Review of No Game, No Life: Zero

Simpler version far down below. I have just finished watching this series in the cinema and I can definitely say that this movie was definitely worth my time. If you are a fan of NGNL, then you MUST watch this movie. If you only like the serious stuff in NGNL, then you also need to watch this movie. If you didn't like NGNL but want to give this movie a try to see if it redeem itself, then do not hesitate. This movie is truly a compilation all the good things about NGNL. Now let us talk about the story. Now I am one of the peoplewho actually liked the idea of Madhouse making a prequel to NGNL and not complaining because they didn't make a sequel. The story is kinda rushed in some parts, that's why I gave it a 7/10. It is rather hard to comprehend what's going on in the movie if you didn't pay full attention. But overall I still think that the script writer did a splendid job at compressing Volume 6 into a movie. Plus I have also heard good reactions from people who have read the light novel.

The art is beautiful. It got one step beyond the anime. It's just a pleasure to look at. The animation department also did an excellent job at animating this movie, especially the battle scenes. It just looks gorgeous.

Musics are well-placed in this movie. It added in a lot to the drama and also the action scenes. The theme song sang by Konomi Suzuki suits the movie well too. Voice acting is also pretty well done in this anime, added in a lot to the drama.

The only thing weak in this movie is the characters. I do like every one of them. But there are too few screen time given to the side characters, well indeed I know that this movie is just over 100 minutes long, but the plot needs the side characters' help so much and we barely even know anything about them. On the other hand, the main characters are well-developed. They are indeed likable. The relationship between Shuvi and Riku is cute and fun to look at (even for a person who doesn't like romance anime that much like me). The characters are not OP in any way, unlike Sora and Shiro, them two faces A LOT of DIFFICULTIES to achieve their objective. That's what made the likable and relatable.

Overall, I sure enjoyed this movie. Highly recommend it.

Simpler Ver.
Pros:
1. Less Fanservice more serious talk and drama.
2. Main characters not overpowered.
3. Story well-adapted
4. Gorgeous art and animation.

Cons:
1. Side characters lacks screentime
2. A bit too rushed making it hard to understand some plot points.