When it comes to the best anime games, you can expect to dive into sprawling adventures, try to solve puzzles, shed some tears with moving stories, and perhaps even dip into the realm of horror. Like manga and anime series, the best anime-inspired games range in tone dramatically from thoughtful and evocative to grandiose and adolescent, and everything in between. 

Whatever your tastes, you’re almost certain to find something you like in the wonderfully diverse niche of anime-inspired video games.

TOP 5 BEST ANIME GAMES

Inazuma Eleven

There’s no denying that sports anime is very popular in Japan, and Inazuma Eleven is an example of that success. This anime is an adaptation of the Nintendo game of the same title and has a very deep story even though this is only a franchise that tells about football.

Endou, Gouenji, Kidou, are examples of characters who are very good in characterization, and their interactions with the supporting characters also manage to create moments that will be remembered by the audience. The style of the images and animations is captivating, from the use of very bright colors to the style of depiction that fits this series very well. Because this anime tells about football, there are many animations and moments of very good football matches that can spoil the eyes and make the audience very interested in watching until the end.

Pokemon

The Pokemon anime first appeared in Japan in 1997 and was very successful. The anime didn’t take long to break around the world.

Game Freak as the creator and licensee is very enthusiastic to make the best anime games adaptation right after the game is released in Japan. In fact, long before the game was released in the world, the anime had already aired. The Pokemon anime has now been running for approximately 23 years and there are lots of Pokemon series that you can watch now. Starting from the X, Y, and Z series, to the Sun & Moon series which have unique characters and of course cute Pokemon.

Final Fantasy VII

Remember the Final Fantasy game series, which has 15 main series and lots of spin-offs? This franchise game has spawned a lot of anime as well. While quite a few don’t have great ratings, there are some pretty good anime adaptations.

One of the best anime games adaptations of this series is Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children which tells the continuation of the story of the game made by the same title which was released in 1997.

With the addition of each character’s story and the battle scene of Cloud and his nemesis Sephiroth. For anyone who loves the Final Fantasy VII series, it is mandatory to watch one of the best series.

Persona

A series that is quite time-consuming to be known in the global region other than Japan is very much captivated by fans of the Persona series starting from the game and also the anime.

Nearly a quarter of a century for this series to be known by many. Starting from a game series that has a very good story with its visual novel style and several anime adaptations that are quite well executed.

The most famous anime adaptation of the Persona series is Persona 4 the Animation. The fourth iteration of this series is very interesting for the audience and also with a fairly good characterization through the anime.

There are indeed a few shortcomings in the pacing which is quite rushed compared to the game. However, approaching the final chapter, the story will be just as exciting as you are playing the game.

5. Danganronpa

Do you know the black and white bear character in the Danganronpa series? Yes, he is Monokuma who is quite famous among true anime connoisseurs.

But did you know that the Danganronpa anime itself is an adaptation of a visual novel game? This series combines various genres in terms of the story which has succeeded in making it an adaptation to anime and producing an interesting story.

Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen – Zetsubou-hen is one of the best examples of the Danganronpa series itself. This adaptation series tells the story as a kind of prequel to the game that fills in many gaps and answers some of the questions told in the game.

This is a very interesting step because it not only adapts the story as it should be from the game but also adds depth to the story itself that makes players want to watch and enjoy the series more deeply.

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Well, you already know some anime adapted from this fun and good game. What do you think? Or is there an anime from another of your favorite games? Don’t hesitate to comment in the comments column below!