Togainu no Chi (咎狗の血, "Blood of the Reprimanded Dog") is a completed Japanese BL visual novel and the first Boys Love Game created by Nitro+CHiRAL. The first game was originally released on PC as Togainu no Chi in 2005. Following shortly after the first game, a PlayStation 2 version that was titled Togainu no Chi: True Blood was later released on May 29, 2008. Two years later, a PlayStation Portable version titled under the name of Togainu no Chi: True Blood Portable was released on December 23, 2010.
The first Togainu no Chi game has been adapted into four alternate manga series, two spin-offs, a light novel, three Drama CD's, multiple fan-made doujinshis, and a twelve episode anime series. In March 2010, as part of the Nitro+CHiRAL 5th anniversary, an anime adaptation was announced for production by Aniplex under the name Togainu no Chi: Bloody Curs. The anime began airing on MBS and TBS on October 7, 2010. Aniplex of America streamed the series in North America on Anime News Network.
Synopsis[]
After being devastated in the third World War (known as The Third Division), Japan was divided in two. Several years after the end of the war, a crime organization called Vischio has taken control of the destroyed city of Toshima (formerly Tokyo, Japan's capital city), where they are holding a battle game known as "Igura". The main character, a young man named Akira, is falsely accused of a crime. Once arrested, a mysterious woman appears before him, offering him freedom if he agrees to participate in Igura and defeat Igura's strongest man: the king, or "Il-re". The story follows Akira's life in the harsh, lawless Toshima as he fights both to survive and to unravel the mysteries developing around him.
Characters[]
Akira (アキラ)[]
Akira is the main protagonist of all three games and the anime. Akira was an undefeated champion of the street fighting game "Bl@ster", where he participated in the RAY district under the name LOST. He is a childhood friend of Keisuke where as orphans they grew up together. Accused of murder, Akira was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was able to get out of jail but to participate in Igura. Akira is reluctant to do so and whilst he acts uncaring he is also somewhat naïve.
Voiced by: Kosuke Toriumi (PS2, Anime, Drama CD).
Keisuke (ケイスケ)[]
Keisuke grew up with Akira and remains his friend. Weaker compared to him, Keisuke admired Akira's strength and is emboldened with him around. Otherwise generally he is quiet and shy. Even with a lack of fighting experience Keisuke did not hesitate to chase after Akira and joined Igura accordingly. He likes green curry flavored solids and worked as a factory employee.
Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita, credited as "Nanimusha" for the PC and drama CD.
Rin (リン)[]
Rin participates in Igura and is occasionally mistaken for a girl on account of his small body. This does not stop him from being strong and able to survive in Igura where he fights using two small daggers. Rin is also skilled at parkour. He was a Bl@ster participant from the GHOST area. Helping Akira around town, Rin also cheers him up and also enjoys taking pictures. He is the younger half-brother of Shiki.
Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama, credited as "Hayato Kiryuin" for the PC and drama CD.
Shiki (シキ)[]
Shiki wields a katana and is the strongest man in Igura. That and with him slaying participants without warning makes him feared. He kills Igura participants frequently yet neither carries nor collects tags so may not be an Igura participant.
Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa.
Motomi (源泉)[]
Motomi is an information collector and is someone who knows a lot about the tournament. Friendly and carefree, Motomi still carries a gun for protection. He is not in Toshima to participate in the game rather observe it.
Voiced by: Kazuya Ichijo.
Arbitro (アルビトロ, Arubitoro)[]
Managing the narcotics organization Vischio, Arbitro always wears a masquerade style mask. He has a strange hobby where he appreciates and modifies the bodies of attractive young men. This results in his mansion being full of statues of nude men. He also keeps Kau, a human being, as a pet 'dog'.
Voiced by: Masaru Hishi (PC, Drama CD) and Kōsuke Okano (PS2, Anime).
Kau (狗)[]
Kau is kept as Arbitro's 'pet' and bears a large scar and piercings on his body due to Arbitro. His eyes and vocal chords have also been destroyed so Kau is unable to see or speak. His sense of smell is retained and he has been trained to help find rule-breakers within Igura.
Voiced by: N/A
Kiriwar (キリヲ, Kiriwo)[]
Working for Arbitro he executes the rule violators of the tournament. It is not done out of absolute loyalty though and he enjoys making him mad and does not care much about his job. Kiriwar is tall and calls his metal pipe weapon "Mitsuko. He is often seen with Gunji."Voiced by: Fuji Bakuhatsu (PC, Drama CD) and Katsuyuki Konishi (PS2, Anime).
Gunji (グンジ)[]
Fighting with with metal knuckle claws, Gunji also executes rule violators of the tournament. He is not particularly intelligent and appears to confuse cats and dogs. Gunji acts both spontaneously and violently. This extends to sadism when he is killing yet he retains a fun-loving, childish demeanor where he also calls others names. Voiced by: Kazuya Sugisaki (PC, Drama CD) and Kishō Taniyama (PS2, Anime). Kiriwar (right) and Gunji (left)
Emma (エマ, Ema)[]
It is Emma who suggests to Akira that he participate in Igura as a means to free himself of the false charge. Very little is known about her other than that she has one arm and before the war she worked as a scientist. She is often seen with Gwen and takes care of Nano.
