Quindecim

Quindecim is a Latin word meaning fifteen. In Latin, quindecim functions as a cardinal numeral and appears in historical texts and scholarly usage when referring to the number 15. In modern English, it is most often encountered in specialized or stylistic contexts, such as phrases derived from Latin or in titles that evoke classical language.

In popular culture, Quindecim is best known as the name of a fictional bar in the 2015 anime series Death Parade. The bar functions as the afterlife venue where recently deceased individuals undergo “death games” to determine their fate. Quindecim is operated by an android arbiter named Decim, and the premise centers on judging the characters’ actions and intentions as part of their soul’s evaluation. The setting and premise are used to explore themes of morality, memory, and human nature through the interactions of the arbiters, the guests, and the objects and rules governing each game.

Beyond its use in Death Parade, quindecim remains primarily a Latin numeral, with occasional appearance in linguistic or historical discussions where a classical or archaic tone is desired. As a proper noun, its most prominent contemporary association is with the anime’s bar and the world it inhabits.