Hyperdimension Neptunia

{{About|the video game series|the first video game in the series|Hyperdimension Neptunia (video game)}}

{{Infobox video game series

| title = Hyperdimension Neptunia

| image = Hyperdimension Neptunia logo.png

| caption = Series logo during the NIS America era

| platforms = PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Android, iOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

| developer = Idea Factory
Compile Heart
Felistella (PS Vita)

| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|Compile Heart, Idea Factory|WW|Idea Factory International (formerly NIS America and Koei Tecmo{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2010/11/16/hyperdimension-neptunia-orbits-over-europe-in-march/|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Orbits Over Europe In March |author=Ishaan |date=November 16, 2010 |publisher=Siliconera |access-date=November 14, 2010}})|KO|CFK (formerly Cyberfront Korea)}}

| genre = Role-playing

| first release version = Hyperdimension Neptunia

| first release date = August 19, 2010

| latest release version = Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos

| latest release date = June 27, 2024

}}

{{Nihongo|Hyperdimension Neptunia|超次元ゲイムネプテューヌ|Chōjigen Geimu Neputyūnu|lit. "Super Dimensional Game Neptune"}} is a series of role-playing video games produced by Compile Heart and Idea Factory, which revolves around and parodies the real-life video gaming industry and other forms of Japanese culture. The series has also branched off into a manga, light novel and anime media franchise series.

The series debuted in Japan on August 19, 2010, with the video game of the same name for the PlayStation 3, and received sequels: Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 (2011), Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory (2012), and Megadimension Neptunia VII (2015) as the last of the main series. All the main games have been remade (the first three as "Re;Birth") and since then multiple spin-off and crossover games have also been released for various platforms.

An anime television series adaptation, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation, aired in Japan between July and September 2013. An OVA, titled Nepu no Natsuyasumi, was released in July 2019. A second OVA, titled Nep Nep Darake no Festival, was released in October 2022, and third OVA, titled Hidamari no Little Purple, was released in April 2023.

Setting

Games within the series takes place in the world of Gamindustri (a pun on "game industry"), which is divided into four regions/nations, each ruled by one CPU: Planeptune, Lastation, Lowee, and Leanbox. Each region is completely different from the others in appearance and atmosphere, with each representing a specific video game console. Lastation represents the PlayStation, Lowee represents the Wii, and Leanbox represents the Xbox, while Planeptune represents the cancelled Sega Neptune. In the beginning of the story, the four goddesses are fighting each other for "shares" in a war known as the Console War. Shares are the manifestation of the belief citizens put into their goddess, and without shares, a goddess dies. Because some of the games feature time and/or dimension travel there are slight differences in the settings for each title.

Development

Prior to Q3 2009, Compile Heart was conceptualising a new RPG project centred upon character designs by Tsunako, with the intention of collaborating with a partner company. This game was originally planned to feature three princess sisters and a protagonist. However, the partnership deal fell out, and as a result the project plans were redesigned and eventually became "Neptunia" close to the end of 2009 following the completion of Trinity Universe{{'}}s development. During the early stages of the project, the characters Noire and Blanc were originally coloured red and blue respectively, however their colour schemes were changed to black and white so that they could better fit in with the new game setting and plot.{{cite web|url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/107/1107610/|title=【電撃PS】8月19日で『ネプテューヌ』は5周年！開発チームがネプ誕生とこの5年のエピソードを振り返る|date=August 19, 2015|website=Dengeki Online}}

The release of the first sequel to the original game, Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, saw the introduction of a reworked game engine and the replacement of various components such as the battle system and dungeons, which were completely rebuilt from scratch. Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory later built on this, with the parts from mk2 which were considered "weak" by the developers removed and improved, eventually setting Victory as the foundation for the design of future titles within the series. Following Compile Heart's collaboration with David Production to produce the Neptunia television animation series, the developers were able to change their approach to direction and script-writing based on their experience with the anime development staff, which resulted in the changes to the narrative found in the Re;Birth games on PlayStation Vita.

Release history

Hyperdimension Neptunia is the first game within the series, with the name originally derived from the scrapped Sega Neptune{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5947178/hyperdimension-neptunias-creator-dreams-of-a-fighting-game |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia's Creator Dreams of a Fighting Game |publisher=kotaku.com |date=September 28, 2012 |access-date=October 9, 2012}} which combined the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Sega 32X into one unit, originally scheduled for release in 1994 or 1995 before the project was dropped after the release of the Sega Saturn.

