Alternative Titles
Synonyms: NGNL
Japanese: ノーゲーム・ノーライフ
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 9, 2014 to Jun 25, 2014
Premiered:
Spring 2014
Broadcast:
Wednesdays at 21:30 (JST)
Licensors:
Sentai Filmworks
Studios:
Madhouse
Source:
Light novel
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
Ranked:
#5892
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based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity:
#19
Members:
2,456,245
Favorites:
48,066
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