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{{Episode
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|Name = Weak Square
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|Title = Weak Square
 
|Kanji = 駒並べ
  
|Kanji = 駒並べ
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|Katakana = ウィークスクエア
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|Kana = ウィークスクエア
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|Romanji = Wīku Sukuea
 
|Image = Ep5 screenshots (154).png
  
|Image = Ep5 screenshots (154).png
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|Air Date = May 7, 2014
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|Japanese Release = May 7, 2014
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|Episode = 5
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|Season = 1
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|Episode Number = 5
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|Reference = [[Volume 2]]: Chapter 1, Part 3 -<br/>Chapter 2, Part 2
  
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|Overall Number = 5
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|Previous = [[Episode 04|Episode 4]]
  
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|Next = [[Episode 06|Episode 6]]}}
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|Adapted From = [[Light Novel Volume 2]]
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|OP = [[This game]]
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{{Nihongo|'''Weak Square'''|駒並べ 《ウィークスクエア》}} is the fifth episode of [[No Game, No Life]].
  
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|ED = [[Oración]]
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|Screenplay = Takashi Aoshima
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|Animation Director = Maria Ichino,
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Takashi Nagayoshi
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|Previous = Episode 04{{!}}Grandmaster
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|Next = Episode 06{{!}}Interesting}}
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{{Translation|Weak Square|駒並べ|Komanarabe}} is the fifth episode of the ''[[No Game No Life (Series)]]'' anime series. It first aired in Japan on May 7, 2014 on AT-X, and later on May 9, 2014 on other networks.
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==Plot summary==
  
==Plot summary==
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While making plans for their next move, [[Sora]] and [[Shiro]] have difficulty finding information about their opponents. Meanwhile. [[Steph]] tries desperately to beat them in games, only to end up humiliated. After a while, they learn that [[ Elchea]]'s library, together with nearly all of it's wisdom in books, was in possession of one of the [[Flügel]], after winning it in a game from the [[Previous king]]. They then decide to challenge it and take it back.
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While making plans for their next move, [[Sora]] and [[Shiro]] have difficulty finding information about their opponents. Meanwhile. [[Steph]]anie tries desperately to beat them in games, only to end up defeated and humiliated. After a while, they learn that [[Elchea]]'s [[Library of Elchea|library]], together with nearly all of it's wisdom in books, was in possession of one of the [[Flügel]], after winning it in a game from the [[Former king of Imanity|previous king]]. They then decide to challenge the Flügel and take the library back.
   
 
==Characters==
  
==Characters==
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*[[Old Deus]]
  
*[[Old Deus]]
 
*[[Former king of Imanity]] (flashback)
  
*[[Former king of Imanity]] (flashback)
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*[[Opposing ministers]]
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*Opposing ministers
 
*[[Jibril]]
  
*[[Jibril]]
 
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**'''Result:''' The siblings win
  
**'''Result:''' The siblings win
 
*Match between [[Stephanie Dola]] and Shiro to guess the gender of the people who pass the alleyway, best out of ten (result was 1-9)
  
*Match between [[Stephanie Dola]] and Shiro to guess the gender of the people who pass the alleyway, best out of ten (result was 1-9)
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*Matches of [[wikipedia:Ghost Leg|Ghost Leg]], Spicy Russian Takoyaki (adapted from [[wikipedia:Russian roulette|Russian Roulette]]), [[wikipedia:The Game of Life|The Game of Life]], and rock-paper-scissors between Steph and Kuhaku
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*Matches of [[wikipedia:Ghost Leg|Ghost Leg]], Spicy Russian Takoyaki (adapted from [[wikipedia:Russian roulette|Russian Roulette]]), [[wikipedia:The Game of Life|The Game of Life]], and rock-paper-scissors between Stephanie and Kuhaku
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*Match between Steph and Sora to guess how long a bird would stay on the roof
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*Match between Stephanie and Sora to guess how long a bird would stay on the roof
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**'''Result:''' Steph loses in all matches
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**'''Result:''' Stephanie loses in all matches
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*The siblings and Stephanie show up at the library and the Flügel makes an appearance.
   