There are two sequels which have been released under the names Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 and Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory. Another game, titled {{nihongo|Hyperdimension Neptunia PP|神次元アイドルネプテューヌPP|Kamijigen Aidoru Neputyūnu PP}},{{cite web|author=Spencer . April 9, 2013 . 12:02pm |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/09/neptunia-idol-games-story-is-about-the-cpus-vs-idol-group-mob48/ |title=Neptunia Idol Game's Story Is About The CPUs Vs. Idol Group MOB48 |publisher=Siliconera |date=April 9, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2013}} was released on June 20, 2013, for the PlayStation Vita in Japan and it was released in the west in June 2014 as Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection, developed by Compile Heart, Idea Factory and Tamsoft.

During a streamed interview at Tokyo Game Show 2013, Idea Factory and Compile Heart announced that Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2: Sisters Generation was under development.{{cite web|url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/719/719571/|title=『ネプテューヌ』の新作『Re；Birth2（仮）』が開発進行中！『超女神信仰ノワール激神ブラックハート』の続報も【TGS2013】|date=September 22, 2013|publisher=ASCII Media Works|access-date=May 26, 2014|language=ja}}2013-09-22, [http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/8089956/ (TGS) 『ネプテューヌ』の新作『Re；Birth2（仮）』が開発進行中！『超女神信仰ノワール激神ブラックハート』の続報も【TGS2013】] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927140634/http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/8089956/ |date=September 27, 2013 }}, Livedoor News Re;Birth 2 was released on March 20, 2014.2013-11-12, [http://www.siliconera.com/2013/11/12/hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth-2-reaches-vita-march/ Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Reaches Vita In March], Siliconera {{nihongo|Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart|超女神信仰ノワール　激神ブラックハート|Chō Megami Shinkō Nowāru Geki-Shin Burakkuhāto}} with Noire as the main character, was released on May 29, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2013/03/two-more-neptunia-games-announced-for-ps-vita |title=Two more Neptunia games announced for PS Vita |publisher=Gematsu |date=March 17, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2013}}

On March 16, 2014, two new next-generation games were announced, titled {{nihongo|Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed|超次元アクションネプテューヌU}} and {{nihongo|Megadimension Neptunia VII|新次元ゲイムネプテューヌVII}}.{{cite web|url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/822/822181/|title=【速報】『ネプテューヌ』の新作が2作も!? 『超次元アクションネプテューヌU』＆『新次元ゲイムネプテューヌVII』が発表|date=March 16, 2014|publisher=ASCII Media Works|access-date=May 26, 2014|language=ja}} Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed is an action game spin-off exclusively for the PlayStation Vita released on August 28, 2014, in Japan, developed by Tamsoft,2014-04-08, [http://gematsu.com/2014/04/hyperdimension-neptunia-u-ps-vita-game-developed-studio-behind-senran-kagura Hyperdimension Neptunia U is a PS Vita game developed by the studio behind Senran Kagura], Gematsu whilst Megadimension Neptunia VII is a main series title for the PlayStation 4.2014-06-16, [http://gematsu.com/2014/06/hyperdimension-neptunia-vii-confirmed-playstation-4 Hyperdimension Neptunia VII confirmed for PlayStation 4], Gematsu

At Tokyo Game Show 2014, an enhanced remake of Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory for the PlayStation Vita, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Century, was announced.2014-09-20, [http://gematsu.com/2014/09/hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth-3-v-century-announced-ps-vita Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Century announced for PS Vita], Gematsu2014-09-20, [http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/929/929707/ PS Vita『神次次元ゲイムネプテューヌRe；Birth3 V CENTURY』が発売決定！『ネプテューヌVII』最新情報も公開に【TGS2014】], Dengeki Online

