as well. • Kureha • Voiced by Toshiki Masuda • Hibiki • Voiced by: Shun'ichi Toki • Kōyō • Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki • Sena • Voiced by: Tetsuya Kakihara • Minami • Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto • Seiya • Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana • Yukimaro • Voiced by: KENN • Koharu • Voiced by: Yōhei Azakami • Tōka • Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki • Sayaka Hida • Voiced by: Narumi Kaho • Tsubasa Isshiki • Voiced by: Tomoko Ikeda • Ayame Isshiki • Voiced by: Airi Ōtsu • Yui • Voiced by: Ruriko Noguchi • Reika Misumi • Voiced by: Saran Tajima • Kannushi • Voiced by: Takahiro Yoshizawa
Music
Music
• "eternal" (Ending theme for the School Ghost Stories arc) Artist: Pluto. Lyrics & Composition: tsuzuki • "4='Reincarnation', Ending theme for the urban legend arc" Artist: Williams' % Range. Lyrics: Ōma. Composition: Shayou • "Memories" (Ending theme for the alternate world arc) Artist: Pluto. Lyrics and composition: kei • "4='Dharma-love', Ending theme for the Yō arc" Artist: Williams' % Range. Lyrics: Ōma. Composition: Shayō
Stage play
Stage play
A stage play adaptation took place at the Zenrosai Hall/Space zero in Tokyo from 12 till 16 March 2025. Cast • Character — Actor • Misa Isshiki — Uta Kawase • Benika — Kota Shiomi • Hibiki — Kaisei Abe • Koyo — Kosuke Naito • Sehan — Toshihiko Tanaka • Minami — DION • Seiya — Yamien • Yukimaro — Yudai Suzuki • Koharu — Soichiro Sorihashi • Hida Sayaka — Madoka Moriyasu
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Places
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- Japan
Named but not plotted · 1
9 R.I.P. is associated with Japan.
Country
Reception
9 R.I.P. received generally favorable reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Audra Bowling at RPGFan assessed the game, giving it a score of 89 out of 100. The game was praised for its "likeable protagonist," the character designs by Yuuya, the sound affects, the voice acting, and the theme songs. However, they also noted the insensitive themes, such as bullying, and gruesome scenarios.
Notes from the source article
Cited by Wikipedia
Notes from the source article
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- 1.Inc. Aetas. ［プレイレポ］神隠しから始まる奇妙な恋が描かれるオトメイト最新作「9 R.I.P.」（ないん りっぷ）。妖編と異世界編の序盤をプレイ. 4Gamer.net.
- 2.【オトメイトパーティー2022】発表タイトルを一挙ご紹介！『終遠のヴィルシュ』FDや『戦場の円舞曲』NS移植をはじめ、新作タイトルも多数ラインナップ イベント ビーズログ.com. ビーズログ.com.
- 3.Romano, Sal. 9 R.I.P. launches June 29 in Japan. Gematsu. 2023-02-20.
- 4.Inc. Aetas. 都市伝説や妖，怪談話を題材としたオトメイト最新作「9 R.I.P.」の連載企画がスタート！ 第1回はホラー度高めな"学校の怪談編". 4Gamer.net.
- 5.Inc. Aetas. オトメイトの新作「9 R.I.P.」発売日は6月29日。さまざまな"あの世"を舞台に繰り広げられる，少し奇妙な"オムニバスラブADV". 4Gamer.net.
- 6.オトメイト新作『9 R.I.P. sequel』『BYAKKO ～四神部隊炎恋記～』が発表。『キューピット・パラサイト』単独イベントも開催決定. 電撃オンライン.
- 7.Tai, Anita. 9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Game Gets Sequel. Anime News Network. 2025-02-23.
- 8.Inc. Aetas. ［プレイレポ］幽霊や妖と結ばれた"その後"を描く。「9 R.I.P. sequel」【天編】は試練，【神編】は回想。異界で続く恋の物語. 4Gamer.net.
- 9.『9 R.I.P. sequel』2025年9月25日発売決定 アニメイトタイムズ. Animate Times.
- 10.9 R.I.P. Launches on Nintendo Switch in 2024. Anime News Network.
- 11.9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Launches in English on October 15. Anime News Network.
- 12.Tai, Anita. 9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Heads West in 2024. Anime News Network. 2024-04-18.
- 13.Lada, Jenni. Next Idea Factory International Otome Game Is 9 RIP. Siliconera. 2024-04-17.
- 14.Romano, Sal. 9 R.I.P. coming west in 2024. Gematsu. 2024-04-17.
- 15.Romano, Sal. 9 R.I.P. sequel launches this fall in the west. Gematsu. 2026-06-09.
- 16.9 R.I.P. Sequel Releases in Fall 2026 + Website Updates. Anime News Network. June 9, 2026.
- 17.Lada, Jenni. Horror Otome Game 9 RIP Sequel Arrives Before Halloween. Siliconera. 2026-07-28.
- 18.Luster, Joseph. 9 R.I.P. sequel Otome Game Dated for the West. Crunchyroll News. July 28, 2026.
- 19.Romano, Sal. 9 R.I.P. sequel launches October 27 in the west. Gematsu. 2026-07-28.
- 20.Mateo, Alex. 9 R.I.P. sequel Visual Novel's Trailer Reveals October 27 Release in West. Anime News Network. 2026-07-28.
- 21.『9 R.I.P.』.
- 22.Inc. Natasha. 乙女ゲーム「9 R.I.P.」舞台化、出演に潮見洸太ら. Stage Natalie.
- 23.Inc. Natasha. 舞台「9 R.I.P.」阿部快征・田中稔彦・DIONらのキャストビジュアル解禁. Stage Natalie.
- 24.Inc. Natasha. 舞台「9 R.I.P.」潮見洸太・橋本真一・藍染カレンらのキャストビジュアル解禁 - ステージナタリー. Stage Natalie.
- 25.Inc. Natasha. 橋本真一が声帯ポリープ治療のため舞台「9 R.I.P.」を降板、代役に内藤光佑. Stage Natalie.
- 26.Inc. Aetas. ［インタビュー］舞台「9 R.I.P.」聖ヤ役のやみえんさんに聞く，その魅力──「このゲームをプレイしたいと思われる演技がゴールの1つ」. 4Gamer.net.
- 27.Metacritic. 9 R.I.P. Nintendo Switch Critic Reviews.
- 28.Bowling, Audra. 9 R.I.P. Review RPGFan. 2024-10-09.
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