Anime has a vibrant world, paired with the most intriguing characters, it’s almost a shame that it’s not real. While it would be impossible [with our current technology, but future me says it’s possible] to make it real, there are other ways one could experience it in a way that almost feels like it’s real.
- Cue in Virtual Reality and all the cool stuff we could do with it in our world. Although a bit expensive, it is our potential ticket to experience anime firsthand.
- In this article, I will list down the Top 5 Anime that would be amazing in VR. It would possibly be the most exhilarating experience with how advanced VR has continued to become each day, from a space that we could visualize in front of us to a nearly 360º virtual view of anything we opt to view.
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Top 5 Anime that would be amazing in VR
5. Mushoku Tensei
When it comes to fantasy shows, no one does it better than Mushoku Tensei. It has everything one would need from an isekai fantasy tale, from an amazing magic system to a vibrant world filled with Gods and Demi-humans. What’s more is the adventure that Rudeus finds himself in Season 1, which almost makes it a must-watch show in a Virtual Space.
Imagine yourself following Rudeus on his journey as he traverses the various lands to get back to his family. Everything that makes this show as good as it is, consider that multiplied to a thousandfold with 4k Graphics and 20/20 Vision.
4. Attack on Titan
Scaling the Walls, flying through the roof-tops, if there’s anything that would excite any anime fan, it would be to live in the world of Attack on Titan. While the risk is considerably high, who wouldn’t give in to the urge to be led by Captain Erwin’s patriotic charm? Well, you don’t have to go find a Nether Portal, VR is here to save the day.
Experiencing the classical world with Captain Levi and Eren on your side as you march on to Marley to seek revenge and getting an almost premium up close to Eren’s titan-shifting prowess, I think it’s a brilliant use of the VR headset.
3. Yuri!! on Ice
There’s more to life than the massively induced testosterone boost you’d get from Action and Adventure anime. Dive into the world of art by watching the iconic skate-figure dancing of Yuri!! on Ice as you find yourself mesmerized by how realistically enriching it would become in VR. Getting to witness the masterstrokes of Victor’s genius choreography and Yuri’s unparalleled instinctual sensations, is a mindblowing sight that you mustn’t miss out on.
While the show is quite dramatic at times, it acts as the best show to delve into the artistic creativity that mixes the best of all the worlds, from music to dance to absolutely stunning outfits, this show has it all.
2. Initial D
Car folks assemble. If drifting has always been your wish, but skill issues been holding you back, VR has got your back. Experience the exhilaration of high speed drive of Fast and Furious meshed into the anime world. Initial D has everything you’d want to experience when you drift down the mountain of Akina in the iconic Toyota AE86 as you leave all your foes in the dust.
1. One Piece
When you have a chance to experience a show with absolute clarity and 100% reality, it would only be a fool who wouldn’t choose to live out the fantastic world of One Piece. To sail the high seas with Luffy as the captain, taste the bountiful foods made by Sanji, and the absolute dump truck of hilarious jokes by Brook, who would say no to such an offer? While it is still a pipe dream, experiencing the show once more in VR gets us one step closer to that dream.
Conclusion
The shows on the list are the absolute best of their field to be experienced in the world of VR. Not only does it imbue a sense of adventure but also are stories that would rile you up in emotions. With the most realistic experience you’d ever receive of these anime, delving into the world of VR for the anime community, opens up new potentials for the industry to tap into.