description Death Billiards Overview
Two men have just arrived at a location known as Quindecim and are unable to remember how they got there. They are immediately greeted by a young woman who escorts them to a small bar, where a bartender awaits them. They are told that they will have to participate in a game, randomly chosen by roulette, and will be unable to leave until its completion; if they refuse, the consequences will be dire. In addition to the rules of the game, the two men are told to play as if their lives are at stake.
The game that has been chosen is billiards. But there's more to it than just pocketing pool balls, as the two are about to find out the outcome could mean life or death.
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How is Death Billiards connected to Death Parade?
Death Billiards is the short film that led to the TV anime Death Parade. Both revolve around the Quindecim bar, Decim, and games that expose what newly arrived people were like in life.
What game do the two men play in Death Billiards?
They play billiards under rules that gradually reveal the stakes are much darker than a normal bar game. The game is used to force out fear, anger, and memory rather than to crown a simple sports winner.
Was Death Billiards made by the same studio as Death Parade?
Yes, Madhouse made Death Billiards and later produced Death Parade. The short was part of the Young Animator Training Project, which helped launch several stand-alone anime shorts.
Should I watch Death Billiards before Death Parade?
Watching Death Billiards first makes sense because it introduces the bar premise in a compact form. Death Parade expands the idea into a full series with more focus on Decim, Chiyuki, and the judgment system.
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