NEW GAME! 2016
What is NEW GAME!?
NEW GAME! is a television series that premiered in 2016.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 4, 2016
- Last aired
- Sep 26, 2017
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
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Overview
NEW GAME! is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around the life of a young woman who joins a game company after graduating from high school. Upon her first day as a working member of society, she experiences a crowded morning rush hour commute on a train. She eventually arrives at the office building, where she hesitates before being guided inside by a senior staff member. This staff member is a key figure in the series, helping to facilitate the protagonist's introduction to the game company. The company in question is responsible for developing a popular game called Fairies Story, which the protagonist was fond of as a child.
Should you watch it?
“A high school graduate joins the game company behind her favorite childhood title to begin her career.”
- relatable workplace themes
- focus on creative careers
- slow pacing
- niche industry focus
Watch it if you enjoy stories about young adults navigating their first professional office experiences.
The series maintains a lighthearted tone suitable for general audiences interested in office life.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 It Actually Feels Like I Started My Job Mytharc Jul 4, 2016
- E2 So This is an Adult Drinking Party... Core Jul 11, 2016
- E3 What Happens If I'm Late to Work? Core Jul 18, 2016
- E4 The First... Paycheck... Core Jul 25, 2016
- E5 That's How Many Nights We Have To Stay Over? Core Aug 1, 2016
- E6 Like... The Release is Canceled? Core Aug 8, 2016
- E7 Please Train the New Hires Properly Core Aug 15, 2016
- E8 It's Summer Break!! Core Aug 22, 2016
- E9 Do We Have To Come Into Work? Core Aug 29, 2016
- E10 Full-time Employment is a Loophole in the Law to Make Wages Lower Core Sep 5, 2016
- E11 There Were Leaked Pictures of the Game on the Internet Yesterday! Mytharc Sep 12, 2016
- E12 One of My Dreams Came True! Mytharc Sep 19, 2016
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Of All the Embarrassing Things to Be Caught Doing... Mytharc Jul 11, 2017
- E2 This Is Just Turning into Cos-purr-lay! Core Jul 18, 2017
- E3 Ooh, I'm So Embarrassed! Core Jul 25, 2017
- E4 How Dense... Can You Be? Core Aug 1, 2017
- E5 Hey! Don't Touch Me There! Core Aug 8, 2017
- E6 Wow... It's So Amazing.. Core Aug 15, 2017
- E7 I'm Sensing a Very Intense Gaze Core Aug 22, 2017
- E8 I'm Telling You, I Want a Maid Café Core Aug 29, 2017
- E9 At Least Put a Shirt on! Core Sep 5, 2017
- E10 It's Gonna Really Break the Immersion Core Sep 12, 2017
- E11 What's Hidden in Your Heart Mytharc Sep 19, 2017
- E12 Make Sure You Buy It Mytharc Sep 26, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A high school graduate starts her first job at a video game company.
Where does Aoba work?
She works at a company called Eagle Jump.
Who helps Aoba on her first day?
A senior staff member named Toyama Rin leads her into the office.
What game inspired Aoba?
She was a fan of a game called Fairies Story.
What is the setting?
The story takes place at a professional game development office.