In a tomorrow where hip‑hop dominates, MCs stage spectacles called Phantom Lives. They transform raw feelings into spellbinding visuals by wielding Phantometal—a substance that reacts to a rapper"s DNA, forging otherworldly scenes. Yet the metal forces artists to relive old wounds and painful recollections through what fans call Trap Reactions. The intensity of these flashes depends on the performer"s emotional charge, sometimes crippling and even destabilizing their minds. These haunting echoes can erode confidence, leaving artists vulnerable before the spotlight.
A decade after vanishing without a trace, the iconic CLUB Paradox reappears to unveil a Phantom Live contest named Paradox Live. Ten billion yen is wagered, and four crews—BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez, and Akanyatsura—are summoned to the arena. Though uneasy about the odd circumstances, each crew has its own motive for diving into the challenge. Unfortunately, the road to triumph may prove harsher than anyone anticipated. The stakes are high, and every verse could be a gamble that reshapes destinies.
