Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth

Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth

Japanese cover art
Developer(s) Otomate
Publisher(s)
Artist(s) Miko
Writer(s) Nao Kojima
Yū Nishimura
Composer(s) Myu
Platform(s) PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4
Release

PlayStation Vita

  • JP: November 27, 2014
  • NA: October 20, 2015
  • EU: October 21, 2015

PlayStation 4

  • JP: August 24, 2017
  • NA: TBA
Genre(s) Visual novel
Mode(s) Single-player

Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth[lower-alpha 1] is an otome visual novel video game developed by Otomate for PlayStation Vita, released in 2014 in Japan and in 2015 in North America and Europe. The game features a steampunk aesthetic and a cast of literary and historical figures, including Arsène Lupin, Abraham Van Helsing, Victor Frankenstein, Impey Barbicane, and Count Saint-Germain.[1] A fan disc, Code: Realize − Future Blessings,[lower-alpha 2] was released on November 26, 2016.[2] Aksys Games localized both games in English.[1] A second fan disc, Code: Realize − Shirogane no Kiseki will be released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan.[3] An anime adaptation has been announced.[4]

Plot

Cardia lives day to day isolated from the world in a restricted, abandoned mansion in order to fulfil her promise to her father. Her body carries a deadly poison that rots or melts anything that her skin touches - causing the locals to call her "monster" so her father told her to stay away from people and falling in love, but he suddenly disappears. One day, her quiet solitude is interrupted when the Royal Guards break in to capture her. That's when she meets the chivalrous thief Arsène Lupin who helps her break free from the Royal Guards. Cardia then finds herself on a journey with Lupin to locate her father.

Characters

Cardia (カルディア, Karudia)
Voiced by: Saori Hayami (anime)[5]
The main heroine, whose skin causes anything to rot or melt upon touching. After meeting Lupin, she goes on a journey to find her father and to unfold the mystery behind the curse she is stricken with.
Arsène Lupin (アルセーヌ・ルパン, Arusēnu Rupan)
Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno[5]
A notorious and nefarious master thief who is perpetually cheerful, optimistic, and overflowing with confidence. He takes Cardia with him on a journey to find Cardia's father.
Abraham Van Helsing (エイブラハム・ヴァン・ヘルシング, Eiburahamu Van Herushingu)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[5]
A vampire hunter who used to be a member of the British Army, giving him superior physical condition and combat abilities.
Victor Frankenstein (ヴィクター・フランケンシュタイン, Vikutā Furankenshutain)
Voiced by: Tetsuya Kakihara[5]
A researcher who once worked for the British Government. A genius and very sociable person who is now a wanted criminal.
Impey Barbicane (インピー・バービケーン, Inpī Bābikēn)
Voiced by: Showtaro Morikubo[5]
A man who accompanied Lupin to London.
Saint-Germain (サン・ジェルマン, San Jeruman)
Voiced by: Daisuke Hirakawa[5]
A wealthy landowner.
Finis (フィーニス, Fīnisu)
Voiced by: Yūki Kaji[5]
The leader of a mysterious intellegence agency called Twilight, the agency that has been pursuing Cardia for unknown reasons. He calls Cardia "older sister".

Development

Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth was developed by Idea Factory's otome games branch Otomate. Character designs and illustrations were handled by Miko while Nao Kojima and Yū Nishimura wrote the scenario.[6] It was first released on November 27, 2014 in Japan for PlayStation Vita and is rated CERO C.[7] A fan disc titled Code: Realize − Future Blessings (Code:Realize ~祝福の未来~, Code: Realize ~Shukufuku no Mirai~) was released on November 26, 2016. It was announced at Otomate Party 2015 along with the announcement of Otomate's 12 new titles.[2] The game features new routes and supplemental stories and routes are set after the different endings of the original game, allowing protagonists to spend time with the heroes.[8] A PlayStation 4 release comprising both games,[9] titled Code: Realize − Bouquet of Rainbows[lower-alpha 3] was released on August 24, 2017. Another fan disc titled Code: Realize − Silver Miracles[lower-alpha 4] just currently announced for both PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4.[10]

Whilst the previous two games have Cardia not voiced,[11] in December 2016, the official blog of Otomate announced that Saori Hayami joined the franchise as the protagonist Cardia.[12]

