Virche Evermore: Error: Salvation

Virche Evermore: Error: Salvation is a Japanese otome game developed by Idea Factory and published under their Otomate brand.

Plot

The story takes place in Arpéchéle, a small Western European country. The people born here are cursed to die without fail by the age of 23, and for this reason, Arpéchéle was known as "the country bewitched by the Grim Reaper." As a result of long-term research conducted to resist this curse, a system was developed to allow people to live permanently by discarding their physical bodies and downloading their memories by the age of 23. The people who continue to live through this memory download system were called "Relivers." The protagonist was detested and called "the Grim Reaper" because those involved with her met with one misfortune after another. However, by meeting Ankou, who calls himself the "Watcher of Death," she comes closer to the mystery of the curse of death that infests this country.

Characters

Main Characters

The protagonist of this work. Her parents died before she was old enough to remember. She is called the "Grim Reaper" because those involved with her meet with one misfortune after another.

While being a member of the vigilante group, he runs a handyman business called Crun. He has a serious and honest personality and is highly trusted by others. A philanthropist.

He works as a visiting teacher visiting churches and foster homes. He is methodical and sociable, and frequently shows a strong sense of justice. Deeply religious.

The head of the Claude family, living in the wealthy district. A timid boy who loves reading.

His deeply admired older brother was killed by the executioner "Bourreau", and he vows revenge.

The director of the National Laboratory. The very person who developed the "memory download" system. He himself has continued to live for a long time as a "Reliver."

An efficiency-driven person. He believes that people are disposable tools, and possesses a mindset that views his own life and the lives of others as research materials.

The leader of the vigilante group. He grew up in the same institution as the protagonist and is like an older brother to her.

He speaks with a blunt manner of talking, but is kind at heart and has a personality where he cannot leave people in trouble alone.

A mysterious individual who calls himself the "Watcher of Death." He approaches the protagonist and proposes that they pursue the mystery of death infesting Arpéchéle.

Secondary characters

21 years old (physical age). She manages the foster home where the protagonist lives. She herself is a "Reliver" who has survived through memory downloading.

22 years old (physical age). Yves's close friend, who runs Crun (the handyman business) together with him. A member of the vigilante group.

15 years old (physical age). The deputy director of the National Laboratory. He is called a genius second only to Scien.

12 years old. Lucas's younger sister. She is hospitalized due to an illness of unknown cause.

22 years old. The director of the hospital where Nadia is hospitalized. He is also the 7th leader of the "Exorcist Order," which views Relivers as evil.

Media

Games

On November 20, 2020, the first game Virche Evermore: Error: Salvation, was announced as a collaboration between Otomate and illustrator Yomu. The games official website was launched on April 20, 2021, where much of the details regarding the game were revealed. On May 6, 2021, the opening movie for the game was released. On June 25, 2021, a promotional video for the game was released by Idea Factory. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch on October 7, 2021. At Anime Expo 2022, Aksys Games announced that they had licensed the game for an English release. The game was released in English on November 9, 2023.

A sequel titled Virche Evermore: -EpiC:lycoris-, was announced at the Otomate Party 2022 (held between 3 and 4 September 2022). The official website was launched on April 20, 2023. On April 27, 2023, the opening movie was released, featuring the song Tayutau Hana, sung by Gesshoku Kaigi. On May 25, 2023, a special preview for the game was released. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch on September 7, 2023. In February 2024, Aksys Games announced that they were going to release the game in English. The game was released in English on November 7, 2024.

Reading plays

Virche Evermore has been performed as a full-length stage reading event under the Otomate Dramatic Theatre brand.

vol.3 Virche Evermore -RequieM:memory- performed at the Main Hall on July 2, 2023.

Stage play

Virche Evermore has been adapted twice into stage plays, in 2024, and 2026.

Virche Evermore: -Error: Salvation- Case. Scien Brofiise, directed by was performed at from 19 to 29 December 2024.

Virche Evermore: -Error: Salvation- Case. Yves was performed at the from 23 to 29 April 2026.

Reception

According to Famitsu's sales rankings from 4th till 10th September, 2023, EpiC:lycoris ranked fourth place with 8,633 units sold.