Top 10 Android Anime Games [2022 Update]

Mobile is the go-to platform for video games based on popular anime and/or manga series. Both Android and iOS has wider reach compared to PC and console. They're also easier to develop and monetize. In this list, we highlight the ten best anime games on Android. To find more, check out our list of Android anime games and iOS anime games.

1. Pokemon Unite

Sep 22, 2021 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.6 — Get it now

This Pokemon MOBA game is the highest-rated anime-based game on the Google Play Store. Play your favorite Pokemon in a 5-on-5 strategic battle game. It’s a fun game if you’re into other MOBAs like Mobile Legends and Vainglory. Unfortunately, as with other free-to-play mobile games, Unite’s microtransaction can be very predatory.

2. SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI Liberation Dx 2

Jul 23, 2018 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.5 — Get it now

SEGA and ATLUS’ cult-favorite JRPG. Befriend demons and gain a plethora of arcane knowledge using your smartphone. It’s like Pokemon Go, but edgier. It includes a variety of familiar mechanics from known SMT titles (i.e. Persona 5, Shin Megami Tensei V) including turn-based battles and devil collecting. However, its microtransactions and gacha based elements can risk your wallets.

3. DRAGON BALL LEGENDS

Mar 16, 2018 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.3 — Get it now

It’s the right kind of mix for any Dragon Ball fan out there. LEGENDS comes with collectible card mechanics and high-powered fighting without the heavy button smashing. Swiping buttons and picking the right cards are essentials to winning matches. But spending money and buying the best heroes will save you a lot of time.

4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Jan 11, 2017 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.3 — Get it now

The only way to play a good Yu-Gi-Oh! game the way it’s meant to be played: through a game of cards. Begin your journey to the top as Yami Yugi or Seto Kaiba. With your deck in hand, fight an assortment of beautifully animated monsters including Dark Magician, Exodia, and more.

5. Bleach: Brave Souls Anime Game

Jan 14, 2016 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.2 — Get it now

Witness Ichigo's first chapters in story mode, complete quests with four other friends, or battle players from around the world in PVP. All your favorite Bleach characters enjoy a round of intense 3-on-3 hack and slash. It came out in 2016 so its design is a bit dated compared to newer releases.

6. ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE

Feb 4, 2015 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.1 — Get it now

Take down iconic characters of the One Piece anime by using finger-tapping actions. Eiichiro Oda’s long-running pirate franchise etched itself into the halls of internet pop culture with many forms of media. It’s the oldest game on this list, much like its almost-endless manga run.

7. SLIME - ISEKAI MEMORIES

Oct 27, 2021 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.1 — Get it now

This RPG features characters from the popular anime series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. If you’re a big fan of the series, consider this an extension. It covers the most memorable moments from the first season and a new story written by the author of the light novels the anime is based on. As for the game's battle system, it's essentially turn-based gacha with some form of nation-building.

8. SAO Unleash Blading

Nov 19, 2019 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 8.0 — Get it now

With the number of Sword Art Online games on Google Play Store, they've clearly found their target audience. Based on the Alicization story arc from the anime series, enter the Underworld and brave through the story’s myriad challenges. Its upgrade from 2D to 3D makes the battles more engaging and satisfying. All while bringing in fresh new mechanics to the arena, including a subscription service that gives many advantages to the player.

9. Pokemon GO

Jul 6, 2016 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 7.9 — Get it now

Six years and more than 1 Billion downloads later, GO still ranks as one of the most-played mobile games ever. The game has evolved with more Pokemons, raids, PvP battles, seasonal events, and more. It's not, however, all good. Some updates were received poorly by gamers because of game-breaking changes. For example, the new Go Battle League (GBL) has been causing lags.

10. Saint Seiya : Awakening

Jun 11, 2019 — Free — Has in-app purchases — playscore 7.7 — Get it now

Decades after it first aired, Saint Seiya is re-introduced to a younger audience! This is a gacha game that restores the manga classic, featuring all twelve Golden Saints as well as dozens of characters from the series. Beautiful visuals with original voice actors but you will have to spend to unlock more content.