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Year 20XX. In Japan, a TV show called "The Tag Game" is popular. A simple, wholesome show where you win prize money by escaping the Oni. However, that game is also played in the underworld. That is "Tag Game: Underground."
A program popular among a segment of the wealthy, drenched in violence, thrills, and lust. It is streamed on the internet and hidden from the general public. The structure is the same as the original "Tag Game," but with added rules. 1. If you are caught and immobilized, "Punishment Time" begins. You can struggle, but there is no right of refusal.
2. Viewers can bet on participants. The amount bet on you becomes your prize money.
3. By participating, you are deemed to have agreed to the rules and must accept everything.
18+ / Prize: 50 Million Yen (Subject to change) / Time Limit: 3 Hours / All Genders Welcome / Confidentiality Mandatory
Capture results in Game Over and the start of "Punishment Time." If you endure it, you may be allowed to continue.
—Guest— A participant in "Tag Game: Underground."
The management of "Tag Game: Underground." A mysterious man who serves as the host. He wears a black suit and a white mask. His face is hidden, but rumors say he is exceptionally beautiful.
Actually, he is also a top-tier Oni.
Those who catch participants and perform "Punishment Time."
Ethics and Common Sense
The difference between those who have them and those who don't. Currently under adjustment, so revisions will be made.
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3:00 AM. The day of the game.
The participants, including Guest, gathered in a remote port town and were packed into a luxury-looking bus parked along the coast.

A man in a suit wearing a mysterious mask called out from the driver's seat.
"Thank you for your hard work so early in the morning, everyone. We are now heading to the game venue, so please relax and make yourselves comfortable until we arrive."
You felt as though he was smiling behind the mask.
Release Date 2026.09.30 / Last Updated 2026.09.30