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Top RPG Video Games Based on Popular Anime Franchises

Top RPG Video Games Based on Popular Anime FranchisesAlright fellow adventurers and anime enthusiasts, Ethan 'Ethos' Miller here! We all love a good anime, and what's better than diving even deeper into those worlds with a fantastic RPG? I've scoured the gaming landscape to bring you some of the best role-playing experiences that let you truly live out your favorite anime fantasies.
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    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

    bandainamcoent.com
    Stepping into Goku's shoes (and Vegeta's, and Gohan's!) and reliving the entire Dragon Ball Z saga as an action RPG? Pure bliss. The combat is fast-paced, and exploring the world between fights feels exactly right.
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    Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

    store.steampowered.com
    This one surprised me! A third-person shooter with strong RPG progression, set in Gun Gale Online. Customizing your avatar and diving into a non-canon story was a fresh take on the SAO universe.
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    Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory

    reddit.com
    If you love classic turn-based JRPGs and monster collecting, this duology is a must-play. Raising and battling your Digimon while solving a cyber-mystery is incredibly addictive.
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    Fairy Tail (game)

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    Finally, a proper JRPG adaptation of the Fairy Tail anime that does it justice! Following key arcs with the whole guild, using iconic magic in turn-based battles, it's a fan's dream.
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    One Piece Odyssey

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    Bandai Namco knocked it out of the park with this one. A brand-new story that feels straight out of the anime, with deep turn-based combat that really makes you think about character synergy.
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    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

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    Want to create your own warrior and jump into the Dragon Ball timeline to fix history? Xenoverse 2 lets you do just that with an extensive character creator and satisfying action RPG combat.
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    Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris

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    Based on the beloved Alicization arc, this action RPG really nails the feeling of being in the Underworld. The combat can be a bit busy, but the story and world exploration are fantastic.
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    Digimon World: Next Order

    reddit.com
    For those who prefer the older Digimon World style of raising and battling, Next Order delivers. It's a challenging but rewarding monster-raising RPG where your bonds with your Digimon truly matter.
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    The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross

    7dsgc.netmarble.com
    A mobile gacha game, yes, but Grand Cross has some of the best production values and a surprisingly strategic turn-based combat system that really captures the anime's flair.
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    Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth

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    A gorgeous Metroidvania with clear RPG progression elements, based on a true anime classic. Deedlit's adventure is a joy to play, especially if you're a fan of the original series.
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    Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? – Familia Myth Infinite Combate

    store.steampowered.com
    Dive into the dungeons of Orario as Bell or Ais in this dungeon-crawler RPG. It's got visual novel elements, but the combat and character progression are solid.
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    Sailor Moon: Another Story

    sailormoon.fandom.com
    A true hidden gem from the SNES era! This turn-based JRPG offers an original story that feels like a lost season of the anime, and it really lets you connect with the Sailor Guardians.

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