Games

{{Video game timeline

| 2010 = Hyperdimension Neptunia

| 2011 = Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2

| 2012 = Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

| 2013a = Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection

| 2013b = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1

| 2013c = Neptunia Collection

| 2014a = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2: Sisters Generation

| 2014b = Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart

| 2014c = Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed

| 2014d = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Generation

| 2015a = Megadimension Neptunia VII

| 2015b = MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies

| 2015c = Superdimension Neptune vs Sega Hard Girls

| 2017a = Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

| 2017b = Neptunia & Friends

| 2017c = Nep-Nep★Connect: Chaos Champloo

| 2017d = Megadimension Neptunia VIIR

| 2018a = Super Neptunia RPG

| 2018b = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 Plus

| 2019 = Neptunia Shooter

| 2020 = Neptunia Virtual Stars

| 2020b = Neptunia re★Verse

| 2021 = Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars

| 2022 = Dimension Tripper Neptune: Top Nep

| 2022b = Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters

| 2023 = Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution

| 2024 = Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos

}}

=Main series=

==''Hyperdimension Neptunia'' (2010)==

Remade as Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 released in 2013, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 Plus in 2018, and Neptunia re★Verse in 2020.

==''Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2'' (2011)==

The second game in the series. It introduced gameplay mechanics, new characters, and interpretations of the previous ones, which became a mainstay in the series. The game's plot tackles more about the major consequences of video game piracy, albeit presented in a black-and-white manner. It was later remade as Hyperdimension Neptunia Re; Birth 2: Sisters Generation which was initially released in 2014 for PlayStation Vita and Steam.

==''Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory'' (2012)==

The third game in the series, which mainly takes in an alternate dimension and is based around gaming culture around the early generations until the sixth-generation era of gaming. It received an enhanced version for the PlayStation Vita and Steam as Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Generation which was initially released in 2014.

==''Megadimension Neptunia VII'' (2015)==

The first game in the series for PlayStation 4 released worldwide in 2016. The game's plot is slightly inspired by the shift from the seventh generation of consoles to the 8th generation, as well as the history of the Sega Dreamcast. The game received a remake, framed as a retelling of the True Ending route, in 2017 as Megadimension Neptunia VIIR which featured new cutscenes with VR support. Released on the same platforms as the original (except for the Nintendo Switch).

=Spin-offs=

==''Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection'' (2013)==

An idol-raising simulator game with rhythm and dating sim elements. It is the first game in the series to be on the PlayStation Vita and was the only game in the series to not receive a port to PCs.

==''Neptunia Collection'' (2013)==

An online mobile card game for Android and iOS developed by Idea Factory and hosted by GREE starting from February 15, 2013. It is a collectible card game which involves social networking elements.{{cite web|url=http://www.compileheart.com/mobile/app/nepcolle/|title=ネプテューヌコレクション|work=compileheart.com|access-date=March 7, 2015}} The game's servers shut down on July 31, 2014.

==''Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart'' (2014)==

Turn-based tactical role-playing game which utilizes a battle grid.

==''Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed'' (2014)==

Dynasty Warriors-type real-time action game.

==''MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies'' (2015)==

Multiplayer action game.{{cite web|url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/022/1022134/|title=【速報】PS Vita『ネプテューヌ』新作が発表！激次元でゾンビ相手にタッグバトル？|date=March 15, 2015|website=Dengeki Online|language=ja|access-date=March 15, 2015}}

==''Superdimension Neptune vs Sega Hard Girls'' (2015)==

Crossover RPG with the Sega Hard Girls franchise.{{cite web|url=http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/022/1022175/|title=【速報】PS Vita『超次元大戦ネプテューヌVSセガハードガールズ夢の合体スペシャル（仮）』発表！|date=March 15, 2015|website=Dengeki Online|language=ja|access-date=March 15, 2015}}

==''Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online'' (2017)==

Action RPG based on a fictional MMORPG within the series universe.{{cite web|title=FOUR GODDESSES ONLINE CYBER DIMENSION NEPTUNE|url=http://www.play-asia.com/four-goddesses-online-cyber-dimension-neptune/13/709xwj|access-date=December 24, 2016|website=www.play-asia.com}}

==''Neptunia & Friends'' (2017)==

Interaction/Card game released in Japan for Android and iOS. The localized version was released exclusively for iOS and featured less characters and updates compared to the Japanese version.

