Game anime appeals to viewers for the same reason that Twitch streams do: it’s exciting to see other people get excited about games and to share one’s favorite hobby with others. Whether they depict card games, board games, or virtual reality, the best game anime leave no doubt in the minds of viewers as to why characters chose their chosen pastimes. Top 10 Game Based Anime You Must Watch 2022:
Number 10
Accel World (1 Season 24 Episodes)
Haruyuki, a bullied, overweight middle school boy, is the protagonist of Accel World. He finds solace in online games – or did until all of his high scores were suddenly surpassed by Kuroyukihime, Vice President of the Student Council! When he confronts her, she tells him about a strange program called “Brain Burst,” which speeds up brain activity to the point where reality appears to stop completely. Kuroyukihime wishes to meet the creator of Brain Burst, but she cannot do so unless she defeats the program’s powerful faction leaders. And she wants Haruyuki to assist her!
Users must duel each other in order to gain points and levels, but there is a lot at stake. If you lose all of your points, you will no longer be able to use Brain Burst. As a result, Kuroyukihime cannot afford to lose the difficult battles against faction leaders as she strives for Level 10. That is also why she has enlisted the assistance of Haruyuki, someone she would not normally associate with. But he’s a formidable gamer, and she requires his expertise. Accel World takes the concept of a virtual reality game and adds a fantasy twist with high stakes and the ability to stop time itself, resulting in an entertaining anime about a game to watch.
Genres: Action, Romance, Sci-Fi
Studios: Sunrise
Author: Reki Kawahara
Number 9
Kakegurui (2 Seasons 24 Episodes)
Kakegurui takes place at the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy, where the majority of the students come from wealthy families. The school is a typical high school during the day, but at night it transforms into a gambling den. The value of this is that it teaches its students the arts of making money and manipulating people, which are important life skills for their future roles. Yumeko Jabami is not like the other students when she transfers to the school. While most people play games with the intention of winning, Yumeko plays for the sheer joy of it. That means she’ll take any risk and throw caution to the wind for the sake of the thrill of the game!
Kakegurui has an intriguing concept that differs from the typical prestigious high school trope stories. It also does not take the form of a death game, as many anime do. Instead, it focuses on card games and gambling, as well as the social art of human manipulation and lying. Yumeko is an excellent main character for a game anime because she is more concerned with having fun than with winning. That is, she never plays cautiously, but rather makes the games exciting and entertaining to watch. Whether you like casinos or not, Kakegurui is a fresh take on game anime that you won’t want to miss.
Genres: Drama, Mystery
Studios: MAPPA
Author: Homura Kawamoto
Number 8:
Quanzhi Gaoshou (2 Seasons 24 Episodes)
The story of Quanzhi Gaoshou revolves around Ye Xiu, a top-tier professional player in the MMORPG Glory. When he is forced to retire, Ye Xiu works at a nearby Internet cafe. But when Glory launches a brand-new server, he can’t get away from the game. Instead, he starts from scratch with a new character named Lord Grim. Lord Grim immediately attracts a lot of attention in the game due to his ten years of knowledge and experience playing Glory. Starting over is never easy, and Yu Xie must work his way back to the top with all new companions, a new team, and, of course, his new character.
Quanzhi Gaoshou is a more recent MMORPG that is based on a Chinese web novel. It’s a bit different stylistically because it’s not from a typical Japanese source, making it a refreshing and new game anime to enjoy. It’s a lot of fun to watch an experienced player start from the beginning, this time taking the viewer along for the ride as he plays the game. But, of course, his experience makes him a great player, so watching him is always entertaining! Quanzhi Gaoshou is jam-packed with fantasy action and adventure, with constant reminders that it’s an online video game to keep the spirit of a game anime alive and well.
Genre: Action
Studios: B.CMAY PICTURES
Author: Hu Die lan
Number 7:
3-gatsu no Lion (2 Seasons 44 Episodes)
By the time Rei Kiriyama reaches middle school in 3-gatsu no Lion, he has already established himself as a professional shogi player, and the pressure becomes too much for the young man. At the age of 17, he decides to move to Tokyo on his own, but his introverted personality isolates him from everyone at school and the shogi hall. However, when Rei meets three sisters named Akari, Hinata, and Momo, things begin to improve. Rei learns how to deal with his own emotions and maintain a healthy lifestyle by interacting with other people as he embarks on a career as a professional shogi player through his friendship with these girls.
3-gatsu no Lion is based on the complex traditional Japanese game of shogi, which is a tile-based strategy game. It takes time to learn and even more time to truly master. It’s also a unique topic for anime, which sets 3-gatsu no Lion apart from other game anime. 3-gatsu no Lion is a coming-of-age story about friendship and what it means to enter adulthood told through the lens of a video game. It has an excellent balance of shogi time and character interaction and development. Fans of game anime can enjoy both watching the game play out on screen and reading a feature story about what it means to be human.
