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1. No Game No Life
Title: No Game, No Life
Year: 2014
Episodes: 12
Studios: Madhouse
Adaptation: No Game No Life
Genre: Game, Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural, Ecchi, Fantasy
About a pair of siblings who get transported into another world where fates are decided by video games and wagers.
The two protagonists in the series are incredibly intelligent and quick-witted.
Animations are top notch and the art style is vibrant and colourful.
The series is incredibly popular with millions of fans around the world.
2. Btooom!
Title: Btooom!
Year: 2012
Episodes: 12
Studios: Madhouse
Adaptation: Btooom!
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Psychological, Seinen
Another isekai anime where the protagonist is incredibly gifted at a certain shooting video game but suddenly gets transported into the game where he must endure life and death situations.
Only thing you’ll be wishing for at the end is more episodes.
Great character development that is explored thoroughly and metaculously.
Filled with many twists and betrayals to make your head churn.
3. Accel World
Title: Accelerated World
Year: 2012
Episodes: 24
Studios: Sunrise
Adaptation: Accel World
Genre: Action, Game, Sci-Fi, Romance, School
An overweight and bullied middle school student who only manages to find solace in playing video games is thrust into an augmented reality fighting game where he must rise to the top in order to meet the game’s creator.
Similar artistic style and premise.
Great quality of visuals and fight scenes.
4. The Future Diary
Title: Mirai Nikki
Year: 2011
Episodes: 26
Studios: asread.
Adaptation: Mirai Nikki
Genre: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller, Shounen
Boy receives power to glimpse into the future with the diary written on his phone. 11 other people with similar abilities must enroll into a battle royale where only one player can win and become a literal God.
Incredible action combat and animations.
Contains many twists and turns as well as disturbing and maniacal scenes.
5. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
Title: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
Year: 2015
Episodes: 13
Studios: J.C.Staff
Adaptation: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
So similar that even the protagonist’s voice is played by the same actor.
The protagonist must embark on a journey to explore numerous dungeons where death is waiting for him on every corner.
Definitely not a masterpiece but a good watch none-the-less.
6. Log Horizon
Title: Log Horizon
Year: 2013
Episodes: 25
Studios: Satelight
Adaptation: Log Horizon
Genre: Action, Game, Adventure, Magic, Fantasy
Almost identical premise to Sword Art Online where thousands of players are thrust into the world of Elder Tale with no ability to exit.
Both games features are MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game).
Has a very unique and interesting protagonist who fights indirectly and control the flow of his battles.
Contains a rich amount of unique and well defined characters who fit perfectly into their roles.
7. Attack on Titan
Title: Shingeki no Kyojin
Year: 2013
Episodes: 15
Studios: Wit Studio
Adaptation: Shingeki no Kyojin
Genre: Action, Military, Mystery, Super Power, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen
About humanity who are on the brink of extinction when gigantic man-devouring titans began to roam the earth. The only thing stopping the the titans are three gigantic walls which the humans reside under. However, the wall is not going to protect them forever.
Both series contain elements of imminent danger and fight for survival.
There is also certain levels of mystery within both series that make them thrilling.
