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Death Billiards

Synopsis: "Death Billiards" is a mystery-thriller anime set in a mysterious bar where strangers are challenged to a game of pool with deadly consequences. Players, who have no memories of their own death, must compete for their own survival while revealing dark secrets about themselves. With unexpected twists and ethical dilemmas, the anime explores themes such as mortality, redemption and justice, keeping viewers intrigued and tense with each episode.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Death Billiards

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Death Billiards
  • Anime Name in Japanese: デス・ビリヤード
  • Anime Name in English: Death Billiards
  • Other names:

Production information

  • Producers: None found, add some
  • Licensors:
  • Studios: Madhouse

Anime Information

  • Type: Movie
  • Episodes: 1
  • Date: 2-mar.-13
  • Genres: Drama, Supernatural, Suspense, Adult Cast, High Stakes Game, Psychological
  • Subjects: Game
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.88
  • Popularity: 990

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Death Billiards Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/11/48721.jpg
  • Date: 2024-04-08T22:02:44-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Death Billiards": 

    • "Death Billiards" is an anime short film released in 2013.
    • It was directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa and produced by studio Madhouse.
    • The work is part of the "Young Animator Training Project" in Japan.
    • "Death Billiards" was the pilot for the longer-running anime series "Death Parade."
    • The story revolves around two souls who arrive at a mysterious bar and are forced to participate in a game of pool.
    • The anime addresses themes such as judgement, morality and redemption.
    • The animation has a dark and mysterious atmosphere, with a detailed and impactful visual.
    • The soundtrack is another highlight of the work, contributing to the construction of tension and emotion.
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    Manga and Products from Death Billiards

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Death Billiards"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Decim: The protagonist of the series, he is the bartender at the Quindecim bar where the souls of the dead are judged. He is an impassive and mysterious judge who oversees the death games.
    • Chiyuki: A young woman who wakes up in the bar Quindecim with no memories of her previous life. She becomes Decim's assistant and starts helping him in the judgments of the souls.
    • Nona: The supervisor of Quindecim, she is responsible for assigning the souls to be judged and monitoring Decim's work. She is a cunning and manipulative character.
    • Ginti: The bartender from the Quindecim bar, Decim's rival. He is more impulsive and aggressive in his decisions, which puts him in conflict with Decim in several situations.
    • Clavis: The butler of Quindecim, he assists Decim and the other bartenders in organizing the games and maintaining the bar. Clavis is serene and helpful, but also has a dark side.

    Summary and events

    • Dois estranhos chegam a um bar misterioso
    • Eles são obrigados a jogar uma partida de bilhar com altas apostas
    • Conforme o jogo avança, sua verdadeira natureza e passado são revelados
    • É revelado que são almas sendo julgadas na vida após a morte
    • O resultado do jogo determina o destino deles
    • O jogo termina com uma reviravolta revelando o verdadeiro propósito do bar. (The game ends with a twist revealing the true purpose of the bar.)
    • A história levanta questões filosóficas sobre vida e morte

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Death BilliardsWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    In "Death Billiards," a 2013 short film directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, the final events revolve around a game between two men in a mysterious bar, where a bartender named Decim observes them. During the billiards game, the men begin to reminiscence about their lives and reveal dark secrets. In the end, it is revealed that they are actually already dead and are being judged by Decim, a judge of the afterlife. One of the men, who was a serial killer, is condemned to eternal void, while the other, who was forced to commit a crime to save his family, is sent to be reincarnated. The work raises questions about morality, redemption, and the nature of the human soul, leaving the viewer reflecting on the choices we make in life and their consequences in the afterlife.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Death Billiards

    • Death Billiards
    • Death Parade (série de TV que é uma continuação de Death Billiards)
    • Death Parade: Vingnettes

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Death Billiards

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    デス・ビリヤード
    • デス (desu) - significa "morte" em japonês
    • ビリヤード (biriyādo) - significa "bilhar" em japonês
    The name of the anime "デス・ビリヤード" can be translated as "Death Billiards" in English. This name suggests that the anime may have a dark theme and perhaps involves death associated with the game of billiards, creating a tense and mysterious atmosphere.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Death Billiards has a total of 1 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Death Billiards on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Death Billiards usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 990