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While most renowned anime franchises stem from manga or light novels, what if popular video games also received the anime treatment?
1. Genshin Impact
Released in August 2020, following numerous teasers, Genshin Impact has quickly become one of the most celebrated gacha games of the current era. With its meticulously crafted open world and characters reminiscent of anime, Genshin Impact is undoubtedly poised for anime success.
In addition to these aspects, a compelling storyline and innovative power system could contribute to the game's success in the anime realm. Unlike many anime adaptations, the dynamic interactions within the GI universe promise captivating battles on the anime screen. The game has previously released its own comic adaptation. Moreover, GI's 'sibling,' Honkai Impact 3rd, features captivating CG anime shorts and a dedicated series – Cooking with Valkyries.
Nier Automata, a game published by Square Enix and crafted by designer Yoko Taro, unfolds in the year 11945 AD amidst an extraterrestrial invasion of Earth. In the face of defeat, humanity retreats from their homeland to settle on the moon, leading to a millennia-long conflict depicted in the game.
Humans have engineered a formidable android warrior force known as Yorha. These androids, endowed with human-like traits, combat their alien adversaries – machines employed by the extraterrestrial forces during their conquest of Earth.
With an average Metacritic score of 90/100, Nier Automata emerged as one of the best games of 2017. Many gamers eagerly anticipate the prospect of witnessing 2B in an anime adaptation, as she has become a beloved figure among fans.
3. Trails of Cold Steel
Trails of Cold Steel, a series developed by Falcom, a renowned RPG developer in Japan, centers around Class VII, an experimental class at the Thors Military Academy in the Erebonian Empire. What sets it apart is that its 9 members hail from various social strata in a society still divided by class, unlike other classes typically segregated by nobility or commoners.
Our protagonist, Rean Schwarzer, alongside his comrades in Class VII, must learn to become each other's allies to combat the escalating class conflicts and conspiracies fanning the flames of war. Rean and his companions journey across the nation to learn and aid the populace.
More intriguingly, the story of Rean Schwarzer is just a fraction of The Legend of Heroes universe, meticulously crafted over nearly two decades. Adapting the entire game series into anime may seem daunting, but focusing solely on Trails of Cold Steel seems like a reasonable proposition.
4. The Legend Of Zelda
The biggest challenge in adapting The Legend Of Zelda series into anime lies in deciding where to start. This franchise boasts numerous captivating story arcs that could be transformed into excellent anime if adapted and executed well.
Within The Legend Of Zelda, there are many stunning fantasy landscapes, captivating characters with depth, and engaging storylines. The game's diverse range of monsters would also provide memorable battles. Additionally, the power system akin to elemental forces presents intriguing possibilities for a fantasy anime adaptation.
