Best board game anime
24 anime about board game, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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4.3Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 ep
Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionCode Geass: Hangyaku no LelouchTV · 2006 · 25 ep4.3On August 10th of the year 2010 the Holy Empire of Britannia began a campaign of conquest, its sights set on Japan. Operations were completed in one month thanks to Britannia's deployment of new mobile humanoid armor vehicles dubbed…
3.5Kakegurui
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
KakeguruiTV · 2017 · 12 ep3.5During daylight hours, an exclusive, elite private school prepares its illustrious students for careers in business, politics, and high society. But when darkness falls, the halls of this esteemed establishment transform into an…
4.3Kaguya-sama: Love is War?
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
Kaguya-sama: Love is War?Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai ZunousenTV · 2020 · 12 ep4.3After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. As August transitions into September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday looms ever closer, leaving Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious predicament…
4.0No Game, No Life Zero
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
No Game, No Life ZeroNo Game No Life: ZeroMovie · 2017 · 1 ep4.0Six thousand years before Sora and Shiro were even a blink in the history of Disboard, war consumed the land, tearing apart the heavens, destroying stars, and even threatening to wipe out the human race. Amid the chaos and destruction, a…
4.2March comes in like a lion
TV · 2016 · 22 ep
March comes in like a lion3-gatsu no LionTV · 2016 · 22 ep4.2Rei Kiriyama is a 17 year old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his…
Mature
3.9Classroom of the Elite Season 3
TV · 2024 · 13 ep
Classroom of the Elite Season 3Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd SeasonTV · 2024 · 13 ep3.9The third semester kicks off in high gear with a special boot camp deep in the mountains. Forcibly separated into groups along grade and gender lines, the first, second and third years alike must work together to survive the rugged…
Mature
3.3GAMERS!
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
GAMERS!Gamers!TV · 2017 · 12 ep3.3Keita Amano is a fan of one thing: gaming! Whether he’s on his phone or console, he just loves playing video games. And when the beautiful president of the game club, Karen Tendou, invites him to join, it seems like an EZ choice. Except…
4.5March comes in like a lion Season 2
TV · 2017 · 22 ep
March comes in like a lion Season 23-gatsu no Lion 2nd SeasonTV · 2017 · 22 ep4.5Now in his second year of high school, Rei Kiriyama continues pushing through his struggles in the professional shogi world as well as his personal life. Surrounded by vibrant personalities at the shogi hall, the school club, and in the…
3.5A Sister's All You Need.
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
A Sister's All You Need.Imouto sae Ireba Ii.TV · 2017 · 12 ep3.5The story follows the everyday life of Itsuki, a novelist and "modern day Pygmalion" who works day in and day out to create the ultimate younger sister. He's surrounded by various other characters: a beautiful genius writer who loves him…
3.3The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
TV · 2023 · 12 ep
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too FarTensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku: Jichou wo Shiranai Kamigami no ShitoTV · 2023 · 12 ep3.3Shiina Kazuya is killed protecting a young girl at a convenience store where he just happened to be at the wrong time. The next thing he knows, he's in the kind of world he has only dreamed about--a world of magic and swords! He has been…
3.5When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?Soredemo Ayumu wa YosetekuruTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.5Ayumu Tanaka just fell in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome, the head of the illegitimate Shogi Club, and joined the Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go…
3.3The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!Ryuuou no Oshigoto!TV · 2018 · 12 ep3.316 year old Kuzuryuu Yaichi has fallen into a slump after winning the major shogi title "Dragon King", the pressure of his losses continue until an elementary schooler called Hinatsuru Ai, with an extraordinary shogi talent, arrives at his…Highest rated
4.5March comes in like a lion Season 2
TV · 2017 · 22 ep
March comes in like a lion Season 23-gatsu no Lion 2nd SeasonTV · 2017 · 22 ep4.5Now in his second year of high school, Rei Kiriyama continues pushing through his struggles in the professional shogi world as well as his personal life. Surrounded by vibrant personalities at the shogi hall, the school club, and in the… 4.3Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 ep
Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionCode Geass: Hangyaku no LelouchTV · 2006 · 25 ep4.3On August 10th of the year 2010 the Holy Empire of Britannia began a campaign of conquest, its sights set on Japan. Operations were completed in one month thanks to Britannia's deployment of new mobile humanoid armor vehicles dubbed… 4.3Kaguya-sama: Love is War?
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
Kaguya-sama: Love is War?Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai ZunousenTV · 2020 · 12 ep4.3After a slow but eventful summer vacation, Shuchiin Academy's second term is now starting in full force. As August transitions into September, Miyuki Shirogane's birthday looms ever closer, leaving Kaguya Shinomiya in a serious predicament… 4.2March comes in like a lion
TV · 2016 · 22 ep
March comes in like a lion3-gatsu no LionTV · 2016 · 22 ep4.2Rei Kiriyama is a 17 year old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he's yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his… 4.0No Game, No Life Zero
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
No Game, No Life ZeroNo Game No Life: ZeroMovie · 2017 · 1 ep4.0Six thousand years before Sora and Shiro were even a blink in the history of Disboard, war consumed the land, tearing apart the heavens, destroying stars, and even threatening to wipe out the human race. Amid the chaos and destruction, a…Mature
3.9Classroom of the Elite Season 3
TV · 2024 · 13 ep
Classroom of the Elite Season 3Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd SeasonTV · 2024 · 13 ep3.9The third semester kicks off in high gear with a special boot camp deep in the mountains. Forcibly separated into groups along grade and gender lines, the first, second and third years alike must work together to survive the rugged…
3.9Hikaru no Go
TV · 2001 · 75 ep
Hikaru no GoTV · 2001 · 75 ep3.9With a two-tone hairstyle and a streak of immaturity, Hikaru Shindou finds an old Go board with a hidden surprise - trapped within the Go Board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master! In the blink of an eye, Sai becomes part…
3.7Saki - Episode of Side A Specials
Special · 2013 · 4 ep
Saki - Episode of Side A SpecialsSaki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A SpecialsSpecial · 2013 · 4 ep3.7The final 4 episodes of Saki: Achiga-hen - Episode of Side-A.
