In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “No Game No Life”, also known by the following titles:
- ノーゲーム・ノーライフ
- NGNL
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that No Game No Life is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
No Game No Life ↗ ↖
NGNL
Summary
The internet is home to countless urban legends, but the most prominent is the mysterious gamer known only as "Blank." Behind breaking records in hundreds of games, Blank is just two shut-in NEET siblings: the manipulative 18-year-old Sora and the 11-year-old detached genius, Shiro. Together, they are an unbeatable duo with zero losses to their name.One day, the siblings receive an anonymous email challenging them to a chess game. Upon securing a flawless win, they are immediately summoned into a colorful alternate world. A playful boy named Tet, who introduces himself as the “One True God,” tells them that the world of Disboard has a unique system for resolving disputes—any and all disagreements are resolved through simple games. Furthermore, of the 16 races inhabiting the realm, humanity is ranked the lowest and least powerful, barely scraping by with a kingdom consisting of a single city.
In a world that has yet to see war or bloodshed in centuries, Sora and Shiro quickly make a name for themselves as they set their eyes on an ambitious goal: to defeat Tet with their gaming wits and conquer this new world.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
No Game No Life has been published in English by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint since April 21, 2015, in Brazilian Portuguese by New Pop since January 2015, in Polish by Waneko since July 25, 2016, and in Russian by XL Media since 2017.
No Game No Life ↗ ↖
NGNL
Summary
Social-phobic Sora and shut-in Shiro form a genius gamer sibling duo. The two find the world to be a lousy game...until someone claiming to be God transports them to a world where everything is decided by games!Will these two failures at life become the saviors of a strange, new world?
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Background
No Game No Life was published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment from October 21, 2014, to January 15, 2019. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora from December 2014 to December 2018; and in Russian by XL Media from 2015 to 2019.
No Game No Life ↗ ↖
NGNL
Summary
Sixteen sentient races inhabit Disboard, a world overseen by Tet, the One True God. The lowest of the sixteen—Imanity—consists of humans, a race with no affinity for magic. In a place where everything is decided through simple games, humankind seems to have no way out of their predicament—but the arrival of two outsiders poses a change.On Earth, stepsiblings Sora and Shiro are two inseparable shut-ins who dominate various online games under the username “Blank.” While notorious on the internet, the pair believe that life is merely another dull game. However, after responding to a message from an unknown user, they are suddenly transported to Disboard. The mysterious sender turns out to be Tet, who informs them about the world’s absolute rules. After Tet leaves, Sora and Shiro begin their search for more information and a place to stay, taking them to Elkia—Imanity’s only remaining kingdom.
There, the duo encounters Stephanie Dola, an emotional girl vying for the kingdom’s sovereignty. In desperation, she attempts to regain her father’s throne, but her foolhardiness makes her goal unachievable. Inspired by the girl’s motivation and passion, Sora and Shiro decide to aid Stephanie in getting Elkia back on its feet, ultimately aiming to become the new rulers of the enigmatic realm.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
No Game No Life adapts the first three volumes of Yuu Kamiya's light novel series of the same title.
No Game No Life Specials ↗ ↖
NGNL Specials
Summary
Picture drama specials included on the Blu-ray/DVD volumes.
No Game No Life, desu! ↗ ↖
ノーゲーム・ノーライフ、です！
Summary
In a world where everything is decided by games, adorable (but foulmouthed) Izuna Hatsuse is a young Werebeast girl who wants to learn more. As she follows Sora, Shiro, and the others, what answers will she find for herself?(Source: Yen Press)
Background
No Game No Life desu! was published in English as No Game No Life, Please! by Yen Press from June 20, 2017, to September 25, 2018. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora from January 2018 to August 2018.
No Game No Life: Practical War Game ↗ ↖
Summary
Before the creation of Disboard, a world where everything is decided by games, there raged a terrible war among the various races. The Immanity weren't the only ones fighting to end that war, though—one Elf had her own plans: Whoever's left standing after the world is destroyed is the winner! What tricks did Think Nirvalen have up her sleeve all those years ago? Who was actually pulling the strings behind the Great War? And did Nina Clive, Think's overworked assistant, even make it out alive?!(Source: Yen Press)
Background
No Game No Life: Practical War Game was published in English by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint on October 5, 2021. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora in July 2018; and in Polish by Waneko on December 14, 2018.
No Game No Life: Zero ↗ ↖
NGNL Zero
Summary
In ancient Disboard, Riku is an angry, young warrior intent on saving humanity from the warring Exceed, the 16 sentient species, fighting to establish the One True God among the Old Deus. In a lawless land, humanity's lack of magic and weak bodies have made them easy targets for the other Exceed, leaving the humans on the brink of extinction.One day, however, hope returns to humanity when Riku finds a powerful female Ex-Machina, whom he names Schwi, in an abandoned elf city. Exiled from her Cluster because of her research into human emotions, Schwi is convinced that humanity has only survived due to the power of these feelings and is determined to understand the human heart. Forming an unlikely partnership in the midst of the overwhelming chaos, Riku and Schwi must now find the answers to their individual shortcomings in each other, and discover for themselves what it truly means to be human as they fight for their lives together against all odds. Each with a powerful new ally in tow, it is now up to them to prevent the extinction of the human race and establish peace throughout Disboard.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
No Game No Life: Zero Special Shousasshi ↗ ↖
No Game No Life: Zero Special Booklet
No Game No Life: Dai-2 Shou - Toubu Rengou-hen ↗ ↖
ノーゲーム・ノーライフ 第二章 東部連合編
Summary
Summoned by a boy who calls himself God in a world where games decide everything, the prodigy gamer siblings Sora and Shiro quickly rise to the top of human society. Having secured a future for the nation of Elkia and humankind in this world, the siblings set their sights on a new prize—the Eastern Union. It's finally time to challenge the other races!(Source: Yen Press)