No Game No Life (light novel)
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not everyone cares enough to understand or humble enough to admit they were wrong...i also didnt understand the concept fully until i read this thread...and lol why did you mention Death Note out of blue catullus?it was clever more than enough. |
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Helpme said: Caleb8980 said: Also scenarios that go against them...well as I said those are not possible, but as I said way way before those rules are far too abstract. For example where in the rules stand that torture (as long as it doesn't invole bloodshed) isn't allowed? Or slavery? Or rape? And how are those any better as war? Yes, I have thought the same. Now, rule 2 also stops violence, as shown In ep2, where the protagonist stopped that slap, but rule 1 allowed it, and throwing him out in the corridor, and many other things. So the rules allow nonleathal surprise violence. I'm sure people could think of a lot of nasty things that fits in that. Caleb8980 said: On the other end of the spectrum another question to you: how can children be born is this world? 10s of thousands of Marys? Unfortunately, the anime skipped over explanations for the violence. In actuality, things which are of "malicious intent" are censored from your brain (not just war/violence etc), as in you can't do it at all. Shiro kicking or elbowing Sora is fine, because to Sora anything Shiro does to him is considered okay by default, thus wouldn't count as malicious intent and would be allowed to happen. Non-lethal violence is still violence, anything that can cause harm would be censored from the brain as it is done with malicious intent. So in essence torture, blood or not isn't allowed either. In the novels Steph is always complaining in her mind to god, to let her hit Sora. Having children would be allowed because it would've been an act of 'consent' between both parties. Things like rape or whatever would've been censored from your brain before you can even do it. |
| My feelings about this show are mixed, but it's definitely enjoyable. I have the idea that this'll keep dragging on and on, it seems that defeating Tet means the end of this show. |
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| ZZZZZzzzz...... they do go on don't they |
| 5/5 Episode that would be great if we exclude the game of chess, not because it was so ugly, but not compelling to some misunderstandings. The speeches are the best part of this show as well as comic roles. The plot has concocted all this time just the prologue? Oh my God, this is great. with this episode we had the answers to many questions. Well-constructed narrative, the next aspect of this today because I was very intrigued. I hope the next episodes of the clashes have big-time. Drawings and animations discrete, Madhouse is trying not to skimp. I'm happy about it. |
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| Steph... that outfit! It seems like the introduction is FINALLY over. Solved all those domestic problems too. |
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| Another great episode. I don't know how many novels are there, but I hope this anime will get 2nd season since there are 16 races and it's impossible cover them all in 12 episodes. |
| This episode kinda bores me, it feels like it's gonna be more games after another. The Phoenix Wright reference is getting old already tbh, and now that I see, the old dude looks similar to the judge in the game. That speech about Imanity is weak was pretty good. Kugyuu should do more male roles, loving her "boku". I wonder what Sora and Shiro's race is, are they part of the Imanity? Edit: Steph needs to stop going "Wow they are awesome." too often. |
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| For the last three episodes, a lot of people praised this show like it was the best thing since sliced bread while I struggled to understand what's so good about it. But this episode, this was good. Declaring war against all races after beating out a powerful race (though indirectly) = brilliant. |
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness." "May those who defy their fate be granted glory." |
| I'm wondering, why do people think that Kurumi made up the rule of the chess pieces having wills to account for their moving unnaturally? From what I've seen it seemed that the chess pieces did magically have a will in the beginning due to them being magical objects. The implication seemed to be that Kurumi was using magic to increase the morale of her troops to outrageous proportions so that they would be willing to sacrifice themselves for her cause. It was just that even with her magic she still lost to Sora, who could motivate his troops even more. This also explains why Sora could convince Kurumi's queen not to attack and why the knight couldn't attack the queen since increasing morale is not the same as total mind control. In the game, Kurumi had two magic tricks up her sleeve: 1. her troops' morale was largely increased through magic; 2. she could take control of her enemy's pieces. I have a problem with 2 though because there is no reasonable way to say that the troop joined her side because