An English localisation by Aksys Games was released on October 20, 2015[1] for North America and Europe. They also plan to release the localisation of the fan disc in 2017[13] and the PS4 version.[14]

Music

The first game has Mao perform the opening and ending theme respectively titled "Floatable" and "Kakan -Love Brought Me Some Eternal Petals-" (花冠 -love brought me some eternal petals-).[15] In the fan disc, Mao performs the opening and first ending theme respectively titled "Brightness ~Eternal Pure White~" and "My Dearest", Kaori Oda performs the second ending theme titled "Kibō no kanata" (希望の彼方), and SHOJI performs the third ending theme titled "Yumeiro Circus" (夢色サーカス). Yoshie Isogai wrote all the song lyrics. Myu arranged and composited the songs for the first game. Hijiri Anze arranged and composed the opening and the first two ending songs while Naoyuki Osada did the third ending song. Team Entertainment produced the songs and Peak A Soul+ produced the BGMs.[16]

Other media

Code:Realize − Guardian of Rebirth
Code:Realize ～創世の姫君～
(Code:Realize ~Sōsei no Himegimi~)
Anime television series
Directed by Hideyo Yamamoto
Written by Sayaka Harada
Music by Ryō Takahashi
Studio M.S.C
Original run October 2017 – Scheduled

An anime adaptation produced by the studio M.S.C is scheduled to premiere in October 2017. Hideyo Yamamoto is directing the series and Sayaka Harada is handling the series composition. Aya Nakanishi is adapting Miko's art for animation.[5] Mia Regina will perform the opening theme titled "Kalmia".[17]

A Code: Realize stage musical was announced at the "Code: Realize Fantastic Party" event in April 2017.[18]

Notes

  1. ↑ Known in Japan as Code:Realize ~Sōsei no Himegimi~ (Japanese: Code:Realize 〜創世の姫君〜)
  2. ↑ Known in Japan as Code: Realize ~Shukufuku no Mirai~ (Code:Realize ~祝福の未来~)
  3. ↑ Released in Japan as Code: Realize ~Saikō no Hanataba~ (Code:Realize ～彩虹の花束～).
  4. ↑ Released in Japan as Code: Realize ~Shirogane no Kiseki~ (Code:Realize ～白銀の奇跡～).

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Aksys Adds Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ PS Vita Otome Visual Novel". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 "乙女ゲームブランド「オトメイト」の新作12タイトルが一挙発表に。完全新作や人気タイトルの続編など，全ラインナップをまとめて紹介". 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  3. ↑ http://gematsu.com/2017/07/code-realize-shirogane-no-kiseki-announced-ps4-ps-vita
  4. ↑ "Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Otome Visual Novel Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Code:Realize Anime Reveals TV Format, October Premiere, Cast, Staff, Promo Video". Anime News Network. April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Code:Realize ～創世の姫君～ 通常版". Otomex (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  7. ↑ "Code：Realize ～創世の姫君～". 4Gamer.net (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  8. ↑ "Code: Realize’s Fan Disc Will Bring Future Blessings To North America in 2017". Siliconera. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  9. ↑ http://gematsu.com/2017/04/code-realize-saikou-no-hanataba-announced-ps4
  10. ↑ "Code: Realize new fan disc announced". Otomate official Twitter account. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  11. ↑ Japanese official website of the games listed Cardia's CV as "none" (なし nashi)
  12. ↑ "Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Franchise Casts Saori Hayami as Cardia". Aniime News Network. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  13. ↑ "Bad Apple Wars, Code: Realize fan disc, Collar X Malice, and Period Cube coming to North America". Gematsu. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  14. ↑ "Otome VN Collection Code: Realize ~Bouquet of Rainbows~ Heads West on PS4". Niche Gamer. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  15. ↑ "Code: Realize OP & ED". Code:Realize ～創世の姫君～ (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  16. ↑ "Code: Realize FD OP, ED, & BGM". Code：Realize ～祝福の未来～ (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "Mia Regina Performs Opening Theme For Code:Realize Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
  18. ↑ "Code:Realize Visual Novel Gets Stage Musical". Anime News Network. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
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