Narumi Nitpicks: No Game No Life Zero
Remember No Game No Life? That somewhat entertaining anime about 2 teens who had Isekai'd into some fantasy land, played games and got into harem shenanigans as well? Fair enough, nothing groundbreaking, but nothing offensive too (except for Stephanie Dola, she needs to be hung). So imagine my surprise, 4 years later, when they decide to make a movie prequel taking on a darker tone and considerably more serious. I bought a ticket (because Mary and The Witch's Flower wasn't playing anymore), got my popcorn (from a dollar store) and got comfy. “Now Narumi,” you may ask, “what the hell are you doing in my living room!!??” or alternatively “Does the movie live up to its potential after 4 years of waiting for more NGNL???” Aahahaha... Ha.. ... ... Now then...onto the review. Zero is about a serious story involving the Eternal War and how the Game World came to be. War is raging on between all races and humanity seems to be on the brink of extinction. Our protagonist...