Best virtual world anime
188 anime about virtual world, 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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4.5Hunter x Hunter (2011)
TV · 2011 · 148 ep
Hunter x Hunter (2011)TV · 2011 · 148 ep4.5A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He…
3.5Sword Art Online
TV · 2012 · 25 ep
Sword Art OnlineTV · 2012 · 25 ep3.5In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear…
3.3Sword Art Online II
TV · 2014 · 24 ep
Sword Art Online IITV · 2014 · 24 ep3.3One year after the SAO incident, Kirito is approached by Seijiro Kikuoka from Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Department "VR Division" with a rather peculiar request. That was an investigation on the "Death Gun"…
3.9Overlord
TV · 2015 · 13 ep
OverlordTV · 2015 · 13 ep3.9The story takes place in the year 2138 when virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the…
3.8Sword Art Online: Alicization
TV · 2018 · 24 ep
Sword Art Online: AlicizationTV · 2018 · 24 ep3.8Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions…
3.8Overlord II
TV · 2018 · 13 ep
Overlord IITV · 2018 · 13 ep3.8Continuing his quest to rule this new world, Ains begins to put the pieces in place for his conquest. But between a Lizard Man tribe uprising, and performing missions as adamantite adventurer Lord Momon, Ains has his work cut out for him!…
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4.0Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 ep
Serial Experiments LainTV · 1998 · 13 ep4.0We're all connected... There is the world around us, a world of people, tactile sensation, and culture. There is the wired world, inside the computer, of images, personalities, virtual experiences, and a culture all of its own. The day…
3.8Log Horizon
TV · 2013 · 25 ep
Log HorizonTV · 2013 · 25 ep3.8The online fantasy game Elder Tales is a worldwide phenomenon, immersing millions of players in its intricately conceived virtual world. However, the release of the game's twelfth expansion pack makes that immersion all too literal, as…
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3.8Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld
TV · 2019 · 12 ep
Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of UnderworldTV · 2019 · 12 ep3.8Kirito, Eugeo, and Alice. Six months have passed since the two disciples and an Integrity Knight brought down the pontifex, Administrator. With the fighting over, Alice has been living in her hometown of Rulid Village. Beside her is…
3.3How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
How NOT to Summon a Demon LordIsekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei MajutsuTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.3In the MMORPG Cross Reverie, Takuma Sakamoto is so powerful that he is lauded as the “Demon Lord” by other players. One day, he is summoned to another world – but with the same appearance he had in the game! There, he meets two girls who…
3.7Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Part 2
TV · 2020 · 11 ep
Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Part 2Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld 2nd SeasonTV · 2020 · 11 ep3.7The final load test... The war between the Human Empire and the Dark Territory has engulfed Underworld entirely. The battle has shifted course with the Dark Territory army led by Gabriel, who seeks to capture Alice, the Priestess of Light…
3.6Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal ScaleSword Art Online Movie: Ordinal ScaleMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.6In 2022, the world of virtual reality was upended by the arrival of a new invention from a genius programmer, Akihiko Kayaba. Called NerveGear, it was the first full-dive system and with it, came endless possibilities to VRMMORPGs. In…Highest rated
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4.5Hunter x Hunter (2011)
TV · 2011 · 148 ep
Hunter x Hunter (2011)TV · 2011 · 148 ep4.5A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He…
4.2Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
ONA · 2026 · 1 ep
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!Chou Kaguya-hime!ONA · 2026 · 1 ep4.2A tale of otherworldly beauty and celestial secrets unfolds in this new take on Japan’s oldest folktale. Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the film reimagines Japan’s oldest folktale with a modern touch by integrating music…
4.1Shangri-La Frontier Season 2
TV · 2024 · 25 ep
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 2nd SeasonTV · 2024 · 25 ep4.1Rakuro Hizutome only cares about one thing: beating crappy VR games. He devotes his entire life to these buggy games and could clear them all in his sleep. One day, he decides to challenge himself and play a popular god-tier game called…
4.1ray (Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Version)
Special · 2026 · 1 ep
ray (Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Version)Ray (Chou Kaguya-hime! Version)Special · 2026 · 1 ep4.1Music video directed by Shingo Yamashita for the song ray Chou Kaguya-hime! Version by Kaguya (Yuuko Natsuyoshi) and Yachiyo Runami (Saori Hayami). Note: The song featured in this music video also serves as an ending song of the anime Chou…Mature
