Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-visual-novel" theme.

Following the Heath Oslo incident, the existence of the US-Japanese anti-terror organization CIRS has become a matter of public knowledge. CIRS has been rebuilt from the ground up, and its most covert functions spun off to a new agency: SORD (Social Ops, Research & Development). The goal of SORD is to train a new generation of operatives to defend the country against future threats. To that end, the organization has established a series of schools up and down the country. Mihama Academy, more-or-less left to rot after its abrupt closure, has been given new purpose as one such 'specialist training school'. It now entrusts the misfit girls who attend it with guns and live ammunition. No matter how much life grinds them down, what future awaits these girls, who've themselves chosen the path of the gun?

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] follows a young man named Shirou Emiya who becomes a Master in the Holy Grail War after accidentally becoming involved in a battle between Servants, ancient heroes summoned to fight for the Holy Grail. As the war intensifies, Shirou discovers the dark secrets behind the Holy Grail War and must confront his own ideals and beliefs.

Steins;Gate follows the story of a group of friends who accidentally stumble upon a way to send messages to the past. As they experiment with time travel, they unknowingly become involved in a dangerous conspiracy that puts their lives at risk. They must navigate the complexities of time travel and make difficult choices to protect themselves and unravel the mysteries surrounding their invention.

Yuuno Scraia is a mage from a distant planet working to fix the problem he started when Jewel Seeds were accidentally spread around the world. In a failed attempt to seal a seed properly, he winds up on Earth in the form of a ferret. However, his battle with the seeds did not end upon reaching the Earth and he needs somebody else's help to seal the seeds for him. Takamachi Nanoha hears his telepathic cries for help and comes to his rescue. When she is given a pearl known as the Raging Heart she is able to transform into Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha and wield a staff to fend off the evil that lies within the Seeds. In order to help Yuuno complete his mission, she needs to seal all 21 Jewel Seeds away, but Fate may be playing a hand in the matter to prevent Nanoha's goals.

Junichi Asakura lives with his adoptive sister Nemu in the crescent-shaped island of Hatsune Jima, a place where cherry blossoms bloom throughout the year. In this island, people have mysterious powers and attributes. For example, Junichi has the power to see other people's dreams, and he was also taught by his grandmother to magically create sweets. One day, Junichi's cousin and childhood friend, Sakura Yoshino came back from America all of a sudden. To Junichi's surprise, she looks exactly the same as the girl that moved away six years ago, and hasn't aged one bit. And she came back to remind Junichi of their childhood promise... It is a bittersweet tale of magic, love, hidden desires, and unattainable dreams.

Amagami SS follows the story of Junichi Tachibana, a high school student who has experienced heartbreak in the past. The series explores different romantic relationships as Junichi interacts with various girls, each with their own unique personalities and stories. Throughout the anime, viewers witness the ups and downs of young love, all set within the backdrop of a high school setting.

Hakuoro has lost his memory after succumbing to serious injuries. But thanks to an elderly woman and her granddaughter Eruruu, he is nursed back to health. His face is covered by a strange irremovable mask and he occasionally sees beastly visions. Eruruu now cares for him as he becomes accustomed to the village and its inhabitants, who all bear strange ears (the women also have tails). Though these people venerate the forces of nature, desecration of an altar forces them to take drastic measures to preserve their lives from the wrath of Mutikapa-sama, guardian of the forest.

In Fate/stay night, high school student Shirou Emiya finds himself drawn into a deadly game where seven mages summon heroic spirits to fight for the ultimate prize: the Holy Grail. With the help of his servant Saber, Shirou must navigate the treacherous world of magic and face powerful foes to protect his friends and uncover the truth behind the ancient ritual.

Clannad follows the story of Tomoya Okazaki, a troubled high school student who meets several eccentric girls with their own struggles. As he interacts with them, he begins to grow and learn about friendship, love, and the importance of family.

The Fruit of Grisaia follows the story of Yuji Kazami, a troubled student who transfers to Mihama Academy. The academy is a unique place that takes in students with troubled pasts and gives them a chance at a normal life. As Yuji gets to know his fellow students, he discovers dark secrets and hidden dangers lurking within the academy.

Higurashi: When They Cry (2006) is a suspenseful and brutal TV show that follows the story of a group of friends living in a village plagued by mysterious deaths. As they unravel the truth behind the gruesome murders, they find themselves trapped in a time loop, facing insanity and terror. With its macabre plot and psychological thrills, this anime is a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.

Zwei traveled to a new city to start a new life. There he sees the girl of his dreams, Ein, for the very first time. Strangely, he spots her from 500 meters away, while she's crouched behind a military issue sniper rifle picking off mobsters. Soon Zwei's uncanny alertness comes to the attention of Ein's employers, and he's given a simple choice: train to become an assassin, or be marked as Ein's next target.

Ace Attorney is an animated TV show based on the video game series of the same name. It follows the story of Phoenix Wright, a rookie defense attorney who must navigate the courtroom and uncover the truth to prove his clients' innocence. With the help of his mentor, Mia Fey, and his friends, Phoenix takes on various cases, each filled with twists, turns, and suspense.

Yosuga no Sora follows the story of Haruka and Sora Kasugano, twin siblings who move to the countryside after the death of their parents. They encounter various high school classmates and develop romantic relationships, including a complex and forbidden love between the brother and sister. The show explores themes of adolescence, coming-of-age, and tragedy.

In 2019, Kaito Yashio and Akiho Senomiya are the sole members of the Robotics Club at Central Tanegashima High School in Kyushu, Japan. Kaito is a laid back student and a skilled gamer who is just trying to help Akiho, his childhood friend. She is an energetic positive-thinking girl who yearns to complete the ongoing project of the club: building a functional replica of Gunvarrel, the main robot of a once popular TV series. As they gather new members and try to assemble the robot, Kaito starts stumbling upon secret reports that might reveal a conspiracy of large proportions. Unaware of what he is actually dealing with, Kaito little by little starts discovering clues laid by the mysterious Ko Kimijima.

Hairi Takahara never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima to sort through his late grandmother's belongings, he's met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of reach. As he settles into island life, lost memories begin to surface and he finds what he never knew he'd lost.

Arima Takuya is a young student whose father, a historian who has conducted various researches, disappeared recently. During a summer vacation Takuya receives a peculiar package from his missing father, along with a letter containing information about the existence of various parallel worlds. At first Takuya doesn't take it seriously, but soon he realizes that he possesses a device that allows him to travel to alternate dimensions. Is his father alive, after all? If so, where is he?

Steins;Gate 0 is a TV show set in a dystopian future where the protagonist, Okabe Rintarou, tries to save his friends from a tragic fate by utilizing time-traveling technology and artificial intelligence. The story explores themes of grief, loss, and the consequences of altering the past.

In Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II. Lost Butterfly, the Holy Grail War reaches its climax as Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou face their own personal battles. As the war intensifies, secrets are revealed and alliances are tested, leading to an epic showdown.

One evening in fall, with one month left before the school festival, the last member of the ruined light music club, Haruki Kitahara, looks out the window and plays his guitar in the direction of the festival stage set up outside. This was the simple little adventure that the conscientious honor student had hoped for two and a half years to achieve before his graduation in half a year. But then, when a flowing piano melody and a bell-like singing voice joined the clumsy sound of his guitar...