Overview of New Game!#
New Game! is a charming blend of comedy and slice-of-life that takes viewers inside the world of game development. The story follows Aoba Suzukaze, a recent high school graduate who lands a job at Eaglejump, a game company. In a twist of fate, Aoba discovers that the person responsible for creating the game she adored as a child is actually her senior at the company.
If you are looking for a lighthearted series about professional growth and workplace friendships, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see Aoba’s journey unfold.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether the anime feels “finished” depends on how much of the story you want to experience. While there are multiple anime entries released between 2016 and 2017, the source material—the New Game! manga—continued for several years after the anime aired, finally concluding on August 27, 2021, with its 13th volume.
Because the manga ran until 2021, viewers who only watch the anime may find that they have missed the final chapters of the overarching story. For those seeking a definitive and satisfying conclusion to Aoba’s career and relationships, we highly recommend buying the manga to fill in the gaps.
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Audience and Appeal#
New Game! is best suited for fans of the slice-of-life genre who enjoy low-stress, “comfy” narratives. Its primary appeal lies in its depiction of the creative process within a game studio and the endearing dynamics between the staff at Eaglejump. The comedy is gentle, and the themes center on passion for one’s work and the bonds formed between colleagues.
For fans who want to bring a piece of the Eaglejump office home, you can buy New Game! merchandise to show your support for the series.
Recommended Watch Order#
Navigating the releases of New Game! is straightforward, though there are a few different ways to approach it depending on your goals. You can refer to the relationship tree below this article for a visual guide to the sequence.
Release and Recommended Order#
For most viewers, the release order is the best way to experience the story:
- New Game! (2016)
- The 2017 sequels, including New Game!!
Completionist Order#
If you want to see absolutely everything the franchise has to offer, follow this path:
- Watch the original 2016 anime.
- Watch the 2017 sequel series.
- Read the manga from the beginning (or pick up where the anime leaves off) to see the story through to its 2021 conclusion.
For Manga Readers#
If you don’t mind transitioning to the source material, you can watch the anime series for a visual introduction to the characters and then dive into the manga to experience the full narrative arc as intended by the original author.
New Game! • manga • 2013-05-28 to 2021-08-27 (Manga Time Kirara Carat, Jul 2013-Oct 2021)
└─(adaptation)→ New Game! • anime • 2016-07-04
└─(sequel)→ New Game!! • anime • 2017-07-11
└─(sequel)→ New Game! • anime • 2017-03-31