Voiced by: Kaori Okuda (PC) and Asako Dodo (PS2).
Gwen (グエン, Guen)[]
He wears a suit and hat when he appears with Emma to persuade Akira to take part in Igura. Gwen has a serious manner about him and has a harsh expression though he is honest.
Voiced by: Kikutarō Namerikawa (PC) and Takuo Kawamura (PS2).
Takeru (猛)[]
With one eye Takeru participates in Igura and possesses an extreme passion to win. He has a younger sister. Voiced by: Takezō Koike (PC) and Hideki Ogihara (PS2).
Nano (ナノ)[]
Also known as N, Nano is another alias with his real name being Nicole Premier. He is an enigmatic figure not taking part in Igura, neither carrying tags nor a weapon. This is done regardless of the dangers in Toshima. Nano's conservative dress style adds to his unsettling behavior. It is unclear whether he is a friend or foe when he often appears in front of Akira. Nano's blood is the source of Line.
Voiced by: Prof. Shiryuu (PC) and Takumi Yamazaki (PS2).
Tomoyuki (トモユキ)[]
Appearing to know Rin, he does not get along well with him. Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura.
Kazui (カズイ)[]
He is somehow connected to Rin and Tomoyuki and appears to resemble someone the former knows. Voiced by: Daisuke Hirakawa.
Tōya (トウヤ)[]
The team leader of a group participating in Igura. Voiced by: Kentarou Itō.
Yukihito (ユキヒト)[]
A former Bl@ster participant and a member of Touya's team. Voiced by: Hiroshi Kamiya, and a new character added to Togainu no Chi: True Blood.
Content[]
Games[]
- 2005: The visual novel originally released on PC titled Togainu no Chi.
- May 29, 2008: A Playstation 2 version titled Togainu no Chi TRUE BLOOD was released.
- December 23, 2010: Togainu no Chi True Blood Portable.
Drama CDs[]
Three drama CD's were released on PC after the games released in 2005:
- July 29, 2005: Togainu no Chi Image drama CD vol 1 - The plot revolves around Akira and Shiki's relationship.
- Augist 26, 2005: Togainu no Chi Image drama CD vol 2 - Akira and Keisuke's relationship is explored.
- December 29, 2005: Togainu no Chi ANOTHER STORY ~ RIN - This revolves around RIn.
Manga[]
The game has been adapted into two manga series.
- January 2006: The adaption of Togainu no Chi was illustrated by Suguro Chaymachi and began serialization in Comic B's LOG and is published by Enterbrain. It was licensed in North Korea by Tokyopop in 2008.
- July 22, 2008: Another adaption that focuses on Keisuke's storyline. Illustrated by Yamamoto Kana and published by ASCII Media Works, the complete volume was released on July 22, 2008.
Books[]
- 2005: An anthology adaptation titled Togainu no Chi: Anthology was released.
- February 3, 2006: Titled Togainu no Chi, the light novel was written by Ikumi Kazuha and Nitro+CHiRAL. The illustrations were by Tatana Kana and Kazuki Tomomaya and the novel is published by Biblos. It contains sets of short stories concerning the characters after the events in the game.
- July 3, 2008: Togainu no Chi True Blood Official Fan Book is an art book featuring character profiles, game information, in addition to artwork and voice actor' interviews.
Anime[]
October 7, 2010 - December 23, 2010: The twelve episode anime series began airing on MBS and TBS. Aniplex of America will stream and simulcast the series in North America on Anime News Network. The anime was first announced in March 2010 as a part of the Nitro+CHiRAL 5th anniversary with production by Aniplex. The first DVD was released on December 22, 2010.
- LOST (Uro Yume, 虚夢) - October 7, 2010
- Toshima (Shi-gai, 死街) - October 14, 2010
- Igura (Kyōzen, 狂争) - October 21, 2010
- Ease (Kyū-kei, 休刑) - October 28, 2010
- Crack (決蔑) - November 4, 2010
- Desire (因念) - November 11, 2010
- Severed (怒鎖) - November 18, 2010
- Rain (Ame, 雨) - November 24, 2010
- Bond (Kizuna, 絆) - December 2, 2010
- Il Re (Il Re) - December 9, 2010
- Convict (Shujin, 囚人) - December 16, 2010
- Beginning (Kaishi, 開始) - December 23, 2010
Story Introduction[]
The plot centers around Akira, a young man who is made to participate in a deadly game called "Igura" (Russian for "game") in post-apocalyptic Japan in exchange for being freed from prison. His goal is to beat "Il Re" (Italian for "The King"), the strongest person in Igura.
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