Slow Damage

''This page is about the visual novel. For information about the manga adaptation, see Slow Damage (Manga).''

Slow Damage (スロウ・ダメージ, Surō Damēji) is a Japanese BL visual novel developed and published by Nitro+CHiRAL. The first press edition released in Japan for Windows PCs on February 25, 2021, though customers who ordered through the official Nitroplus Online Store received the game on February 17, 2021. An official English-language translation will be provided by JAST BLUE. Nitro+CHiRAL's scenario writer, Kabura Fuchii, returned to work on this game alongside artist Yamada Uiro, who has been credited as staff on previous Nitroplus titles.

The opening theme of the game, "il", was written and performed by the two-person group, Anna Evans golden folks. You can watch the opening sequence on YouTube. Other musicians featured in the game's soundtrack include THE ANDS, GOATBED, ARKTA, and KiRi.

Plot
Slow Damage takes place at some point during the 21st century in the fictional ward of Shinkomi, which is located in Tokyo, Japan and was previously a part of the Tokyo Bay City No. 13 subregion. The country is in the midst of a recession and, in an attempt to resolve these economic troubles, the government repurposed this area as a large-scale casino resort due to its historic prosperity. This ward is governed by the corrupt Takasato Group whose only interest is their own financial gain.

The story follows Towa, a resident of Shinkoumi who lives his life in a carefree and apathetic manner, showing no concern for his future. The only thing that captures his interest is painting—more specifically, painting the innermost desires of other people.

Characters
This section only lists the main characters of Slow Damage''. For a full list of characters, see Category:Characters.''

Towa (トワ, Towa) is the main protagonist of Slow Damage. A lethargic man who lives in the moment without a thought for the future, only reacting to things that catch his interest. He lives in a studio on the third floor of Murase Clinic, where he works as a receptionist. His only hobby is painting, publishing his works under the pen name "euphoria". He is voiced by Santa Hīragi.

Taku Murase (タク, Murase Taku) owns and operates one of Shinkomi's many hospitals, Murase Clinic. He has known Towa since they were children, looking after him now that they are adults. His patients regard him as a pleasant and friendly person. He is voiced by Jin Munakata.

Rei Izumi (, Izumi Rei) is a clerk at the bar Roost, though he also works part-time at Murase Clinic when he isn't busy. A mood maker who cares about other people's well-being. He's friends with Towa and Taku. He is voiced by Ichirō Tanaka.

Madarame (斑目, Madarame) is a mysterious man who has ties to the Takasato Group. He went missing several years ago. He has suddenly reappeared before Towa, whom he had a connection with in the past, and seems to be pursuing him. He is voiced by Subaru Ichinose.

Fujieda (藤枝, Fujieda) is the Takasato Organization's corporate lawyer. He comes across as very cold and robotic. Treats Towa with disdain. He is voiced by Shō Miyabi.

Manga
See also: Slow Damage (Manga). On July 7, 2020, a short prequel manga consisting of a single chapter was released on Japanese e-book sites, titled "Slow Damage: The Day Before". An adaptation of the main story began publication on November 13 of that year. Both works are published electronically in Japan by SHU-CREAM. There are currently ten chapters available.