Death Come True

***Death Come True*** (デスカムトゥルー, *Desukamutourū*), stylized as **DE∀TH COME TЯUE**, is an upcoming murder mystery adventure full motion video game. The game's tagline is "Is it a movie? Is it a game?" (「これは映画なのか？ゲームなのか？」).

The game was written and directed by *Danganronpa* creator Kazutaka Kodaka. It was developed by TooKyo Games and published by Izanagi Games. It is expected to release in June 2020 on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, and Android, and will be available at launch with subtitles in multiple languages, with a price point of ¥1900.

## Gallery

📷 *For images, see:* **Death Come True/Gallery**.
## History

Makoto Karaki wakes up in a hotel, and realizes he has lost his memory. He has no recollection of who he is or why he is in the hotel. By watching the news on TV, he learns that he is wanted for a series of murders. He also finds he has the miraculous ability to "Time Leap" - able to return to the past each time he dies. By dying multiple times, he is able to change the decisions he made and try to discover the truth of how he ended up a wanted man, and must figure out who amongst the other people in the hotel he is able to trust.

## Characters

Hotel
ConciergeNozomu
KujiAkane
SachimuraMakoto
KarakiNene
KurushimaKenichi
Mino
## Development

### Pre-Production and Development

As a child, director Kazutaka Kodaka was obsessed with movies and video games, and went on to major in film studies at Nihon University College of Art. While in university he worked part-time at the video games store Chameleon Club which gave him the ability to play a lot of games due to his staff discount, and his goals shifted from working in the film industry to applying his knowledge to the video games industry. Kodaka's professor helped Kodaka gain the opportunity to work as an Assistant Director on Kinji Fukasaku during the production of Clock Tower 3, where Kodaka helped to produce the full motion video-style cutscenes.. Following this experience, Kodaka then became a scenario writer, first employed by Arc System Works to produce stories for the *Jake Hunter* series, and was later hired by Spike Chunsoft where he created his own successful visual novel original IP series, *Danganronpa*. Kodaka and several other ex-Spike employees parted ways with Spike Chunsoft in 2017, where they formed a new independent games studio, TooKyo Games.

Without the restraints of working for a big studio, Kodaka was able to work on projects he wanted to, rather than ones that a big studio would consider marketable. One such project is *Death Come True*. His aspiration with the game was to create a project that was "neither a game nor a movie", but a new kind of entertainment which is a blend of both. Despite knowing that FMV-style games have a very small audience - self-deprecatingly predicting that a *Death Come True* might "only sell 35 copies worldwide, all bought by my relatives", the game is a passion project for Kodaka because of his previous original goal of working in the film industry. Producer Shinsuke Umeda commented that because the concept of the game is "a new entertainment type that is neither a movie nor a game", they are looking to market the game in such a way that it appeals to movie fans who don't normally play video games, and asks people to "Please think of it as one of the entertainment options for movies or Netflix". In this way it seems the game is hoping to appeal to audiences in the way that *Black Mirror: Bandersnatch* had crossover appeal as a piece of interactive media. The price point of ¥1900 (approximately $20) is intended to bring the game in line with an average Blu-Ray movie release, in order to attract movie fans who might not play many video games.

On December 15th, it was confirmed that the game is being developed for iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and PC platforms. As of December 2019, all live action footage for the game has completed filming, and the game is expected to release in June 2020. It is planned for the game to be available with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese subtitles at launch. The game will feature a soundtrack composed by *Danganronpa* composer Masafumi Takada, with a theme song composed and performed by Japanese rock band "Kami-sama, I have noticed".

### Casting

Makoto Karaki, played by Kanata Hongō, was the first character revealed on December 10th, 2019. In a statement, Hongō said: "This is an adventure game with a story that changes according to decisions made by the player. I think it is a new endeavor to produce this all in live-action. The thoroughness of the script is also very good, complete with unique features that can only be found in this game. I wanted to perform acting that couldn't be expressed well in CG so that players could understand why live-action film was chosen for this project". Hongō previously performed the lead role of Makoto Naegi in the stage adaptations of Kodaka's *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc* and *Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy*, as well as providing the voice of Ryota Mitarai in the *Danganronpa 3* anime, and Kodaka cast Hongō in the lead role of *Death Come True* because he loved Hongō's acting and thought he would be a good fit for the role and scenario.

