No Game No Life
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EP 1Undefeated siblings accept a challenge to enter a world governed by games.
Apr 9, 2014Sora and Shiro, known online as the undefeated duo Blank, are hikikomori ostracized in reality. They defeat Tet in chess and accept his offer to travel to Disboard, a world where the Ten Pledges forbid violence and enforce game outcomes. Believing it to be a joke, they are summoned to Elkia, a human nation. There, Sora wins money from a woman at poker through deception. Afterward, the siblings rest at an inn and determine that their primary objective is to secure a permanent home for themselves in this new reality.
EP 2Stephanie confronts Sora over Kurami's cheating, leading to a romantic pledge and their move to Elkia.
Apr 16, 2014Stephanie Dola, the granddaughter of the late king of Elkia, suffers a defeat against Kurami Zell in a competition to determine the next ruler. Following this loss, she confronts Sora, accusing him of failing to disclose that her opponent was cheating. Sora responds by tricking Stephanie into a game of rock-paper-scissors. After winning the game, he utilizes the Pledges to compel her to fall in love with him. Subsequently, Sora and Shiro relocate to the palace alongside Stephanie. There, they gather additional information about the world and resolve to assist Stephanie in revitalizing the nation of Elkia.
EP 3Sora exposes Kurami's magic and wins a strategic war simulator game against her.
Apr 23, 2014During Kurami's coronation, Sora reveals she used magic from the elf Fil Nilvalen to win her games. Kurami salvages the situation but is forced to play a game against Sora and Shiro. Originally, they believe the game is chess, but Sora deduces it is a war simulator with chess themed pieces. Sora's charisma rallies his army, giving them an advantage and forcing Kurami to cheat by corrupting Sora's soldiers. In return, Sora persuades Kurami's queen to join his army by declaring her king to be corrupt.
EP 4Sora and Shiro crowned rulers of Elkia after Kurami's defeat and Tet's challenge.
Apr 30, 2014Kurami's forces defect to her former queen, leading to her king's assassination and Sora's victory. Sora rejects Kurami's assimilation plan, asserting humanity's strength. Sora and Shiro are crowned king and queen of Elkia, addressing political and economic issues. They attend the coronation and receive humanity's race piece, symbolizing rights and free will. Tet visits them, explaining that collecting all sixteen chess pieces grants the right to challenge him for godhood. Sora and Shiro accept this challenge, declaring their intent to win. This sequence marks their transition from players to rulers while setting the stage for their ultimate goal against Tet.
EP 5Sora and Shiro delegate Elkia duties to Stephanie while researching national conquest strategies.
May 7, 2014Sora and Shiro temporarily hand over Elkia's political duties to Stephanie, who faces opposition from nobles resisting reforms. A noble challenges Stephanie to a game, leading her to challenge Sora to blackjack to bind him via Pledges. She attempts to cheat using false shuffling but loses because Sora counts cards. Sora defeats the nobles and forces Stephanie to act like a dog as a consequence. Stephanie attempts further games to reclaim her royal responsibilities but fails. The siblings reveal they are not neglecting duties but researching methods to conquer other nations. Consequently, Stephanie directs them to Elkia's library, which is controlled by the flügel Jibril.
EP 6Sora and Shiro wager their tablet against Jibril's freedom in a materialization shiritori game.
May 14, 2014Sora and Shiro challenge Jibril to a game of materialization shiritori, betting their tablet computer containing books against her freedom. During the match, they deduce that Disboard lacks scientific research by observing how the environment reacts to specific words. They exploit this weakness by removing Coulomb's law, which induces a hypernova and forces Jibril out of the game. Impressed by their strategic victory, Jibril solemnly pledges her loyalty to the siblings. This encounter highlights their ability to manipulate the game's mechanics through logical deduction and scientific understanding, securing their advantage against a powerful opponent.
