NEW GAME! (2016)
A heartwarming anime comedy about a young woman living her dream at the game studio behind her favorite childhood title.
NEW GAME! - Series Information
- Original Title: NEW GAME!
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 4, 2016 (United States - TV-14), July 4, 2016 (Canada - 14+), July 4, 2016 (France - 12), July 4, 2016 (Australia - M), July 4, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), July 4, 2016 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: New Game! (US), NEW GAME! (TW), NEW GAME! (SA), Новая игра! (RU), 뉴게임 (KR), NEW GAME!! (JP)
- Production Companies: Doga Kobo, KADOKAWA, Houbunsha, movic, AT-X, Sony Music Communications, MAGES.
- Production Countries: Japan
NEW GAME! - Plot
After graduating high school, Suzukaze Aoba joins Eagle Jump, the game company that developed Fairies Story, the game she obsessed over as a kid. On her first day as a working member of society, Aoba heads to work swaying in a packed, morning rush hour train. She manages to get to the office building all right but hesitates, wondering if it was really okay for her to take that last step and go inside. That's when a senior member of staff, Toyama Rin, shows up at work and safely leads Aoba inside the offices of Eagle Jump.
NEW GAME! - Trailer
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NEW GAME! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuuki Takada
- Yoko Hikasa
- Ai Kayano
- Megumi Yamaguchi
- Megumi Toda
- Ayumi Takeo
- Madoka Asahina
- Chitose Morinaga
- Eri Kitamura
- Manaka Iwami
Writers
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Shotaro Tokuno
- Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
- Shingo Nagai
- Yuka Yamada
NEW GAME! - FAQs
Is NEW GAME! based on a manga?
NEW GAME! is adapted from the manga series by Shotaro Tokuno, serialized in Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine. The manga launched in 2013 and the anime adaptation by Doga Kobo faithfully brings its warm workplace humor and character dynamics to life across two seasons.
What is NEW GAME! about?
NEW GAME! follows Aoba Suzukaze, a fresh high school graduate who lands her dream job at Eagle Jump — the very studio that made her favorite childhood game. The series blends workplace comedy with heartfelt character moments as Aoba navigates game development, quirky colleagues, and growing up on the job.
Where can you stream NEW GAME!?
You can stream NEW GAME! on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own the series, episodes are available to purchase on the Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region, so check your local options for the latest updates.
Who voices Aoba Suzukaze in NEW GAME!?
Aoba Suzukaze is voiced by Yuuki Takada, who delivers a wonderfully earnest and endearing performance throughout both seasons. The broader cast is equally impressive, featuring Yoko Hikasa as the cool lead artist Kou Yagami and Ai Kayano as the dependable senior Rin Tooyama.
How many seasons and episodes does NEW GAME! have?
NEW GAME! ran for two seasons between 2016 and 2017, with 12 episodes each for a total of 24 main episodes. A specials season also exists. Season 1 is titled NEW GAME! and Season 2 is titled NEW GAME!!, with each episode running approximately 24 minutes.
How was NEW GAME! received by critics and audiences?
NEW GAME! earned warm praise from anime fans and critics for its cozy atmosphere, likable ensemble cast, and gentle humor. It's widely celebrated within the slice-of-life genre for portraying workplace dynamics in a refreshingly positive and wholesome light, making it a beloved comfort watch for anime enthusiasts.
What makes NEW GAME! unique among workplace anime?
Unlike many workplace anime that lean into stress or rivalry, NEW GAME! focuses on camaraderie, creative joy, and personal growth. Its setting inside a video game studio gives it a niche charm, and the all-female main cast brings a distinct warmth and chemistry rarely seen in the genre.
What anime are similar to NEW GAME!?
If you enjoy NEW GAME!, you'll likely love SHIROBAKO, another anime set inside a creative industry with a strong ensemble cast. My Tiny Senpai, Wagnaria!!, and My Senpai Is Annoying also capture that same blend of workplace warmth and character-driven comedy that makes NEW GAME! so endearing.
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