With the development of the gaming industry, more and more projects appear in which there is an interesting and detailed plot, a well-developed universe and living characters. Some of them are filmed, and it does not matter what becomes the primary source - a game for the console, a visual novel or a popular MOBA. What anime based on the plots of games is worth watching?
15. Sonic X
Episodes: 78
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Mecha
The main character is Sonic the hedgehog with supersonic speed and living in a parallel world. In the process of fighting one of his enemies, Sonic finds himself on Earth along with several friends, where he is taken in by a boy named Chris. They manage to make friends, but Sonic and his relatives dream of returning home, and are trying to do everything for this.
Another anime that many have known since childhood. Adaptation based on Sega game series and for the most part is aimed at a children's audience, but it is quite capable of awakening nostalgic feelings. The franchise is considered quite popular, and in 2020 and 2022, films are being released that repeat part of the story.
[webnavoz_rating id=99866]14. Persona 5: Animation
Episodes: 26
Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Fantasy
High school student Ren moves to Tokyo and quickly finds a company of friends. But he has a bad reputation - he comes with an undeserved conviction and punishment. After some time, Ren meets a mysterious creature - Morgana, who shows him a new world - "Palaces" created by human hearts. Open it - and make you confess all your sins. Together with his friends, Ren decides to use this power for good, eradicating crime and becoming a group of vigilantes.
Anime adaptation of the game of the same name repeats the story almost unchanged. This allows you to get acquainted with the plot of the title without playing it. The presentation and detail are definitely worth a look.
[webnavoz_rating id=99871]13. Halo Legends
Episodes: 7
Genres: action, fantasy
Space is engulfed in a brutal war between humanity and the Covenant. - members of the association of many alien races, seeking to capture the mysterious artifacts, rings, which they want to use as a weapon against heretics. Humanity is losing fight after fight, but they have hope - cyborgs who are strong enough to resist the Covenant.
In fact, this is not a full-fledged anime - episodes of various lengths and in general it is 7 OVAs that tell about some events from the plot Halo game series. The franchise proved to be quite successful, and the appearance of anime episodes only raised its ratings.
[webnavoz_rating id=99857]12. Tales of Zestiria: Cross
Episodes: 12
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Together with people on the planet, there are other creatures - seraphim, which over time ceased to be visible to mankind and turned into legends. Sorey grew up among these sacred creatures and always wondered why they were no longer seen. He wanted peace between the two races. After Sorey first enters the city of people, he immediately becomes involved in strange events and retrieves the sacred sword from the rock. This turns him into a Shepherd - the one who must protect the world from evil.
Anime based on based on the game of the same name, and the plot repeats without much change. A fairly light and beautiful project that will appeal to fans of the original game.
[webnavoz_rating id=99862]11. Final Fantasy: Brotherhood
Episodes: 5
Genres: fantasy, adventure
Little Prince Noctis barely survives during the attack of the monster on his house, he loses his relatives and position, but he is saved very successfully and on time. His peace is very short - between his kingdom and a hostile empire there is a war, which as a result ends in defeat. The capital is captured by enemies, but the prince wants to return what was lost.
anime is prequel to Final Fantasy XV, which has been awaited for a whole decade, and introduces the main characters of the game. The depth of the plot should not be expected here, but it will reveal some details of the relationship between the characters involved in the game.
[webnavoz_rating id=99855]10. Pokémon
Number of episodes: 276 in the first series + 902 in the rest
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Spokon
The plot tells about a boy named Ash who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master, and therefore trains hard and travels a lot. The goal takes him to various regions that have the most powerful trainers that Ash fights to get one step closer to the legendary title. Along the way, he helps anyone in need of help, whether human or Pokémon, and tries to fight off the constant attempts to steal Pikachu from him.
One of the most famous anime that many watched in childhood. Indeed, the source is Game Boy games, later received many sequels and anime adaptations. The franchise caused an incredible public outcry, got into the Guinness Book of Records and has now successfully existed for 26 years. The "face" of the universe is considered pokemon pikachu, which is familiar even to those who have never watched a single series.
[webnavoz_rating id=99865]9. Witcher. Wolf Nightmare
Episodes: 1
Genres: fantasy, action
anime tells the story of the future mentor Geralt of Rivia - Vesemir. He destroys monsters for a fee, and the situation in the world is just beginning to heat up. But even Vesemir will not be able to enjoy his life - a new enemy begins to awaken, for which he must be ready to meet.
The full length is essentially prequel to the series and games, therefore, it is not demanding on knowledge of lore from books, series or games. Here you just have to learn the history of the witchers and see the young Geralt.
[webnavoz_rating id=99863]8. Demon vs. Demons
Episodes: 12
Genres: Action, Fantasy
The main character Dante is a demon hunter.that make their way into the mortal realm. However, he does the job in such a way that his office only brings losses, and he is also constantly unlucky in gambling. He has a bad temper, combined with eternal optimism, professionalism in the extermination of evil spirits and a passion for strawberry dessert, and also a very important task ahead.
