48 reviews
Great storyline
As a gambler myself, I really get into this series. The story is good. Animation is good, overall layout is good. I hope there will be 5 seasons.
I just wish they would hurry up and settle the legal problem very very soon, although I never get tjred of rewatching series 1.
I just wish they would hurry up and settle the legal problem very very soon, although I never get tjred of rewatching series 1.
- georgebanister
- May 5, 2020
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8 episodes in, but I am thoroughly impressed.
I was really surprised by this anime. I wasn't expecting much from it, but its funny and surprisingly smart. With five episodes left, unless they just completely drop the ball, this is easily is one of my favorites of this season.
So, whats it about? The anime is about a brother and sister, Sora and Shiro, who are NEETs and experts at games. I mean they are literally the best in the world. The get transported to another world where games are how everything gets done. No war, murder, crimes, just games. Naturally they fit right in.
What makes this show great is the characters. The main duo is great. They are awkward but also extremely cocky. The princess Steph is also great and its funny how the brother and sister treat her. The show has a great sense of humor and I find myself laughing pretty hard quite often.
I said it was smart. Yeah, when they play games, you can really see the gears in their heads turning, trying to figure out how to beat opponents that should be superior to them. It never feels like a dues ex machina is what finishes the game. You really feel like the are extremely smart and cunning.
At first, I wasn't digging the designs, but really quickly I warmed up to it. The style feels like fantasy meets Las Vegas, which makes sense, considering the world is based on gambling. So yeah, I really like it. The girls are also very cute and the reaction faces are great. The OP and ED are very good as well. The presentation is great.
I guess its worth mentioning that it has a decent amount of fanservice. If you don't like fanservice, I personally don't think it will be too distracting... but I'm not the best judge of that. Just try to look past it if you think it might bother you.
All in all, I really like this anime and its one of the better ones this season. Check it out!
EDIT: Follow up after seeing episode twelve. While I will still leave the score the same because my enjoyment for it never waiver, I will admit that at times it falls victim to the Gambitroulette trope. That is, it almost a bit too incredible what they can pull off. Doesn't change much though, I still really liked it.
So, whats it about? The anime is about a brother and sister, Sora and Shiro, who are NEETs and experts at games. I mean they are literally the best in the world. The get transported to another world where games are how everything gets done. No war, murder, crimes, just games. Naturally they fit right in.
What makes this show great is the characters. The main duo is great. They are awkward but also extremely cocky. The princess Steph is also great and its funny how the brother and sister treat her. The show has a great sense of humor and I find myself laughing pretty hard quite often.
I said it was smart. Yeah, when they play games, you can really see the gears in their heads turning, trying to figure out how to beat opponents that should be superior to them. It never feels like a dues ex machina is what finishes the game. You really feel like the are extremely smart and cunning.
At first, I wasn't digging the designs, but really quickly I warmed up to it. The style feels like fantasy meets Las Vegas, which makes sense, considering the world is based on gambling. So yeah, I really like it. The girls are also very cute and the reaction faces are great. The OP and ED are very good as well. The presentation is great.
I guess its worth mentioning that it has a decent amount of fanservice. If you don't like fanservice, I personally don't think it will be too distracting... but I'm not the best judge of that. Just try to look past it if you think it might bother you.
All in all, I really like this anime and its one of the better ones this season. Check it out!
EDIT: Follow up after seeing episode twelve. While I will still leave the score the same because my enjoyment for it never waiver, I will admit that at times it falls victim to the Gambitroulette trope. That is, it almost a bit too incredible what they can pull off. Doesn't change much though, I still really liked it.
- MarkyMarkus
- May 23, 2014
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That's it?
It didn't really end. The show ended as if there was another season. From what I know there's only the movie no game no life zero. The short as a whole was OK it was very interesting to watch them play games. The match between Imanity and the Warbeasts were especially entertaining. I heard about this anime series through Tiktok, they hyped it up so much on there, but honestly I am underwhelmed. That's so isn't very serious it's very comical and full of ecchi and that's ok if you are into that. This just wasn't what I was expecting, the way this series was hyped I thought it would be more than just harem and ecchi. This genre paired with the fact that they didn't fight "god" leaves the eating at a "7". I may not have loved it, but it's likable and maybe this anime is for you.