==''Nep-Nep★Connect: Chaos Champloo'' (2017)==

Free-to-play card battle game,{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/07/nepunepu-connect-chaos-champions-free-play-card-battle-game-ps-vita|title=Nep-Nep★Connect: Chaos Champloo is a free-to-play card battle game for PS Vita|date=July 26, 2016|website=Gematsu|access-date=July 26, 2016}} and the first Neptunia game to not be released outside Japan. The game's support was terminated on August 8, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://gematsu.com/2018/06/nep-nep-connect-chaos-chanpuru-to-end-service-on-august-8|title=Nep-Nep Connect: Chaos Chanpuru to end service on August 8|date=June 15, 2018|website=Gematsu|access-date=September 17, 2018}} Though it wasn't released outside Japan, the English version of Neptunia Virtual Stars gives this game the name "Nep-Nep★Connect: Chaos Champloo" when referring to characters that debuted in this game in game's collectible card list.

==''Super Neptunia RPG'' (2018)==

2D side-scrolling action game. First title in the series to be developed outside Japan,{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/western-studio-to-develop-next-neptunia-game-brave-neptune-493638.phtml|title=Western studio to develop next Neptunia game, Brave Neptune|date=March 10, 2018|website=Destructiod|access-date=April 12, 2018|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507185124/https://www.destructoid.com/western-studio-to-develop-next-neptunia-game-brave-neptune-493638.phtml|url-status=dead}} and the first Neptunia title that was released on a Nintendo platform.

==''Neptunia Shooter'' (2019)==

2D anime bullet hell game. For the Neptunia series, this title is a number of firsts: first exclusively on PC, the first released worldwide on the same day, and the first to be developed by Idea Factory International, and the first game to be published by Idea Factory in Japan instead of Compile Heart. It was ported to PlayStation 5 alongside Neptunia re★Verse.

==''Neptunia Virtual Stars'' (2020)==

A hack 'n' slash game with rhythm elements that tackles and parodies culture around social media, featuring various Vtubers. The first game in the series not to receive an English dub due to the amount of guest Vtubers present.

==''Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars'' (2021)==

Crossover with the Senran Kagura series. The second game in the series not to receive an English dub.

==''Dimension Tripper Neptune: Top Nep'' (2022)==

Rail shooter game exclusive to PC developed by Frontier Works.[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/10/neptunia-rail-shooter-dimension-tripper-neptune-top-nep-announced-for-pc Gematsu: "Neptunia rail shooter Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP announced for PC"]

==''Neptunia: Sisters vs. Sisters'' (2022)==

Action RPG starring the candidates. For the first time, the character models have been remade from scratch. It was released in Japan on April 21, 2022, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/11/hyperdimension-neptunia-sisters-vs-sisters-announced-for-ps5-ps4 Gematsu: "Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs. Sisters announced for PS5, PS4 [Update]]"

A Western version has been released in January 2023, adding PC via Steam to platforms.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-10/hyperdimension-neptunia-sisters-vs-sisters-game-heads-west-on-january-24/.191773|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Sisters vs Sisters Game Heads West on January 24|last=Mateo|first=Alex|work=Anime News Network|date=November 10, 2022|access-date=November 10, 2022}} It also released for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on May 21, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-02/idea-factory-international-reveals-neptunia-game-maker-my-next-life-as-a-villainess-sympathy-kiss-/.199885|title=Idea Factory International Reveals Neptunia Game Maker, My Next Life as a Villainess, Sympathy Kiss Games for Western Release|website=Anime News Network|date=July 2, 2023|access-date=July 2, 2023}} This is the first game to have an English dub since the release of Super Neptunia RPG, and the first to release on Xbox platforms.

==''Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution'' (2023)==

RPG spin-off starring the alternate universe adult Neptune for PS5, PS4, and Switch.[https://www.gematsu.com/2023/03/neptunia-gamemaker-revolution-announced-for-ps5-ps4-and-switch Neptunia GameMaker R:Evolution announced for PS5, PS4, and Switch] First released in 2023 in Japan, it launched worldwide in May 14, 2024. Xbox Series X/S version also planned to release in 2024.{{cite web|author=Sal Romano|title=Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution coming to Xbox Series in 2024|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/05/neptunia-game-maker-revolution-coming-to-xbox-series-in-2024|website=Gematsu|date=2024-05-13|accessdate=2024-05-15}}

==''Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos'' (2024)==

A motorcycle action game, known in Japanese as Neptunia VS Titan Dogoo. It was released in Japan for PS5, PS4, and Switch on June 27, 2024, and was released worldwide on January 28, 2025.{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-10-08/neptunia-riders-vs-dogoos-game-launches-in-west-on-january-28/.216478|title=Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Game Launches in West on January 28|work=Anime News Network|date=October 8, 2024|access-date=October 8, 2024}}

