Games like Genshin Impact may draw visual inspiration from anime, but there there are several great games actually based on popular anime series. Although both video games and anime were niche interests in the '70s, '80s, and '90s, they're now multi-million dollar industries that have achieved mainstream popularity. Some video game franchises, such as DanganronpaPersona, and The World Ends With You, even get adapted into anime seasons.

But, certain games, like the recent Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, prove that anime franchises can also be successfully adapted into games. While there've been many games based on anime over the years, Metacritic helps players know which ones are the best.

.hack//G.U. Last Recode (76)

A screenshot of Haseo from .hack//G.U. Last Recode

Beginning in 2002 with the anime series .hack//Sign, .hack is a large ongoing multimedia franchise that takes place in an alternate history where a disaster, known as Pluto's Kiss, causes all computers to simultaneously crash except for one: ALTMIT OS. Because of this, ALTMIT OS becomes the only operating system on the market, and the system's MMORPG The World becomes the most popular game. But, The World is slowly revealed to be more than just a game.

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The 2017 action JRPG .hack//G.U. Last Recode is a remaster of the original PS2 .hack//G.U. trilogy plus a new fourth volume. Taking place in a new version of The World, the main character, Haseo, is hunting down another player, "Tri-Edge," who killed his friend, Shino, within the game. Because of a computer anomaly known as AIDA, Shino and other individuals have been trapped in comas in real life after their in-game deaths.

Attack on Titan 2 (78)

Levi and Eren in the game Attack on Titan 2

Although it's advertised as a sequel to 2016 game Attack on Titan, the 2018 action hack and slash game Attack on Titan 2 is more of a restart since the game once again begins at the start of season one. After the player creates and customizes their own unique character, they're seamlessly integrated into the existing plot by having the player character grow up in the same town as Eren, Mikasa, and Armin.

When their parents are killed by the Armored Titan, the player character decides to join the Survey Corps to enact revenge. Besides killing titans, players can also capture titans, build bases, and build relationships with the anime characters. While the original campaign covers seasons one and two, season three is also covered during the "Final Battle" DLC. With an excellent cel-shaded art-style, this game is both beautiful and fun to play.

One Piece Treasure Cruise (79)

The current main promotional image for the mobile game One Piece Treasure Cruise

Developed by Bandai Namco, One Piece Treasure Cruise is a free-to-play gacha RPG for Android and iOS platforms. As the player makes their way through the entire current plot of One Piece, they collect various characters from the franchise that each have special abilities and can be used in battle.

During the story, players have to compete in turn-based battles using the collected characters. To properly hit enemies, players need to tap the screen at just the right moment when characters are attacking. With One Piece being one of the longest-running mangas that's still continuing to this day and the game having over 1,000 characters to collect, this game has plenty of content for players who have some spare time.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (80)

A screenshot from the game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Developed by CyberConnect2, who is also known for creating the .hack games, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a 2016 fighting game and the latest installment of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series, which is part of the larger Naruto: Ultimate Ninja franchise. Taking place after Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, the story mainly follows the events of the Fourth Shinobi World War and switches between Naruto and Sasuke until they reunite.

Besides the main story, there's also another story mode that's unlocked afterward, several side stories, and an open-world mode. Though several new gameplay mechanics were added, the most important new addition is the ability to switch characters during battles. This installment also has the largest roster, which includes 106 fighters.

Gundam: Battle Assault 2 (80)

A screenshot from the game Gundam: Battle Assault 2

Since 1979, the multi-media genre-defining Gundam franchise has remained one of the most popular and influential anime properties. Beginning with the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, this franchise has followed multiple continuities, settings, and characters. They all take place in military-focused settings where characters pilot giant mechas, which either feature a particular mecha with the name "Gundam" or are simply called Gundams.

While there have been many Gundam games over the years, the 2002 PS1 fighting game Gundam: Battle Assault 2 is often one of the most beloved entries for its adherence to franchise style and lore. Following plots and characters from Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and Mobile Fighter G Gundam, players use various giant robots to battle in one-on-one fights.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul (81)

Mai Valentine in the game Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul

During 2002, the first three officially localized Yu-Gi-Oh! games were finally released in North America. Though two of these games, Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories and Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories, have their own cult-following for the extra and unique elements they brought to the franchise, they don't follow the rules of the actual card game. Because of this, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul was actually the first video game in North America to follow the original rules.

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Originally released in 2001 in Japan, this GBA card battle game has players compete against characters from the original anime using the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards. Players unlock more cards, characters, and even a tournament as the game progresses. The game is a great choice for players to pick up due to this high amount of content and fun, one-more-game style of gameplay.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles (82)

A screenshot from the game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles

Besides the .hack and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series, CyberConnect2 has also developed the 2021 fighting game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, which shares gameplay and presentation similarities with the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja games. Based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's 2019 anime, the game follows Tanjiro Kamado as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps in order to cure his sister and enact his revenge against demons.

As the player goes through the story, they mainly fight various demon boss battles with cutscenes and short exploration sections in between. Outside of the story, the player can battle with the computer or other players using characters from the roster. With fantastic animation-style visuals and tight gameplay, there's a lot for fans of the genre and fighting games in general to enjoy.

Bleach: The Blade of Fate (83)

A screenshot from the game Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Released in 2006, the fighting game Bleach: The Blade of Fate is one of the many great titles on the DS. Created by the critically acclaimed Japanese indie studio Treasure, which is best known for the Genesis run-and-gun classic Gunstar Heroes, the game has players control various characters from Bleach, specifically from the arc where Rukia is arrested for giving Ichigo her Soul Reaper powers.

Matches occur between two and four characters with varying teams of allies or enemies, and players will enjoy using special attacks by touching the touch screen. There's a surprising amount of narrative content as well; during the main story, Ichigo makes his way through various battles in order to rescue Rukia. Each character has their own story mode and more episodes are unlocked after the main story.

Astro Boy: Omega Factor (85)

A screenshot from the game Astro Boy: Omega Factor

Another anime-based title from Treasure is Astro Boy: Omega Factor, which was released for the GBA in 2003. This side-scrolling beat 'em up primarily follows the titular Astro Boy, who is an android boy that can feel human emotions due to his "Omega Factor." After the genius scientist Dr. Umataro Tenma loses his son Tobio to a car crash, he creates Astro Boy as a way to honor his son's memory.

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Because other robots are beginning to rebel against the humans, Astro Boy must try to restore peace between the robots and humans while also figuring out who is really behind the rebellion. Along with the characters from the Astro Boy franchise, fans will enjoy characters and plots from Osamu Tezuka's other works. The game is relatively straightforward and doesn't do anything particularly novel, but sometimes there's nothing wrong with doing the basics extremely well.

Dragon Ball FighterZ (87)

A screenshot from the game Dragon Ball FighterZ

Developed by Arc System Works, who is best known for the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue fighting game franchises, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 2018 2.5D fighting game that takes place within the plot of Dragon Ball Super. After the player possesses Goku's body, they end up having to fight clones of all the other characters while also dealing with returning antagonists and a new main antagonist: Android 21.

Matches consist of the player controlling a team of three characters against another team of three characters. With a nicely sized roster, great stages, and excellent animation, this game truly makes players feel as if the beloved anime series has come to life. No other fighting games capture the signature Dragon Ball mayhem as well as Dragon Ball FighterZ

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