Nintendo's anime style in its video games has remained steady throughout its history, from building on its classic titles like Fire Emblem to exclusives like the Pokemon series. This bond between Nintendo and anime has become a defining feature of the company's identity, and the Nintendo Switch carries on this tradition.
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PostsThanks to its design, the Nintendo Switch bridges the gap between handheld and traditional console gaming. This has enabled gamers to carry their gaming adventures wherever life takes them. Whether you're on your way to work or simply enjoying the great outdoors, you can enjoy all these fantastic anime worlds.
Updated March 9, 2025 by Jacob Whaling: We've added a few more anime-styled games to this list, as well as games that are directly inspired by their anime counterpart.
18 The World Ends With You
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Action RPG Systems Released July 27, 2007 ESRB T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Square Enix Publisher(s) Square Enix Engine Unity Multiplayer Local Co-OpWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFirst up, we have The World Ends With You. This game originally launched of the Nintendo DS, but has since spread to the Nintendo Switch. Here, you can play The World Ends With You: Final Remix, which is an enhanced version of the original game. You can even check out the sequel; Neo: The World Ends with You.
In this game, you'll play as Neku in the streets of Shibuya. You'll need to progress through a series of chapters and survive the Reapers' Game. Overall, this is great game to play if you like both JRPGs and visual novels filled with a complex and interesting story.
17 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution
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Digital Card Game Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 78/100 Critics Rec: 78% Released August 20, 2019 ESRB t Developer(s) Other Ocean Interactive Publisher(s) Konami Franchise Yu-Gi-Oh!WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFor fans or newcomers to Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution provides a realistic rendition of the trading card game. With over 10,000 cards to collect, you’ll be able to build whatever decks your heart desires and take down iconic Duelists that feature throughout the anime's several series.
If defeating the show's main protagonists and villains doesn’t satisfy your dueling desire, you can take on your friends online. You can battle it out to see which one of you has the best cards, or leave it up to pure luck and skill when competing in Sealed Pack play.
16 Fairy Tail
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JRPG Systems 2.5/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 71/100 Critics Rec: 48% Released July 31, 2020 ESRB T For Teen Due To Alcohol Reference, Suggestive Themes, Mild Language, Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Gust Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo Franchise Fairy TailWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALPlacing you within the Grand Magic Games' story arc, Fairy Tail is an adventure RPG that utilizes turn-based combat. If you’re a newcomer to the series, you might feel a bit overwhelmed by the extensive cast of characters and lore. However, the game provides helpful tips and encourages you to get involved in the Fairy Tail world.
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PostsThe game gives you a good sense of control over the characters while, at the same time, the visuals make you feel like you’re watching the anime. Coupled with this is the thoughtful user experience. Fairy Tail acts as a faithful adaptation of the beloved anime as well as a user-friendly RPG experience that ensures you'll enjoy your magical journey.
15 Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 68/100 Critics Rec: 16% Released November 8, 2016 ESRB T For Teen // Drug Reference, Game Experience May Change During Online Play, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Namco Bandai Publisher(s) Namco Bandai Engine PhyreEngine Franchise Sword Art OnlineWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONTaking place after the main story arcs of the Anime series, Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization places the lovable characters in a world bearing striking resemblances to Aincrad. The game takes on a more relaxed feel, and if you’re a fan of Sword Art’s storytelling, you will be heavily spoiled, considering the game is rich in fully voiced content.
Hollow Realization also introduces some smart and innovative mechanics into the Sword Art Online series. Despite being a one-button masher, you’ll need to time your attacks well to pull off combos, inflict increased damage, and execute counters. This will soon come naturally, however, as within the large combat zones are plenty of enemies for you to defeat and random events to conquer.
14 Danganronpa
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Visual Novel Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 86/100 Critics Rec: 100% Released November 25, 2010 ESRB m // Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes Developer(s) Spike Publisher(s) Spike Engine Unity Franchise Danganronpa Platform(s) PS4, PSP, PS Vita, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Android, iOS OpenCritic Rating Mighty Powered by Expand CollapseDanganronpa is a widely popular franchise that consists of three main games that are all on the Nintendo Switch. The premise for the three games is similar; you are forcibly thrown into a killing game. After someone dies, you'll need to use your deduction skills and find the killer.