Other media

{{Infobox animanga/Header

| name =

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| caption =

| ja_kanji =

| ja_romaji =

| genre = Fantasy{{cite web|first=Bamboo|last=Dong|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anime-spotlight/2013/summer/|title=Anime Spotlight Summer 2013 - The List|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=July 11, 2013}}

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Print

| type = manga

| title = Choujigen Game Neptune: Megami Tsuushin

| author =

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| publisher =

| demographic = Shōnen

| imprint =

| magazine = Famitsu Comic Clear

| first = November 2010

| last = December 2013

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{{Infobox animanga/Print

| type = novel series

| title = Hyperdimension Neptunia: High School

| author = Okazu

| illustrator = Tsunako, Urimo

| publisher = Hifumi Shobo

| demographic = Male

| imprint = Sakura no Mori Bunko

| first = February 2, 2012

| last =

| volumes = 5

| volume_list =

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Print

| type = novel

| title = Hyperdimension Neptunia TGS Hono no Futsukakan

| author = Rentarow, Yayoi

| illustrator =

| publisher =

| demographic = Male

| imprint = MF Bunko J

| published = May 25, 2013

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Print

| type = manga

| title = Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation – Hello New World

| author = Mikage Baku

| publisher =

| demographic = Seinen

| imprint =

| magazine = Dengeki Maoh

| first = June 2013

| last =

| volumes =

| volume_list =

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Video

| type = tv series

| title = Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation

| director = Masahiro Mukai

| producer = {{ubl|Shinsaku Tanaka|Kōhei Miyajima|Shintarō Yoshitake|Shō Fujimaru|Takehiko Sasaki}}

| writer = Shōgo Yasukawa

| music = {{ubl|Hiroaki Tsutsumi|Kenji Kaneko|Masaru Yokoyama}}

| studio = David Production

| licensee = {{English anime licensee

| AUS = Madman Entertainment

| NA = Crunchyroll

}}

| network = Tokyo MX

| network_en = {{English anime network

| US = Funimation Channel, Crunchyroll Channel

| SEA = Animax Asia

}}

| first = July 12, 2013

| last = September 27, 2013

| episodes = 12 + OVA

| episode_list = List of Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation episodes

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Video

| type = ova

| title = Neptune's Summer Vacation

| director = Masahiro Mukai

| writer = Shōgo Yasukawa

| music =

| studio = Okuruto Noboru

| released = July 8, 2019

| runtime = 26 minutes

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Video

| type = ova

| title = Nep-Nep Festival

| director = Masahiro Mukai

| writer = Shōgo Yasukawa

| music =

| studio = Okuruto Noboru

| released = December 15, 2021

| runtime = 25 minutes

}}

{{Infobox animanga/Video

| type = ova

| title = Little Purple Sunshine

| director = Masahiro Mukai

| writer = Shōgo Yasukawa

| music =

| studio = Okuruto Noboru

| released = July 3, 2022

| runtime = 23 minutes

}}

=Manga=

A manga series based on the game titled {{nihongo|Choujigen Game Neptune: Megami Tsuushin|超次元ゲイムネプテューヌ ~めがみつうしん~}} began serialisation in November 2010 within the Famitsu Comic Clear.

A manga series illustrated by Mikage Baku which complements the television animation, titled {{nihongo|Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation – Hello New World|超次元ゲイムネプテューヌ THE ANIMATION はろーにゅーわーるど}}, began serialisation within the June 2013 issue of Dengeki Maoh. A spin-off novel of the anime, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia TGS Hono no Futsukakan, was published by MF Bunko J and released May 25, 2013.2013-04-26, [http://otakumode.com/news/516f6dfcc8e6ee5a07000f0b/TV-Anime-ldquo-Hyperdimension-Neptunia-rdquo-Official-Site-Launches-and-PV-Releases! TV Anime “Hyperdimension Neptunia” Official Site Launches and PV Releases!], Tokyo Otaku Mode2013-04-01, [http://animeanime.jp/article/2013/04/01/13523.html 「超次元ゲイムネプテューヌ」本格始動　公式サイトオープンにスタッフ情報やPV公開], animeanime.jp

