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'''''Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth'''''{{efn|Known in Japan as {{nihongo|''Code:Realize ~Sōsei no Himegimi~''|Code:Realize 〜創世の姫君〜|lead=yes}}}} is an [[Otome game|otome]] [[visual novel]] video game developed by [[Otomate]] for [[PlayStation Vita]], released in 2014 in Japan and in 2015 in North America and Europe. The game features a [[steampunk]] aesthetic and a cast of literary and historical figures, including [[Arsène Lupin]], [[Abraham Van Helsing]], [[Victor Frankenstein]], [[Impey Barbicane]], and [[Count Saint-Germain]].<ref name=eng /> Two [[fan disc]]s, ''Code: Realize − Future Blessings'',{{efn|Known in Japan as {{nihongo|''Code: Realize ~Shukufuku no Mirai~''|Code:Realize ~祝福の未来~}}}} and ''Code: Realize - Wintertide Miracles'' were released on November 26, 2016<ref name=otoparty>{{cite web|title=乙女ゲームブランド「オトメイト」の新作12タイトルが一挙発表に。完全新作や人気タイトルの続編など，全ラインナップをまとめて紹介|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/313/G031329/20150813087/|website=[[4Gamer.net]]|access-date=14 April 2017|language=Japanese}}</ref> and February 14, 2019, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=27 July 2017 |title=Code: Realize ~Shirogane no Kiseki~ announced for PS4, PS Vita |url=http://gematsu.com/2017/07/code-realize-shirogane-no-kiseki-announced-ps4-ps-vita|title=Code: Realize ~Shirogane no Kiseki~ announced for PS4, PS Vita|datewebsite=28 July 2017Gematsu}}</ref> [[Aksys Games]] [[video game localization|localized]] both games in English.<ref name="eng">{{cite web |last=Hale |first=Daryl Lee |date=April 28, 2015 |title=Aksys Adds Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ PS Vita Otome Visual Novel |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-28/aksys-adds-code-realize-~guardian-of-rebirth~-ps-vita-otome-visual-novel/.87622|website=Anime News Network|access-date=14 April 2017 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> An [[anime]] television series adaptation by M.S.C aired from October 7 to December 23, 2017.
==Plot==
==Development==
''Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth'' was developed by [[Idea Factory]]'s [[otome game]]s branch [[Otomate]]. Character designs and illustrations were handled by Miko while Nao Kojima and Yū Nishimura wrote the scenario.<ref name=gamestaff>{{cite web|title=Code:Realize ～創世の姫君～ 通常版|url=http://otomex.net/item/1770|website=Otomex|access-date=15 April 2017|language=Japanese}}</ref> It was first released on November 27, 2014 in Japan for [[PlayStation Vita]] and is rated [[Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO C]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Code：Realize ～創世の姫君～|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/251/G025164/|website=4Gamer.net|access-date=15 April 2017|language=Japanese}}</ref> A fan disc titled {{nihongo|''Code: Realize − Future Blessings''|Code:Realize ~祝福の未来~|Code: Realize ~Shukufuku no Mirai~}} was released on November 26, 2016. A [[Nintendo Switch]] version was released in April 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=21 January 2020 |title=Aksys Games announces 2020 otome release lineup for Switch – Code: Realize and Collar x Malice series, Piofiore: Fated Memories, and Cafe Enchante |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/01/aksys-games-announces-2020-otome-lineup-for-switch-code-realize-and-collar-x-malice-series-piofiore-fated-memories-and-cafe-enchante|title=Aksys Games announces 2020 otome release lineup for Switch – Code: Realize and Collar x Malice series, Piofiore: Fated Memories, and Cafe Enchante|website=Gematsu|date=21 January 2020|access-date=January 23, 2020 |website=Gematsu}}</ref> It was announced at Otomate Party 2015 along with the announcement of Otomate's 12 new titles.<ref name=otoparty /> The game features new routes and supplemental stories and routes are set after the different endings of the original game, allowing protagonists to spend time with the heroes.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lada |first=Jenni |date=3 July 2016 |title=Code: Realize's Fan Disc Will Bring Future Blessings To North America in 2017 |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/07/03/code-realizes-fan-disc-will-bring-future-blessings-north-america-2017/|website=[[Siliconera]]|date=3 July 2016 |access-date=14 April 2017 |website=[[Siliconera]]}}</ref> A [[PlayStation 4]] release comprising both games,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=27 April 2017 |title=Code: Realize ~Saikou no Hanataba~ announced for PS4 |url=http://gematsu.com/2017/04/code-realize-saikou-no-hanataba-announced-ps4|title=Code: Realize ~Saikou no Hanataba~ announced for PS4|datewebsite=28 April 2017Gematsu}}</ref> titled ''Code: Realize − Bouquet of Rainbows''{{efn|Released in Japan as {{nihongo|''Code: Realize ~Saikō no Hanataba~''|Code:Realize ～彩虹の花束～}}.}} was released on August 24, 2017. Another fan disc titled ''Code: Realize − Silver Miracles''{{efn|Released in Japan as {{nihongo|''Code: Realize ~Shirogane no Kiseki~''|Code:Realize ～白銀の奇跡～}}.}} was announced for both [[PlayStation Vita]] and PlayStation 4.<ref>{{cite web|title=Code: Realize new fan disc announced|url=https://twitter.com/CR_otomate/status/887899473568972800|website=Otomate official Twitter account|access-date=27 July 2017}}</ref>