- vampiresrule347
- Dec 4, 2021
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Season 2 Where are you
I miss this amazing Anime, hopefully a season 2 is coming.
- alexhayes-07714
- Oct 4, 2020
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This is an anime not real
For everyone that is reading this Listen up this is anime where anything is possible and anything happening can happen So stop taking it serious and I understand people don't like the Perverted ness of the show It's supposed to make it funny Stop over thinking it and just enjoyed as an anime
- tj_viper12
- Mar 23, 2021
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Colorful Show
Actually, i REALLY enjoyed this show.
It's really colorful, makes it fun to watch anytime. Don't forget about the 'characters', well, they're also great and stuff, but sometimes i just got bored (maybe it's just me).
But, overall, it is AMAZING.
I still can't be able to imagine how the games are made- it's so well-made! Smart and tricky, makes me fell like i'm actually inside the game. :D
I'd love to watch the movie.
- abraradityap
- Jan 1, 2021
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Great Story and Comedy
It's really fun,amazing animation and funny characters.There's a lot of strategy.If you like concept of games,adventure and isekai,then you would love the anime.The main characters are really smart and strategic.The artwork is very amazing and colorful.I am a bit sad about the ending because It's a open ending so I really want to see season 2 but I think that's not gonna happen .There is a slim possibilty they will decide to make a second season,beacuse the fanbase pretty big and I don't watch the film yet but I heard the film is good too.I enjoy the show very much.This anime must watch because of the thrilling story and comedy.
- efee_puiyi
- Aug 17, 2020
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Let the game begin ... "Aschente"
A different and very entertaining adventure, it will hook you from start to finish.
Immerse yourself in a new world where everything is based on the challenge of games.
You will learn that to win any game it is necessary to know the rules of the game, know the opponent, have a strategy and above all have a good time.
Enjoy ... afterall no game, no life.
- Gabrielfox
- Feb 12, 2021
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Nogemu Noraifu - Different and Fun
Initially a simple plot, based on simple games and sibling genius, but over the course of the episodes becomes a bit more complex, involving salvation of the human race and competition between races for power. It's a great anime, it gets a little lost putting a bigger goal in script, but it's still a fun adventure to watch.
It's strange, but its fun!
It's really fun, amazing world-building, and funny characters! It's thrilling exciting, and so strange that it blows you away! There's a lot of strategy and wit put into it, and it shines in its own wacky and insane way!
- TheGreatGreenBadger
- Jan 27, 2020
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Good
Plot ✒ : 8/20
Dialogues 🗣 : 6/10
Characters 👥 : 8/20
Animation 🖌 : 20/20
Music 🎶 : 6/10
Fun 😍 : 10/20
Totally 🔴 : 5.8= 6/10
Totally 🔴 : 5.8= 6/10
- k-71483-57606
- Aug 23, 2020
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Perfect in it's genre
Small summary:
The story is about Sora and his sister Shiro who are two of the best videogamers in the world. They suddenly get invited to play a game of chess and they accept. As Shiro never lost a game of chess in her life she defeats the player. It turned out to be the god of games, who gives them an option to leave their current world to live it out in a fantasy world where everything runs on games. Even political problems get solved by playing games instead of using violence.
My opinion: I really enjoyed watching this show. The story isn't that spectactular, but it's so funny to watch. Each episode made me laugh which made me want to watch more. Sadly they have canceled season 2. There is a slim possibility they will decide to make a second season, because the fanbase is pretty big and the movie did really good as well.
My opinion: I really enjoyed watching this show. The story isn't that spectactular, but it's so funny to watch. Each episode made me laugh which made me want to watch more. Sadly they have canceled season 2. There is a slim possibility they will decide to make a second season, because the fanbase is pretty big and the movie did really good as well.
A very good concept and development but does not have time to exploit
- yoigomovistar
- Apr 3, 2021
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Typical, Generic Fanservice Garbage
A thing of beauty
I was the type of anime viewer who mostly watched shonen-series like Naruto, Bleach, DBZ, etc. Recently I've branched out and have begun trying out other genres. Boy did No Game No Life impress me.
