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If you want anime-inspired games on PlayStation 5, the best starting points depend on whether you want a story-driven RPG, an open-world adventure, or character battles. PlayStation’s official guide highlights several options, but it does not rank them or establish an all-time winner. The recommendations below are grouped by the kind of experience they offer, with PS5 availability called out where it is verified.
Quick picks by play style
| Game | Best fit | What the available source says | PS5 status |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Piece Odyssey | Players seeking a story-focused franchise RPG | An expansive RPG featuring Luffy and the Straw Hat crew on an island adventure. | Listed in PlayStation’s PS4 and PS5 anime-and-manga guide; check the specific edition and region in the store before buying. |
| Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections | Fans of Naruto story arcs and roster-based battles | Revisits Naruto and Sasuke’s story from the Chunin Exams through the Fourth Great Ninja War, and includes an original Boruto story. PlayStation’s guide reports more than 130 playable characters, updated combat mechanics, and offline and online battle modes. | Listed in PlayStation’s PS4 and PS5 guide; verify the edition and region on the store page. |
| The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | Players interested in an open-world anime RPG | PlayStation describes an open-world RPG in the series universe with different weapon types, monsters and bosses, fishing, and crafting. | Current release and platform availability are not established by the cited guide. Confirm availability before planning to play. |
| Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 | Fans seeking a game adaptation of specific Demon Slayer arcs | PlayStation’s guide says it adapts the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village, and Hashira Training arcs, and lists more than 40 characters. | Confirm current release status and the exact PS5 edition before buying. |
The descriptions and character counts above come from PlayStation’s guide to anime and manga games on PS4 and PS5. They are editorial descriptions, not a consistent set of review scores or a comparative quality ranking.
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How to choose among them
Choose by genre and combat
- For an RPG adventure: One Piece Odyssey is described as an expansive, island-based RPG. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is presented as open-world, with weapons, bosses, fishing, and crafting, but its current availability needs confirmation.
- For character battles: Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is the clearest match in this shortlist: PlayStation describes offline and online battle modes and reports a roster of more than 130 playable characters.
- For an anime-arc adaptation: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is described as covering three named arcs. Check release status and platform before treating it as currently playable on PS5.
Decide whether you want a new adventure or a retelling
One Piece Odyssey is framed as an island adventure in the franchise, while Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections revisits specific parts of Naruto and adds an original Boruto story. The Demon Slayer sequel is described through its adaptation of named arcs. Those distinctions help set expectations, but the available descriptions do not establish how much each game changes or expands its source material.
Check solo and multiplayer needs
For the original Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles, the PlayStation Store listing explicitly describes a solo mode following Tanjiro and a versus mode for two-character battles. Offline play is available; online play requires PlayStation Plus. PlayStation’s guide describes offline and online battle modes for Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, but the cited source does not establish its subscription requirements.
#1 Best Overall
- The 1st Jujutsu Kaisen Console game; Play through story mode or battle it out with your friends online to prove who is the best Jujutsu Sorcerer
- An Action 3D Brawler; Action arena fighter with explosive animations that bring the characters to life
- What’s your play style; Create a team that attack through tag-team combos. Diff. character combos can give diff. results and power dynamics
- Power up during battle; Characters will increase in power level throughout battles and can unleash stronger attacks over time
- In the clash of powerful Cursed Techniques, overwhelm your opponent with dynamic movements, just like in the anime
What to verify before buying for PS5
A game appearing in a guide covering both PS4 and PS5 is not, by itself, enough to identify the product or upgrade terms in your region. Open the relevant PlayStation Store page and confirm the platform label and edition attached to the item you intend to purchase. This is especially important when a game has multiple editions or its current release status is uncertain.
For the original Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles, the US PlayStation Store listing identifies a PS4 and PS5 product published by SEGA of America, Inc., with a release date of October 15, 2021. It lists standard, digital deluxe, and ultimate editions. The listing says owners of the PS4 digital version can download the PS5 version without additional charge; owners of the physical PS4 version need the disc to download or play the PS5 download. Check the current listing for the edition’s entitlements and upgrade conditions before purchasing.
Rank #2
- It is the Taisho Period in Japan; Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon
- Tanjiro resolves to become a “demon slayer” so that he can turn his sister back into a human and kill the demon that massacred his family
- Follow Tanjiro through the story from the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime as he faces demons in order to turn his sister Nezuko, who has become a demon, back into a human
- Master the multitude of spectacular skills of a wide roster of characters from the anime, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, to overcome challengers in head-to-head battle, locally and online
That Store page concerns the original The Hinokami Chronicles, not The Hinokami Chronicles 2. Do not use the original game’s platform, release, or upgrade details to infer the sequel’s availability.
Why this is a shortlist, not an all-time ranking
“Most recommended” is a matter of editorial judgment here. PlayStation’s guide supplies useful candidates, but it covers PS4 and PS5 and does not claim to identify the all-time best games. The available sources also do not provide comparable critic scores, performance tests, accessibility details, or game lengths across these titles. Treat the picks as starting points, then choose by genre, story approach, battle modes, and verified PS5 edition rather than assuming a universal winner.
Rank #3
- Exhilarating Arena Battles - Master the multitude of spectacular skills of a wide roster of characters from the anime, including Tanjiro and Nezuko, to overcome challengers in head-to-head battle, locally and online.
- Moving Drama - Take up the sword of Tanjiro Kamado and guide his journey to become a Demon Slayer and turn his sister Nezuko back into a human.
- Thrilling Boss Battles - Action and drama reach their peak in specially designed battles against powerful demons that will test Tanjiro's mettle.
- Original Anime Voice Cast - The original English and Japanese casts of the anime return to bring their authentic portrayals to the game.
PlayStation explains that “shōnen” literally means “boy” or “young man” and describes a style of anime or manga aimed at young male audiences, with Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, and One Piece as familiar examples. “Anime-based” is the broader term for the recommendations in this article.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- Take Up the Sword Once Again - Play as Tanjiro Kamado and face off against evil demons in key moments from the “Entertainment District Arc,” “Swordsmith Village Arc,” and “Hashira Training Arc” with breathtaking visuals and combat.
- The Hashira Unite - A host of new arrivals added to the roster, with over 40 playable characters to choose from including the nine Hashira, the highest rank of the Demon Slayer Corps.
- More Ways to Play - Expanded Single Player content allows you to relive the story in a brand-new way.
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