King's Game English Sub & Dub

About King's Game

King's Game (王様ゲーム The Animation) blends drama, horror and mystery by Seven (2017). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: The story begins when an entire high school class of 32 people receive a message on their cellphones from a person known only as the "King. The messages contain orders that the learners needs to obey, or they risk the punishment of death.

Along the way, with their lives on the line, the pupils soon find out that the orders are getting more and more extreme as time goes on.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Mamoru Miyano as Nobuaki Kanazawa and Mao Ichimichi as Chiemi Honda. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Seven is the studio behind King's Game, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 4.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Mamoru Miyano voicing Nobuaki Kanazawa gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2017, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.