The official Twitter account for Idea Factory and Otome’s Collar X Malice franchise has announced that the game will be getting an anime adaptation
Collar X Malice is the visual novel video game series developed and published by Idea Factory under Otome brand. Idea Factory is the Japanese video game developer and publisher, the company’s subsection develops otome games under the title Otomate. The company is also involved in tons of anime production and just announced a Collar X Malice Otome anime based on the visual novel game series.
Collar X Malice Anime Announced
According to the Tweet alongside with the anime, the company also plans for a second stage play for next spring. The announcement was announced at Otomate Party 2019 event earlier.
【御礼】
オトメイトパーティー2019、日曜昼公演が終了しました。ご声援、誠にありがとうございます。★舞台化 第２弾 製作決定！
★Nintendo Switchに移植決定！
★ ア ニ メ 化 企 画 始 動 ！
日頃より応援してくださっているファンの皆様に、心からの感謝を。続報をお楽しみに！ #カラマリ pic.twitter.com/YCa9RMLt5l
— 【公式】Collar×Malice (@CM_otomate) June 2, 2019
Synopsis
Otomate originally released the otome visual novel in Japan in August 2016. An English version of the game was released by Aksys Games in July 2017. Aksys describes the game as,
A dangerous shadow organization launches a campaign of fear and violence in the city of Shinjuku, pushing society to the brink of chaos. As a young police officer tasked with restoring order, you become the target of an attack, and have a poisonous collar attached to your neck. With the situation spiraling out of control and time running out, five mysterious strangers appear to aid you in your quest for the truth. Who can you trust? Will you be able to save yourself and the soul of Shinjuku from the clutches of oblivion?
Collar X Malice – Ultimate Details
Collar X Malice ultimate fan disc was released in 2018 in Japan which included an interlude, sequel story, and three side stories for PlayStation Vita. The original game and Collar X Malice Ultimate both are planned to release on Nintendo Switch and will be released in 2020. Stay tuned and make sure to follow us for the latest details about Collar X Malice anime.