The story revolves around a sibling pair, Sora and Shiro, who call themselves "Blank." Working together, they've never lost at any game thrown at them. One day, they're taken to a world that suits them perfectly: a world centered around the concept of games.
Whereas shonen animes define "epicness" as intense action sequences involving fantastic displays of power, this show gives the word another meaning entirely. Many of the games that the characters engage in are a battle of wits, requiring complete knowledge of the rules and demanding clever manipulation of their opponents. Often we find ourselves wondering HOW, rather than IF the protagonists will win, seeing as they are this fearsome pair.
I do wish that more attention was given to the younger sister, Shiro. She's supposed to complement her older brother, yet he often outshines her. Many times Sora is shown as the mastermind behind everything when we know that Shiro is every bit as talented as he is. Another point that needs to be addressed is the explanation component of games. The pace needs to be slowed at these points, or else audiences will feel enthralled merely because of the exciting soundtrack and a general epic sensation. We can only truly admire these prodigies by understanding exactly what feat it was they just pulled off, which is hard to do when explanations are whizzing by lightning-fast.
Other than that, the voice acting, art style, premise, soundtrack, humor, and much more all coalesce to form one gripping anime you can't get enough of. If you're looking for a lighthearted yet awe-inspiring anime, look no further.
The story revolves around a sibling pair, Sora and Shiro, who call themselves "Blank." Working together, they've never lost at any game thrown at them. One day, they're taken to a world that suits them perfectly: a world centered around the concept of games.
Whereas shonen animes define "epicness" as intense action sequences involving fantastic displays of power, this show gives the word another meaning entirely. Many of the games that the characters engage in are a battle of wits, requiring complete knowledge of the rules and demanding clever manipulation of their opponents. Often we find ourselves wondering HOW, rather than IF the protagonists will win, seeing as they are this fearsome pair.
I do wish that more attention was given to the younger sister, Shiro. She's supposed to complement her older brother, yet he often outshines her. Many times Sora is shown as the mastermind behind everything when we know that Shiro is every bit as talented as he is. Another point that needs to be addressed is the explanation component of games. The pace needs to be slowed at these points, or else audiences will feel enthralled merely because of the exciting soundtrack and a general epic sensation. We can only truly admire these prodigies by understanding exactly what feat it was they just pulled off, which is hard to do when explanations are whizzing by lightning-fast.
Other than that, the voice acting, art style, premise, soundtrack, humor, and much more all coalesce to form one gripping anime you can't get enough of. If you're looking for a lighthearted yet awe-inspiring anime, look no further.
- cheetos0099
- Aug 9, 2014
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Amazing Anime! Very Unqiue
What a great show!! I can't wait for them to make the next season! No Game No Life is such a fun and extremely well thought out show, the concept is so basic and straight forward that you don't think it could be portrayed so well. If your looking for something amazing to just take you out of this world on a fun, funny, amazing journey then your going to love this show. The main characters are great, they're both shut-in genius's with great memorable personalities. The artwork & character design is amazing, this show gave me a real "Alice in Wonderland" feel. I felt completely immersed in this fantasy, colorful, amazing world from the first 5 minutes! and that feeling followed through all the way until the very last second of the show! The sound tracks for this show were awesome! Definitely some of the most epic soundtracks I've heard from any show.
5/5 Why Perfect? Cause i couldn't think of anything to lessen the value, It made me laugh, feel for the characters in such a short period of time, it was intelligent and caused me to think on a multitude of occasions. I really have high hopes for the continuation of this series, i'm sure anyone reading this will love it too!!
5/5 Why Perfect? Cause i couldn't think of anything to lessen the value, It made me laugh, feel for the characters in such a short period of time, it was intelligent and caused me to think on a multitude of occasions. I really have high hopes for the continuation of this series, i'm sure anyone reading this will love it too!!
Yeah just not for me bro...
Thought this animes art was too blinding, the brother irritates me by acting like such a controlling freak of his little sister and the little sisters voice was just urgh so deafening!
Some of ya might think these are just pathetic excuses from me to not like the anime. However this is my personal opinion and if any of you like it, thats totally fine. I honestly did want to like it but it just didn't match up my own personal tastes!
