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Much likefilm tie-in games, anime games bring the source material to life.
They use established worlds to create wholly unique experiences.
Grand weapons for even grander stories.
Thus, theres a massive pile of anime games.
However, as with any genre, not all of these entries are good.
Some are blatant cash grabs, while others are carefully constructed masterpieces.
9Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon
Not all of the best anime games are necessarilygoodgames.
Take, for example, the 1995 Banpresto Sailor Moon side-scrolling arcade game, Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon.
Despite its success as an arcade cabinet, the uninspired beat-em-up won few glowing reviews.
Anime games sometimes get a bad rep, but these ones desperately need a second outing.
Still, its a fun diversion for Sailor Moon fans.
The games eight stages are visually appealing, too.
Youll even get to go toe-to-toe with Tuxedo Mask.
7Berserk and the Band of the Hawk
Fighting games are a frequent vessel for anime adaptations.
Theyre fairly easy to produce and bend to any worlds rules.
For a series as gruesome as Berserk, the genre also stands as the only logical option.
Thus, the world received Berserk and the Band of the Hawk in 2017.
Its plot mostly follows the first three volumes of the manga, although some arcs are omitted for pacing.
Still, youcananticipate action-packed if not somewhat polygonal gameplay as either Jin or Mugen.
Functionally, thishack-and-slash titlefollows the genres most basic rules.
You string together light and heavy attacks to maximize your flow and speed.
However, you get the bonus of immersing yourself in the creatively reimagined Edo period of Samurai Champloo.
5Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
Narutohas long since established itself as an anime superpower.
Masashi Kishimotos world has inspired multiple anime series, films, and video games.
Each has its own distinct flair, of course; theyre all made for different audiences.
These are the best of them.
However, when it comes to Naruto games, few can top the Ultimate Ninja series.
Functionally, its your standard beat-em-up, but its attention to detail sets it apart.
Youll enjoy all the high-octane fun of the series and plenty of Jutsu eye candy.
Depending on which entry you pick, you might even play as characters from the Boruto spin-off series.
Its set in a world of advanced VR gaming, after all.
So, its no surprise that there aremultipleSword Art Online games.
The third-person shooter game is packed with series-typical action.
It also highlights an entirely new story, eschewing previous games reliance on established faces from the anime.
Monkey D. Luffy has stretched his arms around the world and embraced fans across multiple decades.
Likewise, his lovable gang of misfit pirates has become a staple in global pop culture.
So, its only natural that the long-running quest has some video game adaptations.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors is a hack-and-slash fighting game at this point, thats probably not a surprise.
Nonetheless, the action-packed gameplay is a perfect fit for the swashbuckling fun of One Piece.
The series first entry dropped in the distant year of 2012.
The most recent entry, Pirate Warriors 4, debuted in 2020.
Its dark fantasy setting quickly captivated audiences, propelling Hajime Isayamas vision to global superstardom.
Nonetheless, it gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the bloody reality of Shiganshina.
1Dragon Ball FighterZ
Everyone knows about the Dragon Ball series.
Goku has graced televisions for decades; hes even made appearances at the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Considering his impact, it didnt take him long to appear in video games, too.
While there are countless Dragon Ball games, one of the best is Dragon Ball FighterZ.
As withthe series other fighting games, you get plenty of chances to play as your favorite characters.
you could fling hard-hitting Kame Hame Ha attacks or play methodical defense against your opponents.
Theres no wrong way to play.
You choose your team and command the battle, and the result will always be filled with eye-popping action.
