With virtual reality starting to become a mainstream gaming platform, it's no surprise that many people are looking for the best VR games to play. One of the sub-genres that you may be interested in are anime-themed games, and this genre extends to both games based entirely on individual animes and games that incorporate anime themes or visuals into the experience.
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There aren't too many anime VR games, but there are a few that set a high standard for what players have come to expect from virtual reality games. Here are the best anime VR games and every platform they're available on.
Updated January 3, 2022, by Michael Caruso: Anime is a broad genre, and it's beloved among people in every part of the world. With so many different anime, it's no surprise that there are many games based on anime franchises, as well as unique games with anime graphics. Virtual reality presents an opportunity for developers to create fantastical worlds in anime form, allowing you to explore them up-close. These are a few more VR games you should play if you're a fan of anime.
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12 One Piece: Grand Cruise
One Piece is one of the most popular anime ever to exist, so, naturally, many video games have used the series as a base for their gameplay and stories. In One Piece, the pirate Luffy sets out on an adventure with his friends to become the King Of The Pirates.
Within One Piece: Grand Cruise, you'll have the opportunity to meet Luffy and many of the members of his crew. You also have the chance to defend the Thousand Sunny from threats. Although One Piece: Grand Cruise is a short experience, it's a great entry to VR for One Piece fans. You can play One Piece: Grand Cruise on the PSVR.
11 Airtone
Airtone is similar to other rhythm games like Beat Saber; however, you can join Neon as you tap the correct moving objects to progress through the level. You'll primarily hear upbeat music while playing levels in Airtone, so it's a great rhythm game if you enjoy listing to happy tunes.
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Unlike most rhythm games, Airtone features a story mode that revolves around Neon, your anime-themed companion. Airtone is a fantastic introduction to VR rhythm games for anime fans. You can play Airtone on the PSVR and PCVR headsets.
10 Tokyo Chronos
As you may assume, Tokyo Chronos takes place in Tokyo. You join a group of anime characters as they solve the mystery of their surroundings, which is a lot of fun if you enjoy anime graphical styles.
One of the best parts of Tokyo Chronos is that it features choices during the main storyline, which makes it more replayable than many other VR games. You can experience Tokyo Chronos on the PSVR, PCVR headsets, and the Oculus Quest.
9 VR Tennis Online
VR Tennis Online is an Oculus Rift game that you should play if you enjoy sports and anime aesthetics. You can play as eight characters, each with their own unique designs. The characters have anime-themed appearances, which is the main reason VR Tennis Online is an anime game.
There aren't many sports games with an anime art style, especially in virtual reality, so it's worth trying VR Tennis Online if you enjoy both. Additionally, the tennis gameplay itself is a lot of fun, especially if you want to compete against other players online.
8 Sairento VR
Technically Sairento VR isn't an anime game; however, it incorporates many concepts that anime fans enjoy, especially in its combat system. The combat in Sairento is fast-paced, ninja-themed, and relies heavily on advanced maneuvers. However, it isn't difficult to learn the controls and jump straight into the action.
You can use both swords and guns in Sairento which makes it a diverse game in terms of weaponry. There's a campaign mode; however, you can also choose non-story missions if you want to play around with the mechanics. Sairento VR is available on most major VR headsets, including PCVR headsets, the PSVR, and the Oculus Quest.
7 Spice & Wolf VR One & Two
Although there are a lot of VR games with anime graphics or an anime theme, Spice & Wolf One and Two are both based on a real anime, and they act more like an interactive game experience than an action-adventure game. There are two of these games, one that details the pair of characters on an exciting adventure while the second experience is more simple and allows you to watch as the characters settle down in a nice home.
Not only do you get the animated VR experience but you can also watch a few parts of the Spice & Wolf Anime with Holo and Lawrence. If you want a fun experience that isn't combat-oriented, then Spice & Wolf Two is a fantastic game, and the first one also offers a unique adventure. Spice & Wolf Two is available on PCVR, PSVR, and the Oculus Quest.
6 VR Chat
There are many ways to describe VR Chat and the content within it. It's a game with many smaller game modes and chat rooms for socializing. VR Chat is similar to Roblox because you can play mini-games, but the extra social aspect of this VR game makes it a bigger experience overall.
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Although anime isn't the core theme of VR Chat, you can download your own avatar, and many players use anime-themed characters, which is why fans occasionally regard it as an anime-themed game. VR Chat is available on PCVR and the Oculus Quest, and it's free-to-play. You can also play VR Chat on a PC without a VR headset.
5 Pokemon VR
Pokemon VR is a game that's available to play through SideQuest, and although it's small, it's still incredibly impressive. In this game, you can explore an open area with many Pokemon. You can also catch and battle with the Pokemon.
Every Pokemon fan's dream is to experience the Pokemon world first-hand, and this dream is finally a reality with Pokemon VR. Pokemon VR is a small game, but it's still worth playing because there aren't many other experiences quite like it. Pokemon VR is available through SideQuest.
4 Hatsune Miku VR
Hatsune Miku is a large name in the anime genre, and this is mostly due to the popularity of this character's music. Hatsune Miku VR is a virtual reality rhythm game, but it's more unique than the average rhythm game because you get to dance alongside Hatsune Miku herself and with her music.
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If you already liked Hatsune Miku to begin with, then Hatsune Miku VR may be the perfect game for you to play. Hatsune Miku VR is available on PCVR headsets, the PSVR, and the Oculus Quest.
3 Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing
There are many games that are perfect for virtual reality, and Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing is one of the best examples. This game allows you to fly on a broom - a mechanic that's especially fun in VR because you feel as though you're really flying.
If you've always wanted to learn how to fly on a broom, then this anime-themed game is the best option, and you won't be disappointed by the racing mechanics either. Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing is available on PCVR headsets, the PSVR, and the Oculus Quest, so you can experience this exciting game regardless of which VR headset you play on.
2 Sword Reverie
Sword Reverie is one of the most unique sword-fighting games available for virtual reality headsets, particularly if you enjoy the graphical style. You can perform advanced sword fighting while also using your weapons to create blasts to shoot at enemies, which is something straight out of an anime. The combat in Sword Reverie makes you feel like you're inside an anime scene.
You'll have trouble putting Sword Reverie down once you've stepped into its beautiful world, and there aren't many games that can match it in both combat mechanics and style. Sword Reverie is available on PCVR headsets.
1 Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash!
Space Channel is a game that launched on the Dreamcast; however, it's back to life in virtual reality for an entirely new experience. Similar to other VR games, Space Channel 5 VR is a rhythm game and it features dancing as its main interactable mechanic. The visual theme is beautiful, and it'll remind you a lot of an anime while you're dancing away.
Space Channel 5 VR has a four-level base campaign that lasts around 30 minutes; however, there are other modes you can use to change the levels, so you won't get tired of the game too easily, although it may become more repetitive than other VR games. The dancing action is something you have to experience for yourself in Space Channel 5 to truly appreciate. You can play Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash! on PCVR headsets, the PSVR, and the Oculus Quest.
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