she was more charismatic when the entire scene was showing how Sora was much more charismatic than her. I guess she got away with it because there was no real physical way to prove that that wasn't the case. Note about the episode itself, while I did enjoy it, there were definitely some problems with it. First, like others have mentioned it seems a bit stupid that nobody thought of using intelligence or tricks to beat magic. Even if humanity in general had held the belief that magic was always unbeatable there should have been at least one or two (most likely a lot more) individuals in each generation who probably didn't believe it and at least tried to use tricks to beat magic, in other words outliers. Most likely, there should have been someone who already won using that method considering that these rules were going on for at least a couple centuries. Second, Kurumi's king shouldn't have died like that. The magic surrounding the chess pieces seemed to be that they had wills of their own, not that things would befall them as if they would in real life. Even if the latter was the case, the problem is that the chess pieces are still constrained by rules of the game. There was no "civilian" chess piece in the game so it should't have happened. It would be a different case if one her own pieces had attacked the king but considering that nothing touched it, this is not the case. Third, Kurumi shouldn't have been the only one to have gotten help from other nations. The idea itself is pretty basic and more people should have thought of it, heck I thought of it even before I learned Kurumi was doing it, and if that's the case then more nations should have joined in. This is a pretty good opportunity to gain control of humanity after all. Finally, Sora's declaration of war. That was entirely stupid. He declared war on every other nation, which should have given some doubts about whether he was actually being backed by someone else. If even one single person in the other nations actually considered the possibility of beating someone with magic using tricks, (again, outliers) his bluff shouldn't have worked. Lastly, Sora himself. Sora's personality seems entirely contrary to his backstory. He is a bit too charismatic and can read people a bit too well to have been forced into isolation in the first place. Some might argue that he is only able to do because he is with Shiro, but that reliance on Shiro was because he was isolated and bullied in the first place. His insight into people's motivations should have made it so he never got to that point. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the anime a lot. It's just that there are some problems with it. On a side note: Tet is just awesome. His speech to the rest of the world and what he said to Sora and Shiro, made him one of my favorite characters. It's too bad that he probably won't appear that often. |
| The way they won the game was unexpectable but amazing though.She was raped so hard by them that she even cried ahaha xD So much rounds playing agains each other and still "noone" won,amazing! That speech in the end again BOSS speech So they declared war to everyone ahahah BOSS! :D To defeat the Ted (god) they must defeat other 15 races :D Since they won agains him playing chess,he is done,no chance for him :D |
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| Three words; Sora is awesome. :) |
| Sora yah bastard you made a girl cry! (on a side note Kurami is rather cute :P) MORE Phoenix Wright references, also i'm upset i just noticed this with this episode the judge for the game's, has the same design as the judge from the main series. ugh how did i miss that... More epic speeches from Sora. "hey Sora what should we do today?" "We do what we do every day, Try to Conquer the world". |
| Argue? Nah Too lazy For That... Are You Ready!~Gulcasa |
| Awesome speech from the new king and queen! |
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| Such a cool episode, indeed. I fell in love with this show. ♥ Dat Sora's speech. My mind burst out. I also like the humor and the atmosphere of this show. Dat "objection" thingy. The Blanks, Sora and Shiro, are really intelligent. I'm so proud of them. |
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| Who would say that God was a girl? |
| "Me ni wa me wo, ha ni wa ha wo, aku ni wa aku wo." |
| The chess game was too absurd for me. Too willy nilly with no rules at all, so there was no investment in it. I liked the God's reason for bringing them into the game, and am equally glad it's not to same humanity or something, since they should be equal in his eyes. |
| Lol.. I never thought that she's a crybaby afterall she always put that tough face Oh Sora, you just made a girl cried... Now take the responsibility Harem??? She just said Harem!!! xD Dat epic speech!! So badass xD |
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| Sora's speech was so exhilarating, and I feel like it applies to us in the real world as well. Awesome episode, and I can't get over how great the art is. |
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| Awesome episodes with memorable scenes. I see the goal now.. so weird usually you don't see the goal until the really last or 1 episode before the last one. Go siblings!! |
