Aoba Seragaki
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 7, 2014 – September 22, 2014
- Season
- Summer 2014
- Source
- Visual novel
- Studio
- NAZ
- Director
- Kazuya Miura
- Original creator
- Nitro+CHiRAL
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
LGBTQ+ Themes82%Primarily Male Cast78%Video Games74%Male Protagonist66%Boys' Love64%Artificial Intelligence60%Gangs53%Urban50%Robots48%Primarily Adult Cast46%
TVFINISHED2014 SUMMER5.5 / 10 AniList score
DRAMAtical Murder
ドラマティカル マーダー
Synopsis
The story takes place many years in the future where the game "Rhyme," a virtual fighting game, is incredibly popular and people possess "AllMates," convenient AI computers. Aoba leads an ordinary life, working at a junk shop and living with his grandmother on the island of Midorijima. Unlike his friends, he doesn't participate in Rhyme, nor does he belong in a gang. However, when rumors of people disappearing spread, Aoba finds himself needing to unravel the mysteries behind the island in order to protect his everyday life.
Should you watch DRAMAtical Murder?
DRAMAtical Murder has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 19% of 11,774 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #90 most popular anime of 2014, and #22 most popular anime of Summer 2014 on AniList.
Of the 23.8K AniList users who started it, 17.4% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 16.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Mystery — especially lgbtq+ themes, primarily male cast, video games, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nitro+CHiRAL
- Director
- Kazuya Miura
- Series composition
- Touko Machida
- Series composition
- Kabura Fuchii
- Character design
- Yukiko Ban
- Music
- Yuuki Hayashi
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: DRAMAtical Murder OVA: Data_xx_Transitory
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“SLIP ON THE PUMPS” · eps 1-11
Endings (5)
- ED1“BOWIE KNIFE” · eps 1-6, 11
- ED2“BY MY SIDE” by Kanako Itou · eps 7
- ED3“Felt” · eps 8
- ED4“Lullaby Blue” by Kanako Itou · eps 9
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- ED5“Soul Grace” · eps 10
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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DRAMAtical Murder FAQ
How many episodes does DRAMAtical Murder have?
DRAMAtical Murder has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch DRAMAtical Murder?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is DRAMAtical Murder finished?
Yes. DRAMAtical Murder has finished airing — the final episode aired September 22, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of DRAMAtical Murder?
No sequel is listed for DRAMAtical Murder as of October 2026.
Is DRAMAtical Murder based on a visual novel?
Yes. DRAMAtical Murder adapts the visual novel by Nitro+CHiRAL.
Who animated DRAMAtical Murder?
DRAMAtical Murder was animated by NAZ and directed by Kazuya Miura.
Who sings the opening of DRAMAtical Murder?
The opening, "SLIP ON THE PUMPS", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch DRAMAtical Murder?
DRAMAtical Murder is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.