Kimi ga Shine ―Tasuketsu Death Game― (キミガシネ ―多数決デスゲーム―, Kimi ga Shine ―Tasūketsu Desu Gēmu―?) is a free online Japanese visual novel created and developed by Nankidai. It was originally released on NicoNico for the browser. With permission, it's been translated into English by vgperson as Your Turn to Die -Death Game By Majority-.
Chapter installments of the game have been released in two parts. Chapter 1, Part One was first released on August 28, 2017[2] with the latest installment, Chapter 3, Part One, Section B released on May 30, 2021.[2]
On February 20th, 2023 Eastern Time, Your Turn to Die was released on Steam in both English and Japanese, the English version using vgperson's translation. The Steam version of the game costs $16.99 USD (though a 10% off sale has been issued for the first week of release, lowering the price to $15.29 USD), contrary to the versions on NicoNico and vgperson's website, which are free. The content of the Steam release came with a few additions new to the game: a handful of Past Episodes, a new title screen, achievements, an updated artbook (now including the dummies and some extra behind-the-scenes content), and a few minor changes and additions to the game itself.
Plot[]
Sara Chidouin and her friend Joe Tazuna are kidnapped and forced into playing a Death Game by a mysterious organization. They meet 10 others in the same situation as them, trapped in a facility with no way to escape other than play along.
- Chapter 1, Part One - The beginning of the story to the end of the 2nd Trial.
- Chapter 1, Part Two - Finding Alice, getting Cards distributed, to the 1st Main Game.
- Chapter 2, Part One - Sara starts getting hallucinations, playing attractions, the trick with the Room of Lies, to the Final Attraction.
- Chapter 2, Part Two - Card Trading commences, trying to find an escape route, to the 2nd Main Game.
- Chapter 3, Part One (Section A) - Beginning the Sub-Game, meeting the dummies, to confronting Midori.
- Chapter 3, Part One (Section B) - Trying to save Keiji, recovering memories, to the Banquet.
Characters[]
- Main article: List of characters
- Sara Chidouin, Sonobeno High School second year. Though she has few friends, she treasures her best friends and trusts the people around her.[3]
- Joe Tazuna, Best friend of the main protagonist, Sara. Sonobeno High School second year. Though he seems to be a comic relief-type character in daily life, he can be considerate of others with insightful comments.[3]
- Keiji Shinogi, Self-proclaimed police detective. A noncommittally speaking, suspicious man.[3]
- Kazumi Mishima, Current high school teacher. His characteristics are his suspicious appearance and laugh (like... 'Kukuku').[3]
- Nao Egokoro, Mishima's former student. Someone who's always chosen the path of art. Loves painting from the bottom of her heart.[3]
- Sou Hiyori, Self-proclaimed freeter. The only one wearing winter clothes, a timid and quiet personality.[3]
- Kanna Kizuchi, Middle school girl. Originally a middle school girl that could be found anywhere.[3]
- Q-taro Burgerberg, Second-string professional baseball player. A sportsman with a strong build.[3]
- Reko Yabusame, Singer-songwriter. A vocalist belonging to an up-and-coming band.[3]
- Kai Satou, Homemaker. A man who has the beautiful looks of a woman.[3]
- Gin Ibushi, 6th Grade elementary schooler. Wears a cat-like hood, holds a cat-like faced cushion, a strange boy who adds "nyan" or "wan" at the end of his sentences.[3]
Additional credits[]
- Main article: Additional assets and resources
Kimi ga Shine is a freeware game developed in RPG Maker MV. It was originally written and produced solely by Nankidai using a number of resources, which he credits on the game page. As the game grew bigger, he received help from a few others in subsequent chapters.
- The minigames in Chapter 2-1 were made with the help of mt.saji.
- Chapter 3-1 was produced with the help of HIJIKI and Alpha (あるふぁ).
Spin-off game[]
- Main article: Kimi ga Shine Bangai-hen: Seizon Shima
The "sub-scenario" is a survival-strategy, resource management sim. A spin-off game where all the main participants of the Death Game will have playable routes.
In celebration of Chapter 2, Part Two's release, Nankidai organized a kind of stretch-goal on Twitter. If 2000 people retweeted his tweet he'd create and release a playable game.[4] The goal was overwhelming reached within 20 minutes.[5][6]
Manga[]
Manga promotional art
- Main article: Kimi ga Shine: Tasuketsu Death Game (manga)
Kimi ga Shine was adapted into a manga series published by Monthly Shōnen Ace written by Nankidai and drawn by Tatsuya Ikegami. The first chapter was released in the April issue on March 26, 2019 and on April 26, 2019 online.[7] The first two chapters are free to read on all available sites with the following chapters released for a limited time.
