10 Interesting Anime Based on Gacha Games, Rated

Gacha games are a dime a dozen these days. It seems like every other mobile game is either a gacha game or has gacha elements. And with the popularity of anime, it’s no surprise that there are quite a few anime based on gacha games.

But which ones are the best?

In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the 10 best anime based on gacha games, ranked. So if you’re a fan of both gacha games and anime, this list is for you.

10. Magia Record

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story is a mobile game by Aniplex and f4samurai, based on the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime. It was released in Japan on August 22, 2017, and an English version was released on March 15, 2019. The game is a "gacha" game, where players can obtain characters through random draws, and use them to form teams to battle against other players.

9. Granblue Fantasy

Granblue Fantasy is a role-playing video game developed and published by Cygames. The game was released in Japan in March 2014, and an English version was released in December 2014. The game is set in a fantasy world and follows the story of a young boy named Gran.

Granblue Fantasy is a role-playing game that features turn-based combat. The game is set in a fantasy world and follows the story of a young boy named Gran. The game's combat system is designed to be easy to learn and strategic.

8. Fate/Grand Order

Fate/Grand Order is a mobile phone game developed by Delightworks and published by Aniplex. It is a role-playing game based on the Fate/stay night visual novel by Type-Moon and its subsequent adaptations. It was released in Japan on July 29, 2015, and is scheduled for a release in North America on June 25, 2017.

7. Fire Emblem Heroes

Fire Emblem Heroes is a mobile game that was released on February 2, 2017. The game is a tactical role-playing game in which players take control of a team of characters from the Fire Emblem series. The game features a variety of game modes, including a story mode, in which players progress through a series of maps, and a training mode, in which players can practice their skills.

6. Azur Lane

Azur Lane is a mobile game developed by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, and published by bilibili for iOS and Android. The game is a side-scrolling shooter with 2D graphics. The game features battles between World War II-era ships, and players can control their ship to fire at enemy ships. The game also features a dating sim element, in which players can interact with ship girls to form relationships.

5. The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls

The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls is a Japanese multimedia franchise that focuses on the idols of the fictional 346 Pro talent agency. The franchise includes music, anime, manga, light novels, and video games.

The Cinderella Girls are a group of twelve girls who were each given the opportunity to be an idol. The girls were chosen based on their potential and given the chance to train under the guidance of the president of 346 Pro, Oji Masami. The girls are of different ages, backgrounds, and personalities.

4. Touken Ranbu

Touken Ranbu is a Japanese online game created by Nitroplus. It was released in Japan on January 14, 2015. The game is a collectible card game where players can collect and use various Touken Danshi characters. The game is set in the Touken Ranbu universe, which is based on Japanese history.

The game has been popular in Japan, and has been translated into English. The game is free-to-play, and offers in-game purchases. The game is also available on mobile devices.

Touken Ranbu has received positive reviews. It has been praised for its artwork, gameplay, and characters. The game has been nominated for several awards, and has won the Best Character Design award at the Japan Game Awards.

3. Girls’ Frontline

"Girls' Frontline" is a smartphone game developed and published by Chinese company MICA Team. The game is a side-scrolling shooter featuring anthropomorphic characters. It is set in an alternate world where a global war has broken out, and the player takes on the role of a commander of an all-female squad of soldiers known as "T-Dolls".

The game was released in China in May 2016, and an English version was released in February 2018. "Girls' Frontline" has been well-received, with a 4.5/5 rating on Google Play and a 9/10 on Steam.

2. Arknights

Arknights is a mobile tower defense game developed by Chinese studio Yostar. The game was released in China in 2019 and globally in 2020.

The game is set in a dystopian future where a war is raging between the two factions of the Arknights: the titular organization that defends the last city on Earth, and the Outlanders, the attacking force.

1. Fate/stay night

Fate/stay night is a Japanese visual novel developed by Type-Moon. It was originally released for Windows on January 30, 2004. The story follows a group of magi who participate in a competition known as the Holy Grail War, in which each magi summons a heroic spirit to fight for the chance to make a wish from the Holy Grail.

Conclusion

And that’s our list of the 10 best anime based on gacha games, ranked. Did your favorite make the list? Let us know in the comments.