Jul 6, 2015
While I do hate to start this review off with a shameless plug, I do stress that my love for this anime can't simply be expressed in words, and if you have already seen No Game No Life, I highly recommend you to check out my reaction series of it on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLudLxRqlTVEjTHp4M96BuoORprQDt_9y5
Now that my shameless plug is out of the way, I must express why I feel this is one of my favorite anime series.
STORY: 9/10
(Contains spoilers of the first episode)
No Game No Life is an anime which focuses around two NEET's by the name of Shiro and Sora. These two are siblings and
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often are arguably too close. They are infamous throughout the gaming community for being "Blank", a mysterious group of players who never lose regardless of any cheats used against them who gained that moniker because they never fill out a name for their characters. They found life to be a crappy game and sought refuge within the world of games to run away from that cruel existence. Of course, in typical anime style, their entire lives would change.
After an anonymous email leads to a hard fought chess game won by Sora and Shiro, the two and sucked into the world of Disboard, a world in which all manner of conflict is determined through games.
What would ensue throughout the series is Sora and Shiro's adventures as they try to basically conquer the fantasy world of Disboard. Elves, Warbeasts, Flugel, and many other fantasic creatures will be met along the way, and much fanservice is to be had as well. No Game No Life is quite the journey that few will ever forget.
ART: 8/10
While I do find the art to be very beautiful, it isn't anything groundbreaking in anime and as such, I have little to say except it is very nice.
SOUND: 9/10
The OST for No Game No Life is simply epic. The opening theme (This Game by Konomi Suzuki) is one of the best I have ever heard, and the ending theme is very strong as well (Oracion by Ai Kayano). The BGM is very underrated in my personal opinion, with themes such as "All of You is All of Me" and "Reverse?" (It's a freaking remix of Cornered 2001 from Gyakuten Saiban AKA Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. How in the world is it not going to be awesome?)
CHARACTERS: 9/10
They are very well portrayed and developed, plain and simple. You would agree if you have seen the show. It does not focus solely on Shiro and Sora either, many other characters get legitimate development, which is somewhat surprising considering this show is twelve episodes long barring a season two at some point down the line.
ENJOYMENT: 10/10
If you don't enjoy this anime, we probably are nothing alike. This show has clever writing, a simple yet intricate story, wonderfully colorful and well developed characters, a great soundtrack, and even a bunch of fanservice for those who love that side of anime. No Game No Life is an experience I truly believe any anime fan casual or hardcore would enjoy immensely.
OVERALL GRADE: 9/10
It isn't perfect, but it sure as heck is close.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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