Sypnosis:
Urban legends about a group of unknown players who win every single game they play with scores no one has ever come close to. Their account names are always left empty and they are known to be blank. These gamers are said to be unbeatable. No one knows that this four players are only played by two elite gamers. One day Shiro and Sora recieved a message from an unknown player and together they defeated the player(Tet – god of game). They believe that they were born in the wrong world and Tet brought them to a world were goal is decided by simple game according to 10 pledges. They had to play as player of Imanity (lowest of the 16 rank of exceeds) and they are left with only one city. Will Sora and Shiro, the good-for-nothing brother and sister, become the "Saviors of Humanity" on this alternate world? How would they win when cheating is possible? How can they attain victory if their enemy can use magic or 6th sense?
Opening Theme:
- "This game" by Konomi Suzuki
- "Onegai Snyaiper" (おねがい☆すにゃいぱー【ノゲラ11OP】) by Miyuki Sawashiro [Episode 11]
Ending Theme:
- "Oración [オラシオン]" by Ai Kayano
Genre: Adventure, Supernatural, Fantasy, Ecchi, Comedy
Story:
This is a new concept related to anime which involves games where players are being trapped inside the game, a sample is Sword Art Online. The new concept is that the players doesn't want to go back to the real world instead they enjoyed the fantasy world were everything is decided by a game. This is about about legendary players online and they are name "[]" also known as blank in English. They have become urban legend for not losing a single game even if there enemy cheats the game.
Blank is composed of a pair of NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Sora an 18 year old virgin and her little sister Shiro which is super genius. They think that real life is a crappy game where millions of people are playing without specific goals in life. They had spent their life as being a shut in player owning all online games.
They received an email from a mysterious player and they were challenged in a chess game and they eventually win. They where brought in the world called "Dishboard" where Sora and Shiro's ability will be put the test. Dishboard is consist of 16 race where Imanity also known as Humanity is in the lowest rank.
The main goal of sibling is to conquer the Dishboard using the 10 Pledges. The hardest part in conquering this world is that other races can use magic and is ahead in other races in terms in technology. What I really like about this is how you should think ahead it is like predicting the future outcome of the game. It is a very amazing masterpiece. :)
Arts:
This anime is animated by Madhouse. It's animation is very vivid and very colorful. It also has great enviroment and atmosphere. All I can say is that it is an art, It depends on the viewer if he/she likes it or not. All I can say is I personally like it. ^_^
Sound:
The opening and the ending song are great, but I most enjoy the opening song "This game" by Konomi Suzuki. The voice acting is great but the other thing that caught my attention is that Sora because he has the same voice as Kirito from Sword Art Online. I did a little bit of research and I found out that they have same voice actor.
Enjoyment:
All I can say is that I enjoy watching this anime. I mostly enjoy episode 11 and 12. I love the strategies on how they play the game. I love the concept, the cliffhangers and you will crave for more episode and also the humor is great.
Overall:
I love everything about this anime show. It is so cool that I enjoyed all episodes from start to finish. I love the strategies in the game, specially how to think in advance. Sora's character reminds of Lellouch Lamperouge from Code Geass. I think it also a factor that I enjoyed it. I hope there would be a second season. All I can say that it is very awesome.
Overall Rating (9/10)
Main Character:
- Sora (空)
- Shiro (白)
- Tet (テト Teto)
- Stephanie Dola (ステファニー・ドーラ Sutefanī Dōra)
- Kurami Zell (クラミー・ツェル Kuramī Tseru)
- Jibril (ジブリール Jiburīru)
- Fil Nilvalen (フィール・ニルヴァレン Fīru Niruvaren)
- Izuna Hatsuse (初瀬 いづな Hatsuse Izuna)
- "Miko" (『巫女』 Miko)
Episodes and Titles:
- No Game No Life Episode 1 - Beginner (素人, Shirōto)
- No Game No Life Episode 2 - Challenger (挑戦者, Chōsensha)
- No Game No Life Episode 3 - Expert (熟練者, Jukurensha)
- No Game No Life Episode 4 - Grandmaster (国王, Kokuou)
- No Game No Life Episode 5 - Weak Square (駒並べ, Komanarabe)
- No Game No Life Episode 6 - Interesting (一手, Itte)
- No Game No Life Episode 7 - Sacrifice (死に手, Shinite)
- No Game No Life Episode 8 - Fake End (起死回生, Kishikaisei)
- No Game No Life Episode 9 - Sacrifice (死に手, Shinite)
- No Game No Life Episode 10 - Blue Rose (指向法, Shikōhō)
- No Game No Life Episode 11- Killing Giant (誘導法, Yūdōhō)
- No Game No Life Episode 12 - Rule Number 10 (ルール・ナンバー・10, Rūru Nanbā Jū)
