No Game No Life

Liar Liar addpermalink

The two stories are mainly similar in that many things are determined by game outcomes. These can include simple rock papers scissors to more complex things like hide and seek.  

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Anime: Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu addpermalink

Where re: zero subvereted the isekai genre through horror and mystery, No Game No Life subverts it through solid writing, great characters, and some actually great action set pieces that are both visually marvelous and narratively appealing. If you are a fan of Re: Zero because of its characterization and subversion of the genre than you'll likely enjoy this as well.  

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Anime: Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e

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Is it only me, or these two is pretty similar? Maybe the music in Youkoso just remind me of NGNL. But i think the main premise is pretty similar. About an underdog, a group at the bottom of the list, trying to do what everyone said impossible and  trying to becoma the number one despite their flaw. They usually achieve this through using cuninngnes, which we didn't realize until the climax where (usually) the protagonist explain something ordinary in the previous one, or two episode which became something crucial to determine the winner. They also use a loophole, or the wording in a certain rules to take full advantage of it. While NGNL is an isekai, fantasy anime with magic and stuff going on, Youkoso have a real world setting, with no magical power whatsoever.  read more 

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Amagi Brilliant Park addpermalink

Both have protagonists who are charged with saving their new community from outside threats, and to better it from within. Butt tons of fan service and laughs on both ends, and the protagonist constantly has some nice eye candy next to him in the form of loli Shiro or waifu Sento! 

If you love a great anime with a high re-watch value and also centered around an original idea, you should definitely check this out as well! 

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Both MC's practically have the same type of mind set of protecting what they want to protect and doing what they think best regardless, They are both in-charge of supervising and protecting there own fraction. 

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Even though the story is very much different in these animes, there is some similarity in the atmosphere and character styles. Both animes have fantasy themes, and the main protagonists have certain similarities. They both also have plenty of humour and ecchi, but maintain the serious side very well. 

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Both have a fantasy genre and a really smart main character who has to make tough decisions. 

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The Captain and the Leader. NGNL and Amaburi are stories based on the average individual taking up a forced off chance in life they wouldn't expect to change their entire world, quite literally too. What is given to us is a story of nothing but fluidity and vibrant colours roaring across the atmosphere of this strange fantasy world.

NGNL is more centred around games, so expect a lot of strategy and tactics to come with these mind games. Compared to a more relaxed but demanding management role present in Amaburi. Whether you are the neets for the world's best gamers or just some random bishounen at school, the world calls you, and the world demands you.

Good comedy fantasies that captivate their world to the utmost standard. read more 

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Anime: Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

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Modern world people goes to a fantasy themed world.

Main characters from modern world heavily influence people from the fantasy world.

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! addpermalink

The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is today strongly associated with the eponymous card game, but early in the manga it contained a dazzling variety of high-stakes, often life-or-death games, and the first anime adapts this portion of the series.  If one is drawn to NGNL for the concept of betting everything on a game - any game - one will find it echoed here.  In a way, however, the two stories are flipped around; Sora eschews magic, battles against magical cheats, and struggles against magical foes, while the spirit of the Millennium Puzzle (although certainly hating when his opponent cheats) is more than willing to cheat with magic or use it to punish even a non-magical loser. read more 

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Dr. Stone addpermalink

-Both feature similar protagonists
-In both, the setting is a world in which the protagonist is able to reap benefits due to their extensive intellect
-Both are over the top and exaggerated, especially regarding usually mundane acts like playing chess or gathering materials 

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Dog Days addpermalink

Within both anime, the protagonists are summoned to another world to participate in a game! as well both world having no murder/thief ect.
the protagonist are strong in what they do, dog days athletic and in no game no life gaming/strategy/tatics.
No game no life deals more with what most strategic games deal with, such as strategy and tactics which i found  sophisticated.
while dog days deal with more of martial art and athletic skills!

If you enjoy one, you'll like to enjoy the other! 

