5 Anime that deserve to get a video game adaptation

The article explores five anime series ripe for video game adaptations, highlighting their unique potential. 'Ranking of Kings' could become an action RPG, while 'Okko’s Inn' suits a slice-of-life simulation. 'Death Parade' is envisioned as an interactive psychological thriller, and 'To Your Eternity' as an emotional evolution RPG.
5 Anime that deserve to get a video game adaptation
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There are anime that feel like they were conceived as a video game. You name it: the world, the action, the arc of characterization, and, sometimes, even gameplay mechanics. These five exceptional series have somehow never been adapted into video games. Let's see what would make each a spectacular interactive affair.

Perfect picks for a Game Adaptation

1. Ranking of Kings

Genre Fit: Action RPG / Adventure
Assume the identity of Prince Bojji, the underdog hero whose stature and lack of sound in his life does not hold him back from soaring dreams. Agility combined with cleverness would translate beautifully to timing-based dodge-heavy combat.
  • Kage as a companion mechanism: Perhaps Kage could stealthily help with communication puzzles or just light combat--think an emotionalized version of Navi from Zelda.
  • Visual style: Distinguishing itself from the more maudlin fantasy titles, this would be bright, painterly with a storybook charm.
  • Gameplay inspiration: The Legend of Zelda - Wind Waker meets Hollow Knight, really tight, intimate storytelling.
Ranking of Kings | OFFICIAL TRAILER

2. Okko’s Inn

Genre Fit: Slice-of-life / Management
  • Traditional type of well-balanced housestay: Guests, chores and random loving spirit visitations.
  • Ghost interactions: The introduction of ghosts will increase the ability to act as mentors and helpers, unlocking certain minigames and hidden guest stories.
  • Growing system: As Okko becomes an adult, more rooms, recipes, and spiritual wisdom will be unlocked along with her journey of grief and healing.
  • Gameplay inspiration: Imagine Spiritfarer and Stardew Valley together, but much more on the emotional story side.
Okko's Inn [Official English Trailer, GKIDS]

3. Death Parade

Genre Fit: Interactive Drama / Psychological Thriller
  • You're the judge: Turn every match into the Quindecim bar, mix elaborate cocktails, and act as moderator for the outrageous death matches depicting the past lives of the players.
  • Moral dilemmas: You decide who gets reincarnated and who falls into the void; choices echoes for long terms and rogue your evolving philosophy as regards to your character.
  • Multiple endings: Branching paths can result in different judgments from those of new characters, and possibly the unraveling of the very system you serve.
  • Gameplay inspiration: The Dark Pictures Anthology meets Papers, Please-but it is a bit more neon and somewhat morally ambiguous.
Death Parade (Official Trailer) - Anime 2015

4. To Your Eternity

Genre Fit: Emotional Drama/ Evolution RPG
  • Gameplay transform: Absorb forms through deep engagements and deploy them during strategic combat, puzzles, or traversals.
  • Non-linear exploration: Traverse Esoteric expanse on an unending trail of segmented story that enhances the profile of humanity.
  • Dynamic emotion systems: Your forms are not merely tools; they carry emotional weight and may affect dialogue, interactions, and music cues.
  • Game inspirations: An emotional mix of Journey, EVO: Search for Eden, and Breath of the Wild.
To Your Eternity in 20 MINUTES!

5. Heavenly Delusion

Genre Fit: Narrative Action-Adventure / Survival
  • Two narratives: A switching of sequences through a ruined Japan on the one hand, and on the other hand, through an eerily sterile secretive "Heaven" facility.
  • Elements of survival: Limited resources, environmental puzzles, and tense combat with mutated enemies.
  • Philosophical depth: Identity, Gender, Human Resilience: Themes Through Morally Complex Choices and Branching Dialogues.
  • Gameplay inspiration: Wrapped in mystery with lots of dystopian overtones.
Heavenly Delusion | Official Trailer | Anime Trailer

Human Love Simulations of Existential Thrill, these Anime have much too tangible content to make for an absolutely compelling game. It now remains to be seen with what time- and studio-well put, virtual reality could be brought into this picture. Until then, we shall dream.

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