Short adaptation the first of six installments in the Devil May Cry franchise, which looks literally in one breath and makes you feel even sympathy for the main character. There is humor, action, drama, detective and thriller elements. Worth watching, even if you don't know the source.
[webnavoz_rating id=99878]7. Dota: Dragon's Blood
Episodes: 16
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Davion the dragon hunterwho strives to make the world a better place. He witnesses a terrifying battle between two ancient creatures - a demon and a dragon, as a result of which he receives the soul of the latter and many new obligations. He needs to curb new abilities so as not to turn into a monster, and Princess Mirana, who has her own goals, agrees to help him in this.
Screen adaptation of the title Dota 2 turns out to be quite successful, and many of the characters are familiar to everyone who has played it. The Netflix studio was engaged in the project, which indicates the high quality of the resulting series. It's worth watching, even if not a single rink in Dota has been played.
[webnavoz_rating id=99864]6. When cicadas cry
Episodes: 26
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Psychological Horror
The protagonist Keiichi moves from the city to a small village called Hinamizawa., which at first glance seems quiet, picturesque and full of peace. He meets his new classmates, learns about the upcoming festival dedicated to the local deity, and also understands that it is in the still pools that devils live. The holiday inevitably brings with it human sacrifices, and it itself can become the next one.
Anime adaptation of the visual novel may seem somewhat cruel, but at the same time it intrigues with a tense atmosphere and a sense of horror that lurks in a bright picture. It's definitely worth watching, as it's a fairly high-quality horror.
[webnavoz_rating id=99870]5. Gungrave
Episodes: 26
Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
In the city where the main characters live everything is controlled by the mafia and clashes with her are inevitable. Having lost their friends and beloved, taken prisoner by the head of the strongest clan, they decide to join the criminal world themselves, pursuing different goals. In the end, their paths diverge and one of them dies ... but this is not the limit. A few years later, the deceased returns and now he has a new goal, for which you need to find a former friend.
Dark and exciting adaptation of the game of the same name, which takes you to an alternative world similar to America at the end of the 2022th century and looks like a very seasoned noir. The original source received several sequels, including a very fresh XNUMX.
[webnavoz_rating id=99874]4. Castlevania
Episodes: 32
Genres: Drama, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Action
Everyone in Wallachia knows about Count Dracula's castle - a mysterious and dangerous place. Lisa, the most ordinary girl, runs the risk of appearing in person, but she has a noble goal - she wants to gain knowledge in order to become an excellent doctor and save lives. But the locals executed her for this, and Dracula, who fell into a rage because of the death of his beloved, decides to destroy all the inhabitants of the planet. The descendant of the hunter family must prevent the threat, the only one who is able to resist the monster and his army.
The series is an adaptation the third part of the Castlevania seriesNot exactly anime, but definitely worth watching. Dramatic and dark dark fantasy with a new take on the familiar Dracula story.
[webnavoz_rating id=99877]3. Fate: Beginning
Episodes: 25
Genres: Action, Drama, Dark Fantasy
Centuries ago, three great magical families started a contest called the "Holy Grail War" that repeats itself every few decades. Its essence is to seize the power that can fulfill any desire of the winner in it - a pair of master magician and his servant. Kirei is one of the Masters, who participates in this war without much desire, and he must confront the magician Emiya, hired by a hostile family. The fourth stage of the war begins.
The anime is not based directly on the game, but it acts as prequel to Fate/stay night visual novel. If you want to get to know the Fate series better, you should start with this work - there is a much more fascinating plot, revealed characters and a well-developed setting.
[webnavoz_rating id=99868]2. Stein's Gate
Episodes: 24
Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
In the Akihabara area, there is an apartment that has become a real laboratory, in which a small a group of enthusiastic people, consisting of a scientist, a cosplayer, a hacker and a young genius. They create devices of the future and work on a mobile wave made from materials from a nearby flea market. It can be controlled by messages, but it turns out that the invention is much more dangerous than it seemed at first glance. It was after her that a series of monstrous events began.
very curious adaptation of the visual novel, which is worth attention due to the unusual plot and tense atmosphere. The series is not limited to 24 episodes - there is a full-length and several OVAs.
[webnavoz_rating id=99875]1. Arcane
Episodes: 9
Genres: Drama, Action, Science Fiction, Fantasy
A story set in two linked city-states: the gleaming Progressive city of Piltover and the chemical-filled oppressive Zaun. Two parallel storylines:
- young inventors from Piltover, Jace and Victor, who create hextech - the product of a combination of magic and engineering;
- Zaunian sisters Vi and Jinx, whose destinies were divided in childhood and between them there is an abyss of despair and deceit.
What will the increasingly heated conflict between characters and cities lead to?
Arcane - only part of the events from world League of Legends, which became the original source of the series and tells the stories of a small proportion of the characters. The plot is clear even to those who are not familiar with the game, and in the first days after the release, the series became Top 1 in terms of views on Netflix. Let this not anime, namely the animated series, it still deserves special attention.
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