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 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. A spin-off to the visual novels will be released in Q1 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by PRA, titled 9-Nine: Ruler's Crown, is set to premiere in 2025.

9-Nine
Created byPalette
Video game
9-Nine: Kokonotsu Kokonoka Kokonoiro
DeveloperPalette
Publisher
  • JP: Palette
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
ReleasedWindows
  • JP: April 28, 2017
  • WW: February 1, 2019
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
  • JP: June 23, 2022
Video game
9-Nine: Sorairo Sorauta Soranooto
DeveloperPalette
Publisher
  • JP: Palette
  • WW: Sekai Project
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
ReleasedWindows
  • JP: April 27, 2018
  • WW: August 17, 2019
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
  • JP: June 23, 2022
Video game
9-Nine: Haruiro Harukoi Harunokaze
DeveloperPalette
Publisher
  • JP: Palette
  • WW: Sekai Project
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
ReleasedWindows
  • JP: April 26, 2019
  • WW: September 1, 2020
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
  • JP: June 23, 2022
Video game
9-Nine: Yukiiro Yukihana Yukinoato
DeveloperPalette
Publisher
  • JP: Palette
  • WW: Sekai Project
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
ReleasedWindows
  • JP: April 24, 2020
  • WW: March 20, 2021
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
  • JP: June 23, 2022
Video game
DeveloperPalette
Publisher
  • JP: Palette
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
ReleasedWindows
  • JP: April 23, 2021
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
  • JP: June 23, 2022
Manga
Written byPalette
Illustrated byIzumi Kawachi
Published byFutabasha
MagazineGaugau Monster
DemographicSeinen
Original runOctober 22, 2021 – present
Video game
DeveloperPalette
Publisher
  • JP: Palette
GenreEroge, Visual novel
PlatformWindows
Released
  • JP: Q1 2025
Anime television series
9-Nine: Ruler's Crown
Directed byKoichi Ohata
StudioPRA
Original run 2025 scheduled

Characters

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Kakeru Nīmi (新海 翔, Nīmi Kakeru)
Voiced by: Atsushi Abe[2]
Miyako Kujō (九條 都, Kujō Miyako)
Voiced by: Misato Fukuen[2]
Sora Nīmi (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

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Manga

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Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on May 29, 2024.[3][4] The series, titled 9-Nine: Ruler's Crown, is produced by PRA and directed by Koichi Ohata, with characters designed by Saori Sakiguchi. The cast from previous games are set to reprise their roles. It is set to premiere in 2025.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Loo, Egan (May 29, 2024). "Palette's 9-nine- Bishōjo Game Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Dennison, Kara (May 29, 2024). "Visual Novel Series 9-nine- Announces TV Anime Adaptation". Crunchyroll. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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