9-Nine
| 9-Nine | |
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| Created by | Palette |
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| Video game | |
| 9-Nine: Kokonotsu Kokonoka Kokonoiro | |
| Developer | Palette |
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| Genre | Eroge, visual novel |
| Platform | Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | Windows
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| Video game | |
| 9-Nine: Sorairo Sorauta Soranooto | |
| Developer | Palette |
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| Genre | Eroge, visual novel |
| Platform | Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | Windows
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| 9-Nine: Haruiro Harukoi Harunokaze | |
| Developer | Palette |
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| Genre | Eroge, visual novel |
| Platform | Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | Windows
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| 9-Nine: Yukiiro Yukihana Yukinoato | |
| Developer | Palette |
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| Genre | Eroge, visual novel |
| Platform | Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | Windows
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| 9-Nine: Shinshō | |
| Developer | Palette |
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| Genre | Visual novel |
| Platform | Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | Windows
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| Manga | |
| Written by | Palette |
| Illustrated by | Izumi Kawachi |
| Published by | Futabasha |
| Magazine | Gaugau Monster |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Original run | October 22, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 2 |
| Anime television series | |
| 9-Nine: Ruler's Crown | |
| Directed by | Koichi Ohata |
| Written by | Kōsuke Koremizu |
| Music by | Yamazo |
| Studio | PRA |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, BS NTV |
| Original run | July 5, 2025 – present |
| Episodes | 2 |
| Video game | |
| Developer | Palette |
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| Genre | Eroge, visual novel |
| Platform | Windows |
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9-Nine is a Japanese adult visual novel series developed and published by Palette. It was released for Windows in four episodes from April 2017 to April 2020. It was later ported to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in June 2022.[1] An English version of the visual novels was released by Sekai Project from February 2019 to March 2021. An all-aged extra episode was released in April 2021. A manga adaptation with art by Izumi Kawachi has been serialized online via Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website since October 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by PRA, titled 9-Nine: Ruler's Crown, premiered in July 2025. A spin-off to the visual novels will be released in Q4 2025.
Characters
- Kakeru Niimi (新海 翔, Nīmi Kakeru)
- Voiced by: Atsushi Abe[2]
- Miyako Kujō (九條 都, Kujō Miyako)
- Voiced by: Misato Fukuen[2]
- Sora Niimi (新海 天, Nīmi Sora)
- Voiced by: Atsumi Tanezaki[2]
- Haruka Kōsaka (香坂 春風, Kōsaka Haruka)
- Voiced by: Yuri Yamaoka[2]
- Noa Yūki (結城 希亜, Yūki Noa)
- Voiced by: Akane Fujita[2]
- Sophitia (ソフィーティア, Sofītia)
- Voiced by: Satomi Arai[2]
- Satsuki Naruse (成瀬 沙月, Naruse Satsuki)
- Voiced by: Hana Takeda[2]
- Yoichi Fukazawa (深沢 与一, Fukazawa Yoichi)
- Voiced by: Kazutomi Yamamoto[2]
- Renya Takamine (高峰 蓮夜, Takamine Renya)
- Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita[2]
Other media
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Izumi Kawachi began serialization on Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website on October 22, 2021.[3]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 3, 2025[4] | 978-4-575-44095-9 |
| 2 | July 3, 2025[5] | 978-4-575-44096-6 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on May 29, 2024.[6][7] Titled 9-Nine: Ruler's Crown, the series is produced by PRA and directed by Koichi Ohata, with series composition handled by Kōsuke Koremizu, characters designed by Saori Sakiguchi, and music composed by Yamazo, with the cast from previous games reprising their roles.[2] The season premiered on July 5, 2025, on Tokyo MX and BS NTV. The opening theme song is "ResoNAnce", performed by Araki,[8] while the ending theme song is "Pale Blaze", performed by Chihiro Yonekura.[9]
Episodes
| No. | Title [10] | Directed by [a] | Written by [a] | Storyboarded by [a] | Original release date [11] |
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| 1 | Branch 01 | TBA | TBA | TBA | July 5, 2025 |
| 2 | Branch 02 | TBA | TBA | TBA | July 5, 2025 |
Notes
References
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 18, 2021). "Palette's 9-nine- Game Gets Release for PS4, Switch in Spring 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Cayanan, Joanna (September 8, 2024). "Palette's 9-nine- TV Anime Unveils Returning Cast, Staff, 2025 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "『9-nine-』のコミカライズが決定しました！". 9-Nine Project. October 17, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ 9 nine 1 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ 9 nine 2 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Loo, Egan (May 29, 2024). "Palette's 9-nine- Bishōjo Game Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Dennison, Kara (May 29, 2024). "Visual Novel Series 9-nine- Announces TV Anime Adaptation". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (June 15, 2025). "Palette's 9-nine- Ruler's Crown TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Unveils Opening Song, July 5 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (April 29, 2025). "Palette's 9-nine- Ruler's Crown TV Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Ending Theme Song, July 2025 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ "STORY -Terebi Anime『9-nine- Ruler's Crown』Koshiki Saito-" STORY -TVアニメ『9-nine- Ruler’s Crown』公式サイト- [STORY -TV Anime『9-Nine: Ruler's Crown』Official Site-]. nine-anime.marv.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "ON AIR -Terebi Anime『9-nine- Ruler's Crown』Koshiki Saito-" ON AIR -TVアニメ『9-nine- Ruler’s Crown』公式サイト- [ON AIR -TV Anime『9-nine- Ruler’s Crown』Official Site-]. nine-anime.marv.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2025.
External links
- Game official website (in Japanese)
- First episode official website at Palette (in Japanese)
- Second episode official website at Palette (in Japanese)
- Third episode official website at Palette (in Japanese)
- Fourth episode official website at Palette (in Japanese)
- Extra episode official website at Palette (in Japanese)
- Manga official website at Gaugau Monster (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- 9-Nine at The Visual Novel Database
- 9-Nine: Ruler's Crown (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia