Sony is one of the leading competitors in the video game industry. Exclusives have kept each iteration of the PlayStation the most popular consoles of their era, many of which are cinematic in nature, as though the player is playing out a movie. Sony has pushed the limits of gaming time and time again, delivering powerful stories in many forms, evidenced by titles such as The Last of Us, Spider-Man, God of War, and so much more.
All of which would transfer well into a the anime medium. The best PlayStation games would be able to flesh out tell their stories for entirely new audiences. There are even some popular PlayStation titles that are anime-inspired already, just waiting to be adapted.
10 The Last of Us Would Be A Refreshing Anime For The Zombie Genre
The Last of Us is one of the PlayStation's most famous games, garnering heaps of praise, and for good reason. This modern classic delivers an emotional story through the video game medium, with the added bonus of zombie combat. While HBO is producing a The Last of Us show, an anime adaptation would offer a fresh perspective while amplifying the story's emotional weight.
9 Ghost Of Tsushima Would Be Beautiful In 2D
Ghost of Tsushima is arguably one of the most beautiful games on the console. Delivering the players into the world of a Japan of the past, there is a lot to take in from the game, from its lush, beautiful landscapes, to the story itself.
Many fans would be excited to see a Ghost of Tsushima anime be produced, as the world of Japan could be amplified in the 2D realm, with cool, intense fights that occur throughout the story. It would be especially great if the anime were to tell the director's cut of the story.
8 Horizon Zero Dawn Would Give Anime Fans The Gift Of Robot Dinosaurs
Horizon Zero Dawn delivered something that many gaming fans didn't know that they wanted: robot a post-apocalyptic game with robot dinosaurs and animals. The story of the game delivers a refreshing take on the tried-and-true genre, with humans breaking off into smaller, tribal contingents, in a world populated with the aforementioned robot creatures. It's cool to see such advanced technology be used for the sake of survival and hunting. The story and the world-building would be interesting to see if the game were ever to be adapted into an anime in the future.
7 The Last of Us Part II Can Continue An Already Masterful Story
Though The Last of Us Part II had a lot of controversy story-wise, most people have come to terms with what happened and now consider it as great as the first. Still delivering an interesting story with different points of view – telling the story from not only the protagonist's perspective but also the antagonist's as well – the player finds themselves getting attached to the enemy and second-guessing when they have to confront them.
The story of The Last of Us Part II would be great as an anime that continues from the first (potential adaptation) as it could continue to world-build while muddying the waters of who the audience should support.
6 Marvel's Spider-Man Would Finally Give The Superhero The Anime He Deserves
Not only do most people consider Marvel's Spider-Man the best Spider-Man game of all time, but one of the best Spider-Man stories told outside of the comics. The game is cinematic and fluid to play, with web-slinging that makes the player actually feel like Spider-Man.
The story naturally lends itself to an anime, with a colorful cast of villains and plenty of action to adapt. The fluid animation of an anime would bring Spider-Man to life like never before, and Insomniac's take on everyone's favorite web-head is a perfect love letter to the entire franchise.
5 Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Can Continue The Fun Of The Original
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is just as deserving when it comes to adaptations. An anime focused on Miles specifically would be fun and freshen up the standard Spider-Man experience with a new face for the hero. While Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse already fulfils that niche, that doesn't mean Miles can't thrive in a weekly anime where he gets to actively grow into the Spider-Man fans saw in the games.
4 Bloodborne Would Give Anime Fans Nightmares Galore
Bloodborne would make for a great anime that would leave audiences horrified by the end of its run. While the game starts out in a standard victorian setting (with some classic horror thrown in), the story embraces a Lovecraftian turn halfway through that fundamentally changes the experience. An anime could even take the opportunity to heavily flesh out Bloodborne's complex lore.
3 Demon's Souls Would Deliver Even More Scares And Terror
Demon's Souls was one of the first games developed by FromSoftware and a classic in every sense. An anime could take advantage of the game's apocalyptic setting and smaller scope by framing itself as an intimate journey ala Samurai Jack. An action-heavy, visually driven anime that's light on dialogue but dense in environmental storytelling is the perfect fit for Demon's Souls.
2 God Of War Could Bring Norse Mythology To Anime
God of War was one of the PS4's highlights. Bringing back Kratos with an all-new look and story, many fans were pleased to see the character return in a more personal narrative than ever.
Yet what makes this game interesting is that the player has a gun. God of War's plot would make for a beautiful anime, both visually and story-wise.
1 Persona 5 Royal Can Deliver The True Experience
While Persona 5 already has an anime, most fans didn't hold it in high regard. Trying to shoehorn over dozens of hours of story into a twelve-episode series was a recipe for disaster. With Persona 5 Royal now the definitive experience, it's about time the anime followed suit. Audiences would be excited to see the new characters make an appearance, alongside the heavier weight that was added to the story.