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Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Introduces New Cases and Characters

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Spike Chunsoft, the developer of the Danganronpa series, has shared new Master Detective Archives: Rain Code details regarding mystery cases that take place in the early part of the game. The detective adventure launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on June 30th.

Get to know the two new characters tied to the mysterious cases, Kurumy Wendy and the Masked Man, in the overview below sourced from Gematsu.

Early-Game Preview for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

The Nail Man Killings

A string of murders occurs reminiscent of Kanai Ward’s most famous urban legend, the “Nail Man.” The Nail Man is finally caught, but the suspect’s young son claims that his father was falsely accused by the Amaterasu Peacekeepers and seeks help from the detectives. Protagonist Yuma accepts the case and attempts to solve the mystery of the horrific locked-room serial killings.

The Church

Residents claim that the dense forest behind the church is the setting for the urban legend of the Nail Man. You will need to speak to members of the church in relation to the case.

A Silent Curtain Call

A student dies at Aetheria Academy. Not wanting to complicate matters, the Peacekeepers only conduct brief interviews with those involved before deeming it a suicide by jumping. The deceased student’s best friend Kurumi Wendy is not satisfied with their findings and asks Yuma to investigate. Yuma then sets out to find a way to gain access to the crime scene, an all-girls school.

Aetheria Academy

The only girls’ school in Kanai Ward is located on top of a mountain, about 10 minutes by bus from Kamasaki District. It has a prestigious reputation and many of its students are children of Amaterasu Corporation employees. The school boasts a magnificent theater and devotes much of its resources to the theater club. Productions are held four times a year and are open to the general public.

New Characters:

Kurumi Wendy

Kurumi Wendy

Japanese VA: Megumi Toda

English VA: Lisa Reimold

A girl living in Kanai Ward who has a fascination with detectives. She’s quick to get along with anyone she meets due to her excellent communication skills. She is a student at Aetheria Academy and is a member of the theater club.

Masked Man

Masked Man

Japanese VA: Atsumi Tanezaki

English VA: Brandon Winckler

A mysterious masked man who lives on the top floor of Kanai Tower. His tendency to speak in riddles makes it difficult to ascertain his true nature, but he seems to have ulterior motives.


The investigation begins when Master Detective Archives: Rain Code arrives on June 30th for Nintendo Switch. For more information regarding this title, take a peek at our previous coverage.

Stay tuned to RPGFan for the latest updates from Spike Chunsoft.

Source: Gematsu

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Tin is a designer and a writer by day and an adventurer in whatever game she is playing at night. She gets giddy talking about RPGs (specifically JRPGs), new releases, and reveres almost every female protagonist. She has two cats and two dogs, whom she loves dearly. She’s forgetful at times, but she will always remember Aerith’s death frame by frame in 480p.

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