3.6Saki: The Nationals
TV · 2014 · 13 ep
Saki: The NationalsSaki: Zenkoku-henTV · 2014 · 13 ep3.6After their success in the regional tournament, the Kiyosumi High School mahjong team faces off against a whole new level of competition at the National Tournament in Tokyo. (Source: Anime News Network)
3.6Saki
TV · 2009 · 25 ep
SakiTV · 2009 · 25 ep3.6Miyanaga Saki is a first year high school girl whose family would get angry if she won the family mahjong games. But losing would also have its consequences. Because of this she develops a new way of playing that allows her to stay on the…
3.6Saki - Episode of Side A
TV · 2012 · 12 ep
Saki - Episode of Side ASaki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-ATV · 2012 · 12 ep3.6The Achiga Girls' Academy in Nara once defeated regional mahjong powerhouse Bansei High School. It advanced into the national team semifinals but lost to the eventual champion, and the mahjong club was later disbanded. Six years later…
3.5Shion no Ou
TV · 2007 · 22 ep
Shion no OuTV · 2007 · 22 ep3.5Shion no Ou follows the story of Yasuoka Shion, a 13-year-old Shougi player with a past of tragedy. Shion's parents were brutally murdered in front of her when she was 5 years old. The murderer sat down with her and challenged her to a… 3.5Kakegurui
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
KakeguruiTV · 2017 · 12 ep3.5During daylight hours, an exclusive, elite private school prepares its illustrious students for careers in business, politics, and high society. But when darkness falls, the halls of this esteemed establishment transform into an… 3.5A Sister's All You Need.
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
A Sister's All You Need.Imouto sae Ireba Ii.TV · 2017 · 12 ep3.5The story follows the everyday life of Itsuki, a novelist and "modern day Pygmalion" who works day in and day out to create the ultimate younger sister. He's surrounded by various other characters: a beautiful genius writer who loves him…
3.5Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
TV · 1998 · 27 ep
Yu☆Gi☆Oh!TV · 1998 · 27 ep3.5Yuugi is a somewhat frail young boy who happens to be a big fan of gaming of any kind. But when he solves an ancient egyptian puzzle he is granted all the powers of darkness. Now when confronted with danger and injustice, he transforms… 3.5When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?Soredemo Ayumu wa YosetekuruTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.5Ayumu Tanaka just fell in love at first sight with Urushi Yaotome, the head of the illegitimate Shogi Club, and joined the Shogi Club! But Ayumu has vowed not to confess his feelings until he can best Urushi, and he has a long way to go… 3.3The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
TV · 2023 · 12 ep
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too FarTensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku: Jichou wo Shiranai Kamigami no ShitoTV · 2023 · 12 ep3.3Shiina Kazuya is killed protecting a young girl at a convenience store where he just happened to be at the wrong time. The next thing he knows, he's in the kind of world he has only dreamed about--a world of magic and swords! He has been…Mature
3.3GAMERS!
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
GAMERS!Gamers!TV · 2017 · 12 ep3.3Keita Amano is a fan of one thing: gaming! Whether he’s on his phone or console, he just loves playing video games. And when the beautiful president of the game club, Karen Tendou, invites him to join, it seems like an EZ choice. Except… 3.3The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!Ryuuou no Oshigoto!TV · 2018 · 12 ep3.316 year old Kuzuryuu Yaichi has fallen into a slump after winning the major shogi title "Dragon King", the pressure of his losses continue until an elementary schooler called Hinatsuru Ai, with an extraordinary shogi talent, arrives at his…
3.3Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of Koizumi
OVA · 2010 · 3 ep
Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku: The Legend of KoizumiOVA · 2010 · 3 ep3.3Global political figures such as The Pope, Kim Jong Il, George W. Bush and recent Japanese Prime Ministers play riichi mahjong against each other.
3.2After School Dice Club
TV · 2019 · 12 ep
After School Dice ClubHoukago Saikoro ClubTV · 2019 · 12 ep3.2During a beautiful spring day in Kyoto, Aya and Miki follow the student council president Midori to a board game shop. The three students end up discovering a German board game that causes them to realize their shared passion for games. In…
3.0Gods' Games We Play
TV · 2024 · 13 ep
Gods' Games We PlayKami wa Game ni Ueteiru.TV · 2024 · 13 ep3.0In a world of idle gods, humans are forced into brain challenges with them. With three defeats, humans lose their right to challenge, while 10 victories spell human triumph. Fay, determined to achieve the impossible, enters the ultimate…
3.0Pon no Michi
TV · 2024 · 12 ep
Pon no MichiTV · 2024 · 12 ep3.0The anime is set in Hiroshima Prefecture's Onomichi City, where a high school student Nashiko Jippensha was kicked out of her house. Without a place to play with her friends, she learns that the mahjong parlor that her father used to run…
Mature
3.0Tohai - Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai Roku
TV · 2024 · 25 ep
Tohai - Ura Rate Mahjong Tohai RokuTouhai: Ura Rate Mahjong TouhairokuTV · 2024 · 25 ep3.0Money, women, organs. Kei, a high school boy, frequents the underground mahjong parlor teeming with desires, earning him the moniker 'K of Ice' in the underworld due to his cold-hearted strategy and stylish gameplay. Rumors also circulate…