Anime has been based on video games for nearly as long as video games could have a solid story driving them. Over the years, the number of anime based on video games has only grown, as video games have delved into deeper stories and more complex characters.
While the 1990s and early 2000s had their fair share of anime inspired by video games, some of the best anime from the 2010s were inspired by video games. These series covered many topics, from RPG adventures to raising top idols. With so many genres fueling these different anime series, fans are sure to find at least one series they'll enjoy.
Yu Ventures Into the TV World in Persona 4: The Animation The Small Town of Inaba Is Full of Mysteries
Persona 4: The Animation is a contemporary adventure mystery anime based on the video game Persona 4, originally released for the PlayStation 2 in...
While the 1990s and early 2000s had their fair share of anime inspired by video games, some of the best anime from the 2010s were inspired by video games. These series covered many topics, from RPG adventures to raising top idols. With so many genres fueling these different anime series, fans are sure to find at least one series they'll enjoy.
Yu Ventures Into the TV World in Persona 4: The Animation The Small Town of Inaba Is Full of Mysteries
Persona 4: The Animation is a contemporary adventure mystery anime based on the video game Persona 4, originally released for the PlayStation 2 in...
- 12/20/2024
- by Alexandra Johnson
- CBR
Anime and video games often go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that many game franchises have been adapted into anime series over the years. Video game anime have been around nearly as long as the medium itself, covering a wide range of titles, from well-known favorites like Pokémon to old-school classics such as Castlevania or Dragon Quest.
Anime adaptations of beloved video games aren’t always a success, but fans can all agree that in recent years, they’ve gotten better than ever. Some are even better than the franchise they’re based on. From action-packed adventure games to thought-provoking puzzles to engaging visual novels, many great games have been the inspiration for amazing anime series.
Related: 10 Best Anime Video Games, Ranked
Tales Of Symphonia: The Animation
The Tales series is a beloved RPG franchise with a wide variety of titles that have been adapted into anime series over the years.
Anime adaptations of beloved video games aren’t always a success, but fans can all agree that in recent years, they’ve gotten better than ever. Some are even better than the franchise they’re based on. From action-packed adventure games to thought-provoking puzzles to engaging visual novels, many great games have been the inspiration for amazing anime series.
Related: 10 Best Anime Video Games, Ranked
Tales Of Symphonia: The Animation
The Tales series is a beloved RPG franchise with a wide variety of titles that have been adapted into anime series over the years.
- 8/6/2023
- by Chelsea Steele
- CBR
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