 
==Key differences from light novel==
  
==Key differences from light novel==
 
In the light novel,
  
In the light novel,
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*Sora and Shiro did not move out into a new home. They first demanded for the construction of a new wooden house, after Shiro had rolled off the bed.<ref>Volume 2: Chapter 1, Part 3</ref>
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*Sora and Shiro did not move out into a new home. They first demanded for the construction of a new wooden house, after Shiro had rolled off the bed.<ref>Light Novel Volume 2: Chapter 1, Part 3</ref>
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*The opposing ministers did not just lose their titles, land, money, and holdings, they also lost their families in the bet. Sora let these family members do as they please, and contemplated if they would forgive the ministers who idiotically wagered their family's lives. <ref name="a">Volume 2: Chapter 2, Part 2</ref>
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*The opposing ministers did not just lose their titles, land, money, and holdings, they also lost their families in the bet. Sora let these family members do as they please, and contemplated if they would forgive the ministers who idiotically wagered their family's lives. <ref name="a">Light Novel Volume 2: Chapter 2, Part 2</ref>
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*When the siblings ran off, Steph's leash was not tied to a pole, but left on the ground.<ref name="a" />
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*When the siblings ran off, Stephanie's leash was not tied to a pole, but left on the ground.<ref name="a" />
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*The random game matches in between the two guessing games did not occur, so Steph was not stripped of clothes as much or bespectacled, and Shiro did not have as many extra items to wear.
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*The random game matches in between the two guessing games did not occur, so Stephanie was not stripped of clothes as much or bespectacled, and Shiro did not have as many extra items to wear.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*The episode title's katakana has a different meaning from its kanji. The katakana (グランド・マスター) reads 'weak square', while the kanji (駒並べ) means 'arranging the pieces' i.e. 'setting the board'.
  
*The episode title's katakana has a different meaning from its kanji. The katakana (グランド・マスター) reads 'weak square', while the kanji (駒並べ) means 'arranging the pieces' i.e. 'setting the board'.
 
*A "weak square" is a chess term. A square is weak when it is controlled by your opponent and you have little or no chance of regaining control due to a lack of pieces which can effectively fight for that square.<ref>http://www.chess.com/article/view/what-are-quotweak-squaresquot</ref>
  
*A "weak square" is a chess term. A square is weak when it is controlled by your opponent and you have little or no chance of regaining control due to a lack of pieces which can effectively fight for that square.<ref>http://www.chess.com/article/view/what-are-quotweak-squaresquot</ref>
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*The word Sora and Shiro said that was censored was "Balus", which is a reference to [[wikipedia:Castle in the Sky|Castle in the Sky]]. "Balus" is the word of destruction spoken together by Pazu and Sheeta in the climax of the film.
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*There is a clear parody of the movie [[wikipedia:Castle in the Sky|Castle in the Sky]]. The main characters are dressed up very similarly to Castle's, they mention Laputa, and say [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/balse Barusu] (censored) as they hold hands, the word of destruction spoken together by Pazu and Sheeta in the climax of the film.
 
*Music from [[wikipedia:Mario Party|Mario Party]] is played while Sora is explaining probabilities with cards.
  
*Music from [[wikipedia:Mario Party|Mario Party]] is played while Sora is explaining probabilities with cards.
 
*This is the first episode which the [[former king of Imanity]] shows his face. He greatly resembles a [[wikipedia:King (playing card)|King poker card]].
  
*This is the first episode which the [[former king of Imanity]] shows his face. He greatly resembles a [[wikipedia:King (playing card)|King poker card]].
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*In the post-credits scene, Steph reverts to only having her panties taken away by Shiro and keeps her other clothes. This is probably for consistency in the events that would happen in Materialization Shiritori, as her other clothes were never taken away in the light novel, and the fact that her clothes could not be returned to her under the [[Ten Oaths]]. Shiro also reverts to only wearing Steph's panties on her head.
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*In the post-credits scene, Stephanie reverts to only having her panties taken away by Shiro and keeps her other clothes. This is probably for consistency in the events that would happen in [[Materialization Shiritori]], as her other clothes were never taken away in the light novel, and the fact that her clothes could not be returned to her under the [[Ten Oaths]]. Shiro also reverts to only wearing Stephanie's panties on her head.
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* When Stephanie Dola is complaining about the lack of activity as king and queen of Sora and Shiro, they reply to her that the "Blanks" won't work by nature. The way they explain it is similar to the way Simon (of the anime Gurren Lagann Tengen Toppa) explains to the main antagonist the potential of the mankind.
   