On December 13th, 2019 Akane Sachimura was the second character revealed, played by Chiaki Kuriyama. On the casting, producer Shinsuke Umeda said: "I'm working on a project with someone from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill... I wish I could tell myself back when I was a student working at a video store talking about Pulp Fiction at the register." Director Kodaka commented: "She did a fantastic job of course with acting the role and also acted with a great understanding of the characteristic of this game and its uniqueness. She is a great actress!"

On December 20th, 2019 Nozomu Kuji was the third character revealed, played by Win Morisaki. In his casting announcement, Win Morisaki posted the following statement: "I was thrilled as an actor to be a part of this unique project and I truly enjoyed acting for it. While acting out the various storylines, the project made me dream so much that I actually wanted to live out different time axes in the real world. I believe that since the acting is being done by real people, a lifelike world is fleshed out and more players can enter into this world. Why not dive into the various choices and live out the extravagant amount of various storylines alongside us!"

On December 27th, 2019 the Hotel Concierge was the fourth character revealed, played by Yuki Kaji. In his casting announcement, Kaji posted the following statement: "I felt that this content can deliver an experience that allows players to feel something new by combining the appeal of games and dramas together. The role that I played as the concierge was a kind of character that was integral to the story. I was honored to be assigned such an important role. I would be happy if the expressive power of my voice also added to the role I played in this project.". Producer Shinsuke Umeda added: "He remembered long lines almost perfectly and was really cool when performing them. It was scary how professional he was! Not only was his voice good, but his acting was also great! This role felt like one that only Yuki Kaji could do!"

On January 5th, 2020 Nene Kurushima was the fifth character revealed, played by Chihiro Yamamoto. In her casting announcement, Yamamoto commented: "It was a great honor to join everyone in this new world setting that had never been tried by anyone before. Also, it was a fun and fresh experience to act as a character that I had no experience with before personally. As a single player experience, this game is a real thrill. I hope everyone will give it a try!"

On January 10th, 2020 Kenichi Mino was the sixth character revealed, played by Jiro Sato. In his casting announcement, Sato commented: "It is really a new endeavor to combine a movie and a game as this project has done this time. However, with regards to the "acting" part of this project, I performed with the same feelings as I would when shooting a normal movie or drama. The finished product will be exciting. I hope that everyone will enjoy it on a variety of platforms.". Producer Shinsuke Umeda commented: "Jiro's acting and talking on-set always made me laugh so hard. I think it would be a waste to not use those scenes, so I hope they can be still released to everyone little by little, even outside the game. Kenichi Mino is awesome."

### Marketing

The game was first announced on December 8th, 2019 with the launch of an official website and Twitter page featuring obscured portraits of the main cast members and a 48hr countdown. At the end of the countdown the first character - protagonist Makoto Karaki was revealed, with each of the six main characters revealed one at a time after additional countdowns, ending with the final character reveal on January 10th, 2020. The game's first trailer featuring in-game footage was released on December 14th, 2019 and Masafumi Takada was confirmed as the game's composer. On January 20, 2020 the second trailer was released, featuring a new track by composer Masafumi Takada and clips of all six members of the fully revealed main cast.

On February 6th, 2020, the "Death Come True Production Presentation Event" was held at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo, Japan. Directors Kazutaka Kodaka and Hayato Ando, producer Shinsuke Umeda, and actors Kanata Hongo, Chiaki Kuriyama, Win Morisaki, Yuki Kaji, and Chihiro Yamamoto appeared on stage at the event to give a presentation and Q&A session. The presentation confirmed the game's release date to be scheduled in June 2020, with a price point of ¥1900, and launched the third official trailer.

## Trailers

Death Come True Teaser Trailer 1(DEC 14 2019)Death Come True Teaser Trailer 2(JAN 20 2020)Death Come True Teaser Trailer 3(FEB 06 2020)

## External Links

* **Death Come True Website**: Deathcometrue.com
* **Death Come True Twitter**: @DeathComeTrue

