Top E-Sports Anime Recommendations

Gamers!

Also known as GAMERS!.

Studio: PINE JAM
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

Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru

Also known as My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.

Studio: MADHOUSE
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Akane Kinoshita, a female college student, faces the absolute worst situation when she ends up breaking up with her boyfriend after he has an affair with a woman he met playing an online game. While relieving her stress by rampaging through the open hunting grounds of an online game, Akane spills everything about her heartbreak to “Yamada”, a player she met by chance who happens to be in the same guild. “I don't care,” is his curt reply. But when Akane gets a makeover and joins an offline event to get back at her ex-boyfriend, she hears those dreadful words again. And that was Akane's fateful encounter with “Yamada”─！



Tags: Kuudere , Video Games , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , Shoujo , Otaku Culture , Primarily Adult Cast , College , Love Triangle , Age Gap , E-Sports , Unrequited Love , Konbini , CGI

Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun

Also known as Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki.

Studio: project No.9
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

Quanzhi Gaoshou

Also known as The King's Avatar.

Studio: G.CMay Animation & Film
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

Nihon Chinbotsu: 2020

Also known as Japan Sinks: 2020.

Studio: Science SARU
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Sci-Fi

The setting for this adaptation is moved from 1970s Japan to 2020, just after the Tokyo Olympics. The story centers on the Mutou family, and the siblings Ayumu and Gou. The four members of the Mutou family are caught in an earthquake that hits Tokyo, and attempt to escape the city, while disaster claws at their heels.



Tags: Survival , Coming of Age , Tragedy , Disability , Natural Disaster , Post-Apocalyptic , Language Barrier , Outdoor , Family Life , Female Protagonist , Coastal , Surreal Comedy , Eco-Horror , Cult , Athletics , Gore , Ensemble Cast , Cosmic Horror , Male Protagonist , Lost Civilization , Transgender , Ships , Drugs , E-Sports , Time Skip , Religion , Agriculture

Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd STAGE

Also known as Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage.

Studio: project No.9
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

The second season of Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun.

Tags: Rehabilitation , Male Protagonist , School , Primarily Teen Cast , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Bullying , Video Games , Ensemble Cast , E-Sports

Quanzhi Gaoshou 2

Also known as The King's Avatar S2.

Studio: Colored Pencil Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama

The sequel of Quanzhi Gaoshou.

Tags: E-Sports , Primarily Adult Cast , Video Games , Male Protagonist , Virtual World , Work , CGI

Quanzhi Gaoshou Specials

Studio: Colored Pencil Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy

The All-Star Tournament is a three-day event that allows e-sports participants from various professional clubs to display their skills, while also giving casual Glory players the chance to interact with pros in the flesh.

Retired top-tier Glory player Ye Xiu agrees to watch the tournament together with Tang Rou and Chen Guo after the latter manages to get ahold of three tickets. It is a strange sensation for Ye Xiu, as unlike previous occasions, this time he attends the tournament as a spectator, not a participant. However, despite his attempts to keep a low profile, events in the All-Star Tournament may force the former Glory legend back into the limelight.

Tags: E-Sports , Video Games , Primarily Adult Cast , Ensemble Cast , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Work , CGI , Teacher

Quanzhi Gaoshou: Dianfeng Rongyao

Also known as The King's Avatar: For the Glory.

Studio: Colored Pencil Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama

Prequel movie of Quan Zhi Gao Shou (The King's Avatar), dealing with Ye Xiu's original entry into the pro gaming world of Glory, and the first Pro League series tournament.

Tags: Video Games , E-Sports , Tragedy , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Magic , Virtual World

Bokura no Ameiro Protocol

Also known as Protocol: Rain.

Studio: Quad
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

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

Quanzhi Gaoshou 3

Studio: Colored Pencil Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action

The third season of Quanzhi Gaoshou.

Tags: E-Sports , Male Protagonist , Video Games , Surreal Comedy

Rockman.EXE

Also known as MegaMan NT Warrior.

Studio: Xebec
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Sci-Fi

In the year of 20XX, a young boy by the name of Netto Hikari receives a very special gift as he enters the 5th grade. His very own customized net navi, Rockman! Despite Rockman's small size and far more responsible personality, the two boys quickly become the best of friends. A net navi is designed to guide his operator from the inside of his or her PErsonal Terminal, or simply PET for short. Children and adults alike enjoy friendly "Net Battles", where they spar their navis against each other to prove their worth.



Tags: Artificial Intelligence , Virtual World , Primarily Child Cast , Kids , Male Protagonist , E-Sports , School

Arcade Gamer Fubuki

Also known as Arcade Gamer Fubuki.

Studio: Shaft
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Ecchi , Sci-Fi

Fubuki Sakuragasaki is a powerful gamer who, with the power of her Passion Panties, climbs up the ranks of the BAG (Best of Arcade Gamer) tournament to become the greatest Arcade Gamer in the world. However, the evil Gulasic Group is out to conquer the world through said tournament, and their gaming skills will prove to be a challenge. Fubuki must team up with the legendary Mr. Mystery to combat the four Gods of Gaming and make the world of arcade gaming safe for all.



Tags: Video Games , Parody , E-Sports , Female Protagonist , Henshin , Dinosaurs , Battle Royale , Primarily Female Cast

Kui Cheng Shoufu Cong Youxi Kaishi

Also known as The Richest Man in Game.

Studio: Foch
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy

Finding himself back in time 10 years ago, though technically an almost parallel world in 2009, Pei Qian got a system where he gets money to run his business. The funds for business and personal use are separated. After a set period, he can earn his personal funds according to how much his business funds he has left. The catch? Pei Qian earns more when he makes a loss in his business funds. Happily thinking how easy it would be, with many failed start-ups proving a point, Pei Qian founded his company Tengda and achieved financial freedom through the losses. Unfortunately, fate has other plans for him.

Tags: Video Games , Software Development , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Time Manipulation , Primarily Male Cast , E-Sports

A New Journey

Also known as A New Journey.

Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Slice of Life

League of Legends commercial animated by P.A. Works, published on League of Legends YouTube channel.

Tags: Video Games , Advertisement , Musical Theater , E-Sports

Kurogane no Linebarrels OVA

Also known as Linebarrels of Iron OVA.

Studio: GONZO
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Ecchi , Mecha

Episodes 25 and 26 included with the DVD.

Tags: E-Sports , Mahjong , Gender Bending , Achronological Order

AWM Jixian Juji

Studio: B.CMAY PICTURES
Status: Not_Yet_Released
Genres: Action , Romance

Tags: E-Sports , Video Games , Boys' Love

PazuDora

Also known as Puzzle & Dragon.

Studio: Studio Pierrot
Status: Releasing
Genres:

The story is set in modern day Japan following the growth of the protagonist Taiga Akashi, an elementary school kid who wants to be a professional gamer someday.



Tags: Card Battle , E-Sports , Male Protagonist , Food

RUDE LOSE DANCE

Also known as RUDE LOSE DANCE.

Status: Finished
Genres:

Music video for the song RUDE LOSE DANCE by Minami.

Note: The song featured in this music video was also used as the opening theme for the anime Shuumatsu no Valkyrie II.

Tags: Kemonomimi , Video Games , Virtual World , E-Sports , Martial Arts

Cheng Ye Xiao He

Status: Not_Yet_Released
Genres: Romance , Slice of Life

Xiao He, a famous player in an online game, once defeated a female thief in the game. Surprisingly, the female thief is a former top-class e-sports player! What makes her end up like this? The two strangers always come across each other without knowing it. What will happen to them in the digital life?



Tags: E-Sports , Video Games , Virtual World , Heterosexual