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Karneval (TV) addpermalink

The two stories has a similar companionship between the 2 MC's of each series, with a strong bond that grows over time.
The two series have amazing colorful art work and character design
The MC's have a goal the want to reach throughout the story
Both MC's have a laid back and strong aura that they display
Both series have  Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural elements to them 

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Musaigen no Phantom World addpermalink

This anime kind of reminds me of No Game No Life. Nice art and a "smart" protagonist living in a colorful fantasy world. If you're fine with a lot of ecchi and fan service with a nice plot and a cool idea, you will like this show.  

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Great Pretender addpermalink

These both have main protagonists who outsmart the opponent. Great Pretender doesn't involve games, but it is similar in the way of it's complexity. 

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Quanzhi Gaoshou addpermalink

Games. OP MC that wins everything. The MC also gets accusations about cheating/hate because they are too good. 

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Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken addpermalink

Both are isekai with an overpowered protagonist and both are just fun shows that don't take themselves too seriously.  

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Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle addpermalink

Both are about a genius MC who loves playing games and gets involved in a story where he can play even more games. Both stories involve playing various games for serious causes. Both are entertaining and colorful. 

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Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin addpermalink

Both of these shows operate around "games" which throw the characters into life-or-death situations. Shiro/Sora and Tensai each show excellent analytical skills allowing them to create complex strategies to win the "games."  

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari addpermalink

- Fantasy world with video game features
- Prota transported to another world which is customary with time.
- Prota, one of those who could save humanity, even if it is an outcast. 

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Sword Art Online II addpermalink

In both anime, the main hero is asked by someone to join world of game/world where everything is decided by games. Both are adventure and fantasy, but while in No Game No Life the main character(s) are trying to get to the top to rule the world, in SAO II the main character is trying to join ranks of top players to got closer to main antagonist. 

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Zero no Tsukaima addpermalink

In both No Game No Life and in Zero no Tsukaima the protagonist(s) is(are) transported into an alternate dimension with magic and the likes and when they are teleported take one nasty skydive. 

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Magic Kaito 1412 addpermalink

Both Protagonists are laid back, calm and collective even when their in a pinch. Both Main characters are very intelligent and skillful at deceiving people to gain the upper hand. Both series have amazing colorful art work with not only the characters appearance but the world around them. Both series share Adventure, Comedy, Romance, ecchi, and Psychological genre components.  

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New Game! addpermalink

Both are related to gaming in some way. Both are lighthearted comedies with gorgeous, colorful animation and make for highly enjoyable light viewing. 

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Maoyuu Maou Yuusha addpermalink

Taking place in a fantasy world, both series feature many elements that defies the logic of nature. The main male protagonist has guts and often takes risky moves. At the same time, they are acquainted with a female protagonist who tries to change their world.

There is a decent amount of comedy and drama going on. With humorous dialogues and conversation, I recommend both series for people who want a taste of fantasy fun. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters addpermalink

both are duel game action themed anime with a supernatural twist with them nice art and character designs as well as suspense too. 

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Sentouin, Hakenshimasu! addpermalink

Crazy NEET is crazy NEET. The main character(s) for this series are just that.  For both series, viewers should expect to be on a wild ride and unique worlds created by both. 

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica addpermalink

First, both anime are ecchi, comedy, and action. Both anime's main characters are badass guys. They both try to save the world, having a lot of friends who help them. 

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Katanagatari addpermalink

Both have a unique art style. The main characters are unbeatable together. Both can be funny, perverted and epic too. There's a lot of talking in both of them. And they're both great animes. 

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Nanatsu no Taizai addpermalink

Nanatsu no Taizai and No Game No Life share very close similarities in terms of humor and fanservice. If you enjoyed the Ecchi aspect of No Game No Life, chances are you will also have fun with Nanatsu no Taizai and vise versa. 

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High School DxD addpermalink

If you really liked humour in Highschool DxD you should watch No Game No Life as it's really funny too and has a lot of ecchi scenes. In Highschool DxD there is a cat girl and in No Game No Life there is a fox girl 10/10. 

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Anime: Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

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Isekai. The common drill, MC, in this case, both neets, finds themself in a new world.

Common tropes to be found here, differences follow. NGNL features game experts Blank in an attempt to give power to the very race they are aligned in, via playing games. MT follows basic Rudeus trying to become a better person from what he started off as. I suppose MT is based on improvement compared to NGNL almost war-like setup.

