Exciting Updates on Gods' Games We Play Anime Release

Exciting Updates on Gods' Games We Play Anime Release

Get ready for the premiere of Gods' Games We Play anime on April 1, 2024, as confirmed by the official staff of the series. Discover the latest key visual and additional cast members joining the highly anticipated anime adaptation.

The anime Gods' Games We Play is set to debut on April 1, 2024, as revealed by the official staff on Sunday, March 3, 2024. In addition to this announcement, a new key visual and two more cast members for the show have also been introduced.

This anime adaptation of Gods' Games We Play is brought to life by LidenFilms Studios, and it is based on the popular fantasy light novel series written by Kei Sazane and illustrated by Toiro Tomose.

Gods' Games We Play anime premieres on April 1, 2024

The light novel has been serialized by Media Factory under the MF Bunko JP imprint. In addition to the anime adaptation, the light novel also served as the inspiration for a manga series featuring the art of Kapiko Toriumi.

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On Sunday, March 3, 2024, the official website and X (formerly Twitter) handle for the Gods' Games We Play anime announced that the title will premiere on April 1, 2024.

The anime is set to premiere on April 1, 2024, on the AT-X channel at 9:30 pm JST. Additionally, it will be available for streaming on the d Anime Store at 10 pm JST.

In addition to AT-X and d Anime Store, the anime will also be broadcasted on Tokyo MX, SUn TV, KBS Kyoto, and other channels. It is worth mentioning that Crunchyroll has secured the exclusive rights to stream the anime on its platform.

A new key visual for the Gods' Games We Play anime (Image via Lidenfilms) - A new key visual for the Gods' Games We Play anime (Image via Lidenfilms)

A new key visual for the Gods' Games We Play anime (Image via Lidenfilms) - A new key visual for the Gods' Games We Play anime (Image via Lidenfilms)

A new key visual for the Gods' Games We Play anime (Image via Lidenfilms)

A new key visual has been revealed for the Gods' Games We Play anime. The illustration showcases Fay Theo Philus, Leoleshea, Nel Reckless, Pearl Diamond, and two new characters named Darks and Kerlich. Interestingly, the voice actors for these two characters have also been announced by the anime's official staff.

According to the website and X handle for the anime, Kento Ito, known as Goro Amemiya from Oshi no Ko, will portray Darks. Miku Ito, famous as Miku Nakano from The Quintessential Quintuplets, will lend her voice to the character Kerlich in this anime.

Both Kento-san and Miku-san will join the previously mentioned cast members of the series, who are here as follows:

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Fay Theo Philus

Akari Kito as Leoleshea

Kanna Nakamura as Nel Reckless

Ami Koshimizu as Miranda

Hina Tachibana as Pearl Diamond


Tatsuya Shiraishi leads the team at LidenFilms Studios, while NTL handles the series scripts. Yoshihiro Watanabe serves as the character designer, and Gin from Busted Rose is composing the music for the anime at Pony Canyon.

AliA, a popular Japanese pop band, sings the opening theme song for the fantasy anime, NewGame, and Hina Tachibana, the voice actor for Pearl Diamond in the series, performs the ending theme, I'm GAME!

Leoleshea and Fay, as seen in the anime (Image via LidenFilms)

Leoleshea and Fay, as seen in the anime (Image via LidenFilms)

Leoleshea and Fay are characters featured in the anime (Image via LidenFilms).

The anime, Gods' Games We Play, is based on Sazane's light novel. The English version of the novel is published by Yen Press, and it outlines the plot of the story.

The Gods get bored sometimes and to shake things up, they like to challenge anyone who dares to a battle of wits. But here's the catch - these deities can be tricky, unfair, and hard to understand, making it almost impossible for a regular person to win!

"Even so, things are bound to get interesting when a former Goddess and a genius human boy team up in a bid to win the game to end all games!"

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Editor's P/S:

The upcoming anime adaptation of "Gods' Games We Play" has sparked excitement among fans of the fantasy light novel series. The announcement of the April 1, 2024, premiere date, along with the release of a new key visual and additional cast members, has further heightened anticipation. The visual showcases the main characters, including two newcomers, Darks and Kerlich, whose voice actors have also been revealed.

The premise of the anime, which revolves around deities challenging humans to battles of wits, holds great potential for intriguing storytelling. The inclusion of a former goddess and a genius human boy as a team adds an intriguing dynamic, promising a captivating and unpredictable journey. With the talented staff and voice actors behind the project, "Gods' Games We Play" is poised to deliver an immersive and entertaining anime experience that will undoubtedly resonate with fans of the genre.