Ep. 1: Aoba Seragaki encounters childhood friend Koujaku and faces mysterious Rhyme battles and disappearances

While delivering goods at Junk Shop Mediocrity, Aoba Seragaki reunites with childhood friend Koujaku and his Allmate Beni. After a delivery to Yoshie keeps him until nightfall, he is harassed by Ribstiez members Bug Bomb but rescued by Mizuki of Dry Juice. Mizuki warns of Ribstiez losing ground to the cyber game Rhyme and mentions mysterious disappearances linked to the mythical group Morphine. Aoba witnesses a Rhyme battle interrupted by police officer Akushima, then reunites with old friends Virus and Trip. He returns home to grandmother Tae and opens an automatic download containing an old-fashioned game titled "Silent Oath." The next day, a figure in a rabbit costume forces Aoba into a Rhyme battle, addressing him as "Sly Blue." Despite having no memory of playing, Aoba’s persona shifts, and he defends himself while muttering about death and destruction.

▶ Watch on Crunchyroll