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King's Game: The Animation

2017·Show
12Episodes in1Season
IMDb4.9
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Where to watch

Crunchyroll

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King's Game: The Animation fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Kanazawa Nobuaki has transferred to a high school far from where he used to live. Due to an incident at his old school, Nobuaki is afraid of getting close to his new classmates and keeps himself at a distance, but he starts opening up because of a sports day inter-class relay. Then a single text message from someone calling themselves the "King" is sent to everyone in class. Nobuaki's classmates think it's a simple prank and don't take it seriously - but Nobuaki knows that a death game is about to begin, and struggles to oppose it...
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Crew

Produced by:
Noritomo Isogai, Kazufumi Kikushima, Taisuke Hashirayama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about King's Game: The Animation

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Where can I stream King's Game: The Animation legally?

Crunchyroll

King's Game: The Animation is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King's Game: The Animation worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King's Game: The Animation rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does King's Game: The Animation have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes.

When did King's Game: The Animation air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is King's Game: The Animation in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch King's Game: The Animation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King's Game: The Animation in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.