MMORPG fans are pretty picky. They want everything, and they want it exactly to their liking. For those fans, we have 5 anime that are just right.
The selection of possible anime series is large and if you get involved with the medium, there is basically a perfect selection for every target group. Yes, even for MMORPG fans who would like a game tailored to their needs.
Many anime take up the almost clichéd problems of MMORPGs or play with the power fantasy that such MMORPGs offer.
So here we have the 5 best anime for you if you like MMORPGs.
Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions
Alternative names: Grimgal of Ashes and Fantasies, Hai to Gensou no Grimgal
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
Episodes: 12
Stream available on: Crunchy roll
Suddenly in a strange land, a squad of newcomers must try to survive in the wild and fight for a place in the world. But the group of heroes is not all that heroic – even fights against individual goblins can mean death and without coordination and trust in the companions the end is already waiting behind the next wall.
But even if a lot here is reminiscent of a game, it’s not. Death is permanent, and any decision to attack an enemy can have untold consequences.
What to expect from Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions: Most MMO anime play on the Force fantasy that the hero is invincible or simply overpowered. Not so with Grimgar. The motley crew first has to develop their strength and fights against enemies who can blow out the lights of life directly – permanently. Every fight needs to be planned and many a decision is later regretted.
This gives Grimgar an unusual seriousness and at the same time a refreshing tension that makes you doubt the “plot armor” again and again and hopes that the characters will make it into the next episode.
Coupled with sympathetic and interesting characters, Grimgar is a good series for in between, which simply does a lot right.
Sword Art Online
Alternative names: SAO
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes: 25 (many more seasons available)
Stream available on: Amazon Prime Video (additional seasons on Netflix, Crunchyroll, etc.)
Finally the new “Full Dive” MMORPG “Sword Art Online” is released. As a former beta tester, Kazuto “Kiriko” Kazugaya immediately throws himself into the game world. But already on the first evening there is a supposed error: It is no longer possible to log out and the developer of the game appears with a horrific message – all players are trapped in this world and whoever dies in the game is also killed in reality by the hardware killed. There is only one way to escape: master the MMORPG and defeat the final boss.
As a former beta tester, Kirito chooses the path of the loner, but soon realizes that he might need the help of others after all, whom he then grows fond of all too quickly.
What to expect from Sword Art Online: Most of you may have already heard of Sword Art Online, as it is one of the most well-known anime of recent years.
The story of Kiriko and Asuna, who are trapped in a deadly MMORPG, plays with the usual power fantasy of the genre while having lovable characters and impressive fights that you just have to root for.
The later seasons vary greatly in subject matter and quality, but can well be described as “detached”. Every anime fan should know at least the first season – and MMO fans anyway.
On the second page you will find 3 more anime for MMO fans.