The popular workplace comedy New Game! has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with both English subtitles and a newly available English dub. The 12-episode first season follows Aoba Suzukaze, a fresh high school graduate who lands her dream job as a character designer at the video game company Eagle Jump.
Produced by Doga Kobo, known for their work on slice-of-life series like YuruYuri and Himouto! Umaru-chan, New Game! dives into the daily lives of the women at Eagle Jump as they develop the next installment of the Fairies Story game series. The anime captures the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of a professional game development studio through a lens of moe and lighthearted humor.
With a MyAnimeList score of 7.55 based on over 215,000 user ratings, the series has garnered a dedicated following for its charming characters and accurate, albeit idealized, portrayal of the gaming industry. It's a prime example of the 'Cute Girls Doing Cute Things' genre, focusing on the professional and personal growth of its ensemble cast.
While this first season covers the initial arc of Aoba's journey, fans can continue the story with the sequel OVA, New Game!!, which is also available on Crunchyroll. The complete series offers a satisfying binge for those seeking a feel-good anime about passion and teamwork.
