Anime 9-nine- Ruler's Crown, an adaptation of the visual novel game 9-nine-, has finally released the first trailer that features a lot of interesting things. The anime is scheduled to air in July 2025, presenting the story that fans are familiar with in a more interesting and exciting anime format. The first trailer released gives an early look at the anime's storyline and visual style, which is sure to catch the attention of many fans.
Story and Trailer
First trailer 9-nine- Ruler's Crown introduces stunning animation footage. The anime story continues to carry the theme of the original game, set in the town of Shiromitsugawa which is full of mysteries and Artifacts-objects with superpowers that affect the lives of its users. Elements of romance and murder mystery will remain the main focus in the anime. 9-nine-It's a thriller, with the protagonist engaged in a hunt to uncover the truth behind a series of supernatural murders.
The anime's closing theme song, Pale BlazeChihiro Yonekura's music, which is performed by Chihiro Yonekura, is also introduced in this trailer. Chihiro Yonekura, who is also known for his contributions to music projects for the game 9-nine-It gives an additional emotional touch that enriches the atmosphere in the trailer.

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Production Staff
Production team 9-nine- Ruler's Crown includes experienced professionals in the anime industry. Here is the team involved:
- Director: Kōichi Ōhata (Burst Angel, Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny, Maken-Ki! Battling Venus)
- Character Design: Saori Sakiguchi (number24, Technoroid Overmind)
The anime also features returning voice actors from the game 9-nine-Among them:
- Misato Fukuen as Miyako Kujō
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Sora Niimi
- Yuri Yamaoka as Haruma Kōsaka
- Akane Fujita as Noa Yūki
- Satomi Arai as Sophitia
- Atsushi Abe as Kakeru Niimi
- Kazutomi Yamamoto as Yoichi Fukazawa
- Tomokazu Sugita as Renya Takamine
- Hana Takeda as Satsuki Naruse
About 9-nine-
9-nine- is a visual novel franchise that has released four episodes since 2017. The story is set in the town of Shiromitsugawa, which is known for its Artifacts, objects that grant superpowers to their users. The story is about romance and mystery, with the protagonists trying to solve a supernatural murder that threatens their town.
In addition to the anime adaptation, a new spinoff game will also be released in late 2025. This game will take players back to the world of 9-nine- with new stories and more interesting characters. With this anime, 9-nine- further enriches the world that has been built in the game, and gives fans the opportunity to experience this story in a new, more engaging format.
With the first trailer released and production information becoming clearer, 9-nine- Ruler's Crown looks set to be one of the highly anticipated anime of summer 2025.
Sources: 9-nine- Ruler's Crown website, Palette YouTube





























