The 9 R.I.P. sequel launched on Nintendo Switch in the West on October 27, 2026, and a limited-edition re-release of the original 9 R.I.P. is set to ship January 21, 2027. A solo Otomate event for the sequel runs November 22, 2026 at Bellsalle Takadanobaba.
The sequel to the supernatural visual novel 9 R.I.P. arrived on Nintendo Switch in the West on October 27, 2026, released both physically and digitally by Idea Factory International. A trailer previewed nine love interests and confirmed returning voice cast, new characters, and a Limited Edition. The original game had launched in English in October 2024.
Away from the game, Otomate built a stage event for the sequel. OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02, billed as a reading drama for the 9 R.I.P. sequel, runs November 22, 2026 at Bellsalle Takadanobaba. Access to tickets came in stages: an advance lottery for Otomate Party 2026 attendees ran September 12 to September 20, with winners notified from September 26, routed through a QR code on the event entrance flyer. General sale followed on October 17 at 10:00. Eight cast members perform, and Tetsuya Kakihara appears as a voice performer. By general sale the 28,000 yen Premium Seat tier was sold out; Standard Seats at 11,800 yen and All Reserved Seats at 9,800 yen remained.
Streaming tickets for the same two shows went on sale October 19, sold through PIA LIVE STREAM and mellow-fan at 4,800 yen per single show, with two-show passes at 10,800 yen, 13,800 yen with a PIA limited bonus, and 11,500 yen with a mellow-fan bonus. Early buyers through November 9 receive a digital guide map. On the game side, preorders opened at 12:00 on October 20, 2026 for a re-release of the original 9 R.I.P. limited edition, announced at Otomate Party 2026. It ships January 21, 2027 at 9,680 yen including tax, bundling a drama CD titled "Gift from the Gods" with all nine romanceable characters, a booklet of newly drawn illustrations, and revived store bonuses.
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Preorders for the re-release of the 9 R.I.P. limited edition opened at retailers from 12:00 on October 20, 2026. The Otomate title ships January 21, 2027, priced at 9,680 yen including tax. The limited edition bundles a drama CD, "Gift from the Gods," featuring all nine romanceable characters, a booklet with newly drawn illustrations, and revived store bonuses. The re-release was announced at Otomate Party 2026.
Otomate put streaming tickets on sale October 19 for its solo event OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02, "9 R.I.P. sequel," covering the November 22 daytime and evening shows at Bellsalle Takadanobaba. Tickets run on PIA LIVE STREAM and mellow-fan, with a two-show pass at 10,800 yen or 13,800 yen with a PIA limited bonus, 11,500 yen with a mellow-fan bonus, and single shows at 4,800 yen. Early buyers through November 9 get a digital guide map.
Venue tickets for "OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02. '9 R.I.P. sequel'" go on general sale Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00, for the November 22, 2026 event. Premium seats at 28,000 yen are sold out; standard seats at 11,800 yen and all reserved seats at 9,800 yen remain. Eight cast members perform and Tetsuya Kakihara appears as a voice performer.
Otomate's OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02 event for 9 R.I.P. sequel runs November 22, 2026 at Belsalle Takadanobaba. The advance lottery for Otomate Party 2026 attendees runs September 12 to September 20, with winners notified from September 26. Tickets come in three tiers: Premium Seat at 28,000 yen, Standard Seat at 11,800 yen, and All Reserved Seats at 9,800 yen, all tax included.
Idea Factory International announced that the sequel to the supernatural visual novel 9 R.I.P. will launch on Nintendo Switch in the West on October 27, both physically and digitally. A trailer previews nine love interests and confirms returning voice cast members, new characters, and a Limited Edition.