9-nine-: Episode 1

9-nine-: Episode 1 is a supernatural mystery visual novel set in Shiromitsugawa, a college town whose attempts to revive local tourism have included sponsoring a poorly written, high-budget anime based on local folklore. You follow Kakeru Niimi, a sometimes curt but kind and responsible young man, whose ordinary life changes when the sacred relic at the local shrine shatters. Several young people then awaken to superhuman abilities, and Kakeru joins a hunt for a superpowered serial killer before they strike again.

The town and its mystery

Shiromitsugawa is home to mysterious Artifacts that grant powers to their Users. The story follows a murder investigation into a series of supernatural killings, alongside a developing romance and growing trust between Kakeru and Miyako Kujo, the heroine at the center of this episode.

Episode 1 is the first in a series set in the same world, with each installment focusing on a different heroine. Each episode has an independent story that can be enjoyed on its own.

Story and gallery

The game has two different endings, with a CG gallery, music gallery and movie gallery. Its story is written by Kazuki Fumi, with art by Izumi Tsubasu. The game has full Japanese voice acting, including for the main character, and Japanese, English and Chinese text, with dual-language display options.