9 Recommendations for Game-themed Anime in 2023, with Exciting and Thrilling Storylines

Kapanlagi.com - In the world of anime, creating a story that resembles a game can be quite exciting. Here are several recommendations for game-themed anime in 2023.

Yes, these anime recommendations have stories about life resembling a game, stories that incorporate game elements, and stories set in an isekai world that functions like a game.

For those of you who enjoy game-themed anime, here is a list of recommendations for game-themed anime in 2023 that have exciting and thrilling storylines. Let's check them out.

 

1. NIER:AUTOMATA VER1.1A

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Alternate Title	NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Aniplus TV, Vidio

Set in the future, specifically in the year 5012, Earth is in ruins due to attacks from robots and aliens of unknown origin. The surviving humans have taken refuge on the moon to plan a counterattack and create new robots capable of defeating the alien robots.

These humans place their hope in a group of androids known as the YoRHa soldiers, created by humans. Led by the versatile battle android YoRHa 2B, this group will fight to reclaim control of Earth from the invaders.

As the war against the machines rages on, YoRHa slowly begins to uncover the underlying truths behind the brutal conflict. The soldier 2B starts to question her existence and how much she must sacrifice for humanity's sake.

 

2. ITAI NO WA IYA NANODE BOUGYORYOKU NI KYOKUFURI SHITAI TO OMOIMASU. 2

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Alternate Title	BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The recommendation for the next game-themed anime is ITAI NO WA IYA NANODE BOUGYORYOKU NI KYOKUFURI SHITAI TO OMOIMASU season 2. After achieving beneficial results in previous New World Online events, the Maple Tree guild is now excited to explore the new floors introduced in the game.

The guild also builds good relationships with other famous guilds, such as the Flame Emperor Kingdom and the Holy Sword Congregation. With the eccentric guild master Maple at the forefront, Maple Tree members continue to find creative ways to implement their skills.

 

3. ENDO AND KOBAYASHI LIVE! THE LATEST ON TSUNDERE VILLAINESS LIESELOTTE

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Alternate Title	Tsundere Villainess Liselotte and the Live Commentary of Endou-kun
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	HIDIVE

Next recommendation for the 2023 game-themed anime is titled ENDO AND KOBAYASHI LIVE! THE LATEST ON TSUNDERE VILLAINESS LIESELOTTE. This anime tells the story of two high school girls who are members of the broadcasting club and are playing a game.

At the same time in the game, Prince Siegward hears their voices and believes them to be revelations from the gods. These voices provide the prince with clues about something. And it's a game-themed anime recommendation that shouldn't be missed.

 

4. CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD: WILL+DRESS SEASON 2 and 3

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Alternate Title	Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress Season 2 and 3
Episodes	12 episodes/season
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Four months after the battle at Nagoya Castle, Yu Yu and his friends receive an invitation to a tournament. The Deluxe tournament aims to determine the strongest fighter among the 16 elites chosen by the original researchers of producer Jinki Mukai.

Characters from overDress will compete with new characters from Will+Dress such as Raika, Michiru, and Urara, to become the strongest among them all. And it is a recommended anime with a game theme that shouldn't be missed.

 

5. MY LOVE STORY WITH YAMADA-KUN AT LV999

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Other Titles	Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

After breaking up with her boyfriend, Kinoshita Akane experiences deep heartbreak. She plans to get revenge on her ex by participating in a live event in the game they often played, Forest of Savior. Unexpectedly, Akane meets Yamada Akito, a legendary gamer who happens to be a friend in the same guild.

Desperate, Akane asks for Yamada's help to carry out her plan. After spending a lot of time together, they both appear very different, but their relationship takes an unexpected turn.

 

6. ALICE GEAR AEGIS EXPANSION

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Alternate Title	Alice Gear Aegis Expansion
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	HIDIVE

Anime ALICE GEAR AEGIS EXPANSION is also recommended for other game-themed anime. Centuries ago, humans left planet Earth after mechanical alien races, known as Vice, expelled them and started a floating life in outer space.

Now, the last hope for humanity lies in the hands of Actresses, young women born with the ability to wield the only weapon that can harm the Vice: Alice Gears, mechanical suits that can transform.

 

7. LIAR LIAR

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Alternate Title	Liar Liar
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

This game-themed anime recommendation revolves around Academy Island. An academy where everything is settled through games to earn a certain number of stars, with the strongest students being ranked as the Seven Stars.

It tells the story of Hiroto, a transfer student who suddenly defeats the strongest empress and becomes the strongest in the school. Naturally, Hiroto attracts a lot of attention, and a life full of games begins.

 

8. ISEKAI ONE TURN KILL NEESAN: ANE DOUHAN NO ISEKAI SEIKATSU

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Alternate Title	My One-Hit Kill Sister
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

When saving a child from danger, otaku Asahi Ikusaba is transported to another world and believes that he has reincarnated as a character from his favorite game and novel. Unfortunately, when faced with powerful monsters, Asahi realizes that he is just an ordinary person. In times of danger, Asahi instinctively calls upon his sister named Maya.

Because of this, Maya is thrilled to see her brother again and decides to use her newfound power to protect Asahi no matter what happens. Together, the siblings try to find a way back home while enjoying their new lives. However, they soon discover that their arrival in this world may have a purpose.

 

9. LEVEL 1 BUT UNIQUE SKILL IS THE STRONGEST

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Other Titles	My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1
Episode	- episode
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll, Aniplus TV, Vidio

Ryouta Satou died from overworking in a black company. However, he reincarnated into another world and was burdened with his level being set to level 1 in this new world. Although he cannot increase his level.

However, he has a unique skill that can create items like cheats. Knowing this, he maximizes his ability for improvement and collects a number of weapons and items that can only be used by himself.

 

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