「誘導法《キリング・ジャイアント》」 (Yuudou-hou “Kiringu Jaianto”)
"Killing Giant"

The best FPS's have hearts and kawaii onnanoko, and the best plans are as fun as hell!

「指向法《ブルー・ローズ》」 (Shikou-hou “Buruu Rouzu”)
"Blue Rose"

Mostly funny, mostly silly, this episode was roundly hilarious while still elaborating on character back stories and delivering us to the stage of Kuuhaku's biggest victory yet. Hopefully.

「解離法《スカイ・ウォーク》」 (Kairi-hou “Sukai uouku”)
"Sky Walk"

I was so scared. A life rendered colorless, without meaning, without worth--and then suddenly, it returns. Because they believed. Because they understood. Because they trusted each other more than anyone in the entire world. And Kuuhaku--!

「起死回生《フェイクエンド》」 (Kishikaisei “Feiku Endo”)
"Fake End"

A tour de force of mind games, games theory, and betting it all for a chance to beat the world, punctuated with one of the most effectively unsettling endings to any episode this season. I still don't feel like I can take a full breath, lest the world shatters.

「死に手《サクリファイス》」 (Shini-te “Sakurifaisu”)
"Sacrifice"

This series is like a love song to humanity.

「一手《インタレスティング》」 (Itte “Intaresutingu”)
"Interesting"

It feels increasingly rare to find a show that starts strong, and then continues strong. No Game No Life's latest episode proves that it's not doing that - it's getting better.

「駒並べ《ウィークスクエア》」 (Koma Narabe “Uiikusukuea”)
"Weak Square"

The seamless integration of comedy, fanservice, and plot. You could be forgiven for thinking this episode was all for fun, until near the end when its absolutely vital themes became clear.

「国王《グランド・マスター》」 (Kokuou “Gurando Masutaa”)
"Grandmaster"

The climax of the battle for Imanity's throne leads to a challenge far greater. It's you and me man, against the whole damn world. Let's play!

「熟練者《エキスパート》」 (Jukurenmono “Ekisupaato”)
"Expert"

That was one of the most epic, amazing, constantly twisting-and-turning battles I've seen in a while--and it's not over. That cliffhanger, GAH! I want more!!