9 R.I.P.

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9 R.I.P.
GenreOtome, romance
Video game
9 R.I.P.
DeveloperIdea Factory, Design Factory
PublisherOtomate
GenreVisual novel
Platform
Released
  • JP: June 29, 2023
  • WW: October 15, 2024
Video game
9 R.I.P. Sequel
DeveloperIdea Factory
PublisherOtomate
GenreVisual novel
PlatformNintendo Switch
Released
  • JP: September 25, 2025
  • WW: 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.[1]

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.[2] Idea Factory later announced that the game would be released on June 29.[3][4][5]

A sequel titled 9 R.I.P. sequel was announced at the Otomate Party 2024 (August 18, 2024).[6] It was released on September 25, 2025.[7][8]

International release

9 R.I.P. was released in English by Idea Factory International on October 15, 2025.[9][10][11][12][13]

Idea Factory International announced that 9 R.I.P. sequel will also be released in English during Fall 2026.[14][15]

Characters

Misa Isshiki (逸色 珠沙, Isshiki Misa)
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 (紅華, Kureha)
Voiced by Toshiki Masuda
Hibiki (響, Hibiki)
Voiced by: Shun'ichi Toki
Kōyō (香羊, Kōyō)
Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki
Sena (星絆, Sena)
Voiced by: Tetsuya Kakihara
Minami (魅ナミ, Minami)
Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Seiya (聖ヤ, Seiya)
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana
Yukimaro (幸麿, Yukimaro)
Voiced by: KENN
Koharu (狐春, Koharu)
Voiced by: Yōhei Azakami
Tōka (桃嘉, Tōka)
Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki
Sayaka Hida (飛騨 咲耶果, Hida Sayaka)
Voiced by: Narumi Kaho
Tsubasa Isshiki (逸色 翼, Isshiki Tsubasa)
Voiced by: Tomoko Ikeda
Ayame Isshiki (逸色 絢芽, Isshiki Ayame)
Voiced by: Airi Ōtsu
Yui (優衣, Yui)
Voiced by: Ruriko Noguchi
Reika Misumi (美住 レイカ, Misumi Reika)
Voiced by: Saran Tajima
Kannushi (神主, Kannushi)
Voiced by: Takahiro Yoshizawa

Music

  • "eternal" (Ending theme for the School Ghost Stories arc) Artist: Pluto. Lyrics & Composition: tsuzuki[16]
  • "Rin'ne (輪廻; 'Reincarnation', Ending theme for the urban legend arc)" Artist: Williams' % Range. Lyrics: Ōma. Composition: Shayou[16]
  • "Memories" (Ending theme for the alternate world arc) Artist: Pluto. Lyrics and composition: kei[16]
  • "Hōai (法愛; 'Dharma-love', Ending theme for the Yō arc)" Artist: Williams' % Range. Lyrics: Ōma. Composition: Shayō[16]

Stage play

A stage play adaptation took place at the Zenrosai Hall/Space zero in Tokyo from 12 till 16 March 2025.[17]

Cast[18][19]
Character Actor
Misa Isshiki Uta Kawase
Benika Kota Shiomi
Hibiki Kaisei Abe
Koyo Kosuke Naito[a]
Sehan Toshihiko Tanaka
Minami DION
Seiya Yamien[21]
Yukimaro Yudai Suzuki
Koharu Soichiro Sorihashi
Hida Sayaka Madoka Moriyasu

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic84/100[22]
Review score
PublicationScore
RPGFan89/100[23]

9 R.I.P. received generally favorable reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[22]

Audra Bowling at RPGFan assessed the game, giving it a score of 89 out of 100. The game was praised for it's "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.[23]

References

  1. "［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 (in Japanese). Inc. Aetas. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  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 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2025-10-16. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  3. Romano, Sal (2023-02-20). "9 R.I.P. launches June 29 in Japan". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2025-09-13. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  4. "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 (in Japanese). Inc. Aetas. Archived from the original on 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  5. "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 (in Japanese). Inc. Aetas. Archived from the original on 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  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 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  7. "［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 (in Japanese). Inc. Aetas. Archived from the original on 2026-02-27. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  8. "『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 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  9. "9 R.I.P. Launches on Nintendo Switch in 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  10. "9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Launches in English on October 15". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  11. Tai, Anita (2024-04-18). "9 R.I.P. Visual Novel Heads West in 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  12. Lada, Jenni (2024-04-17). "Next Idea Factory International Otome Game Is 9 RIP". Siliconera. Archived from the original on 2025-11-13. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  13. Romano, Sal (2024-04-17). "9 R.I.P. coming west in 2024". Gematsu. Archived from the original on 2025-11-18. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  14. Romano, Sal (2026-06-09). "9 R.I.P. sequel launches this fall in the west". Gematsu. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  15. "9 R.I.P. Sequel Releases in Fall 2026 + Website Updates". Anime News Network. June 9, 2026. Archived from the original on 2026-06-09. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  16. "『9 R.I.P.』". 『9 R.I.P.』 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  17. "乙女ゲーム「9 R.I.P.」舞台化、出演に潮見洸太ら". Stage Natalie (in Japanese). Inc. Natasha. Archived from the original on 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  18. "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 (in Japanese). Inc. Natasha. Archived from the original on 2024-12-26. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  19. "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 (in Japanese). Inc. Natasha. Archived from the original on 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  20. "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 (in Japanese). Inc. Natasha. Archived from the original on 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  21. "［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 (in Japanese). Inc. Aetas. Archived from the original on 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  22. "9 R.I.P. Nintendo Switch Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  23. Bowling, Audra (2024-10-09). "9 R.I.P. Review | RPGFan". Retrieved 2026-06-10.

Notes

  1. Originally, Shinichi Hashimoto was cast to play, however, he withdrew from the performance.[20]