TITLE:No Game No Life (ノーゲーム・ノーライフ)

EPISODES:12

YEAR:Apr 9,2014 to Jun 25,2014

GENRE/s:Adventure,Comedy,Ecchi,Fantasy,Game,Supernatural

REVIEWED RATINGS:PG-13

SUMMARY: The story of No Game, No Life centers around Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister whose reputations as brilliant NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) hikikomori (shut-in) gamers have spawned urban legends all over the Internet. These two gamers even consider the real world as just another "crappy game." One day, they are summoned by a boy named "God" to an alternate world. There, God has prohibited war and declared this to be a world where "everything is decided by games"—even national borders. Humanity has been driven back into one remaining city by the other races. Will Sora and Shiro, the good-for-nothing brother and sister, become the "Saviors of Humanity" on this alternate world? "Well, let's start playing."

CHARACTERS:

*Sora (空)

*Shiro (白)

*Dora Stephanie (ステファニー・ドーラ )

STATUS:Finished Airing

WRITER'S P.O.V. The story is pretty interesting and unique. It takes place in an alternative world, where everything is decided by games, pretty straightforward. Each episode transitions very well and the pace is spot on, doesn't feel too slow or rushed.This show has fan service, but unlike most other ecchi anime, the fan service in this show is not a crucial part of this series. I think people who aren't much of a fan of fan service shouldn't have a problem with this show, as it is only a nice addition.The ending does not conclude our main characters' adventure. Although it was satisfying, it was also incomplete, there is a lot more to come, which foreshadows potential sequels. Unfortunately this is a weak part of the show. Although all characters were quite likable, our main characters lack development, we don't know how Sora and Shiro met each other, or anything about their parents, we don't even know their last names, why are they so smart? (you can also call it overpowered). This will most likely be revealed later in a sequel or the light novels (if it hasn't been revealed already). But it was not revealed in this series. I liked this anime a lot, the fact that Sora and Shiro always were able to stay calm and deal with every situation without panicking, even when the odds of winning were against them, was quite interesting. The lack of character development could be easily ignored. The art style was beautiful and simply an eye-feast. I would recommend this to everyone who is looking for a fun experience with a unique story. Overall this show is simply spectacular. The lack of character development is nothing to take to heart as it barely affects the enjoyment of the series.

SCORE:8.59 over 10

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