EP 7Sora and Shiro uncover the hidden truth behind the werebeasts' undefeated record
May 21, 2014Jibril explains that werebeasts have remained undefeated for decades and always claim opponents' memories. Sora discovers Elkia's king lost eight games against them, resulting in significant territorial losses, which leads him to criticize the monarch and anger Stephanie. After investigating the king's true intentions, Sora receives a key from Stephanie. Together with Shiro, he uses this key to access a secret library within the king's chambers. Inside, they find crucial records detailing the werebeasts' history and the specific games they choose to play.
EP 8Sora and Shiro challenge the Eastern Federation using a video game threat
May 28, 2014Sora and Shiro enter the Eastern Federation embassy, home to werebeasts, to issue a formal challenge. They reveal that werebeasts play video games and threaten to expose this secret to the elves unless the challenge is accepted. Sora wagers humanity's chess piece against all land on the continent. As the Eastern Federation prepares for the game, Sora waits for a missing piece required for victory. The following day, Shiro discovers that everyone has completely forgotten Sora's existence.
EP 9Jibril's chess game restores Sora through Shiro's memory pieces and alliance.
Jun 4, 2014Suspecting tampering with Shiro's past, Jibril challenges her to a chess match to erase memories of Sora. Shiro affirms the authenticity of her recollections and secures victory. Subsequent investigation reveals Sora previously played reversi against Kurami, using identity components as game pieces. Although Sora lost most pieces and faced erasure, three remaining fragments enabled Shiro to preserve her memories. Upon locating these pieces in her room, Shiro arranges them on an invisible board to win the game and restore Sora. Following this success, Sora shares his memories with Kurami to establish an alliance and acquires the authority to manipulate Fil's memories.
EP 10Sora and Shiro face agoraphobia during a public virtual reality match against Izuna.
Jun 11, 2014Sora and his friends prepare to conquer the Eastern Federation alongside Kurami and Fil. To ensure fairness, Sora makes the upcoming match against the werebeasts public, preventing any cheating. The contest begins as Sora, Shiro, Stephanie, Jibril, and their opponent Izuna Hatsuse are transported into a virtual reality world that resembles Tokyo. However, Sora and Shiro suffer from agoraphobia, causing them to enter a devoid state during the game.
EP 11Sora and Shiro deduce Izuna's grandfather relays their location during a virtual reality game.
Jun 18, 2014Sora and Shiro remember they are in a virtual reality and return to their normal selves. They engage in a game resembling cops and robbers, utilizing firearms that shoot heart-shaped projectiles. Stephanie remains unaware of the game's nature, while Sora, Shiro, and Jibril confront Izuna. They determine that her grandfather, Ino Hatsuse, is transmitting their position and mental state to her. The group reunites, allowing Shiro to refine their strategy. Following their coordinated plan, Sora and Shiro trap Izuna, compelling her to activate an ability named Blood Destruction to enhance her powers.
EP 12Sora and Shiro outwit Stephanie and Izuna to secure Elkia's alliance with the Eastern Federation.
Jun 25, 2014Sora and Shiro orchestrate a victory against Stephanie and Izuna by using the Pledges to mask Stephanie’s location while Shiro predicts NPC movements. After Izuna expresses sorrow for the werebeasts, Sora demonstrates his benevolence. He then compels the Eastern Federation leader, a nameless miko, to play a game. Sora flips a coin that lands on its edge, persuading the miko to declare a joint victory. This agreement allows Elkia to share resources with the Eastern Federation while the werebeasts retain self-rule, establishing the Elkia Federation. Following this resolution, Sora and his companions ask the miko to channel an ancient deity for another game.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does No Game No Life have?
- No Game No Life has 12 episodes.
- When did No Game No Life come out?
- No Game No Life came out in 2014.
- Which studio made No Game No Life?
- No Game No Life was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed No Game No Life?
- No Game No Life was directed by Atsuko Ishizuka.
- Is No Game No Life finished?
- Current status of No Game No Life: Finished.