The best anime games on PS4 & PS5

Dive into the world of anime on PlayStation with some of the most popular gaming experiences inspired by manga and Japanese anime.

Blockbuster Shonen anime

Discover great games inspired by some of the most popular anime series on the planet.

One Piece Odyssey

This expansive RPG based on the hugely popular One Piece manga and anime was released to commemorate the 25^th anniversary of the series.

Become the famed pirate Monkey D Luffy, aka Straw Hat Luffy, and set out for adventure with your Straw Hat Crew – only for misfortune to separate you from your friends.
Luffy must find his friends, scattered across a lush tropical island, while fending off dangerous enemies, terrifying forces of nature and more obstacles.

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Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections

Experience Naruto and Sasuke’s story in full for the first time ever in a game, as they journey from the Chunin Exams to the Fourth Great Ninja War, and experience a new, original Boruto story exclusive to this game.

Embrace the power of Ninjutsu like never before with a roster of over 130 playable characters, updated combat mechanics and a range of thrilling offline and online battle modes.
Both newcomers and veterans can make their mark on favorite warriors with deep character customization options.

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My Hero Ultra Rumble

Pick your favorite character from the hit anime series My Hero Academia and work in teams of three in this colorful and chaotic 24-player battle royale.

Take control of heroes and villains alike, planning and executing strategies with your teammates to be the last trio standing.
Pick from one of five character archetypes: Strike, Assault, Support, Rapid and Technical. Mix character types within your team to find the right balance.

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Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles brings all the demon-slaying action of the TV anime and Weekly Shonen Jump manga to PlayStation.

Play as Tanjiro Kamado as he hopes to turn his sister Nezuko, who has become a demon, back into a human. Simple controls ensure exhilarating gameplay for all players.
Play solo, taking up the sword of Tanjiro against the demon threat, or battle online and locally in 2v2 versus brawls using any combination of characters.

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What is Shōnen?

Literally meaning 'boy' or 'young man', Shōnen denotes a style of Japanese anime or manga targeted at young male audiences. A hugely popular genre, Shōnen has spawned some of the most well-known manga and anime series such as Dragon Ball Z, Naruto and One Piece.

Games that inspired anime

Discover big name games that inspired their own popular anime series.

Persona 3 Reload

A remake of 2006’s Persona 3, originally released for the PS2, Persona 3 Reload casts the player as a transfer student whose world is turned upside-down when they discover a secret hour hidden between one day and the next.

New visuals, extra content and quality of life enhancements make this the best way to enjoy a classic from Atlus, the studio behind other anime-styled hits like Persona 5 Royal and Catherine: Full Body.
Build your ideal SEES team, select your mission and dive into the action – whether that includes taking on fantastical foes and otherworldly Shadows or forging bonds between characters through gentler side-quest activities.

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Steins;Gate Elite

This unique blend of visual novel and interactive anime is a time-twisting tale intended for mature players, asking you to make difficult choices with genuine consequences on a path towards one of six potential endings.

Follow a group of young and tech-savvy lab members who discover the means of changing the past via email (and by using a modified microwave), but whose experiments soon spiral out of control.
This fully animated adventure features content from the 24 episodes of the Steins;Gate anime, as well as new sequences created for this remastered Elite experience.

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Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Released to mark the 25^th anniversary of its PS1-released original, Star Ocean The Second Story R is an impressive remake of a much-loved adventure boasting a beautiful 2.5D aesthetic.

Guide Claude C. Kenni, a young Federation officer, as he finds himself transported to a mystical planet where he’s believed to be a hero of ancient prophecy.
As well as the new visuals, Second Story R includes revised battle mechanics, fast travel, new voice-over options and several quality-of-life improvements.

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What is manga?

Manga is a traditional graphic novel medium that originated in Japan in the late 19th Century. Noted for its striking visual style and strong emphasis on character and expression, the medium is now a widely-read and celebrated storytelling medium that has influenced creators all over the world.

Legendary anime classics

Discover true icons of the anime industry brought to life for modern gaming audiences.

Sand Land

Based on the manga written and illustrated by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama and its subsequent anime, Sand Land sees the player creating incredible vehicles to explore a desert world, meeting many friends and foes on the search for the hidden Legendary Spring.

Play as Beelzebub, leading a company of misfits while also learning to control his own remarkable powers. Develop a base camp in the city of Spino and welcome the exiled people of the desert to make their homes beside you.
Unlock and level up a vast array of vehicles, upgrading weapons, engines and suspension across tanks, motorbikes and Jump-bots to effortlessly explore every corner of the continent.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Take part in gravity-defying battles in this arena brawler that showcases each Dragon Ball character’s destructive powers and Ki abilities in stunning detail.

