No Game No Life (light novel)
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| This anime is just too awesome, MC gave a katsuragi moment there with the queen 3.3 That jojo reference was just too funny for me and awesome. Can't wait for the next episode |
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| 08:21 =.= That was freaking lame. 1/10 for this episode. Also, Shiro's frigging annoying. |
| Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances. He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter. Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga. Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month. Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel. The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck. |
| Where do I rate this 11/10? |
| Wow I'm loving this show so far! Give me more NEET antics and badassery! |
| I play chess and this episode really was unexpected. I thought it was a normal game of chess then it turns out to be a tactic battle. Sora uses brainwashing through his experience in playing dating sims. It turned out to be okay. Good episode. |
| Pretty good adaptation of the Not-So-Chess match. As expected they didn't put in the Civilization and Daisenryaku references lol. Would have been great if they did though. For those who are starting to lose hope because of lack of actual strategy and mind games at least stick around until ep 6 or 7. If you still haven't changed your mind after then this show really isn't up your alley. |
| Way to go with breaking the mood of "seriousness". :/ ...the only truth of the world is "kawaii". I can't sit well with seriousness shifting into parody-comedy and shifting back into seriousness over and over. I have no problem with "comedy" (was it really?), but not when it meddles with the plot and detracts the flow into something completely silly. Also, I hate the brotherXsister relationship with a burning passion, I'd just wish Shiro'd explode at some point, for 0 reason at all: "ni...~" *boom* And will be seconding: --- Ranting aside, I'm curious to know more about the world, the races, and the politics of the world~ I'll probably come to enjoy this better if I expect parody-level-comedy instead of a serious anime. And pretend Shiro doesn't exist. |
MomonoApr 23, 2014 9:01 PM
| YAY They brought back the amazing song from the preview! As well as many other amazing songs! I remember liking more than 1 song towards the middle. Also, The song that played when Sora was dominating the chess match hit me with Nostalgia. The song sounded like it came directly from a PS2 game I got in 2001 called 'Dark Cloud.' I can't wait to look up the soundtrack later and listen to that, as well as all the other songs in this anime! The actual material was super interesting too! I haven't been bored yet! The artwork is fantastic. The OP is also growing on me too, and the artwork is a big reason. |
| I absolutely loved this episode. Showed both badass moments and points of weakness, polarization makes the other all the better. Lovely. |
| I love this series so far! Especially the part were Sora made the queen fall in love with him :D Really badass so far |
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| This episode was really entertaining but bending the rules of chess and making it into a rom simulation or whatever the fk it was ... shit 3/5 |
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| Best game of (not) chess ever. |
| i fucking laugh at jojo scene |
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| that crazy game very funny the expressions of brothers ta in the face that they will win this game but what will they do when they govern? ________ que jogo louco muito engraçado as expressoes do irmaos ta na cara que eles vão vencer esse jogo mas o que farão quando governarem? |
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| WOW. That was amazing. Even I got riled up for battle. |
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billybob300c said: 1. I must be the different one who didn't like this ep. Ik it's not supposed to be a regular chess game, but the way it just kept adding random stuff... It just all came off as extremely crazy, especially hearing sora scream like a psycho 2. I'll try and forget about this episode. 1/10 is this why you watch anime? so you can bag on every show that you watch? just sdfu already cause its getting really annoying how you complain about every episode you watch |
| Hate Keeps me warm |
| This anime is so awesome,getting better and better. Love the chess game,looks a bit like Harry Potter chess game with having emotions in the game. Shiro and Sora team is badass and love the parody from Ace Attorney that i love |
| God the Jojo reference. I absolute adore anime that makes references to other anime, especially when the references are made by characters who get the references themselves (as they admitted it was a line they wanted to use). I'm guessing that's why Gintama is so popular and Konata from Lucky Star is so likable. Badass chess game is badass. Glad to see the main characters actually struggle. Also Shiro's telling the soldiers that they can bang any woman they want might just be one of the best lines to come out of Spring. I love this show. |
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| i... This show... what.. this.. I CAN'T EVEN PUT MY THOUGHTS STRAIGHT It's serious and then we get a speech about banging girls It's serious, and then we get a speech about what rules the world, cuteness (Which is true) It flips so much but it is still quite enjoyable! I thought we were gonna get some dumb Harry Potter rip... but boy was I wrong. Korrvo said: Also Shiro's telling the soldiers that they can bang any woman they want might just be one of the best lines to come out of Spring. I love this show. If it was Shiro, that would have been quite interesting A little loli telling a bunch of men that they can bang any women after the battle. LOLOL |
