New
Game, one of many slice of life anime that aired during the past few years, has
come and gone with two seasons of cute and fun characters. Its basic premise of
main character Aoba Suzukaze working at her first job and learning about the
adult and office life results in a narrative that anyone can understand and
quickly become invested in. What really stood out to me with this show, and consequently
resulted in me falling for it, is how well written its characters and their relationships
are. For this analysis I’d like to explore these characters and relationships,
why they hit me so hard, and why New Game is a great example of making a story
with a core main character who grows and affects those around them. You see, for
this analysis I will be focusing on the main character and her relationships
with the rest of the cast, arguing that a core theme of the show is how
inspiring Aoba Suzukaze is.
The following contains spoilers for all episodes of New Game! Seasons 1 and 2. I do not recommend reading this unless you have already watched the whole series or have no interest in ever watching it.
