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Studio: Quad
Status: Finished

The story centers on Shun Tokinoya, a second-year high school living with his mother and younger sister. After his father's death in an accident and his sister's injury, he quit the game he was passionate about, and now works at an esports café called "FOX ONE." He spends all his time studying and working part-time while hanging out with his childhood gaming friends. Suddenly, he learns that "FOX ONE" has a huge amount of debts. In order to repay the debts, Shun and his friends aim to win the "Xaxerion Championship" and win the prize money. With a sense of guilt, Shun jumps back into the world of online games, and is confronted by Bakuretsu-kun, who used to play the game with him.

Tags: E-Sports , Video Games , Otaku Culture , CGI , Disability , Love Triangle , Acting , Primarily Teen Cast , Tragedy , Male Harem

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Gamers!

Also known as GAMERS!.

Studio: PINE JAM , Crunchyroll
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Keita Amano is a fan of one thing: gaming! Whether he’s on his phone or console, he just loves playing video games. And when the beautiful president of the game club, Karen Tendou, invites him to join, it seems like an EZ choice. Except, he declines! KO’d by the shock, Karen suddenly makes getting close to Amano her main quest. But she’s not the only one interested in him!

Tags: Love Triangle , Parody , Video Games , School , Otaku Culture , Slapstick , Heterosexual , Primarily Teen Cast , School Club , Meta , Tsundere , E-Sports , Nudity , Football

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Crunchyroll

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Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun

Also known as Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki.

Studio: project No.9 , Dream Shift , Pony Canyon , APDREAM
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

Expert gamer Tomozaki Fumiya doesn’t exactly fit in, but he wishes he did. With no written rules for success and gameplay that doesn’t work in his favor, the real world seems impossible for someone like him. But, like any noob, all he really needs are some strategies and a seasoned player like Aoi Hinami to help him. Hopefully with her guidance, Tomozaki will gain the experience he needs.

Tags: Rehabilitation , Male Protagonist , Video Games , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Philosophy , Heterosexual , Educational , Ensemble Cast , Love Triangle , Slapstick , E-Sports , School Club , Hikikomori

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Crunchyroll

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Quanzhi Gaoshou

Also known as The King's Avatar.

Studio: G.CMay Animation & Film , bilibili , China Literature , Tencent Penguin Pictures , K.PICTURES
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama

Widely regarded as a trailblazer and top-tier professional player in the online multiplayer game "Glory," Xiu Ye is dubbed the "Battle God" for his skills and contributions to the game over the years. However, when forced to retire from the team and to leave his gaming career behind, he finds work at a nearby internet café. There, when Glory launches its 10th server, he throws himself into the game once more using a new character named "Lord Grim." Xiu Ye's early achievements on the new server immediately catch the attention of many players, as well as the big guilds, leaving them to wonder about the identity of this exceptional player. However, while he possesses 10 years of experience and in-depth knowledge, starting afresh with neither sponsors nor a team in a game that has changed over the years presents numerous challenges. Along with talented new comrades, Xiu Ye once again dedicates himself to traversing the path to Glory's summit.

Tags: E-Sports , Video Games , Virtual World , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Athletics , Ensemble Cast , Work , Primarily Male Cast , CGI , Teacher , Magic , Goblin , Heterosexual

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