Genres: Drama, Slice of Life
Studios: Shaft
Author: Chica Umino
Number 6:
Log Horizon (3 Seasons 62 Episodes)
Elder Tale is the most popular MMORPG in Japan, with thousands of players logging in every day. Then, one day, the game updates with a new feature that prevents them from ever logging out again! Shiroe, a veteran gamer and master strategist, is one of these players who immediately begins living life in the game and attempting to figure out what happened. Shiroe embarks on an adventure in the virtual world with his friend Naotsugu and a girl named Akatsuki who insists on calling him “master” to bring stability and help everyone find their way back home.
Log Horizon may have a familiar plot to you, but don’t dismiss it out of hand. This somewhat recycled plot is really well done in Log Horizon, and despite being an old idea, the anime feels fresh and new. It has well-developed and memorable characters, as well as mystery and politics on top of fantasy adventure and action. Log Horizon examines the gaming world through the eyes of a true gamer and strategist, and Shiroe’s plans and actions make logical sense. It’s not about luck, it’s about skill, and many true gamers will tell you that holds true for game success. Log Horizon embodies that gaming mindset.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Studios: Satelight
Author: Mamare Tōno
Number 5:
Bofuri: I Don’t Want To Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense (1 Season 12 Episodes)
The title of an anime can sometimes tell you everything you need to know. In Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense, Maple decides to do just that in NewWorld Online, a virtual reality MMORPG. Maple is able to survive against seemingly insurmountable odds by playing as a shield-user and devoting every point to defense as she levels up, climbing the game’s ranks through her unusual strategy and quick thinking. The anime demonstrates its understanding and love of MMORPGs for all to see, and watching Maple and her friends explore NewWorld Online is a delight. The show could have easily been based on a real RPG. Bofuri stands out from the crowd by focusing on a fantasy protagonist who isn’t just another sword wielder.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Studios: SILVER LINK.
Author: Yuumikan
Number 4:
Sword Art Online (Ongoing)
10,000 players log into Sword Art Online, a virtual reality MMO, only to discover that they cannot log out — and that if their characters die in the game, their real bodies die as well. Kirito, a beta player, vows not to let any players die and sets out to conquer the 100-floor Aincrad castle, freeing everyone from the game.
Sword Art Online is action-packed, full of characterization, and rich in lore about the company that created the game and its founder. For good reason, the series helped define the genre and should not be overlooked.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Studios: A-1 Pictures
Author: Hu Die lan
Number 3:
Welcome To The N.H.K. (1 Season 24 Episodes)
Welcome to the N.H.K. is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects. Satou is a hikikomori, or a social recluse, who, at the age of 22, is an unemployed college dropout who has completely disconnected from society. When he meets a young woman who claims to be able to cure him of his hikikomori lifestyle, his isolation is broken. Satou insists that his current situation is the result of a conspiracy, and difficult topics such as loneliness, social isolation, and suicide are prominently featured.
The series is also easily one of the greatest slice-of-life anime. Satou is eventually persuaded to become the writer for the gal game that his neighbor is working on, and Welcome to the N.H.K. evolves into a game development anime, albeit one of a different breed than New Game! The emphasis here is on the psychology of game creators rather than the nitty-gritty of development.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Studios: Gonzo
Author: Tatsuhiko Takimoto
Number 2:
Overlord (4 Seasons 30+ Episodes, Ongoing)
The popular MMORPG Yggdrasil is coming to an end, and a player named Momonga decides to stay logged in during its final hour online. However, when midnight arrives, he is not ejected from the game as he expected. Rather, it appears that the game world has shifted, with NPCs developing their own personalities. Momonga decides to look into this occurrence and discover what has happened to the world of Yggdrasil. They explore this “new” world with his loyal companions to see if anyone else is still logged in after the game ends.
Overlord is an exciting anime set within an MMORPG. It’s incredibly action-packed, but it’s also extremely violent, so be warned if you’re not up for it. The fantasy fight scenes, on the other hand, are fantastic and will satisfy fans of video games and great action sequences! Overlord is a much darker and more intense look at the world of MMORPGs than other game anime with similar plot lines. Overlord is the best choice for game anime fans looking for something more than average with a serious plot and serious action. If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, it won’t let you down.
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
Studios: Madhouse
Author: Kugane Maruyama
Number 1:
No Game No Life (1 Season 12 Episodes)
The main characters of No Game No Life are siblings Sora and Shiro. They’re well-known online as the gaming duo “Blank,” but they’re actually shut-ins in real life. When they accept a strange chess challenge and are swept into another world, their entire lives are turned upside down. Tet, the God of Games, meets the siblings there. In his world, high stakes games settle all disputes, big or small. Because Sora and Shiro have always seen the world and life as a game, it appears to be the ideal place for them to make a name for themselves. They set out to unite the various races in order to depose Tet and become the Gods of Games themselves.
No Game No Life is built around the concept of games – each episode features at least one major game as the main plot point, and often has smaller games on the side as well. It includes a wide range of games, including classic board games, rock, paper, scissors, and others. The stakes are high in all of the games, and everyone in the land takes them seriously. No Game No Life elevates games to the center of existence, and those who excel at them can wield infinite power and control. The title says it all: “No Game, No Life.”
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi
Studios: Madhouse
Author: Yuu Kamiya
Written By Arumi
