Anti-Anti

Anti-Anti is a visual novel set in a world recovering from an apocalypse. You play as one of the final 10 contestants in a lavishly funded audition, despite never having applied. After waking in an unfamiliar place among strangers, you try to discover what talent you might have and survive the increasingly suspicious competition. The story is not built around in-depth detective gameplay or challenging puzzles.

A world saved by an idol

In 20XX, mysterious creatures appeared and people died in large numbers. Nations collapsed, and war and violence became part of everyday life. The force that brought the crisis under control was neither government nor military, but an idol known as <Light>, whose performances could captivate even the most miserable and violent people. No one disliked Light, and the star became the first person in history and the world to have no haters or malicious comments.

Ten years later, danger remains, but the world is gradually returning to normal. A single entertainment agency, StartLight.ENT, played a central part in restoring peace. It has recently begun spending large sums to recruit people from all walks of life for a new production.

Choices and routes

The game has no keyword system, clue-combination puzzles or hidden-object investigations. When an important choice determines the story’s direction, Relevant Keywords are provided. Choice History lets you skip routes you have already selected, while Skip moves through previously read scenes at normal or high speed. Easy Mode is also available for players who want to focus on the story.

You experience the perspectives of a diverse cast, each with their own desires and personal voids, as they encounter a dangerous and mysterious world. The story combines idols and auditions with an apocalypse and slime monsters, building psychological and visual tension as the danger closes in.

Relationships and cast

Anti-Anti is not a traditional dating sim, but it includes considerable romance and mature content described as roughly equivalent to a 17+ rating. Relationships develop through dynamic events and changing emotions, with the cast pushed to their limits.

Story content

The game contains approximately 670,000 characters of text, 241 CG illustrations, 57 background illustrations, standing artwork for 18 main and supporting characters and 13 extras, Spine animations for the standing characters, and 16 BGM tracks.