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It’s pretty normal to see an anime character that has given up on the real world and just plays video games all day long. But you will quickly realize that the characters are mostly teenagers who seemingly have an infinite allowance and no real responsibilities.
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- The King's Avatar. Action, Fantasy. Originally aired 2017 to 2020. 24 episodes (2 seasons) 7.88 on MAL. The King's Avatar is a Chinese animated web series (donghua) based on the web novel of the same name.
- Shangri-La Frontier. Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Originally aired 2023 to 2024. 25 episodes (2 seasons) 7.99 on MAL. Shangri-La Frontier is an anime set in the future when traditional video games and consoles are now considered old-school because Full-Dive VR gaming is the new standard.
- NieR: Automata Ver1.1a. Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Originally aired 2023. 12 episodes (1 season) 7.53 on MAL. NieR: Automata Ver1.1a is an anime series based on the RPG game NieR: Automata by Platinum Games.
- Good Night World. Drama, Fantasy. Originally aired 2023. 12 episodes (1 season) 7.16 on MAL. Good Night World is based on the manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Uru Okabe.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ’ Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC - Steam. Developer: Arc System Works. Rating: T for Teen. For the longest time, fans of Goku and the rest of the "Z-Fighters" requested a 2D fighting game on par with other top-tier anime fighters.
- Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Road to Boruto’ Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC - Steam. Developer: CyberConnect2. Rating: T for Teen.
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4’ Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC - Steam. Developer: Omega Force. Rating: T for Teen. There are plenty of animes that have gotten the Omega Force Musou game treatment in recent years.
- Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise’ Available on: PS4. Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Rating: M for Mature. If the combination of Fist of the North Star and SEGA’s Yakuza franchise entices you, then this open-world action RPG should be a part of your anime games library.
Jun 11, 2024 · After the popularity of Sword Art Online, an anime series featuring characters who get stuck in a game world, there's been a burst of video-game themed anime. Some of your beloved games got their start as a manga series. Here are some of the best ones out there!
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- Katsuragi Keima (The World God Only Knows) You can’t mention anime gamers without thinking about Katsuragi Keima. He’s one of the most dedicated anime characters of all time, when it comes to gaming.
- Karen Tendo (Gamers) Karen Tendou is one of those girls who from the outside looking in, seems too flashy and prissy to be judged as a gamer. Especially not a hardcore one by stereotypical standards.
- Konata Izumi (Lucky Star) Kanata Izumi is the queen of Otaku’s in the world of anime. If you love video games and you watch anime, it’s doubtful you haven’t seen a meme or 2 of Konata.
- Subaru Natsuki (Re Zero) Subaru Natsuki is a former gamer, meaning he used to play tons of games before the 1st of episode of Re Zero. Where he’s transported to another world.
Whether they be surprisingly great adaptations of a video game, about the experience of being a gamer/game creator, or make playing a game central to their plot; these are the best anime about...
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Jan 8, 2023 · Even some of the most popular anime released were adapted from video games, and vice versa. Watching an anime character who plays and enjoys video games as much as you will draw you into them due to how relatable they can be.
