Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world.
Falling Into Your Smile is a Chinese web series that follows the story of a skilled female gamer who unexpectedly develops a romantic relationship with a smart male lead. Set in the world of esports, the show explores themes of teamwork, competition, and online gaming. As the two characters navigate their budding relationship, they also face challenges and obstacles both in and out of the virtual gaming world.
Aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war and attack Earth in the form of these games. A group of unlikely heroes, including a software installer, the President of the United States, and a criminal, must use their gaming skills to save the world. They face challenges from Galaga, Centipede, Pac-Man, and more. With the help of video game characters like Donkey Kong and Q*Bert, they defeat the aliens and restore peace. Along the way, they learn the importance of teamwork and friendship.
When Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non-player character in a bloodthirsty, open-world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes the responsibility of saving the world. Free City is an online, open-world video game developed by Soonami Games. Its source code was stolen from an unreleased game called Life Itself, developed by Walter "Keys" McKey and Millie Rusk, and used by Soonami's head developer Antwan Hovachelik to create Free City...
Tomozaki is a skilled video gamer who considers himself a bottom-tier character when it comes to real life. He doesn't understand social interactions and finds it difficult to connect with others. When a popular girl in his school tries to help him improve his social skills, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance.
Set in the future when technology has subtly altered society, a woman discovers a secret connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own.
When a game developer gets transported into his own video game, he becomes the powerful demon lord and is challenged to conquer the virtual world to find a way back home.
A young boy named Billy Batson, who is placed in a foster home, gains the ability to transform into a superhero named Shazam. With the help of his foster brother, he must learn to use his powers and stop a powerful enemy from wreaking havoc. Along the way, Billy also searches for his long-lost mother.
Lucky Star follows the daily lives of Konata Izumi and her friends, as they navigate through high school, otaku culture, and various comedic situations.
Takuma Sakamoto is an antisocial gamer and shut-in who is transported to a fantasy world as his character, the demon lord Diablo. In this new world, he must navigate social interactions and powerful enemies, all while trying to figure out a way to return home.
Programmer Kevin Flynn has been swindled by his former colleague Ed Dillinger who stole his ideas for popular arcade games. Flynn plans to crack the system at ENCOM Corporation to prove the stolen code is his. However, the powerful artificial intelligence called the Master Control Program captures and digitizes Flynn. In the digital world, Flynn teams up with the security program TRON to escape and defeat the MCP. They confront the MCP and expose Dillinger's deceit, leading to Flynn taking his place.
And You Thought There Is Never a Girl Online? is a TV show about a group of high school boys who form a guild in an online game. However, they soon discover that one of their guildmates is actually a girl from their school. As they navigate the virtual world and their real-life relationships, they uncover the complexities of love and friendship.
Hi Score Girl is a romantic comedy anime set in the 1990s, exploring the blossoming relationship between two teenagers through their shared passion for video games.
In Barbie Video Game Hero, Barbie is a computer programmer who gets trapped in a virtual world. She must team up with her friends to fight a computer virus and save the game. Along the way, Barbie discovers her inner strength and empowers herself to overcome various challenges. With colorful visuals and exciting fight scenes, Barbie Video Game Hero is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family.
In Fabricated City, a skilled gamer named Kwon Yu must confront his worst nightmare when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. With the help of his gaming friends, he embarks on a thrilling journey into a virtual world to uncover the truth and clear his name. As he delves deeper, Kwon Yu discovers shocking secrets and sinister forces at play. Will he be able to escape the confines of the game and find justice in the real world?
In 2008, Xiao Feng is a downcast e-sports team leader who is barely keeping his team together. E-sports is in its infancy and there is little money to be earned. Xiao Feng's team is looked down upon and ridiculed, yet they insist on fighting for their dreams. In 2019, Lu Xiao Bei is a genius in the same game, a masterful player. In reality, he is a disabled young man in a wheelchair. He vowed to continue his brother's legacy to become a professional e-sports player who died in an accident before he can turn pro. Despite living 11 years apart, a cosmic glitch allowed the two to communicate first by voice chat then meeting up in-game. This formed the basis of their friendship which transcend time and ultimately saved Xiao Feng's life in 2008. This allowed the two to meet face to face in the present. They then join forces and form their own team to achieve their ultimate goal of winning the championship.
A teenager named Jack is transported to ancient China through a magical gateway. With his gaming skills, he must save the kingdom from an evil sorcerer and his henchmen. Jack must learn martial arts and team up with a group of warriors to defeat the enemy and find his way back home.
Glitch Techs follows the adventures of a group of teenage gamers who work as secret agents, tasked with battling video game glitches that have the ability to enter the real world. They must use their high-tech gear and gaming skills to track down and eliminate these glitches before they cause chaos in their town.
In a futuristic world where video games are the most popular form of entertainment, a high school student named Brian D is chosen to attend Video Game High School. There, he navigates the challenges of balancing schoolwork, friendships, and love interests while training to become a professional gamer. As Brian rises through the ranks, he faces intense competition and must confront his own insecurities to prove his worth in the virtual reality tournament.
A group of friends set off on a wild adventure to participate in a high-stakes video game tournament. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, hilarious mishaps, and unforgettable moments. Will they be able to conquer the tournament and prove themselves as true gamers?