No Con Kid (2013)

Other name: ノーコン・キッド　～ぼくらのゲーム史～, No Kon Kiddo

Description:

No Con Kid is a nostalgic drama that explores the evolution of gaming and human connection. Set in 1983, the story begins at Game Center Watanabe. While video games are becoming a global phenomenon, fifteen-year-old Watanabe Reiji has absolutely no interest in them, despite his father owning the arcade. Conversely, his peer Kido Akinobu, known by his high-score handle KID, is a gaming prodigy who dominates the arcade scoreboards. Everything changes when Reiji falls in love at first sight with a beautiful girl playing a game. Desperate to win her heart, Reiji pretends to be the legendary KID, unexpectedly launching his own gaming journey. Spanning thirty years to 2013, this captivating series bridges the past and present. It features iconic retro games from legendary creators like Sega, Nintendo, Konami, Sony, NEC, and Taito. No Con Kid is a heartwarming tribute to the golden age of arcade gaming and young love.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Drama