 
==Credits==
  
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Revision as of 08:02, 9 April 2019

Weak Square (駒並べ, Komanarabe) is the fifth episode of the No Game No Life (Series) anime series. It first aired in Japan on May 7, 2014 on AT-X, and later on May 9, 2014 on other networks.

Plot summary

While making plans for their next move, Sora and Shiro have difficulty finding information about their opponents. Meanwhile. Stephanie tries desperately to beat them in games, only to end up defeated and humiliated. After a while, they learn that Elchea's library, together with nearly all of it's wisdom in books, was in possession of one of the Flügel, after winning it in a game from the previous king. They then decide to challenge the Flügel and take the library back.

Characters

The following characters are listed by the order which they appear in.

Major characters

Minor characters

Speaking roles
Non-speaking roles
  • Minister of Economy
  • Townsfolk

Events

For games, the challenger is listed before the challenged party.

  • Match of Blackjack between Stephanie Dola and Sora
    • Result: Sora wins
  • Match of poker between the siblings and the opposing ministers
    • Result: The siblings win
  • Match between Stephanie Dola and Shiro to guess the gender of the people who pass the alleyway, best out of ten (result was 1-9)
  • Matches of Ghost Leg, Spicy Russian Takoyaki (adapted from Russian Roulette), The Game of Life, and rock-paper-scissors between Stephanie and Kuhaku
  • Match between Stephanie and Sora to guess how long a bird would stay on the roof
    • Result: Stephanie loses in all matches
  • The siblings and Stephanie show up at the library and the Flügel makes an appearance.

Key differences from light novel

In the light novel,

  • Sora and Shiro did not move out into a new home. They first demanded for the construction of a new wooden house, after Shiro had rolled off the bed.[1]
  • The opposing ministers did not just lose their titles, land, money, and holdings, they also lost their families in the bet. Sora let these family members do as they please, and contemplated if they would forgive the ministers who idiotically wagered their family's lives. [2]
  • When the siblings ran off, Stephanie's leash was not tied to a pole, but left on the ground.[2]
  • The random game matches in between the two guessing games did not occur, so Stephanie was not stripped of clothes as much or bespectacled, and Shiro did not have as many extra items to wear.

Trivia

  • The episode title's katakana has a different meaning from its kanji. The katakana (グランド・マスター) reads 'weak square', while the kanji (駒並べ) means 'arranging the pieces' i.e. 'setting the board'.
  • A "weak square" is a chess term. A square is weak when it is controlled by your opponent and you have little or no chance of regaining control due to a lack of pieces which can effectively fight for that square.[3]
  • There is a clear parody of the movie Castle in the Sky. The main characters are dressed up very similarly to Castle's, they mention Laputa, and say Barusu (censored) as they hold hands, the word of destruction spoken together by Pazu and Sheeta in the climax of the film.
  • Music from Mario Party is played while Sora is explaining probabilities with cards.
  • This is the first episode which the former king of Imanity shows his face. He greatly resembles a King poker card.
  • In the post-credits scene, Stephanie reverts to only having her panties taken away by Shiro and keeps her other clothes. This is probably for consistency in the events that would happen in Materialization Shiritori, as her other clothes were never taken away in the light novel, and the fact that her clothes could not be returned to her under the Ten Oaths. Shiro also reverts to only wearing Stephanie's panties on her head.
  • When Stephanie Dola is complaining about the lack of activity as king and queen of Sora and Shiro, they reply to her that the "Blanks" won't work by nature. The way they explain it is similar to the way Simon (of the anime Gurren Lagann Tengen Toppa) explains to the main antagonist the potential of the mankind.

Credits

  • Screenplay: Aoshima Takashi (あおしまたかし)
  • Storyboard: Sayama Kiyoko (佐山聖子).
  • Director: Sasaki Sumito (佐々木純人) and Watanabe Kotono (渡邉こと乃)
  • Animation director: Ichino Maria (市野まりあ) and Nagayoshi Takashi (永吉隆志)

References

  1. ↑ Light Novel Volume 2: Chapter 1, Part 3
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Light Novel Volume 2: Chapter 2, Part 2
  3. ↑ http://www.chess.com/article/view/what-are-quotweak-squaresquot
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