7 Anime Adapted from Mobile Gacha Games, from Genshin Impact to Azur Lane

Kapanlagi.com - The worlds of anime and mobile games are increasingly intertwined, resulting in exciting adaptations that keep us glued to the screen. Gacha games, which allow players to obtain rare characters or items, have become a popular source for anime adaptations.

Let's take a look at 7 cool anime that originated from your favorite mobile gacha games!

1. Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019)

Fujimaru and Mash are sent to the Singularity of Babylonia, an ancient era of Mesopotamia, to fight demons, gods, and threats to the destruction of the world. They team up with Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and legendary Servants in an epic war filled with drama and grand action.

Fate/Grand Order is the best-selling gacha of all time, with revenues reaching billions of dollars. Its fanbase is very strong in Japan, ranking top grossing for years.

2. Genshin Impact (Anime produced by Ufotable)

Still trailer for the Genshin Impact anime

The anime will follow the Traveler in their adventure to find their twin sibling in the world of Teyvat. It presents conflicts between nations, Archons, the Abyss, and the mysteries of the vast world. From the trailer alone, the visuals are already epic in typical Ufotable style.

One of the most phenomenal gacha games in the world, with revenue exceeding $5 billion and a massive global community.

3. Arknights - Prelude to Dawn & Perish in Frost (2022-2023)

Arknights Anime Poster (Credit: IMDB)

Following the story of a Doctor who has lost their memory and leads Rhodes Island, an organization fighting against the deadly disease 'Oripathy' and conflicts against rebel factions. The story is dark, serious, and full of political intrigue.

Arknights is one of the most stable and popular gacha games globally. Known for its deep story and high production quality.

4. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby (2018)

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Anime Poster (Credit: IMDB)

The Horse Girls are reincarnations of legendary racehorses in the form of moe girls. Special Week strives to become the best runner while living a school life and training. Although the concept is unique, the anime is full of emotional sports drama.

Upon release, Uma Musume exploded in popularity and dominated the top grossing in Japan for months.

5. Princess Connect! Re:Dive (2020 - 2022)

Anime Poster Princess Connect! Re:Dive (Credit: IMDB)

Amnesiac Yuuki joins the Gourmet Guild along with Kokkoro, Pecorine, and Karyl. The anime combines absurd comedy, slice of life, and a fantasy world mystery that unfolds gradually.

It was very popular in Japan and became one of the most successful gacha games before its global server was shut down.

6. Granblue Fantasy the Animation (2017 - 2019)

Anime Poster Granblue Fantasy the Animation (Credit: IMDB)

Gran and Lyria escape from the Imperial army and begin their adventure aboard the Grandcypher airship. They encounter giant creatures, flying kingdoms, and mysterious conflicts that threaten the world.

Granblue Fantasy is a massive Japanese gacha game, a years-long success, known for its waifu/husbando characters and premium collaboration events.

7. Azur Lane (2019)

Azur Lane Anime Poster (Credit: IMDB)

A world battle between anthropomorphic warships; cute girls representing real-world warships. The story follows Enterprise and her friends in their fight against the Crimson Axis and the Siren threat.

Azur Lane has a strong international fanbase, popular for its character designs and massive waifu community.

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