No Game No Life
Year: 2014
Produced by: Madhouse
Rating: 5/5
Suffice to say, I think most of us have felt like outcasts at some point; on the outskirts of society, just watching the rest as move on by. We're on our own path. We fit in, only in one way, to be incompatible in others.
No Game No Life explores this idea of being an outcast in one way, and a hero in another, all with supernatural themes and of course, gaming.
No Game No Life is a well animated and visually presented anime,and although there is a bit of fanservice, its plot is not solely based on pantsu shots. The gaming element, which is present throughout the entire series, is what moves the anime forward, with siblinga Sora and Shiro playing hero in a series of obstacles and games.
As I said, the anime is beautifully animated, with bright and vibrant colors being used throughout. The characters are well constructed, and the visual aspect is relatively flawless.
There is quite a lot of fanservice, especially with main character Shiro and her constant underwear shots, but if you can move past this and see it far exceeds any other lolita ecchi, you'll be thoroughly satisfied with the plot and story.
Overall, No Game No Life is a gaming, and thinking mans anime, one that stretched competitive moments over an episode or two. Sora and Shiro are pariahs in the real world, and have honed their abilities in gaming to almost invincible levels, all while forgoing human interaction other than each other.
Cue the wincest.
Just kidding.
No Game No Life is in the same vein of the card game series, such as Yu-Gi-Oh, where the game being played is the main focus. Sora is a likable albeit snarky lead character, and Shiro is the cute, loli who is not as incompetent as what she seems to be.
If you don't enjoy gaming, or if you don't enjoy a little thinking to your anime, I'd suggest you skip this. It's not monumental, nor is it breaking new ground, but the visual presentation alone will make some people's interest peaked, and the story will likely keep it.
Out of 5 stars, I give No Game No Life 5. If not solely for the amazing animation, I also genuinely enjoyed the story and theme, which is what the main focus of any anime series should be. If you are looking for well presented art with a strong story, No Game No Life is for you.
Written by: Tony D.
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