Recommendations for Anime Similar to 'Sword Art Online' Along with Unique Facts and Synopses

Kapanlagi.com - For fans of the anime Sword Art Online (SAO) who enjoy adventures in a virtual world, there are many other anime that offer a similar experience. These anime feature characters who are trapped in games or exploring immersive MMORPG worlds.

Just a little reminder, Sword Art Online tells the story of a man named Kirito who is trapped in the MMORPG game world along with thousands of other gamers. They cannot exit the game until they complete it to the final level.

The problem is that if their characters die in the game, their real bodies in the real world will also die, making every battle against monsters incredibly intense because the stakes are life itself.

For those of you who are huge fans of Sword Art Online, here are some recommendations that can fill the void after finishing Kirito and Asuna's adventure.

1. Log Horizon

Log Horizon is a great choice if you enjoy the aspects of strategy and world-building in SAO. This anime tells the story of thirty thousand Japanese gamers who suddenly find themselves trapped in a popular MMORPG world called Elder Tale after a game update.

2. .hack//Sign

Before Sword Art Online became popular, there was .hack//Sign which had already explored the theme of being trapped in a game. This anime centers around Tsukasa, a Wavemaster who awakens in an MMORPG called 'The World' with no memories and unable to log out.

3. Overlord

Anime Overlord is similar to Sword Art Online

If you like a very strong main character exploring a game world that becomes real, Overlord is a fitting watch. This anime tells the story of Momonga, a guild master from the DMMORPG "Yggdrasil", who is trapped in a new world as his undead avatar, Ainz Ooal Gown.

4. Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Hai to Gensou no Grimgar)

Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash offers a darker and more realistic atmosphere of the isekai genre. A group of strangers awakens in a fantasy world called Grimgar without any memory of their past and must fight against monsters to survive.

5. No Game No Life

Anime No Game No Life is similar to Sword Art Online

No Game No Life is a colorful and clever anime, perfect for those who enjoy game and strategy elements. This anime follows the story of step-siblings Sora and Shiro, who are challenged to a game of chess by the God of Games and summoned to Disboard, where all conflicts are resolved through games.

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