Both are great fantasy anime, look very pleasing, and generally a ton of fun. Plenty of fanservice in both if you like that too.

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Mirai Nikki (TV) addpermalink

These to animes are similar because it's about God/Deus (latin). There is this game going on where the main characters go all out, meaning betting their own lives on the games they are playing. Of course, we have a God who watches them and observes the process, but does not interfere with them. I want to end this recommendation with the fact that there are a lot of plot twists and surprising moments which you cannot always predict.      

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Hyouka is kind of like a slice of life version of No Game No Life. While No Game No Life is about competing using games, Hyouka is about solving everyday highschool mysteries.

• Both the MC are geniuses that possess high intellect but have a lazy character/nature.
• Both animes contain an adventure & comedy element in them.
• Both animes will keep you in suspense and anticipates what is going to happen next.
• Slight hint of romance

I would strongly recommend both anime series as they are equally entertaining in different ways.
* Lastly as an added bonus, Jibril made a Hyouka reference in episode 8 of No Game No Life.* read more 

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Clockwork Planet addpermalink

The rules of the universe are upside down, yet for the main characters, the rules of their universes are right side up. The main male character is also an otaku, majorly, regarding "something", in one case mechanical dolls, and for the other that "something" is gaming, all kinds. The male characters also meet in their journey through the world they're in meet others. 

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Hataraku Maou-sama! addpermalink

Both feature a male and female MC that are sent to a different world. No Game No Life being a world of games, and Devil is a Part Timer being Earth.

Both of them quickly adapt to their surroundings in time.

Both male MC's are great at their tasks in the new world and have goals in mind for the future, both being to change the world.

Both have excellent light novels that continue the story where the anime left off.

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Gosick addpermalink

Two shows in very different genres/tones - but at their core both have a plot structured around a duo solving smaller problems (games/mysteries) within a larger game/mystery.  The female leads are very analogous. 

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One Punch Man addpermalink

It has overpowered (in a way) characters that absolutely cannot be beaten (with much confidence in their skills), and lots of humour. 

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Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko addpermalink

The main character in Denpa Onna really reminds me of Shiro from No Game No Life not only their blue long hair but also their overall appearance, behavior and even voice! While both are still different kinds of anime the characters to resemble each other quite a lot! 

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Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo addpermalink

At first Sakurasou and NGNL don't look all that similar, with one being a highschool romance and the other a Trapped-in-another-world story. But if you take a closer look you'll find them to be more similar than most.

The first thing any fan of NGNL will notice is the protagonists Sorata and Mashiro share voice actors with Sora and Shiro. Shiro and Mashiro are very similar in characterization, but Sora and Sorata are a bit more different. Ultimately the protagonists of Sakurasou feel like what you'd get if Sora and Shiro never met as children.

While the plot isn't too similar thematically the series are almost identical. Both explore how the exceptional fit into and warp the world around them. While Sora of NGNL became the man he was in an attempt to meet Shiro half way, Sakurasou's Mashiro starts his journey over the course of the story, going from a hollow and empty man with no ambitions or goals to a driven and motivated hero, trading the safety of mediocrity for the gamble of exceptionality.

Another similarity both series share is their unique visual flair. While NGNL has the more distinctive art style, Sakurasou still has it's own visual identity, a trait few shows can boast.

Overall Sakurasou feels like a spiritual prequel to NGNL. If that sounds like something worth checking out I highly encourage you to do so. It should at least tide you over until the movie. read more

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Anime: Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Hakairoku-hen

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It's true that the themes and feels of these two anime couldn't be further apart, but the gaming and gambling aspect is predominant in both, and NGNL is as accessible as Kaiji as most of its games are made up. Plus, they're both made by MADHOUSE.  

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Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu addpermalink

Baka to Test and no game no life both have the same kind of animation, and both have something to do with strategy to become the best while being the ones at the bottom in baka to test its class F and no game no life its the humans, they both have players who fight their way to the top with games and both are really funny comedies that also have a little of perverted stuff.  

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Anime: Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu

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Both are isekai anime where the protagonist/s end up on a strange new world where they kinda fit in better than the real world. Both Over powered protagonists and both has shared themes like comedy, harem and echchi. 

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