Some of ya might think these are just pathetic excuses from me to not like the anime. However this is my personal opinion and if any of you like it, thats totally fine. I honestly did want to like it but it just didn't match up my own personal tastes!
- Irishchatter
- Feb 15, 2019
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Amazing - close to a masterpiece
The story is absolutely amazing and unique because conflict is resolved through games. There is some action which is presented greatly. If you like the concept of games and adventure and isekai ,then you would love the anime. The Mc is really smart and strategic. This is not a masterpiece because the character development is quite minor because Mc is overpowered from the start and first episode is hard to digest. This anime is a must watch because of the thrilling story and comedy.
Major !! potential but to soon to tell.
- Miloschouten
- Apr 28, 2014
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I would've liked to see a Season 2.
No Game, No Life is an anime with an interesting premise, a unique dynamic between the two protagonists, and a whole world to work with. Unfortunately, it seems after it's first 13 episodes in 2014, this show has already been cancelled. I hope they are able to one day continue making it, and I saw there was a movie taking place in the same world that came out, so I'm interested to check it out. This show was also surprisingly very funny, and knew how to play each character for humor.
As I mentioned, I think the 2 main characters are really interesting. Without spoiling anything, they dynamic they have together is really unique and something that I appreciated. The side characters here are a bit weak compared to ones I've seen in other amines, but they weren't bad by any means. The plot and world go together here and could've been really intriguing to explore, but sadly as I stated previously that won't be happening.
All that said, I did enjoy what we got with this show, I just wish it would've picked it up a bit. It really took its time episode to episode, often over explaining certain details. If the show had kept on going, this wouldn't have been as big of an issue, but seeing as that's not the case it does hurt it in the end.
I would recommend this show regardless as I believe it's only 13 episodes long, which isn't a large investment.
As I mentioned, I think the 2 main characters are really interesting. Without spoiling anything, they dynamic they have together is really unique and something that I appreciated. The side characters here are a bit weak compared to ones I've seen in other amines, but they weren't bad by any means. The plot and world go together here and could've been really intriguing to explore, but sadly as I stated previously that won't be happening.
All that said, I did enjoy what we got with this show, I just wish it would've picked it up a bit. It really took its time episode to episode, often over explaining certain details. If the show had kept on going, this wouldn't have been as big of an issue, but seeing as that's not the case it does hurt it in the end.
I would recommend this show regardless as I believe it's only 13 episodes long, which isn't a large investment.
one of the best animes i've seen in a while
Its refreshingly brilliant this anime is addicting ones you watch it you are hooked, not only is it funny ecci and brilliantly done but its also the plot is interesting the concept of a real fantasy world where almost everything is led by the 10 rules which one must follow at all times. how can we not want to watch this over and over. One disappointment is that there's no manga tho the manga is very outdated and they just release those novels That's definitely a bummer so lets all work together to get it back on the map who can contact the creator of this anime to get it back on the map it would help us get it alive Basically a sequel is a must!
- nickom-51308
- Dec 19, 2015
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64.44 percent perfect pack upper average show
1. Animation : 4 out of 5
2. Screenplay : 5 out of 5
3. Character Development : 2 out of 5
4. Scores and soundtracks : 5 out of 5
5. Story : 2 out of 5
6. Appreciation score : 2 out of 5
7. Intensity : 3 out of 5
8. Connectivity : 3 out of 5
9. Ending : 3 out of 5
..................................................... Series Grade : C+
- Sabbir_Zoro
- Dec 5, 2020
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Awesome!
I loved how many games are shown in this series, such as blackjack, poker face, etc. A world resolved by games!
And tone it down with the dislike of fan-service and disservice. I understand about Shiro despite her being 11 years of age, but come on, I've seen WORSE fan-service than this. The Akiba's trip show being a huge example of THAT. So... screw Akiba and props to this!
Amazing characters!!!
- littleriver-65252
- Feb 17, 2023
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this anime is a misunderstanding
I think no game no life is inappropriate, it promotes pëdophilës + it has a nice line.
The series is suitable for an elderly virgin age audience who has never touched a girl and gets turned on by an 11-year-old girl loli.
The series is suitable for an elderly virgin age audience who has never touched a girl and gets turned on by an 11-year-old girl loli.
- tatiuwupuwu
- Jun 30, 2022
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