The world of manga and anime has been linked to video games for years. If we look back, we will realize that there are many companies that tried to take advantage of the popularity of certain manga and anime to release several titles in the market. sagas like Dragon ball, One Piece, Naruto, Jojo’s Amazing Adventures, Gundam, Attack the Titans o Yu-Gi-Oh!among many others, They tried their luck in video games with mostly positive resultsalthough many other works did not suffer the same fate and received rather weak adaptations or ones that are best forgotten.
That’s why at Vandal, we decided to make a selection of manga and anime that deserve to get a video game on par with the original material and that fans can enjoy. Not only have we included in this list all the manga and anime that we think should have a more than deserved place in the world of video games, but also all those who obtained secondary degrees or who did not start directly outside of Japan..
1. Berserk
Berserkthe original manga created by the late Kentaro Miura has become one of the most famous and beloved works in the world on its own merits. its fascinating universe of dark fantasy and careful storytelling. It’s a truly fascinating and nuanced work that influenced such important and revolutionary video game sagas as Dark souls. Due to the similarities that both works share, there are many players who have fantasized about one day being able to enjoy the universe-spanning game Berserk and that it played like titles developed by FromSoftware. As a curiosity, they were released in Japan Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shouhack and slash that received widespread applause.
2. Chainsaw man
A man with a chainsaw, the work of Tatsuki Fujimoto, has gained popularity in recent years thanks to the premiere of its anime created by MAPPA. You won’t deny that Denji’s crazy and bloody adventures will not be the perfect opportunity to develop a wild action video game in which we can destroy any demon that stands in our way in various ways. Definitely a genre we think will fit you like a glove hack and slashalthough we would be willing to accept other types of suggestions if they were made with respect and fidelity to the original work.
3. Cowboy bebop
The most famous group of bounty hunters in Japanese animation deserves a video game that combines exciting action and combat sequences, as well as some doses of investigation and even research. Certainly, the charisma of Spike, Jet, Faye, Ed, and Ain, among many other characters, seems to us to be more than enough to support the title, which, yes, You have to make an effort to live on a narrative level. Other aspects that make us play Cowboy bebop This is its attractive futuristic atmosphere with retro touches.
4. The Gospels
Neo Genesis Evangelion It is one of the most influential works in anime history, albeit one of the most divisive, as its pacing, density, tone, and some of the philosophical themes it deals with do not appeal to all viewers. The first It occurs to us that it can be done powerful action in which we can pilot the EVA to confront the angels in spectacular duels in style Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconthough we wouldn’t mind a much more narrative-driven game, especially given that the original plot lends itself to it.
5. Steel alchemist
An all-metal alchemist This is another one of those works that needs no introduction. As you well know, the story is told from the point of view of two brothers who are desperately trying to resurrect their mother through alchemy and unethical methods, which eventually leads to much bigger problems. Like many of the manga and anime we discuss in this same report, An all-metal alchemist it shows us a wide enough, rich universe with interesting characters and a dramatic and emotional story in equal parts enough to have a big budget video game.
6. Haikyuu!!
Original work by Haruichi Furudate a must for anyone who considers themselves a fan of volleyball and teenage stories. Although sport is one of the main topics, Haikyuu!! It can also be considered a character improvement story and, in a way, a light drama. Some fairly low-key video games have been released to the market based on Haikyuu!!although we strongly maintain that it has great potential to become a successful video game series on the level of the Inazuma Eleven saga if developed by the right team.
7. Hunter x Hunter
Hunter x Hunter This is by no means a non-video game saga. In fact, titles from a wide variety of genres have been released over the years: adventures in two and three dimensions, battles and even card games. However, as is the case with many of the other works we’ve mentioned, neither title has lived up to expectations, so we’re still looking forward to seeing any company dare to create a JRPG or Action-RPG-style adventure game set in this universe. , created by Yoshihiro Tagashi.
8. Inuyasha
Written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi, the manga takes place, as those of you who have known it before, in the Sengoku period of Japan and in the 21st century. This alternation of eras is undoubtedly one of the most notable sections of the work, and we strongly believe that it will provide many opportunities in the development of a very diverse and complete game in which we could enjoy a variety of settings and different types of mechanics adapted to each era.
9. Madoka Magica
Of all the works we’ve selected for this article, Madoka Magica is almost certainly one of the most deceptive at first glance. Despiteoff off of the friendly and welcoming aesthetic, filled with bright and vibrant colors, the themes it deals with are quite dark and gruesome, which makes for a really interesting and unique contrast. Just like the other examples we mentioned, some games based on Madoka Magica have been released, though none of them have been able to capture the original series as it deserves.
10. The monster
Naoki Urasawa surprised all lovers of intrigue and thrillers in the police style with the series “Monster”, which tells about the journey of Kenzo Tenma, a Japanese-born neurosurgeon who found himself in legal trouble after being linked to a criminal case. Its plot is powerful, interesting, and convoluted enough to make a game with a strong narrative focus, allowing us to delve even deeper into its world.
11. Busy
Busy immerses us fully in the story with Ginko, a lone expert on mushi, strange creatures that only people with special powers can see and that live inside human beings in a sort of parasitic relationship. In an attempt to make the world a better place, Ginko sets out travel around the world to help those who have been changed by mushi. Of course, its premise and some gruesome scenes remind us of such sagas Zero project (Fatal frame), and we think this concept could be used very well in a game of this style.
12. Ranma 1/2
Written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi, this manga follows the journey of Ranma Saotome, a young martial artist who, as fate would have it, He comes into contact with a pond, which causes him to transform into a woman whenever he comes in contact with cold water.; To become human again, he needs to touch the hot water. Another suggestion that, adapted to an RPG video game or graphic adventure, could make for some very interesting titles due to its originality.
13. Saint Seiya
As we emphasized at the beginning of the article, Dragon ball It’s a saga that, in most cases, received a more than decent fighting video game adaptation, and one that allowed fans of Akira Toriyama’s work to put themselves in the shoes of several heroes and villains. As long as it is true Knights of the Zodiac got an awesome fighting video game they were never great and failed to do justice to the original work. That’s why we still hope that some developers will be encouraged to release a title with the quality that the license deserves, and one that can please fans and fighting fans alike.
14. Vindland Saga
Makoto Yukimura has come up with a historical-themed piece in which we experience first-hand the journey of Torfin, son of Thor, a famous Viking warrior mercilessly slain by a powerful mercenary leader known as Askelad. It’s a tale of revenge, a theme that’s been touched on countless times in video games that Thanks to the customization, it can serve as the perfect base for an exceptional adventure and role-playing game.perhaps in the style we see in the saga Assassin’s Creed.
15. Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden It tells the story of a young orphan girl who was taken as a weapon of war by the Leiden army as a child. Leaving the battlefield after the end of the war, he embarks on a new adventure to become part of the CH Postal Service. and completely shocked and amazed by the work of “Auto Memories Dolls”. This is a really delicate piece that touches on certain themes, like people’s emotions and different ways of lovingwhich would suit us very well, for example, in a visual novel.
