Re:Birthday Song - Koi wo Utau Shinigami

About

This visual novel follows Kokoro, a struggling Reaper trainee stuck in remedial classes with other underperforming cadets. Set in a school for soul-collecting spirits, the story focuses on her effort to find a compatible partner among a cast of guys each hiding personal struggles. Choices shape relationships and outcomes as players navigate schoolyard dynamics mixed with supernatural themes. Dialogue and branching paths drive the experience with minimal gameplay beyond decision-making. The narrative stands out for blending classroom drama with moody Requiem aesthetics. Character backstories add depth to the school's eerie setting, while multiple endings reward attention to interactions. Though its 2015 release predates recent visual novel trends, fans of narrative-driven anime often cite its emotional beats and art style as strengths. A quiet but dedicated following keeps it relevant in niche circles.

Storyline

That song is an offering from the Reapers - a Requiem - very near the boundary between heaven and hell where one's soul returns to. In that place is a school in which Reapers - beings that collect human souls - are developed and trained. Assembled as "Reaper Cadets" at this school are the protagonist and her peers who were once human. There, all possessing the same aspiration of becoming a Reaper, cadets pair up with one another to study in order to become a fully fledged Reaper.