the visual novel database

Report an issue on this page.

Root Film

ルートフィルム

Titles
ルートフィルム
Root Film
方根膠捲
Fanggen Jiaojuan
Play timeMedium (19h18m from 8 votes)
DeveloperKadokawa Games
PublishersKadokawa Games
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
PQube
Relations
Same series

√Letter

LinksWikipedia (en), Wikidata, IGDB, Lutris, VNStat
Shopssponsored links» US$ 16.99 @ PlayAsia
» US$ 54.99 @ PlayAsia
» US$ 57.99 @ PlayAsia
» US$ 69.99 @ PlayAsia

Description

Spirited young filmmaker Rintarou Yagumo is involved in a new TV project—a mystery drama production set in Shimane that also served as tourism promotion for the prefecture. It has been 10 years since the original pilot was shot, and while the project was discontinued for unknown reasons, plans for a revival seems to be in place. One of the characteristics of this project is that it is a competition between three filmmakers, and each filmmaker shoots using a different actress as the protagonist. Yagumo is excited to learn that the other two filmmakers are famous directors. Before long, Yagumo and the staff members head off to go pre-location scouting, but a murder occurs at their destination…

Yagumo and Riho are the two protagonists. As you progress through each of their stories and unravel records of the past, you will witness the truth… Root Film is a mystery title developed with realistic and beautiful backgrounds from data that was carefully gathered of Shimane Prefecture, which is where the story is set. Enjoy the deep story written by Hifumi Kouno, which points to the catharsis of art and madness in the darkness of today’s internet society.

[from Gematsu]

Hide spoilersShow minor spoilersSpoil me!

Protagonists

Rihoリホ
AliasesChemistry
RoleActor
Voiced byAkaneya Himika

Description

The other protagonist, who is cheerful and often laughing. She was scouted in high school and transferred to another high school in Tokyo. She studied acting alongside her school studies and made her debut at 17 years-old. While it was a sober debut due to the fact that she signed with a small office, she is gradually gaining value within the industry for her talent as an actor.

Yagumo Rintarou八雲 凛太朗
RoleFilm Director, Older Brother
Engages inInvestigation
Voiced byKomada Wataru

Description

Rintarou Yagumo is a poor filmmaker with a small, personal office. While he manages to make a living by occasionally making small promotional videos and sham psychic DVDs, he is not satisfied with his current situation and is always trying to improve himself. He recently won awards at the “6-Minute Film Festival,” “Asia Movie Competition,” and so on, and is garnering attention as an up-and-coming filmmaker.

Main characters

Amakata Hitoha天方 一葉
RoleActor
Voiced byKubota Miyu

Description

An idol signed with a small office. She is one of the three actors chosen as the leads for the Shimane mystery drama project. Yagumo chooses her as a partner and together they travel around Shimane’s various locations.

Kanade Kyouichi金手 杏一
BodyMuscular
ItemsVideo Camera
PersonalityTaciturn
Voiced byShibuya Azuki

Description

A cameraman who often hangs out with Yagumo. While he may still be learning, he has courage and cameraman will-power, and since cameramen tend to ask for a lot of money, he is a saving grace for the poor Yagumo. He is a quiet and takes pride in his work. He always comes off as somewhat sleepy.

Magari Aine曲 愛音
PersonalityMoney Lover, Sharp-tongued
Voiced bySerizawa Yuu

Description

A foul-mouthed assistant who works for Yagumo Pictures. She is extremely skilled in the use of editing software and equipment. While she has a bad attitude and the air of a former delinquent, she is a good girl at heart. She takes notice of the smaller details and often looks after Yagumo.

Manabe Shouko真鍋 祥子
Voiced byHidaka Noriko

Description

Riho’s manager, who got her work as the lead role in a drama. Shouko travels around Shimane Prefecture with Riho on the hunt for shooting locations.

Side characters

Aoto Mie青戸 美絵
Voiced byWakai Yuuki

Description

Riho’s friend from high shcool and a freshman at Shimane University. She is studying the work of Yakumo Koizumi. She moved to Shimane during high school. She has a deep love for her father, and can sometimes be strongly opinionated. She is cute, but does not have much of a fashion sense.

Haishima Monami拝嶋 モナミ
PersonalityRefined
Voiced byMinaguchi Yuuko

Description

Assistant to Izaya Ibuse, one of the directors of the Shimane Mystery Drama Project. She also takes care of Ibuse’s management duties, and has the air of a humble and mature secretary.

Kotoshiro Ayane琴城 絢音
Voiced byYamakita Saki

Description

A girl from the esteemed Kotoshiro family of Shimane. She is simple-minded and friendly, but can also be strong-willed and selfish. She is dating Kazuya Makida, who works for her, and even thinks she wants to get married.

Mysterious Girl謎の少女
Voiced byTsukino Moa

Description

A mysterious, quick-witted girl. Her appearance gives off a lively impression.

Shiba Wakako柴和香子
Voiced byNoto Arisa

Description

A college student majoring in historical literature. On days without lectures and on days off, shes works part-time taking care of her professor’s wife in exchange for being able to freely read his history books.

Toriyama Chisa鳥山智佐
Voiced byMugiho Anna

Description

She is in charge of fine arts in the “Iwami Kagura Miho Troupe.” She is a cheerful woman who is slightly plump, but has a solid build. She gives off the impression of a tough and loving mother.