=Anime=

An anime adaptation, Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation, was produced by David Production of Japan and directed by Masahiro Mukai.{{cite web |url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-12-27/david-production-makes-hyperdimension-neptunia-the-animation|title= David Production Makes Hyperdimension Neptunia the Animation|publisher=Anime News Network|date=December 27, 2012|access-date=September 20, 2013}} Series composition and script writing are done by Shōgo Yasukawa and a musical score composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Kenji Kaneko and Masaru Yokoyama. Character designs are done by Hitomi Takechi, based on the original designs by Tsunako along with art direction by Masanobu Nomura and sound direction by Jin Aketagawa. The twelve-episode series aired on Tokyo MX on July 12, 2013, and were later aired on BS11, KBS, Sun TV and tvk then finished on September 27, 2013. The series was acquired by Funimation for online streaming in North America with both the English dub and the original Japanese dub with English subtitles.{{cite web |url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-04/funimation-adds-hal-009-re-cyborg-films|title= Funimation Adds Hal, 009 Re:Cyborg Films|publisher=Anime News Network|date=July 4, 2013|access-date=September 20, 2013}} The opening theme is "Dimension tripper!!!!" by nao and the ending theme is {{nihongo|"Neptune☆Sagashite"|ネプテューヌ☆サガして|4=}} by Afilia Saga.{{cite web |url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-07-10/hyperdimension-neptunia-anime-ads-feature-ending-song|title= Hyperdimension Neptunia Anime Ads Feature Ending Song|publisher=Anime News Network|date=July 10, 2013|access-date=September 20, 2013}} "Go→Love&Peace" by Ayane is used as the ending theme of episodes 3 and 4, in addition to {{nihongo|"Ito"|糸|4=literally "yarn"}} by Afilia Saga on episode 10. It was broadcast within the United States on Funimation Channel.

A new original video animation (OVA) titled Nepu no Natsuyasumi was announced to be in production. Returning staff members include Masahiro Mukai as director, Hitomi Takechi as character designer, and Shōgo Yasukawa as scriptwriter, with animation by studio Okuruto Noboru.{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-03-30/hyperdimension-neptunia-franchise-gets-new-ova/.145205|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Franchise Gets New OVA|publisher=Anime News Network|date=March 30, 2019|access-date=March 30, 2019}} It premiered on July 8, 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-07-02/new-hyperdimension-neptunia-ova-1st-6-minutes-streamed/.148564|title=New Hyperdimension Neptunia OVA's 1st 6 Minutes Streamed|publisher=Anime News Network|date=July 2, 2019|access-date=July 2, 2019}} A second OVA titled Nep Nep Darake no Festival was bundled with "Dimensional Traveler Neptune Generator Unit ver." 1/7 scale figure, which was released on December 15, 2021. A third OVA titled Hidamari no Little Purple was bundled with the "Neptune Little Purple ver." 1/7-scale figure, which was released on July 3, 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-10-14/hyperdimension-neptunia-anime-gets-2-more-new-original-video-anime/.178469|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Anime Gets 2 More New Original Video Anime|publisher=Anime News Network|date=October 15, 2021|access-date=October 15, 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-05-21/hyperdimension-neptunia-anime-3rd-new-ova-releases-in-april-2023/.185895|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Anime's 3rd New OVA Releases in April 2023|publisher=Anime News Network|date=May 21, 2022|access-date=May 21, 2022}}

The anime television series adaptation received a mixed response, with praise for its original story and humor revolving around video game industry in-jokes, and criticism for its use of melodrama.2013-11-12, [http://kotaku.com/gamers-are-bound-to-get-a-laugh-or-two-out-of-neptunia-1462783165 Gamers are Bound to Get a Laugh or Two Out of Neptunia: The Animation], Kotaku