4.0Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 ep
Serial Experiments LainTV · 1998 · 13 ep4.0We're all connected... There is the world around us, a world of people, tactile sensation, and culture. There is the wired world, inside the computer, of images, personalities, virtual experiences, and a culture all of its own. The day…
4.0Shangri-La Frontier
TV · 2023 · 25 ep
Shangri-La FrontierShangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to suTV · 2023 · 25 ep4.0"When was the last time I played a game that wasn't crap?" This is a world in the near future where games that use display screens are classified as retro. Anything that can't keep up with state-of-the-art VR technology is called a "crap…
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4.0Overlord IV
TV · 2022 · 13 ep
Overlord IVTV · 2022 · 13 ep4.0E-Rantel, the capital city of the newly established Sorcerer Kingdom, suffers from a dire shortage of goods. Once a prosperous city known for its trade, it now faces a crisis due to its caution—or even fear—of its king, Ainz Ooal Gown. To…
4.0Shelter
Special · 2016 · 1 ep
ShelterShelter (Music)Special · 2016 · 1 ep4.0Rin, a 17-year-old girl, lives inside a futuristic simulator in infinite, beautiful loneliness. Each day, she awakens in virtual reality to create a world for herself. (Source: Official Site)
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4.0Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Movie · 2002 · 1 ep
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker StreetMeitantei Conan Movie 06: Baker Street no BoureiMovie · 2002 · 1 ep4.0Conan was invited to a party with many other guests. They were there to test a new virtual game system, when a murder mystery occured. Now Conan must go into the game system to figure out who the murderer is with the help of the famous…
4.0Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna
Movie · 2020 · 1 ep
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution KizunaMovie · 2020 · 1 ep4.0Tai is now a university student, living alone, working hard at school, and working every day, but with his future still undecided. Meanwhile, Matt and others continue to work on Digimon incidents and activities that help people with their…
4.0Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVA
OVA · 2019 · 3 ep
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVAOVA · 2019 · 3 ep4.0The first OVA titled Sore wa, ikinari otozureta=koi was released on March 29, 2019. The second OVA titled Tomodachi no Kyori was released on February 26, 2021. The third OVA titled Shain Ryokou to Negaigoto was released on October 14…
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3.9Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night
Movie · 2021 · 1 ep
Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless NightSword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Hoshi Naki Yoru no AriaMovie · 2021 · 1 ep3.9Return to the death game where it all began—Sword Art Online. In this new Aincrad Arc by original creator Reki Kawahara, the story is seen through Asuna’s eyes. What at first seems like a dream come true quickly becomes a nightmare when…
3.9The King's Avatar: For the Glory
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
The King's Avatar: For the GloryQuanzhi Gaoshou: Dianfeng RongyaoMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.9Prequel movie of Quan Zhi Gao Shou (The King's Avatar), dealing with Ye Xiu's original entry into the pro gaming world of Glory, and the first Pro League series tournament.
3.9PriPara 2
TV · 2015 · 51 ep
PriPara 2TV · 2015 · 51 ep3.9In season two of PriPara the story continues with Laala and her friends Mirei and Sophy, who are part of the "SoLaMi♡SMILE" PriPara idol unit, which is rising in popularity. In the PriPara amusement park, a new zone called "Dream Theater"… 3.9Overlord
TV · 2015 · 13 ep
OverlordTV · 2015 · 13 ep3.9The story takes place in the year 2138 when virtual reality gaming is booming. Yggdrasil, a popular online game is quietly shut down one day. However, the protagonist Momonga decides to not log out. Momonga is then transformed into the…
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3.9ID: INVADED
TV · 2020 · 13 ep
ID: INVADEDId:InvadedTV · 2020 · 13 ep3.9Welcome to Kura, an organization that investigates crime using the Mizuhanome system which senses the drive to kill. Sakaido is a brilliant detective and pilot of the Mizuhanome. To solve a case, he enters the world of the killer's…
3.9Summer Wars
Movie · 2009 · 1 ep
Summer WarsMovie · 2009 · 1 ep3.9When timid eleventh-grader and math genius Kenji Koiso is asked by older student and secret crush Natsuki to come with her to her family's Nagano home for a summer job, he agrees without hesitation. Natsuki's family, the Jinnouchi clan…
3.9Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)
Special · 2022 · 1 ep
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S: Nippon no Omotenashi - Attend wa Dragon desuSpecial · 2022 · 1 ep3.9Note: An unaired episode included with the Vol. S Blu-ray/DVD.
