If you’re an anime fan, 2018 seems to be shaping up as the best year yet for anime-based games. Bandai Namco, along with the developers from the Yakuza franchise and many others, EW bringing the hits for all fans. With the amount of different series announced and with the latest games to come out, there will definitely be a little something for everyone. So here is the list for all of the anime games this year.
My Hero Academia One’s Justice
Based on My Hero Academia, the popular manga and animation series, My Hero Game Project will feature the superpowers named Quirks and the clash between Super Heroes ad Super Villains. Players will be able to enjoy massive stage destruction on the ground, but also in the air by using walls and buildings around the stage.
Release Date: 2018
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Black Clover: Quartet Knights
http:/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igdkL7D6SLw
Humanity once came close to being decimated by demons. It was just one mage who saved humankind, known thereafter as the Wizard King and regarded as a legend. For generations, the Wizard King has protected the people of this magical world. Based on the hit manga and anime series, prepare for a new legend to enter the fray in Black Clover: Quartet Knights!
Release Date: 2018
Platorms: PS4, Nintendo Switch
One Piece: World Seeker
Set sail on an all-new ONE PIECE adventure in ONE PIECE World Seeker! Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are back in a new story that puts players’ into Luffy’s point of view, as he battles and explores an expansive and seamless world. Open landscapes provide many paths for players to experience Luffy’s gum-gum abilities and swing into action.
- ONE PIECE adventure with open fields to explore
- Venture into seamless and expansive areas in an all-new adventure
- Experience an epic new story from Luffy’s point of view with all of his gum-gum abilities at your disposal
Release Date: 2018
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch
Dragon Ball FighterZ
After the success of the Xenoverse series, it’s time to introduce a new classic 2D DRAGON BALL fighting game for this generation’s consoles. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its allpowerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide.
Release Date: Out Now
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC
Gintama Rumble
Immerse yourself in the world of Gintama, now newly revamped with PlayStation®4 graphics.
Play as your favorite characters and use them to fight against the countless droves of enemies that await you in this hack-and-slash rumble action game.
Experience the main story mode with Gintama Chronicles where you will be able to play through popular favorite episodes starting off with Benizakura.
Gintama was a series where characters have never had any special attacks, however that all changes now. In this game, every playable character each has their own special “”Awakening Rumble””, an ultimate move that can only be activated under specific conditions differing with each character. An all new feature you definitely don’t want to miss!
Release Date: Out Now
Platforms, PS4, PSVita
Gundam Breaker
Break, build and battle with the Gunpla you’ve always wanted in NEW GUNDAM BREAKER! Blast through enemy Gunplas and collect their fallen weapons and armor to customize your Gunpla in real time and now you can team up with your friends in a 3v3 co-op mode! Don’t miss out on the action in the newest installment of this fan-favorite series!
Break!
Hack and slash your way through onslaughts of enemy Gunpla and big bosses to gather various Gunpla parts – from heads to legs, weapons to shields, and everything in-between!
Build!
Create your very own Gunpla to suit your fighting style using parts you’ve collected! Customize your Gunpla off and on the battlefield with new real-time weapon and armor swapping!
Battle!
Battle your way through story mode or team up with three other players in a new 3v3 Co-Op Mode! Fight and collect the most parts to secure your team’s victory!
Release Date: 2018
Platforms: PS4, PSVita
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER! This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, SHINOBI STRIKER is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphic style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!
Release Date: 2018
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC
Attack on Titan Game 2
An even more faithful adaptation of the world of Attack on Titan. Experience the more realistic Titans and evolved action systems for more versatility.
Release Date: March 22, 2018
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia
http:/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5eGYlI5QGM
Assemble the Seven Deadly Sins and fight to save the Kingdom of Liones in The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia, coming to PS4! Based on the hit manga, The Seven Deadly Sins by Nakaba Suzuki, enjoy stories of adventure and experience all of the action and excitement from the anime. Play through memorable fights with famous characters such as Meliodas, Elizabeth, Hawk, and others in all of their unique fighting styles.
Release Date: Out Now
Platforms: PS4
Fist of the North Star
Super popular manga “Fist of the North Star”( Original: Buronson, Manga: Tetsuo Hara) appears as the first real action adventure game by “Ryu ga Gotoku Studio”! The story revolves around the city of miracles named “Eden” which players can enjoy an exhilarating battle incorporating the Hip action-hit the human body’s secret vital points and exploring adventure.”Ryu ga Gotoku Studio” has developed many unique play spots in the entertainment district and it is possible to fully enjoy the end of the century. Also enjoy the completely original story based on ” Fist of the North Star”.
Release Date: 2018
Platforms: PS4
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
http:/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1dqrasyluM
Become the hero of Gun Gale Online in the latest game of the SAO franchise in Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, for PS4, Steam and XBOX One. Step into the versatile landscapes and environments of Gun Gale Online. Experience an original story supervised by series creator Reki Kawahara that unfolds and changes based on the players’ choices and interaction. Play as the protagonist, battle against opponents using new weapons and further customize gameplay by creating skills and abilities.
Interact with characters from the Sword Art Online original novels, anime and previous games as you navigate a world that is vastly personalized and visually enhanced. As an action based RPG, gun battle plays a large role unlike previous games, with unique and realistic designs resembling something out of a sci-fi movie and numerous other weapons and fighting styles to choose from. Stunning visuals also accompany this game thanks to the power of the Unreal Engine 4, which lends realism to the textures and materials, further immersing the player into the dynamic world. Full dive into Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet.
Release Date: February 23, 2018
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC
Little Witch Academia: Chamber in Time
Uncover the mysteries at Luna Nova Academy and experience the magical world of Studio Trigger style Japanese animation in Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time. Join Atsuko (Akko) and her friends to work as a team – exploring dungeons, casting magical spells and using witchcraft to ultimately discover the seven wonders and solve the mysterious shift in time, in this first ever Little Witch Academia game for PS4 and PC.
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Platforms: PS4, PC
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