7 Recommendations for Chess-Themed Anime with Epic Strategies in Various Moments

Kapanlagi.com - The world of anime offers not only spectacular physical battles, but also brain battles that are equally thrilling through chess, as seen in the following list of chess-themed anime. From traditional chess boards to shogi.

Various chess-themed anime have adapted this strategic game into captivating story plots. Interestingly, chess is not always the main focus but is often used to depict strategies of war, life, and even politics.

Let’s explore some chess-themed anime that present chess in various unique and thrilling interpretations. Come on, let’s check it out, KLovers!

1. NO GAME NO LIFE

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The anime NO GAME NO LIFE tells the story of Sora and Shiro, genius gamer siblings known as "Blank", who are drawn into the world of Disboard. As a unique chess-themed game anime, the story features a world where all disputes are resolved through games. In this world, they are determined to become the rulers by defeating the 16 existing races using complex strategies in various matches.

2. CODE GEASS

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The anime CODE GEASS tells the story of Lelouch vi Britannia, an exiled prince who gains the "Geass" power to control minds. It presents a brilliant chess-themed game concept in anime.

Each of his war strategies is designed like a chess game, where he carefully utilizes each "piece" to take revenge on Britannia while protecting his sister.

3. THE RYUO'S WORK IS NEVER DONE!

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This anime raises the theme of chess games in a Japanese version, telling the story of Yaichi Kuzuryuu, the youngest shogi champion who meets Ai Hinatsuru, a little girl who wants to become his student.

The main focus of the anime THE RYUO'S WORK IS NEVER DONE! is their development in the professional shogi world, exploring the complexities of this traditional game's strategies.

4. MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION

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The anime MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION tells the story of Rei Kiriyama, a lonely young professional shogi player struggling with depression while developing his career.

Being one of the best chess-themed anime, this series depicts how shogi becomes a metaphor for life's journey, where every move requires careful consideration.

5. DEATH PARADE

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The anime DEATH PARADE tells the story at the Quindecim bar, where Decim as the arbiter judges the souls of the recently deceased through deadly games. Although it is not purely a chess-themed anime, each game played, including chess, is designed to reveal the true nature of humanity when faced with life-and-death pressure.

6. PHI BRAIN: KAMI NO PUZZLE

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As a chess-themed anime packaged in the form of puzzles, the series PHI BRAIN: KAMI NO PUZZLE follows Kaito Daimon, a genius puzzle student involved in the "Puzzle of God". Together with his friends, he solves various complex puzzles including chess variants that challenge logic.

7. OVERLORD

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And another anime is titled OVERLORD. This anime tells the story of a character named Momonga, who is trapped in a virtual game as a powerful undead wizard, leading the guild Ainz Ooal Gown.

Although it is not explicitly an anime about chess themes, every battle strategy is designed like a chess game, where each NPC is an important piece in his plan.

Those are some chess-themed anime that KLovers can watch. Through these anime, chess becomes not only a strategy on the board but also a profound philosophy of life.

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