Infinite Dendrogram

Infinite Dendrogram

Company type	Light novel series
Industry	Publishing, anime, manga
Founded	2015
Founder	Sakon Kaidō
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Light novels, manga, anime

is a Japanese light novel series created by Sakon Kaidō with illustrations by Taiki. Initially released online in 2015 via the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform, it was subsequently picked up by Hobby Japan, which published the first volume under the HJ Bunko label in November 2016. As of October 2024, the series comprises twenty-two main volumes along with an additional special installment.

A manga version, illustrated by Kami Imai, has been serialized on Hobby Japan's Comic Fire website since December 2016 and has been collected into fourteen tankōbon volumes. Both the light novel and manga adaptations are officially licensed for North American distribution by J-Novel Club. An anime adaptation produced by NAZ aired from January through April 2020.

Premise

Set in the year 2043, the virtual reality MMORPG Infinite Dendrogram debuts, featuring immersive full sensory experiences. Almost two years later, college freshman Reiji Mukudori enters the game under the alias "Ray Starling," accompanied by his veteran brother Shuu and his Embryo companion Nemesis. Throughout his adventures, Ray builds his reputation while encountering numerous friends and foes.

Characters

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The central character and a university freshman who embarks on his quest within the Kingdom of Altar as a Paladin. During the battle at Gideon, he loses his left arm but manages to defeat significant enemies Hugo and Franklin, earning the title "the Unbreakable."

Ray’s Embryo AI partner that offers strategic assistance and can transform into his weapon. Nemesis grows in strength alongside Ray, eventually taking on a halberd form during their journey.

Ray’s elder brother and a seasoned player concealing his identity as Altar’s most prolific killer known as the King of Destruction. His Embryo takes the form of a battleship. He reveals himself during Franklin's assault on Gideon.

A player whom Ray aids, possessing the ability to tame monsters. As the son of a detective and a thief, he inherits sharp deductive abilities and seeks to unravel Infinite Dendrogram’s secrets following his parents’ demise. His job class is pimp, enabling him to tame female creatures.

Rook’s Embryo succubus who is limited by a child filter that restricts her capabilities to non-suggestive support roles such as providing massages.

A Master and High Driver affiliated with Dryfe Imperium who specializes in piloting Magingear mecha powered by his Embryo Cocytus. In reality, Hugo is Yuri Gautier, a girl who created this knightly persona. Initially aligned with Franklin's invasion strategy aimed at reducing casualties, she defects after uncovering Franklin’s true destructive motives and joins Altar’s defense forces.

Hugo’s Embryo Cocytus capable of merging with her Magingear to enhance offensive power while maintaining anonymity.

A reporter for Dendrogram Information Network who supplies Ray with updates on game developments. Skilled in martial arts, her gun-type Embryo Arc-en-Ciel remains under-leveled but proves effective against higher-ranked opponents. Formerly a manga artist who used Infinite Dendrogram to overcome creative block, she forms a friendship with Altar’s second princess Elizabeth and endeavors to rescue her from Franklin.

Vice Commander of Altar’s military forces who enlists Ray’s aid in locating her sister Milianne and supports in defending Gideon.

Liliana's younger sister whom Ray rescues from an abandoned orchard.

An AI game administrator who explains mechanics to Ray and confirms that Nemesis possesses similar functionalities.

The top-ranked duelist in Altar who advises Ray to visit Gideon for further development. Confined to bed in real life, his Embryo symbiotically replaces his avatar’s heart.

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A high-level player from Huang He Empire competing in Gideon's fighting tournament. Despite her intimidating avatar design, she exhibits playful behavior with a distorted voice that conceals her emotions.

External links

• on Shōsetsuka ni Narō