Death Billiards
デス・ビリヤード
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Synopsis
Two men have just arrived at a location known as Quindecim and are unable to remember how they got there. They are immediately greeted by a young woman who escorts them to a small bar, where a bartender awaits them. They are told that they will have to participate in a game, randomly chosen by roulette, and will be unable to leave until its completion; if they refuse, the consequences will be dire. In addition to the rules of the game, the two men are told to play as if their lives are at stake. The game that has been chosen is billiards. But there's more to it than just pocketing pool balls, as the two are about to find out the outcome could mean life or death. Death Billiards is one of the four anime works that each received 38 million yen (about US$480,000) from the "2012 Young Animator Training Project." Just like in 2010 and 2011, the animation labor group received 214.5 million yen (US$2.65 million) from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs, and it distributed most of those funds to studios who train young animators on-the-job.
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About Death Billiards
Here is what Death Billiards (デス・ビリヤード) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, mystery and psychological anime by MADHOUSE (2013). The premise: Two men have just arrived at a location known as Quindecim and are unable to remember how they got there. They are immediately greeted by a young woman who escorts them to a small bar, where a bartender awaits them.
From there, they are told that they will have to participate in a game, randomly chosen by roulette, and will be unable to leave until its completion; if they refuse, the consequences will be dire. In addition to the rules of the game, the two men are told to play as if their lives are at stake. The game that has been chosen is billiards.
With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Decim (Tomoaki Maeno) and Kurokami no Onna (Asami Seto) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
MADHOUSE is the studio behind Death Billiards, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.7/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Tomoaki Maeno voicing Decim gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How long is Death Billiards?
- The series runs for 1 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Death Billiards?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Death Billiards still airing?
- Death Billiards is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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