Gods' Games We Play Explained

Gods' Games We Play
Ja Kanji:神は遊戯に飢えている。
Ja Romaji:Kami wa Gēmu ni Ueteiru
Genre:Adventure, fantasy
Type:novel series
Author:Kei Sazane
Publisher:Kakuyomu
First:September 2020
Type:light novel
Author:Kei Sazane
Illustrator:Toiro Tomose
Publisher:Media Factory
Demographic:Male
Imprint:MF Bunko J
First:January 25, 2021
Volumes:8
Type:manga
Author:Kei Sazane
Illustrator:Kapiko Toriumi
Publisher:Media Factory
Demographic:Seinen
Magazine:Monthly Comic Alive
First:August 27, 2021
Volumes:3
Type:tv series
Director:Tatsuya Shiraishi
Music:Gin (Busted Rose)
Studio:Liden Films
Licensee:Crunchyroll
Network:AT-X, Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS NTV
First:April 1, 2024
Last:June 24, 2024
Episodes:13
Portal:yes

is a Japanese light novel series written by Kei Sazane and illustrated by Toiro Tomose. It began serialization online in September 2020 on Kadokawa's user-generated novel publishing website, Kakuyomu. It was later published by Media Factory, with eight volumes under the MF Bunko J imprint since January 2021. A manga adaptation with art by Kapiko Toriumi has been serialized in Media Factory's seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive since August 2021. It has been collected three tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by Liden Films aired from April to June 2024.

Premise

"Play of the Gods" is the battle of wits created by gods who grow bored and have too much free time. The person who has received Arise, a special power, are known as Apostles, and they are allowed to compete in the "Play of the Gods", if they can achieve ten victories, they will be granted a wish. However, there has yet to be a victor. Leoleshea, a former Goddess, awakes from a long slumber and declares, "Bring forth the person who is the best in this era!" Fay, a human who is currently undefeated, has achieved three straight victories in the game, and who is expected to be the "best rookie in recent years", is nominated. He decides to team up with Leoleshea and take on the "Play of the Gods". Thus, the battle of wits between Fay and Leoleshea begins.

Characters

Mysterious Beautiful Girl
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    Media

    Light novel

    Written by Kei Sazane, the series began serialization online in September 2020 on Kadokawa's user-generated novel publishing website, Kakuyomu. It was later published as a light novel with illustrations by Toiro Tomose by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J imprint from January 25, 2021. As of May 2024, eight volumes have been released.

    At Sakura-Con 2022, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[2]

    Manga

    A manga adaptation with art by Kapiko Toriumi began serialization in Media Factory's seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive on August 27, 2021.[3] [4] It has been collected in three tankōbon volumes.

    Anime

    On January 21, 2022, an anime adaptation was announced with a promotional video narrated by Saki Miyashita.[5] [6] On July 24 of the same year, during the "Natsu no Gakuensai 2022" event for MF Bunko J, it was announced that the anime would be a television series produced by Liden Films and directed by Tatsuya Shiraishi, with scripts written by NTL, character designed by Yoshihiro Watanabe, and music composed by Gin from Busted Rose.[7] The series aired from April 1 to June 24, 2024, on AT-X and other networks.[8] [9] The opening theme song is "NewGame", performed by rock band AliA, while the ending theme song is "I'm Game!", performed by Hina Tachibana.[10] Crunchyroll licensed the series.[11]

    Episodes

    Reception

    In the 2022 edition of Takarajimasha's annual light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, the novel series ranked 15th in the bunkobon category, and 9th in the new work category.[12]

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Mateo. Alex. God's Game We Play Anime Reveals 2nd Video, Cast Member Miyu Tomita. Anime News Network. March 23, 2024. March 23, 2024.
    2. Web site: Yen Press Licenses King's Proposal Novels From Date A Live Creators, 3 Other Novels. Anime News Network. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. April 15, 2022. April 16, 2022.
    3. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Kei Sazane's Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru Light Novels Get Manga. Anime News Network. January 31, 2021. January 21, 2022.
    4. Web site: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/442736. ja:「キミ戦」「なぜ僕」の細音啓によるファンタジー頭脳バトルをマンガ化、アライブで. Natalie. ja. August 27, 2021. January 21, 2022.
    5. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Kei Sazane's God's Game We Play Light Novels Have Anime in the Works. Anime News Network. January 21, 2022. January 21, 2022.
    6. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihnklhBHzbo. ja:【アニメ化企画進行中】「神は遊戯に飢えている。」PV(ナレーション:宮下早紀). Kadokawa Anime YouTube channel. January 21, 2022. September 3, 2022. ja.
    7. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. God's Game We Play Anime Reveals Main Staff. Anime News Network. July 24, 2022. July 25, 2022.
    8. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. God's Game We Play Anime Unveils Teaser, Cast, 2024 Premiere. Anime News Network. June 30, 2023. June 30, 2023.
    9. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Gods' Games We Play Anime Unveils Key Visual, More Cast, April 1 Premiere. Anime News Network. March 3, 2024. March 3, 2024.
    10. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. God's Game We Play Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, More Cast, Staff, Theme Songs & Artists, April 2024 Debut. Anime News Network. December 20, 2023. December 20, 2023.
    11. Web site: Luster. Joseph. Gods' Games We Play Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll. February 25, 2024. February 24, 2024.
    12. Web site: ja:このライトノベルがすごい!2022:各部門ベスト20位内にランクインした16作品のインタビュー記事を振り返ろう. https://ln-news.com/articles/112794. ln-news.com. November 26, 2021. December 25, 2023. ja.