=Music=

Most of the original soundtracks created for the Neptunia series were composed by Kenji Kaneko, with additional composers for Megadimension Neptunia VII and later games.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/artist/1173|title= Kenji Kaneko VGMdb|publisher=VGMdb|date=March 24, 2017|access-date=April 12, 2017}} The first, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia Sound Track CD, was released on August 19, 2010, and was bundled with a Japanese Limited Edition of the game.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/19503|title= 超次元ゲイムネプテューヌサウンドトラックCD (Choujigen Game Neptune Sound Track CD)|publisher=VGMdb|date=August 19, 2010|access-date=April 12, 2017}} The soundtrack for the second game contained 13 tracks and was released in Japan with the limited edition on August 18, 2011.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/27644|title= 超次元ゲイムネプテューヌ mk2 オリジナルサウンドトラック (Choujigen Game Neptune mk2 Original Soundtrack)|publisher=VGMdb|date=August 18, 2011|access-date=April 12, 2017}} It was later repackaged with the western limited release on February 28, 2012, which featured 18 tracks and was titled Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2: Sounds of Gamindustri.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/30908|title= Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2: Sounds of Gamindustri|publisher=VGMdb|date=February 28, 2012|access-date=April 12, 2017}} The soundtrack for Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory was released on August 30, 2012, with the Japanese Limited Edition and contained 16 tracks.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/34253|title= 神次元ゲイムネプテューヌV オリジナルサウンドトラックCD (Kamijigen Game Neptune Victory Original Soundtrack CD)|publisher=VGMdb|date=August 30, 2017|access-date=April 12, 2017}} Similar to the second game, the soundtrack was released overseas with the Limited Edition of the game with 24 tracks, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory Sounds of that other Gamindustri.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/37158|title= Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory Sounds of that other Gamindustri|publisher=VGMdb|date=March 21, 2013|access-date=April 12, 2017}} The Megadimension VII soundtrack, MEGADIMENSION NEPTUNIA VII Dream Edition DG-ROM, was included with the Japanese Dream Edition and released in a 50 track, 3 disc format on April 23, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/52251|title=新次元ゲイムネプテューヌV II Dream Edition DG-ROM (Megadimension Neptunia VII Dream Edition DG-ROM)|publisher=VGMdb|date=April 23, 2015|access-date=April 12, 2017}} Its overseas release, MEGADIMENSION NEPTUNIA Official Soundtrack was included exclusively with the Limited Edition online, containing only 45 tracks over 2 discs.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/57061|title=MEGADIMENSION NEPTUNIA VII Official Soundtrack|publisher=VGMdb|date=February 2, 2016|access-date=April 12, 2017}} The soundtrack for 4 Goddesses Online was released on February 9, 2017 with the Royal Edition of the game.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/62687|title=四女神オンライン CYBER DIMENSION NEPTUNE シチュエーションCD&サウンドトラックCD (CYBER DIMENSION NEPTUNIA: 4 Goddesses Online Royal Edition SITUATION CD / SOUND TRACK CD) |publisher=VGMdb|date=February 9, 2017|access-date=April 12, 2017}}

For each title in the Re;Birth series, the soundtracks were re-released following each game's initial release, usually with a few additional or missing tracks. Re;Birth 2's soundtrack, titled Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: SISTERS GENERATION ~ "Sisters' Melodies" Soundtrack CD was released exclusively on Idea Factory International's website with the Limited Edition of the game and contained 19 tracks from the game.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/50706|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: SISTERS GENERATION ~ "Sisters' Melodies" Soundtrack CD ~|publisher=VGMdb|date=January 27, 2015|access-date=April 12, 2017}} Compile Heart and Idea Factory International later made the Re;Birth series available for the PC on the Steam platform, in which DLC included digital releases of the soundtrack for each game.

In addition to the game soundtracks, there have been CD single releases for the opening and ending themes for each game. The voice actresses for each character have also released individual singles, in which they perform original in-character songs. Various Drama CD series have also been released in which voice actors perform original episodes.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/34254|title=神次元ゲイムネプテューヌV『もし女神が嫁だったら (ラブラブ）しちゃうかもしれない。』CD (Kamijigen Game Neptune Victory "Moshi Megami ga Yome dattara LoveLove Shichau Kamo Shirenai." CD) |publisher=VGMdb|date=August 30, 2012|access-date=April 12, 2017}} The anime series also released singles for the opening and ending themes, alongside a drama CD and 7 special "Animation Processor" discs, which contained a variety of different audio media including songs, voice actor commentary, and drama episodes.

A compilation of the main vocal tracks from each game (including character songs) was released as a 5 disc series on August 27, 2014.{{cite web |url=http://vgmdb.net/album/43133|title=超次元ゲイムネプテューヌシェアコンプリートディスクス (Hyperdimension Neptunia Share Complete Discs) |publisher=VGMdb|date=August 27, 2014|access-date=April 12, 2017}}

=Mobile applications=

Alarm clock applications and mobile skins/themes featuring Neptunia characters have also been released for Android and iOS.

