# Full Dive > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Full_Dive > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Full_Dive.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Dive > Source revision: 1357113221 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ***Full Dive***, short for ***Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!*** (究極進化したフルダイブRPGが現実よりもクソゲーだったら, *Kyūkyoku Shinka shita Furu Daibu RPG ga Genjitsu yori mo Kusogē Dattara*), is a Japanese [light novel](/source/Light_novel) series written by Light Tuchihi and illustrated by Youta. [Media Factory](/source/Media_Factory) has published four volumes since August 2020 under their [MF Bunko J](/source/MF_Bunko_J) imprint. A [manga](/source/Manga) adaptation with art by Kino was serialized in Media Factory's [*seinen* manga](/source/Seinen_manga) magazine *[Monthly Comic Alive](/source/Monthly_Comic_Alive)* from January 2021 to January 2022. An [anime](/source/Anime) television series adaptation by [ENGI](/source/ENGI) aired from April to June 2021. ## Plot Hiroshi Yuki, with the player name of Hiro, is a high school boy who loves to play [virtual reality](/source/Virtual_reality) [MMORPGs](/source/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game) ([VRMMORPG](/source/VRMMORPG)) in order to escape reality. When a game store manager named Reona Kisaragi tricks him into buying the game *Kiwame Quest*, he soon discovers that it is not what it seems. Unlike regular games, it is a game that tries to pursue realism to a fanatical point. As such, Hiroshi struggles to eke out a niche. Despite the disadvantages, he is determined to complete the game. ## Characters ### Main characters **Hiroshi Yuki (結城宏, *Yūki Hiroshi*)**- Hiroshi is a high school student who is tricked into buying *Kiwame Quest* by game store manager, Reona Kisaragi. He is a former member of the track team who quit following an unfortunate incident and he likes to play VRMMORPGs in order to escape reality. His player name is Hiro. **Reona Kisaragi (如月玲於奈, *Kisaragi Reona*)**- Reona is a game store manager who tricks Hiroshi into buying *Kiwame Quest*. She likes to tease him and her in-game avatar is that of a fairy. **Alicia (アリシア, *Arishia*)**- Alicia is one of Hiroshi's childhood friends in *Kiwame Quest*. She has an older brother named Martin in-game. **Mizarisa (ミザリサ)**- Mizarisa is the town inquisitor in *Kiwame Quest*. **Kaede Yuki (結城楓, *Yūki Kaede*)**- Kaede is Hiroshi's younger sister. She used to look up to her older brother, but their relationship has been strained ever since he quit the track team. ### NPCs **Martin (マーチン, *Māchin*)**- Martin is one of Hiroshi's childhood friends in *Kiwame Quest*. He is also Alicia's older brother in-game. **Tesla (テスラ, *Tesura*)**- Tesla is the captain of the City Guard in *Kiwame Quest*. **Govern (ガバン, *Gaban*)**- Govern is the queen of Ted in *Kiwame Quest*. ### Other characters **Ginji (ギンジ)**- Ginji is a veteran player of *Kiwame Quest*. **Soichiro Kamui (神居宗一郎, *Kamui Sōichirō*)**- Kamui is the only known player who has successfully completed *Kiwame Quest*. ## Media ### Light novels Light Tuchihi launched the light novel series, with illustrations by Youta, under [Media Factory](/source/Media_Factory)'s [MF Bunko J](/source/MF_Bunko_J) label on August 25, 2020.[1] ### Manga A [manga](/source/Manga) adaptation by Kino was serialized in Media Factory's *[Monthly Comic Alive](/source/Monthly_Comic_Alive)* magazine from January 27, 2021, to January 27, 2022.[2] Two *[tankōbon](/source/Tank%C5%8Dbon)* volumes were released from May 21, 2021, to January 21, 2022. ### Anime An [anime](/source/Anime) television series adaptation was announced on December 4, 2020. The series was animated by [ENGI](/source/ENGI) and directed by Kazuya Miura, with Kenta Ihara writing the series' scripts, and Yūta Kevin Kenmotsu designing the characters. It ran from April 7 to June 23, 2021, on [AT-X](/source/AT-X_(company)), [Tokyo MX](/source/Tokyo_MX), [SUN](/source/Sun_Television), [KBS Kyoto](/source/Kyoto_Broadcasting_System), and [BS11](/source/Nippon_BS_Broadcasting).[3] [Mayu Maeshima](/source/Mayu_Maeshima) performed the opening theme "Answer", while [Ayana Taketatsu](/source/Ayana_Taketatsu), [Fairouz Ai](/source/Fairouz_Ai), [Shiori Izawa](/source/Shiori_Izawa), and [Aoi Koga](/source/Aoi_Koga) performed the ending theme "Kisuida!".[4] It ran for 12 episodes.[5] Funimation licensed and streamed the series.[6] On June 8, 2021, Funimation announced that the series would receive an English dub, which premiered the following day.[7] Following [Sony](/source/Sony)'s acquisition of [Crunchyroll](/source/Crunchyroll), the series was moved to Crunchyroll.[8] ## See also - *[Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious](/source/Cautious_Hero:_The_Hero_Is_Overpowered_but_Overly_Cautious)*, another light novel series by the same author ## Notes 1. In North America through [Crunchyroll, LLC](/source/Crunchyroll,_LLC) (formerly known as [Funimation](/source/Funimation)). ## References 1. ["ja:究極進化したフルダイブＲＰＧが現実よりもクソゲーだったら"](https://mfbunkoj.jp/product/fulldiverpg/322003001227.html) (in Japanese). [Media Factory](/source/Media_Factory). 