Take control of the strongest fighters to have ever appeared in Dragon Ball using gameplay from the legendary Budokai Tenkaichi series. Experience high-speed 3D battles with authentic combat moves and planet-razing ultimate attacks.
Select from a huge number of playable characters and unleash their fighting spirits across arenas that react to your every action. Leave a trail of destruction in your wake as you battle onward.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is released for PlayStation 5 on October 10, 2024.

Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

The creators of the Yakuza series lend their critically acclaimed formula to the treasured post-apocalyptic saga of Fist of the North Star. Become Hokuto Shinken practitioner Kenshiro and seek out your beloved Yuria.

Roam the city of Eden engaging in countless, hyperviolent battles using iconic techniques straight from the original manga. Demolish enemies from the inside out in faithfully brutal style.
Outside of combat, Eden offers plenty of diverting attractions, including bartending, buggy racing in the wastelands and more.

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Popular modern anime

Get to grips with great games inspired by popular modern anime series.

Attack on Titan 2 - Final Battle

This colossal action game recreates the most dramatic and memorable moments from the hit anime’s first three series. Master the high-speed movements of the game’s omni-directional mobility gear and use Thunder Spears to combat the deadly Titans.

Play through stories drawn straight from the anime using more than 40 playable characters in battles against the enormous Titans.
Experience the game’s story mode solo or in online co-op, taking customizable characters into large, open areas offering plenty of strategic potential.

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Fate/Samurai Remnant

The peace of the Keian Era is about to be shattered by a battle between seven pairs of Masters and Servants - and as they clash, the ‘Waxing Moon Ritual’ unfolds in the shadows.

Iori, a ronin who studied the Niten Ichiryu style of swordsmanship, joins a fierce battle for the attention of the Waxing Moon and the wishes it can grant. Control Master and Servant alike against human enemies and giant monsters.
Action-RPG gameplay sees Iori taking on a wide array of quests, exploring towns full of era-accurate homes and meeting interesting characters.

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Digimon Survive

Enjoy a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in the mysterious Digimon world. Explore a land full of dangerous monsters and deadly battles that’ll test your abilities to the max.

Play as Takuma Momozuka as he and his friends are transported to a world of ferocious foes and new allies, and must fight their way back home, recruiting Digimon as they go.
Your decisions impact the gameplay: your bonds with Digimon will determine their evolution and, ultimately, the outcome of your adventure.

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Fairy Tail

Explore the Kingdom of Fiore in this action-packed JRPG based on Hiro Mashima's manga series and its anime adaptation. Form a magical crew from 16 playable characters and aim to make your wizard’s guild the best in the land.

Play as familiar faces from the Fairy Tail guild and others too, mixing mages to create a team powerful enough to accomplish any mission.
Moves are drawn from the source material, such as Unison Raid and Extreme Magic, while story beats are both based on the manga and all new for the game.

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What is anime?

Derived from the English word 'animation', anime encapsulates a huge range of hand-drawn and digital TV series and feature films produced in Japan. Like its manga counterpart, from which many of its series are adapted, anime is today a worldwide cultural phenomenon.

Anime games for younger players

Check out a range of anime games perfectly suited for children and young gamers.

Doraemon Story of Seasons

The iconic robot cat Doraemon and his best friend Noby try their hand at farming in this crossover with the long-running Story of Seasons series. Build a new life in Natura growing crops, caring for livestock and decorating your house.

Use Doraemon’s array of gadgets to help with tasks around the farm – and then explore beyond your fields to the town of Natura, go on adventures, catch bugs and more.
Enjoy a heartfelt game depicted in a uniquely nostalgic visual style – an experience that will resonate with all generations.

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Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

Build your dream team in this arcade-style football game that brings a refreshing twist to the genre with fighting game-like mechanics delivering exhilarating action and over-the-top shots.

Create your own characters with individual skills and abilities and play against friends both locally and online, with support for up to four players.
Compete across several challenging online modes to claim trophies and other rewards, or tackle two story modes based on the Captain Tsubasa anime.

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Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey

Based on the multi-million-selling Crayon Shin-chan manga series and popular anime, this charmingly presented adventure sees the Nohara family temporarily move to the cheerful village of Asso. There they meet a strange scientist and things start to get weird.

Play as the iconic manga character Shin-chan as he uses a magical camera to create illustrations of the colorful world around him. There are many creatures to discover, and new friends to make… but don’t some of these people look familiar?
Grow vegetables, go fishing, help your neighbors with errands and generally be useful during your time in Asso. Try not to be too distracted by the dinosaurs as you go about your business. Wait, dinosaurs?

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