Reception

{{VG Series Reviews

| game1 = Hyperdimension Neptunia

| mc1 = (PS3) 45/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia for PlayStation 3 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}

| game2 = Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2

| mc2 = (PS3) 53/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-mk2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2 for PlayStation 3 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}

| game3 = Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory

| mc3 = (PS3) 55/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-victory/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=December 1, 2015}}

| game4 = Hyperdimension Neptunia: Producing Perfection

| mc4 = (VITA) 54/100{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-pp/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|title=Hyperdimension Neptunia PP: Producing Perfection|website=Metacritic}}

| game5 = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1

| mc5 = (VITA) 69/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/chou-tsugitsugimono-game-neptune-re-birth1/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 for PlayStation Vita Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}
(PC) 72/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/chou-tsugitsugimono-game-neptune-re-birth1/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 for PC Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}

| game6 = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2: Sisters Generation

| mc6 = (VITA) 67/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth2-sisters/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation for PlayStation Vita Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}

| game7 = Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart

| mc7 = (VITA) 68/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdevotion-noire-goddess-black-heart/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart for PlayStation Vita Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}
(PC) 65/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdevotion-noire-goddess-black-heart/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 21, 2017}}

| game8 = Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed

| mc8 = (VITA) 71/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-u-action-unleashed/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed for PlayStation Vita Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=December 1, 2015}}
(PC) 50/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-u-action-unleashed/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia U: Action Unleashed for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 1, 2017}}

| game9 = Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 3: V Generation

| mc9 = (VITA) 70/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth3-v-generation/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |title=Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation for PlayStation Vita Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=December 1, 2015}}

| game10 = Megadimension Neptunia VII

| mc10 = (PS4) 71/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/megadimension-neptunia-vii/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Megadimension Neptunia VII for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=February 21, 2016}}

| game11 = MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies

| mc11 = (VITA) 61/100{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/megatagmension-blanc-plus-neptune-vs-zombies/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|title=MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies|website=Metacritic}}

| game12 = Superdimension Neptune vs Sega Hard Girls

| mc12 = (VITA) 72/100{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/superdimension-neptune-vs-sega-hard-girls/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita|title=Superdimension Neptune VS Sega Hard Girls|website=Metacritic}}

| game13 = Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online

| mc13 = (PS4) 71/100 {{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/cyberdimension-neptunia-4-goddesses-online/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|title=Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online|website=Metacritic}}

| game16 = Megadimension Neptunia VIIR

| mc16 = (PS4) 71/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/megadimension-neptunia-viir/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Megadimension Neptunia VIIR for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive |access-date=August 12, 2019}}

| game17 = Super Neptunia RPG

| mc17 = (NS) 62/100 [https://www.metacritic.com/game/super-neptunia-rpg/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch Metascore for Super Neptunia RPG on Nintendo Switch], retrieved April 1, 2020
(PS4) 60/100 [https://www.metacritic.com/game/super-neptunia-rpg/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 Metascore for Super Neptunia RPG on Playstation 4], retrieved April 1, 2020
(PC) N/A {{cite web |title=Super Neptunia RPG |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/super-neptunia-rpg/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |website=Metacritic |access-date=24 July 2020 |language=en}}

| game19 = Neptunia Virtual Stars

| mc19 = (PS4) 56/100{{cite web

|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/neptunia-virtual-stars/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=Neptunia Virtual Stars for PlayStation 4 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=March 2, 2021}}

| game20 = Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja wars

| mc20 = (NS) 65/100{{cite web

|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/neptunia-x-senran-kagura-ninja-wars/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |title=Neptunia x SENRAN KAGURA: Ninja wars for Nintendo Switch Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=April 19, 2022}}

| game21 = Neptunia Sisters vs Sisters

| mc21 = (PS5) 65/100{{cite web

|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/neptunia-sisters-vs-sisters/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 |title=Neptunia Sisters vs. Sisters PlayStation 5 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=January 24, 2023}}

| game22 = Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution

| mc22 = (PS5) 58/100{{cite web

|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/neptunia-game-maker-revolution/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 |title=Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution PlayStation 5 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |access-date=May 14, 2024}}

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