25 August 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210515145923/https://mfbunkoj.jp/product/fulldiverpg/322003001227.html) 15 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 14, 2020. 1. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 1, 2021). ["Kyūkyoku Shinka Shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu Yorimo Kuso-Gee Dattara Novels Get Manga Adaptation"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-01/kyukyoku-shinka-shita-full-dive-rpg-ga-genjitsu-yorimo-kuso-gee-dattara-novels-get-manga-adaptation/.168051). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210509075729/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-01/kyukyoku-shinka-shita-full-dive-rpg-ga-genjitsu-yorimo-kuso-gee-dattara-novels-get-manga-adaptation/.168051) May 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 1, 2021. 1. Loo, Egan (December 4, 2020). ["Cautious Hero Author's Kyōkyoku Shinka Shita Full Dive RPG ga Genjitsu Yorimo Kuso-Ge Dattara Light Novel Gets TV Anime"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-04/cautious-hero-author-kyokyoku-shinka-shita-full-dive-rpg-ga-genjitsu-yorimo-kuso-ge-dattara-light-novel-gets-tv-anime/.167063). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201204134236/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-12-04/cautious-hero-author-kyokyoku-shinka-shita-full-dive-rpg-ga-genjitsu-yorimo-kuso-ge-dattara-light-novel-gets-tv-anime/.167063) December 4, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 4, 2020. 1. Loo, Egan (March 6, 2021). ["'Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Sh***ier than Real Life!' Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, April 7 Premiere, Funimation Streaming"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-06/full-dive-this-ultimate-next-gen-full-dive-rpg-is-even-sh-ier-than-real-life-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-april-7-premiere-funimation-streaming/.170306). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210307081858/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-06/full-dive-this-ultimate-next-gen-full-dive-rpg-is-even-sh-ier-than-real-life-anime-reveals-theme-song-artists-april-7-premiere-funimation-streaming/.170306) March 7, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 6, 2021. 1. ["ja:Blu-ray&DVD発売情報"](https://fulldive-rpg.com/bluray.html) (in Japanese). *fulldive-rpg.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210604010643/https://fulldive-rpg.com/bluray.html) June 4, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 25, 2021. 1. Friedman, Nicholas (March 5, 2021). ["Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! Comes to Funimation This Spring"](https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/03/05/full-dive-this-ultimate-next-gen-full-dive-rpg-is-even-shittier-than-real-life-comes-to-funimation-this-spring/). *Funimation*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210306044858/https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/03/05/full-dive-this-ultimate-next-gen-full-dive-rpg-is-even-shittier-than-real-life-comes-to-funimation-this-spring/) March 6, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 5, 2021. 1. Friedman, Nicholas (June 8, 2021). ["Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! English Dub Announced"](https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/06/08/full-dive-this-ultimate-next-gen-full-dive-rpg-is-even-shittier-than-real-life-english-dub-announced/). *[Funimation](/source/Funimation)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210920224058/https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/06/08/full-dive-this-ultimate-next-gen-full-dive-rpg-is-even-shittier-than-real-life-english-dub-announced/) September 20, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 9, 2021. 1. ["UPDATE: Funimation Titles Now Available on Crunchyroll (5/31)"](https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/guides/2022/3/1/funimation-titles-now-available-on-crunchyroll). *Crunchyroll*. March 1, 2022. [Archived](https://archive.today/20240801131425/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/guides/2022/3/1/funimation-titles-now-available-on-crunchyroll) August 1, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 22, 2022. ## External links - [Light novel official website](https://mfbunkoj.jp/special-contents/fulldiverpg/sp.html) (in Japanese) - [Anime official website](https://fulldive-rpg.com/) (in Japanese) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Full Dive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Dive) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Dive?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.