---
title: "NEW GAME!"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/new-game-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67012
imdb_id: "tt5862798"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# NEW GAME! (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/new-game-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school graduate joins the game company behind her favorite childhood title to begin her career."

### Why Watch
- relatable workplace themes
- focus on creative careers

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- niche industry focus
- Tone & Suitability: The series maintains a lighthearted tone suitable for general audiences interested in office life.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: workplace, slice-of-life, lighthearted, professional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### NEW GAME! (12 Episodes)
NEW GAME! is a 2016 television series. The show follows Aoba Suzukaze, a recent high school graduate who is often mistaken for a middle school student. Aoba joins a game company that produced her favorite game as a 3D artist. The series focuses on Aoba's experiences and interactions with her new colleagues.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuuki Takada** as *Aoba Suzukaze (voice)*
- **Yoko Hikasa** as *Kou Yagami (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Rin Tooyama (voice)*
- **Megumi Yamaguchi** as *Hifumi Takimoto (voice)*
- **Megumi Toda** as *Hajime Shinoda (voice)*
- **Ayumi Takeo** as *Yun Iijima (voice)*
- **Madoka Asahina** as *Nene Sakura (voice)*
- **Chitose Morinaga** as *Umiko Ahagon (voice)*
- **Eri Kitamura** as *Shizuku Hazuki (voice)*
- **Manaka Iwami** as *Hotaru Hoshikawa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A high school graduate starts her first job at a video game company.

### Q: Where does Aoba work?
She works at a company called Eagle Jump.

### Q: Who helps Aoba on her first day?
A senior staff member named Toyama Rin leads her into the office.

### Q: What game inspired Aoba?
She was a fan of a game called Fairies Story.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place at a professional game development office.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*