What's more, you'll also need to compose your thoughts and present your case during a trial, which consists of your other classmates and Monokuma himself. These games really scratch the detective itch, and have a wonderful storyline.
The first game in the trilogy is Trigger Happy Havoc, followed by Goodbye Despair, and concludes with V3: Killing Harmony.
13 Crystar
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 67/100 Critics Rec: 38% Released October 18, 2018 ESRB Teen // Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Gemdrops, Inc. Publisher(s) Spike Chunsoft Engine Unity Number of Players 1WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you're looking for a game with gorgeous visuals, a fully voice-acted cast, and a fantastic concept, Crystar might just be for you. It is a game heavily inspired by the anime genre and combines its stunning manga art style with even better storytelling.
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PostsThe main story of the game showcases Rei, a schoolgirl who must fight through purgatory as an executor for the demons that oversee the world. The more you play, the more you will discover about all four playable characters' tragic pasts. Please be warned that Crystar also uses its platform to tackle many sensitive topics, mostly those that revolve around mental health. However, it is perfect in the way it deals with this subject.
12 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
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Action RPG Fighting Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 74/100 Critics Rec: 54% Released January 16, 2020 ESRB T for Teen: Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) CyberConnect2 Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Engine Unreal Engine 4 Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONNintendo has acquired a lot of Dragon Ball Z titles in the past; however, none before have focused on the story over the gameplay quite like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Differing from its traditional style, it takes on an open-world action RPG approach rather than its typical fighting-based one.
That’s not to say you won’t get in plenty of fights, though, as you most certainly will. The battles you face are intense, with each character possessing their own special moves. The overall combat system will no doubt have you testing your reactions, pulling off your own combos, and, of course, going Super Saiyan.
11 Re:Zero - Starting Life In Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne
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JRPG Visual Novel Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 70/100 Critics Rec: 33% Developer(s) Chime Publisher(s) Spike Chunsoft Platform(s) Switch, PS4, PC OpenCritic Rating Fair Powered by Expand CollapseThe Re:Zero series first started as a light Japanese novel series. To see it get its own anime show, only to then become a Visual Novel game, is a true full-circle moment. While the game is mostly interactive fiction and will have you either listening, similar to an Audiobook, or scrolling through text, it does well at breaking this up with choices that affect the story, as well as a few mini-games.
The cast is fully voice-acted, and if you can make it past the ever-so-corny main protagonist's personality, you are in for a treat when it comes to storytelling. The rest of the characters all share their own charm and enhance the overall world of Re:Zero.
10 Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
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Action RPG Systems 4.5/5 Released January 22, 2013 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling Developer(s) Level 5 Publisher(s) Namco Bandai Engine Havok Franchise Ni no Kuni Nintendo Switch Release Date September 20, 2019WHERE TO PLAY
PHYSICALIn 2010, Ni no Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn launched. Since then, the game was enhanced and updated to become Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. If the game looks nostalgic, it's for a good reason! This game's art was done by Studio Ghibli, with music by Joe Hisaishi.
Surrounded by beautiful graphics, you'll make your way through this JRPG as Oliver, who was essentially isakai'd into the game's world. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is cozy, immersive, and has a memorable story for you to play through.
9 Attack On Titan 2: Final Battle
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Action Adventure Anime Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 57% Released July 4, 2019 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Partial Nudity, Violence Developer(s) Omega Force Publisher(s) Koei Tecmo Engine 3d engine Franchise Attack on TitanWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWhile not necessarily a bad thing for fans of the anime, Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle involves a lot of fanservice. Within the game, you can assume the role of any character from the series, and the overall premise is designed to fully immerse you in the narrative of Attack on Titan.
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PostsAs it's a much-improved version of the first game, there’s a great amount of content on offer. From a lovely introduction to the narrative to a chance to take down humongous beasts with your friends, it does well to engage you within the lore of Attack on Titan.
