DRAMAtical Murder review

I need a sequel, and I need one now!

DRAMAtical murder is based from it's visual novel also entitled DRAMAtical Murder. The anime series is based more from the story line or the plot while the game probably has other options as to a more romantic route. I wasn't disappointed in the least, the story was really satisfying for any empty stomach that craved for yaoi. Surprisingly the main hero didn't end up in a romantic relationship in the anime.

This boy's love series is actually quite deeper than you think. The story takes place in a further time in the future where holographic devices are commonly used. They have a parner or a companion called as an "AllMate" which can come in many forms. There's a dog model, a cat, a bird, almost any animal you wish to have as a companion. These artificial animals have the ability to speak and think on their own will. Allowing the AllMate too communicate with it's master gives them a stronger relationship.

In the story there's also a trending game called Rhyme. Rhyme is where your consciousness actually goes online to a server and battles with other players with their AllMight with them. Their AllMate is in their 'true form' when online, the appearances and abilities of AllMate differs. I somehow see this game as a means of escaping realty. Like it reflects that teenagers would most likely indulge themselves in a game where they could forget all about their problems.

The main protagonist, Aoba. Has the ability to enter a person's consciousness and can either destroy or save the person. Aoba uses his powers for the good and tries to save all of his friends. Aoba's power, Scrap, was used in a way where he can understand more of his friends. I really like this concept because it tells us that once we get to know our friends better, they'll be there for you no matter what.