Trapped in the Game World! 10 Best Anime Recommendations About Virtual Reality That You Must Add to Your Watchlist

SWORD ART ONLINE (2012) Available on: Netflix, Crunchyroll This anime about virtual reality tells the story of 10,000 players trapped in a VRMMORPG game called Sword Art Online. If they die in the game, they also die in real life. Kirito, a solo player, must fight to complete 100 floors to free all players while uncovering the mystery behind this deadly trap.

HACK//SIGN (2002) Available on: Funimation This anime about virtual reality focuses on Tsukasa, a player who cannot log out of the VR game "The World." Trapped in a virtual world with no memory of his real life, he must uncover the mystery of his existence with the help of other players while facing the threat of a corrupt system.

LOG HORIZON (2013) Available on: Crunchyroll, Netflix An anime about virtual reality that tells the story of 30,000 Japanese players who suddenly get trapped in the game Elder Tale. Unlike SAO, death in the game does not mean real death. Shiroe, the strategist, must lead the players to build a new social system and find a way home.

ACCEL WORLD (2012) Available on: Hulu, Crunchyroll An anime about virtual reality that follows Haruyuki, a bullied student who is introduced to the VR game Brain Burst. This game allows its users to slow down time in the real world. He must fight to maintain his ability while uncovering the secrets behind the technology.

BOFURI (2020) Available on: Crunchyroll, Funimation An anime about virtual reality that tells the story of Kaede Honjou who plays the VR game NewWorld Online with a focus on maximum defense. Known as Maple, her character becomes very overpowered due to her unique build, creating entertaining and unusual adventures.

OVERLORD (2015) Available on: Crunchyroll, Netflix An anime about virtual reality where Momonga, a loyal player of YGGDRASIL, remains online when the game shuts down and gets trapped in his character's body. As a max-level Undead, he must lead his guild in a new world that turns out to be real, while hiding his identity.

INFINITE DENDROGRAM (2020) Available on: Funimation, Crunchyroll An anime about virtual reality that tells the story of Ray Starling who plays the latest VR game, Infinite Dendrogram. This game is known for its highly realistic AI and unique weapon system called "Embryo." Ray must master his powers while facing conflicts that affect both the virtual and real worlds.

SOLO LEVELING (2024) Available on: Crunchyroll An anime about virtual reality that adapts a popular webtoon. Sung Jin-Woo, the weakest hunter, receives a mysterious system that allows him to level up like in a game. Although not purely VR, this anime combines gaming elements with reality in a unique way.

NO GAME NO LIFE (2014) Available on: Netflix, Crunchyroll An anime about virtual reality that tells the story of gamer siblings, Sora and Shiro, who are summoned to a world where everything is decided through games. Although not strictly VR, this anime explores the concept of a world that operates like a game with high stakes.

KING'S AVATAR (2017) Available on: Netflix An anime about virtual reality that follows Ye Xiu, a pro gamer who is forced to retire from the game Glory. He starts over with a new account, using his experience to return to the top while helping new players. Although focused on e-sports, this anime features many elements of VR gaming. That is the list of the best anime about virtual reality that you can watch during your free time. There are still many other anime recommendations that you can find by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?