Synopsis

Some time ago, the influential and powerful Toue Inc. bought the island of Midorijima, Japan, with the plans of building Platinum Jail—a luxurious utopian facility. Those who are lucky enough to call it home are the wealthiest citizens in the world. The original residents of the island, however, were forced to relocate to the Old Residential District; and after the completion of Platinum Jail, they were completely abandoned. "Rib" and "Rhyme" are the most common games played on the island. Rib is an old school game in which gangs engage in turf wars against each other, while Rhyme is a technologically advanced game wherein participants fight in a virtual reality. To be able to play Rhyme, you must have an "All-Mate" (an AI that typically looks like a pet), and the match must be mediated by an "Usui." Aoba Seragaki has no interest in playing either game; he prefers to live a peaceful life with his grandmother and All-Mate, Ren. However, after getting forcefully dragged into a dangerous Rhyme match and hearing rumors about disappearing Rib players, all of Aoba's hopes of living a normal life are completely abolished.

Characters

Noiz

Pain-insensitive hacker Noiz leads Ruff Rabbit, his Rhyme team, battling loneliness with detached charm and technological prowess.

Hartzog Corey

Clear

Amnesiac android, claiming to be Aoba's master, with unusual abilities and childlike innocence.

Ayres Greg

Aoba Seragaki

Aoba Seragaki, a 23-year-old Midorijima resident, works at a junk shop and possesses a unique ability to persuade customers. He is skilled in combat but remains independent of any team.

Regojo Gabriel

Koujaku

A strong and loyal Rhyme, Koujaku is fiercely protective of his territory and friends, hiding a gentle heart behind a tough exterior.

Matranga David

Ren

Aoba's loyal All-Mate, a shapeshifting computer, and his closest companion since childhood; secretly, he's also the main partner in the true storyline.

Wald David