The manga was picked up for English translation by Yen Press under the title Your Turn to Die: Majority Vote Death Game. The first volume was released on April 27, 2021.[8]
Archives[]
- Main article: Archives
Using the Wayback Machine it's able to deduce when the vgperson's translation page was changed, this could be little thing like the actual translation page being changed or entirely new changed to the Kimi ga Shine ―Tasuketsu Death Game― files. The oldest versions of Kimi ga Shine are to Chapter 2, Part Two.
- Latest Chapter 2, Part Two Screenshot
- Latest Chapter 3, Part One, Section A Screenshot
- Latest Chapter 3, Part One, Section B Screenshot
Other media[]
While most of the BGM is available with the game, the first official release of the soundtrack was sold at Comiket 2019[9] and a second volume on August 27, 2020.
Omenoel
Photo credit: @rakugakimako
Nankidai often posts illustrations and 3-panel comics on his twitter. These are humorous non-canonical gag-comics that let him play with various characters who otherwise wouldn't interact in strange and surreal situations. These sketches often become the inspiration for many fans, who then create fanworks based on that art. For example, a June 3, 2021 sketch spawned an entire Twitter tag of Rio Ranger doodled omelettes: #オムノエルチャレンジ, Omunoerucharenji?, lit. "Omelette-Noel Challenge"
RPG Atsumāru's official twitter publishes 4-koma comics. These are like Nankidai's casual twitter illustrations in terms of tone, but more polished up. The first 59 comics were drawn by Nankidai and the second series is drawn by Yusuke Higeoni. The comics were later compiled into a single volume titled, Kimiyon: Kimigashine Where No One Dies, and published on February 26, 2021 along with additional new work.
Translations[]
Various international fans and fan-groups have gone through the trouble of translating Kimi ga Shine into other languages. While none of these can be counted as official, Nankidai has expressed appreciation for the hard work and dedication of his fans. The "unofficial" label of the translations are due to the fact Nankidai cannot verify the accuracy of the translations himself.[10]
| Language | Title | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Your Turn to Die -Death Game By Majority- | vgperson.com | Up to Chapter 3, Part One, section B. |
| Portuguese | Your Turn To Die -Um Jogo da Morte Pela Maioria- | Carrd | Up to Chapter 3, Part One, section B. |
| Spanish | Kimi ga Shine -Juego de Muerte por Mayoría- | Tumblr | The Spanish translation is based off of the English one. Up to Chapter 2, Part Two. |
| Korean | 네가 죽어 -다수결 데스 게임- (Nega jug-eo -dasugyeol deseu geim-) | Tistory | Up to Chapter 1. |
| Russian | Смертельная Игра -Решением Большинства- (Smertel'naja Igra -Resheniem Bol'shinstva-) | VK | Up to Chapter 3, Part One, section B. |
| Italian | Mors Tua -Deathgame per Maggioranza- | Up to Chapter 3, Part One, section B. | |
| French | Your Turn To Die -La Mort au Bout du Vote- | Discord | The French translation is based off of the English one. Up to Chapter 3, Part One, section B. (Including Past Episodes) |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Based on Gin's birthday, age, and grade, it can be deduced that the events of the Death Game take place between March 13 and early April. In Japan, the school year ends in late March and begins early April. 6th graders are aged 11-12, and since his birthday is in March, Gin would be one of the youngest of his peers; turning 12 just as his sixth year was ending and entering 7th grade/middle school the next month. Thus, the events of the Death Game must start between Gin's birthday on March 13th but before entering his first year of middle school in April.
- The game is commonly abbreviated to "YTTD" and "KMGSN."
- On the game's official website, Sara is the only character portrait without a collar on.
References[]
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External links[]
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| v • e Your Turn to Die: Death Game By Majority | ||
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| Real world people | Nankidai • Yusuke Higeoni • Tatsuya Ikegami • Seramikaru • Retoruto • vgperson | |
| Chapters | Chapter 1-1 • Chapter 1-2 • Chapter 2-1 • Chapter 2-2 • Chapter 3-1 • Endings • Game over | |
| More | Walkthrough | Chapter 1-1 • Chapter 1-2 • Chapter 2-1 • Chapter 2-2 • Chapter 3-1A • Chapter 3-1B |
| Additional assets and resources • Game scripts • Deleted scenes and dialogue | ||
| Other media | Merchandise • LINE stickers • Majime-kei Kuzu no Nichijou | |
| Music | PRAYER • Soundtrack Vol. 1 • Soundtrack Vol. 2 | |
| 2017 tweets • 2018 tweets • 2019 tweets • 2020 tweets • 2021 tweets • 2022 tweets • 2023 tweets | ||
| Comics | Manga adaptation • 4-koma comics • Kimiyon | |
| Books | Kimigashine: Side Joe • Character Settei Materials | |
| Spin-off games | Bangai-hen: Seizon Shima • Chō Nazotoki • Minigame | |
| Livestreams | Kimiware • NanSera Soft | |
| Events | RPG Atsumāru Collaboration Cafe | |