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 **@DeathComeTrue on Twitter**: Death Come True will be tentatively releasing for iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and PC platforms. Development for each platform is progressing now, but there may be changes depending on review procedures, etc. #DCT (DEC 15 2019)
2. ↑ **@umelns on Twitter**: There will also be multiple subtitle languages available so that players around the world can play this interactive content! The Death Come True team will continue putting their best efforts into this project! (DEC 11 2019)
3. ↑ **Gematsu**: Death Come True launches in 2020 in Japan; main character Makoto Karaki introduced (DEC 10 2019)
4. ↑ **Sai-Zen-Sen**: サイコポップ”が『ダンガンロンパ／ゼロ』に至るまで－－ (SEP 3, 2011)
5. ↑ **Gamer Interview**: ゲームコレクター・酒缶のスーパーリコレクション第11回：ゲームでオリジナルを作りたい「ダンガンロンパ」シリーズ 小高和剛氏 (SEP 8, 2013)
6. ↑ **Famitsu**: 小高和剛氏、打越鋼太郎氏らによる新会社Too Kyo Games設立！ 日本独自のゲームで世界に挑む、新会社設立に迫るインタビュー (SEP 12, 2018)
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 **Famitsu**: 実写ムービーゲーム『デスカムトゥルー』出演者発表、主演は本郷奏多。本郷奏多、小高和剛のコメントも到着 (DEC 10 2019)
8. ↑ **@umelns on Twitter**: Because Death Come True aims to be new entertainment content that is neither a movie or a game, I am thinking about various ways to help it catch on with movie fans who don't usually play games. Please think of it as one of the entertainment options for movies or Netflix. #DCT (DEC 12 2019)
9. ↑ **Izanagi Games Blog**: The rock band “Kami-sama, I have noticed” Announced as the Artist for the Death Come True Theme Song (FEB 06 2020)
10. ↑ **@DeathComeTrue on Twitter**: Comments from Kanata Hongo: This is an adventure game with a story that changes according to decisions made by the player. I think it is a new endeavor to produce this all in live-action. (1/3) (DEC 10 2019)
11. ↑ **@kazkodaka on Twitter**: The starring in DeathComeTrue is Hongō Kanata, known as a playing the notable role of Fullmetal Alchemist and Attack on Titan. We've worked together in the play Danganronpa and Danganronpa3. I love his acting and thought that he is the man for this scenario, so I made the offer (DEC 10 2019)
12. ↑ **@umelns on Twitter**: Chiaki Kuriyama will be acting as the female police investigator, Akane Sachimura. I'm working on a project with someone from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill... I wish I could tell myself back when I was a student working at a video store talking about Pulp Fiction at the register. (DEC 13 2019)
13. ↑ **@kazkodaka on Twitter**: Playing the role of Akane Sachimura is Chiaki Kuriyama, who appeared in Kill Bill and Battle Royale. She did a fantastic job of course with acting the role and also acted with a great understanding of the characteristic of this game and its' uniqueness. She is a great actress! (DEC 13 2019)
14. ↑ **Izanagi Games**: Win Morisaki Announced as the Third Cast Member!《Death Come True》 (DEC 20 2019)
15. ↑ **Izanagi Games**: Yuki Kaji is announced as the forth cast member!《Death Come True》 (DEC 27 2019)
16. ↑ **@umelns on Twitter**: The hotel concierge is Yuki Kaji. He remembered long lines almost perfectly and was really cool when performing them. It was scary how professional he was! Not only was his voice good, but his acting was also great! This role felt like one that only Yuki Kaji could do! #DCT (DEC 27 2019)
17. ↑ **Izanagi Games**: The fifth cast member is announced for Death Come True! (JAN 05 2020)
18. ↑ **Izanagi Games**: Jiro Sato is Announced as the Sixth Cast Member! (JAN 10 2020)
19. ↑ **@umelns on Twitter**: Jiro Sato acts as the news anchor, Kenichi Mino. Jiro's acting and talking on-set always made me laugh so hard. I think it would be a waste to not use those scenes, so I hope they can be still released to everyone little by little, even outside the game. Kenichi Mino is awesome. (JAN 11 2020)
20. ↑ **@umelns on Twitter**: Death Come True（デスカムトゥルー）がティザー映像を公開！音楽は高田雅史氏(ダンガンロンパ等)が担当！Check out the first teaser for Death Come True! Music will be done by Masafumi Takada, the composer from the Danganronpa Series, The Evil Within, killer7! (DEC 14 2019)
21. ↑ **Izanagi Games on Youtube**: Death Come True (デスカムトゥルー)ティザー映像 第2弾/Death Come True Teaser Vol.2　本郷奏多、栗山千明、森崎ウィン、梶裕貴、山本千尋、佐藤二朗出演 (JAN 20 2020)