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| Sket Dance did better at random games that make no sense, and Log Horizon did better at having an MC that wins against unbeatable odds with pure geniusness(awesomeness) and rules abusing. Oh well. |
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Meritas said: Sket Dance did better at random games that make no sense, and Log Horizon did better at having an MC that wins against unbeatable odds with pure geniusness(awesomeness) and rules abusing. Oh well. ok |
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| The ending to both the chess game and the battle for the throne were quite surprising! I could never think of something as awesome as the king being killed that way! And Cramy crying? She looked so fierce! Anyway, now I guess action will truly begin. They've risen to the throne, after all, and the war's coming. Also, their talk with Tet was so exciting! GO, KUHAKKU |
| This anime sure is amusing! Love the development and the pacing is damn awesome so let's see what's next! |
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| That was one hell of a speech. Reminds me a bit of the Jeff Winger speeches from "Community". Best episode so far. I also like the atmosphere and music in the show, especially during the scene with Tet. |
| The lols keep on coming. Again another really fun episode. Nice twist at the ending, with Tet and the siblings. I look forward to how that chess match goes. |
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| Nice episode. |
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| That speech was amazing! Sora and Shiro are amazing! Everything about this anime is amazing! I can't wait to see the other races. |
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| Okay so now we finally get to the main plot of this anime, 4 episodes in. Beat God in a game of Chess. Again. Pretty original. |
| That was the best speech I have ever heard!! Got me all pumped up! I like their next goal: To Defeat God |
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| Standing in ovation @ Sora's speech Both Sora and Shiro are truly geniuses i can't even |
| Fuck yeah. That was one hell of a speech and I always love seeing scenes like that where a huge crowd gets pumped up from it. Lmao at Sora's awesome t-shirt too. And that competition for the absolute authority haha. I am loving all three of these main characters. Shiro and Sora are both so great and Steph is just too cute. Hooray for more Phoenix Wright like scenes too! That trial music, the judge, and all of those "objection!" and "hold it!" signs. |
ZeroZxAug 3, 2014 1:37 PM
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| I knew Tet was voiced by Rie Kugimiya! (a little late I know) |
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Kaioshin_Sama said: Nobody has any sort of criticism to offer over this episode? Okay I'll go then. It pretty much looks like this show really has exhausted it's premise already as is prone to happen with LN stories upon conclusion of their volume/arc. Just really nothing remarkable about this episode again and the main pair continues to be annoying and one note in personality and interaction with others. Can't buy how they're supposed to be loser HikkiNeets either when they pretty much succeed at everything they try to do be it speech making, policy, competing against others in games. It's just such a blatant power fantasy too and you even have Stephanie now reduced to a fan service cheerleader for the duo, not that she was ever a particularly great character in the first place, but that more or less ends her development as a character and really it just looks like everything in this show exists to enable the two MC's at the end of the day. Just gives it a feeling of utter pointlessness, like the show has been spinning it's heels in repeatedly pointing out how awesome [] is and how they never ever lose. It makes the brother sister duo from Mahouka look positively mortal and flawed by comparison. I'd be able to forgive the show a little if it used all of this well and to good effect as comedy or had anything resembling a sense of irony, but the humor is primarily still of the reference and ecchi variety and it looks like it's playing it's premise entirely straight. Just kind of an unremarkable show outside of the production Madhouse is giving it which continues to be all that stands out about it to me. Way to many style over substance anime these days, but I suppose it's far from the worst example of that. Everything about this is spot on. God help me as I continue to trudge through this series MAL loves so much. |
| I like where this is going. |
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| It was a nice end of the match bringing in a lot of human history and nature into it The crowning speech was marvelous and again with a lot of thought and tact Being the underdog sure has it's charms Tet showing up at the end was nice with the dialogues I wonder how Sora and Shiro keep their devices powered |
1lau said: Solar energy.I wonder how Sora and Shiro keep their devices powered |
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