10. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (PS5)

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot takes the entire story of Dragon Ball Z and spreads its across a kind-of-open world, complete with side quests, optional activities, and RPG mechanics. And thanks to developer CyberConnect2's clear appreciation for the property. it all works out a lot better than you might think. Kakarot actually manages to expand certain story beats and add some fun touches to many of the series' secondary characters, making it a must for fans of Akira Toriyama's timeless work.

9. Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy (PS5)

The game that many consider to be the peak of the Atelier Ryza series, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is your typically colourful RPG, packed with endearing characters and enjoyable alchemy-based questing. The story's not bad either, keeping you hooked with some surprisingly mysterious plot points.

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8. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (PS5)

Crisis Core remains as cheesy and cringy as ever on PS5, but it's a much more approachable game now thanks to this largely fantastic remaster from Square Enix. With a refined combat system and gameplay mechanics, alongside much-updated visuals, the Final Fantasy VII prequel is well worth playing if you're a fan of the series-within-a-series. Just try not to take the storytelling too seriously!

7. Soul Hackers 2 (PS5)

Soul Hackers 2 is a Shin Megami Tensei spinoff that takes obvious cues from the Persona series, promoting social links with a ragtag cast of weird characters. Primarily, though, this is a turn-based dungeon crawler with some cool ideas. And even though some of these ideas don't quite come together at times, it's easy to appreciate the style and swagger of this often odd RPG.

6. Tales of Arise (PS5)

Bandai Namco went big budget with Tales of Arise, and delivered a fantastic action RPG. Taking place across a wide range of vibrant locations and boasting an endearing main cast of characters, there's an awful lot to like about the desperate adventures of Alphen. As you'd expect of the long running series, the real-time, combo-based combat is a highlight — but a twisting story also strings things along to great effect. For our gald, Tales of Arise is one of the PS5's strongest Japanese RPGs.

5. Guilty Gear Strive (PS5)

The PS5's first native fighting game has set the bar very, very high. Guilty Gear Strive is a superb brawler, bolstered by jaw-dropping visuals and the best online netcode that we've ever experienced in a fighting game. A relatively small but brilliantly diverse character roster allows for a deep and hugely rewarding experience, while accessible gameplay mechanics on a base level pave the way for new players. A stunning beat-'em-up backed by an incredible heavy rock soundtrack.

4. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (PS5)

A Falcom fan favourite, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a fantastic action RPG. The whole game takes place on a seemingly abandoned island, as protagonist Adol washes up on its shore after a shipwreck. To survive, he teams ups with his fellow passengers, but it's not long until the island's many mysteries begin to unravel. Typically slick combat and a great sense of adventure make Ys VIII one of Falcom's finest.

3. Persona 3 Reload (PS5)

As far as faithful remakes go, Persona 3 Reload is right up there with the best you'll find on PlayStation. The original Persona 3 is an undeniable classic, but Reload greatly improves the experience by modernising its turn-based combat and expanding its storytelling. What's more, it's an utterly gorgeous revival, boasting incredible art direction and some of the most stunning presentation you're ever likely to see in an RPG. A must for existing fans, and for newcomers, a perfect introduction to the Dark Hour.

2. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5)

There's no denying that Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the best Final Fantasy games in years, and Intergrade is the icing on the cake. Yes, it's only one part of the story, and yes, a few of the, er, changes are going to annoy some fans forevermore, but there's a healthy helping of Final Fantasy VII magic at the heart of Remake. Whether it's in the way that the characters have been re-realised or the outstanding boss fights (and excellent combat system), charging through Remake is a rewarding experience — especially if you're big on nostalgia.

1. Persona 5 Royal (PS5)

Persona 5 Royal is the definitive version of an outstanding RPG — and it hits a silky smooth 60fps on PS5. The original Persona 5 was already a masterpiece for many, but this greatly enhanced and significantly expanded re-release is basically Persona perfection. Balancing elements of everyday life simulation with amazing turn based combat and a lot of cool dungeon crawling, it's a truly immaculate title. Brilliantly cohesive, refined, and quite possibly the most stylish game in existence.

So, do you agree with the games on this list? Again, you can influence this guide by rating the games yourself, so be sure to give that a go if you haven't already. In the meantime, feel free to tell us what your favourite anime games are, and dish out some recommendations in the comments section below.