| My goodness. Just oh my goodness. This series is turning out to be absolutely AWESOME! Shiro is just too moe/kawaii when she said "Dai-jou-bu" I had a small braingasm. I felt so sad when Shiro gave up and started crying but then when Sora took over and shouted "ALL WHO WANTS TO BANG GIRLS AND NOT BE A VIRGIN!!" speech, I completely doubled over laughing so hard. LOL that was like the best turn around scene i've seen in years. The chess game where Sora is manipulating the minds of the pieces through simple psychology, using ethics, morality and even loyalty. Oh and he said something i completely agree with. KAWAII IS THE ONLY RIGHT WAY!!!! This is just too good of a watch. I can't wait for the other girl to lose badly to Sora and Shiro. This episode deserves a 5/5 for sure. |
kingsheep812Apr 24, 2014 1:27 AM
| "No one knows what the future holds. That's why its potential is infinite.” - Okabe Rintarou "El Psy Congroo." Kirino Kyousake Picture  |
| Expected a chess game, ended up with a drama/romance, cool. Anyway still think that so far the anime's being overrated, but well, we'll have to see what happens in the coming weeks to make a final review |
giusex27Apr 23, 2014 10:55 PM
 "Can you feel that hybrid rainbow?" |
Zelot said: woopsIf it was Shiro, that would have been quite interesting A little loli telling a bunch of men that they can bang any women after the battle. LOLOL bad with names |
☕ Truth be told, I'm quite proud of my house blend. To attain my flavor and fragrance, I use five different types of coffee beans. ☕ |
| This anime's ridiculous. Ridiculously good. |
| This butchered chess game is totally like "Tonari no Seki-kun", a comedy about a kid play classic game his own way. I like this episode. a refreshing comedy with some funny references to other games and manga. I was expecting some logical psychological serious battle like "liar game", but this is entertaining too in its own way. However, I can totally understand the disappointment of those who want logical battle. This episode is really unlogical. Lot of random and stupid things happened. Please don't try to defend this show logic, it will just make you look stupid. Also, you know this show is not meant to be taken seriously. Is just a comedy, and it don't need to be logical to be entertaining. If you are disappointing, don't drop yet and just watch this anime like "Gintama" instead. |
| Damn, this shit is like YuGiOh on drugs x_x Would've been nice to see a real chess game tbh, but this psychological warfare is nice too. |
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| People are attempting to watch this for cerebral elements and yet aren't appreciating the subtle bits. That's curious. |
| Jumping in Headfirst - I hear reading it causes immortality. Warning. Reading may not actually cause immortality. |
| i hated this episode so far 1/5 d*mn 30 mins is not enough , i want moar shiro *rants* when sora and shiro changes the flow of the game and the ED theme pops out . . i was like : " DDDDAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMNNNNNN noooooooooooooooo.. dont hang me like that " >:( |
| That was... entertaining. |
| So. Damn. Unpredictable. :D I like the girls in this anime. Steph is my waifu and Sora is my future brother in law. :D |
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| That was one of the dumbest episodes of anything i've seen in awhile. Man this show is terrible, Dropped. |
| I officially don't know whats going on in this anime anymore...the chess game was nuts, but it was highly entertaining! Sort of like this entire series so far. Using the power of love and cuteness to change the tides of war, is a pretty good plan! Plus, Elf girl is pretty cute too! I look forward to their coronation next week! |
| I loved this episode so much that I forgot it ended so quickly |
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| God, when I scored this thing at 10, I expect it to not disappoint me. And it didn't. Dat Objection (and soundtrack)! Dat Chess Game! Dat Kawaii speech! Dat winning the opposing Queen! BUT WHY A CLIFFHANGER? I NEED MOAR! DXXX |
| That was a FUNtastic game of chess! Really intriguing and VERY MUCH unpredictable! Maybe those chess pieces will develop powers (like lazer vision, speed, etc.) next episode!! LOL!!! |
You can just be yourself. Do things your own way, one step at a time. You'll get there. Just be yourself, you'll be fine." ~Fruit Basket |
pacify said: Its only not logical if you actually thought it was a game of chess. its wasn't. It was a game to show who had the greater charisma and control of their troops, which the fake queen got by using elven magic, and Shiro over turned by doing his hilarious speech/using the power of Moe and wooing the queen. You are absolutely getting carried away in your own entertainment to understand what people who are commenting on the reverse of this are really saying. We aren't so stupid as to think that it's a normal game of chess and blah blah blah. That isn't the point. The point is that when he commanded the troops he did it in an absolutely comedic and ridiculous way. I don't think real troops would respond positively to the crap that was spilling out of his mouth, but because that's the reaction that was required from them they ended up reacting positively. When I was watching I EXPECTED him to make a speech. I didn't, however, expect it to be completely and utterly ridiculous and written purely for comedic value. Understand? |
| OMYGOD, WHAT IS THIS EPIC SHIT? My throat hurts from laughing. Goodness, that was both epic and hilarious. Why are people even fighting about how the game was played? Cuz that was enjoyable as fuck. I wasn't expecting a proper chess game from the start but I wouldn't have thought things will go like that. By the way one thing I noticed is that when Shiro checked the enemy king with her Queen, the enemy knight could have totally eaten the queen in the next move rofl. Anyway, that was a really good episode 10/5 |
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