Best Anime Games PS5
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What are the best anime games on PS5? Whether you're looking for games based on specific manga and anime properties, or you're simply a fan of anime-style aesthetics, this list is designed to pick out the best of the best on PS5.

But before we begin, let's just clarify what we mean by 'anime games'. As alluded, we think an 'anime game' is chiefly defined by its visual style. If you're into the art direction of something like Tales of Arise, you'll probably appreciate the likes of Scarlet Nexus, or even Guilty Gear Strive. That's not to say all of these games look the same — they most certainly don't — but there's a throughline there for people who enjoy the broader 'anime' look.

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Of course, games that are actually based on existing anime franchises also fit into this category. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles are two clear examples.

As with our other PS5 game lists, this list is decided by readers of Push Square. You can rate the included games by clicking the star icon next to each entry, and you can use the search box below to find games that aren't featured on this list.

Please note that a game needs at least 20 votes to make it onto this page. So if your favourite anime-styled game is missing, be sure to give it a ranking.

With all of that out of the way, let's dive in to the best anime games on PS5, as voted by you.

15. Genshin Impact (PS5)

Genshin Impact earned an estimated $2 billion during its first year on the market, and has gone on to become something of a cultural touchstone. Also available on smartphones, the PS5 version of this staggeringly popular RPG truly brings developer HoYoverse’s vision to life, with vibrant visuals and a slick, responsive refresh rate. Those not caught in its gacha trap may lament its pricey microtransactions and demanding investment levels, but this is unquestionably a signature service game with a huge and dedicated fanbase to boot.

14. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus (PS5)

A seemingly cute, anime visual novel may look like the odd one out on this list, but play beyond its opening couple of hours and you'll quickly come to understand why Doki Doki Literature Club Plus ranks so highly. What starts off as regular trips to a — you guessed it — literature club speedily distorts into a house of horrors. Not for the faint of heart, the game is equipped with multiple content warnings and notifications to alert you to upcoming disturbing scenes. It may look cutesy on the outside, but Doki Doki Literature Club is anything but sweet.

13. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (PS5)

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero brings back the fan favourite Budokai Tenkaichi series in all but name, and the result is great. Featuring hundreds of playable characters from the series' long history, you're able to reenact all your favourite battles in frenetic, technical, and over-the-top brawls. It also features a vague retelling of the saga, where you're able to view the story from new perspectives, plus you can craft your own scenarios to live out even the unlikeliest of rivalries. It's a feature-packed arena fighter that looks fantastic and delivers a super satisfying power fantasy.

12. Scarlet Nexus (PS5)

An intriguing action RPG from Bandai Namco, Scarlet Nexus is a largely solid and stylish romp with a relatively unique combat system. Utilising psychic powers, you can hurl chunks of the environment at your opponents and pull off flashy team attacks alongside your allies. Some of the characters are a bit wishy-washy, but the game's core premise of evolving human brains and the ever-present threat of nightmarish creatures is enough to drive the experience.

11. King of Fighters XV (PS5)

King of Fighters XV is very much a return to form for the long-running SNK series. The three-on-three fighter boasts a sizeable character roster and a respectable suite of gameplay modes, complete with smooth rollback netcode, should you decide to test your skills online. A pleasingly robust fighting game package.

10. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel (PS5)

If you enjoy the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game, odds are you'll love Master Duel. This is a nicely presented digital version of the card game you know and love, letting you battle it out against rival duelists in free-to-play online bouts. It also supports cross-play and cross-progression, meaning you can play against others on any platform, and carry your progress over to other machines. With over 10,000 cards included, you're able to rebuild your real-life decks and put them to the test in numerous tournaments. It's obviously a game for fans, but it also includes tutorials for beginners if you want to try Yu-Gi-Oh for the first time.

9. 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.

8. 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.