3.9The King's Avatar S2
ONA · 2020 · 12 ep
The King's Avatar S2Quanzhi Gaoshou 2ONA · 2020 · 12 ep3.9The "Unspecialized" character Lord Grim is infamous in the 10th server of the popular online game Glory. His reputation alone is enough to draw many curious players to his newly formed Guild Happy. Other competing guilds have enough to…
3.9Digimon: Our War Game
Movie · 2000 · 1 ep
Digimon: Our War GameDigimon Adventure: Bokura no War Game!Movie · 2000 · 1 ep3.9This movie takes place after the Adventure series ends. It begins when a new Digimon Egg is found on the internet, and manages to penetrate into almost every computer system in Japan. When the egg hatches, it's identified as a new kind of…
3.9Swallowed Star
ONA · 2020 · 26 ep
Swallowed StarTunshi XingkongONA · 2020 · 26 ep3.9One day, the RR virus of unknown origin appears on earth and disaster strikes the world. The infected animals mutate into terrifying monsters and attack on a large scale. When humans faced destruction, they built walls and founded cities…
3.9PriPara 3
TV · 2016 · 51 ep
PriPara 3TV · 2016 · 51 ep3.9One day, a huge UFO appeared in the sky above the town of Parajuku, and glittering jewels sprinkled down from the sky. Now it's been decided that the Idol God Grand Prix will take place at Parajuku’s PriPara and the PriPara system has been… 3.8Overlord II
TV · 2018 · 13 ep
Overlord IITV · 2018 · 13 ep3.8Continuing his quest to rule this new world, Ains begins to put the pieces in place for his conquest. But between a Lizard Man tribe uprising, and performing missions as adamantite adventurer Lord Momon, Ains has his work cut out for him!… 3.8Log Horizon
TV · 2013 · 25 ep
Log HorizonTV · 2013 · 25 ep3.8The online fantasy game Elder Tales is a worldwide phenomenon, immersing millions of players in its intricately conceived virtual world. However, the release of the game's twelfth expansion pack makes that immersion all too literal, as…
3.8Digimon: Digital Monsters
TV · 1999 · 54 ep
Digimon: Digital MonstersDigimon AdventureTV · 1999 · 54 ep3.8Seven kids are transported to the Digital World, a strange place where digital creatures called "Digimon" reside. A group of Digimon soon befriend them and keep the kids out of harm's way. The children then discover they are the Chosen…
3.8Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night
Movie · 2022 · 1 ep
Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep NightSword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Kuraki Yuuyami no ScherzoMovie · 2022 · 1 ep3.8This may be a game, but it's not something you play. The world's first VRMMORPG (Sword Art Online) became a game of death. Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the game world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of…
3.8Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Princess Connect! Re:Dive Season 2TV · 2022 · 12 ep3.8The members of the Gourmet Guild—Yuuki, Kokkoro, Pecorine, and Karyl—continue to scour the world in pursuit of their goal to seek out all delicious food in existence. However, as their adventures progress, the mysteries behind Yuuki's…
3.8Lucky☆Star OVA
OVA · 2008 · 1 ep
Lucky☆Star OVALucky☆Star: Original na Visual to AnimationOVA · 2008 · 1 ep3.8The OVA features six separate stories revolving around the cast, some of which border on the bizarre; one of which is an MMORPG environment being played by Konata, Kagami, Tsukasa, and Nanako Kuroi, and another in which Kagami has a…
3.8COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing
Movie · 2025 · 1 ep
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't SingProject Sekai Movie: Kowareta Sekai to Utaenai MikuMovie · 2025 · 1 ep3.8Set in modern day Shibuya, Ichika Hoshino, a high school girl and street musician, encounters an unknown version of Hatsune Miku after hearing a Miku song that she'd never heard before in a CD store. Ichika learns that this version of Miku… 3.8Sword Art Online: Alicization
TV · 2018 · 24 ep
Sword Art Online: AlicizationTV · 2018 · 24 ep3.8Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions…Mature
3.8Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld
TV · 2019 · 12 ep
Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of UnderworldTV · 2019 · 12 ep3.8Kirito, Eugeo, and Alice. Six months have passed since the two disciples and an Integrity Knight brought down the pontifex, Administrator. With the fighting over, Alice has been living in her hometown of Rulid Village. Beside her is…
3.8The King's Avatar
ONA · 2017 · 12 ep
The King's AvatarQuanzhi GaoshouONA · 2017 · 12 ep3.8Widely regarded as a trailblazer and top-tier professional player in the online multiplayer game "Glory," Xiu Ye is dubbed the "Battle God" for his skills and contributions to the game over the years. However, when forced to retire from…
3.8Digimon Tamers
TV · 2001 · 51 ep
Digimon TamersTV · 2001 · 51 ep3.8Takato Matsuda, Ruki Matsuno, and Lee Jenrya are children who have, by fate, received real Digimon, unlike the imaginary ones in the card game they play. Each of the children, or "Digimon Tamers", have their different views on how Digimon…
3.8Overgeared
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
OvergearedTemppal: Item no ChikaraTV · 2026 · 12 ep3.8Sin Yeong-U (a.k.a. Grid), an unlucky man in life and a low-level player in the popular VR game “Satisfy,” finds a powerful item that earns him a rare legendary class title: “Pagma’s Successor.” He’s now a skilled blacksmith who can forge…
3.8Overlord: The Dark Hero
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Overlord: The Dark HeroOverlord Movie 2: Shikkoku no EiyuuMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.8A compilation film recapping the second half of the Overlord anime's first season, with a few extended scenes. Embracing his new identity and power as the fearsome overlord Ains Ooal Gown, Momonga continues to navigate the world of…
3.8PriPara
TV · 2014 · 38 ep
PriParaTV · 2014 · 38 ep3.8The anime is set in the PriPara world, filled with girls' dreams and yearnings for fashion, dance, and music. Seemingly every day, there are auditions that send top idols to worldwide fame on television and online. Laala and her friends…