Infinite Dendrogram

About Infinite Dendrogram

Infinite Dendrogram is a captivating Japanese anime television series that was released in January 2020. Set in the year 2043, the engaging series plunges into a highly advanced virtual reality MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) game named Infinite Dendrogram. Cutting-edge technology shapes the game, allowing players to completely immerse themselves in a world rich with endless possibilities. The detailed plot follows the journey of Reiji Mukudori, a freshman university student now known as Ray Starling in the superlative world of Infinite Dendrogram. Here, each player's choices uniquely shape the outturn of the game. Ray, together with his loyal Embryo companion Nemesis, dives deep into this fascinating world, facing distinct challenges, forming alliances, embarking on epic quests, and unveiling the secrets within Infinite Dendrogram.

Making / Production

Infinite Dendrogram is skillfully adapted from the popular light novel series written by Sakon Kaido. The animated series is beamingly brought to life by NAZ and directed by Tomoki Kobayashi. Production was overseen by Shoji Hata for sound direction, and series composition was handled by Yūichirō Momose.

Actors

• Sōma Saitō as Reiji Mukudori / Ray Starling: Saito wonderfully depicts the main character navigating through the myriad complexities of Infinite Dendrogram.
• Yūko Ōno as Nemesis: Ōno embodies the spirit of Nemesis, Ray’s dedicated Embryo companion with a noble spirit.
• Satoshi Hino as Shu Starling: Transforms into Shu, Ray’s elder brother, dynamic in-game player and a reliable partner.
• Aoi Yūki as Rook Holmes: Convincingly portrays Rook, a friendly yet mysterious player befriended by Ray.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The anime is derived from a light novel and has also been adapted into a manga series.
• Infinite Dendrogram is considered a unique entry in the Isekai genre given its VR MMORPG setting and the game’s mechanism that directly correlates player actions with game developments.
• The series shares the same director as the anime adaptation of Akame ga Kill!

Quotes

• "Infinite Dendrogram...once you log in, you won't log out..." - Reiji Mukudori / Ray Starling
• "Every choice, every step, shapes your identity in this world." - Nemesis
• "It's not just a game. It's a world full of endless possibilities." - Shu Starling

Music / Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "Unbreakable" by Aoi Yūki.
• Ending Theme: "Reverb" by Aya Uchida.