DRAMAtical Murder re:code The Steam version is set to launch on Friday, December 25, 2026!
Story
Includes the story of the "Other Aoba" that was never told in the original PC game or the anime series.
Players can complete the storyline for Mizuki, a caring friend of Aoba.
Enjoy the improved story and visuals for this console port!
Aoba, our protagonist, lives with his grandmother, Tae, while working part-time at Hum-Drum Junk.
All he ever wanted was to live a peaceful life.
However, strange events have begun transpiring in places beyond his fathoming—events that will inevitably shatter his tranquil days.
Character
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Nah, nah.
You know I’m not into that stuff, man.
Aoba
- CV
- Atsushi Kisaichi
- Sample Voice
A young man who lives with his grandmother, Tae, and works part-time at the junk shop Hum-Drum Junk.
He's a kind person who would never refuse anyone asking for help, though he may grumble about it a little.
He shows no interest in either Rhyme or Ribsteez.
For years, he has been plagued by inexplicable headaches.
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Honored, huh...?
I'd be less of a man if I said no after hearing that.
Koujaku
- CV
- Hiroki Takahashi
- Sample Voice
Aoba's childhood friend. Protective and empathetic.
A traditional hairstylist who operates on the street whenever he feels up for it. His skill and smile have earned him quite a large female following.
He is also the leader of Beni-Shigure, a Ribsteez gang.
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If you keep that up,
I'll break something precious to you.
Noiz
- CV
- Satoshi Hino
- Sample Voice
Nobody can read his poker face.
He has a detached way of speaking, sometimes saying things that push others away.
After a certain point in time, he starts picking fights with Aoba and following him around.
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Do you understand the position you're in?
Mink
- CV
- Kenichirou Matsuda
- Sample Voice
A man who would do anything in pursuit of his goal.
He won't hesitate to get his hands dirty if he deems it necessary.
He is the leader of Scratch, a Ribsteez gang.
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Indeed.
Master is my master.
Clear
- CV
- Masatomo Nakazawa
- Sample Voice
Fell from the sky one day, right before Aoba's eyes.
His facial expressions are hidden under a gas mask, and his words are often incomprehensible.
For some unknown reason, he refers to Aoba as his master.
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You're thinking too hard.
You'll short out your neural circuits.
Ren
- CV
- Ryota Takeuchi
- Sample Voice
Aoba's canine Allmate, an older model.
A reliable partner who calmly provides sound advice.
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Being with a team is a lot nicer than you think, y'know.
Mizuki
- CV
- Kenji Takahashi
- Sample Voice
The head of Dry Juice, the largest Ribsteez gang.
Became fond of Aoba after seeing how disinterested he is in Rhyme. Has been a caring friend since.
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Oh, I wondered who it might be... Aoba.
How unlikely that we should meet here.
Virus
- CV
- Junji Majima
- Sample Voice
A longtime acquaintance of Aoba and member of Midorijima's yakuza.
Speaks very politely and deliberately and is rarely perturbed.
Looks a lot like Trip, but they are not twins.
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Hiya, Aoba.
Trip
- CV
- Tomoyuki Higuchi
- Sample Voice
A longtime acquaintance of Aoba and member of Midorijima's yakuza.
Speaks with a casual, easy manner and seems somewhat aloof.
Looks a lot like Virus, but they are not twins.
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Phew,
that delivery was a bit of a long way.
Haga
- CV
- Eiichiro Tokumoto
- Sample Voice
Owner of Hum-Drum Junk, the junk shop Aoba works at.
He is usually seen happy and smiling, but that will change dramatically at the mention of a certain taboo word.
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If you're gonna fight, do it outside.
Can't stand that kind of racket.
Tae
- CV
- Kun Fuzuki
- Sample Voice
Aoba's grandmother. She may have a sharp tongue, but she is a loving guardian.
She is a pharmacist, and prepares Aoba's headache medicine herself.
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I see you kept your end of the deal.
I appreciate the show of good faith.
Toue
- CV
- Tadahisa Saizen
- Sample Voice
Head of Toue Corporation. Responsible for the development of Platinum Jail, a prestigious luxury resort that covers a whole third of Midorijima.
Who knows what hides behind that daring smile?
Product
- Title
- DRAMAtical Murder re:code
- Genre
- Cerebral Clash Adventure
- Staff
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- Scenario
- Kabura Fuchii
- Character Design/Original Art
- Honyalala
- Main Theme Song/BGM
- GOATBED
- Music Production
- GEORIDE
- Development
- Nitro+CHiRAL (Presently: NITRO CHiRAL)
- Cast
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- Aoba
- Atsushi Kisaichi
- Koujaku
- Hiroki Takahashi
- Noiz
- Satoshi Hino
- Mink
- Kenichirou Matsuda
- Clear
- Masatomo Nakazawa
- Ren
- Ryota Takeuchi
- Mizuki
- Kenji Takahashi
- Virus
- Junji Majima
- Trip
- Tomoyuki Higuchi
- Haga
- Eiichiro Tokumoto
- Tae
- Kun Fuzuki
- Nao
- Megumi Matsumoto
- Mio
- Emi Motoi
- Kio
- Saki Umesato
- Toue
- Tadahisa Saizen
- Supported Devices
- Nintendo Switch / Steam / PlayStation Vita
- Release date
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Thursday, December 25, 2025
*digital exclusive - Price
- 3,500 yen (tax included)
- Supported language
- Japanese
- Rating
- IARC 16+ (for ages 16 and up)
- Publisher
- NITRO PLUS
- Planned release date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Price
- $29.99
- Supported languages
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Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese
*Voiceover is Japanese only - Recommended age
- 15+
- OS
- Windows 11
- Publisher
- NITRO PLUS
- Release date
- Thursday, October 30, 2014
- Price
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Limited First-Print Edition suggested retail price 9,500 yen (tax included)
Standard Edition/PS Vita Card Edition suggested retail price 7,020 yen (tax included)
Download Edition set price 5,940 yen (tax included)
*Prices listed are from 2014. - Supported language
- Japanese
- Rating
- CERO C (for ages 15 and up)
- Publisher
- Digiturbo (now NITRO PLUS)