Whilst the previous two games have Cardia not voiced,<ref>Japanese official website of the games listed Cardia's [[Voice Actress|CV]] as {{nihongo|"none"|なし|nashi}}</ref> in December 2016, the official blog of Otomate announced that [[Saori Hayami]] joined the franchise as the protagonist Cardia.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pineda |first=Rafael Antonio |date=December 24, 2016 |title=Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ Franchise Casts Saori Hayami as Cardia |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-12-24/code-realize-~guardian-of-rebirth~-franchise-casts-saori-hayami-as-cardia/.110177|website=Aniime News Network|access-date=27 July 2017 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref>
An English localisation by [[Aksys Games]] was released on October 20, 2015<ref name=eng /> for North America and Europe. They also plan to release the localisation of the fan disc and the PS4 version on March 30, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |urllast=https://gematsu.com/2018/01/code-realize-future-blessings-launches-march-30-north-america-spring-europeRomano |titlefirst=Sal |date=4 January 2018 |title=Code: Realize ~Future Blessings~ launches March 30 in North America, this spring in Europe|date |url= 4 January https://gematsu.com/2018/01/code-realize-future-blessings-launches-march-30-north-america-spring-europe |website=Gematsu}}</ref><ref name="Aksys PS4" />
===Music===
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An anime adaptation produced by the studio M.S.C was broadcast starting from October 7<ref>{{cite web |last=Pineda |first=Rafael Antonio |date=August 19, 2017 |title=Code:Realize Anime Premieres October 7 |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-08-19/code-realize-anime-premieres-october-7/.120314|website=Anime News Network|access-date=August 19, 2017 |datewebsite=August[[Anime 19,News 2017Network]]}}</ref> to December 23, 2017, on AT-X, Tokyo MX, Sun TV, TV Aichi, and BS11. Hideyo Yamamoto directed the series and Sayaka Harada handled the series composition. Aya Nakanishi adapted Miko's art for animation.<ref name="Cast">{{cite web |last=Hodgkins |first=Crystalyn |date=April 23, 2017 |title=Code:Realize Anime Reveals TV Format, October Premiere, Cast, Staff, Promo Video |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-04-23/code-realize-anime-reveals-tv-format-october-premiere-cast-staff-promo-video/.115178 |titleaccess-date=Code:RealizeApril Anime Reveals TV Format23, October2017 Premiere, Cast, Staff, Promo Video|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 23, 2017|access-date=April 23, 2017}}</ref> [[Mia Regina]] performed the opening theme titled "Kalmia",<ref>{{cite web |last=Pineda |first=Rafael Antonio |date=2017-08-10 |title=Mia Regina Performs Opening Theme For Code:Realize Anime |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-08-10/mia-regina-performs-opening-theme-for-code-realize-anime/.119953|website=Anime News Network|access-date=10 August 2017 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref> while [[Saori Hayami]] performed the ending theme titled "Twinkle" under her character name Cardia.<ref>{{cite web|title=TVアニメ「Code：Realize ～創世の姫君～」OP・ED主題歌CD発売決定！（情報更新）|url=http://www.lantis.jp/news.php?id=1505550600|website=[[Lantis (company)|Lantis]] web site|access-date=11 October 2017|language=Japanese}}</ref> [[Crunchyroll]] streamed the series, while [[Funimation]] streamed a simuldub.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ressler |first=Karen |date=September 27, 2017 |title=Crunchyroll, Funimation Add 7 Fall Anime Titles |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-09-27/crunchyroll-funimation-add-7-fall-anime-titles/.121949 |titleaccess-date=CrunchyrollSeptember 27, Funimation2017 Add 7 Fall Anime Titles|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 27, 2017|access-date=September 27, 2017}}</ref>
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===Stage musical===
A ''Code: Realize'' stage musical was announced at the "Code: Realize Fantastic Party" event in April 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hodgkins |first=Crystalyn |date=April 24, 2017 |title=Code:Realize Visual Novel Gets Stage Musical |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-04-24/code-realize-visual-novel-gets-stage-musical/.115182|website=Anime News Network|access-date=28 April 2017 |website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref>
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