Movies and TvShows featuring "japanese-literature-on-screen" theme.

Overlord (2015) is a TV show set in a dystopian future where the main character becomes trapped in a virtual reality game called Yggdrasil. In this game world, he takes on the persona of his character, a powerful wizard named Momonga. As Momonga, he must navigate through a kingdom filled with monsters and magic, all while trying to find a way to escape and return to the real world.

After dying from a truck accident, a NEET is reincarnated in a fantasy world as Rudeus Greyrat. With his past memories intact, he takes this opportunity to create a fulfilling life for himself. He hones his magical skills, forms relationships, and embarks on adventures, all while facing the challenges of this new world.

After being killed in a stabbing incident, an average salaryman finds himself reincarnated in a fantasy world as a slime with unique abilities. With his new form and powers, he sets out to build a peaceful and prosperous community for all creatures.

In the virtual reality game New World Online, a girl named Maple decides to focus solely on increasing her defense abilities to avoid taking damage. As she explores the game with her unique playstyle, she encounters various other players and together they form the guild 'Maple Tree.' Despite her unconventional approach, Maple becomes a formidable force in the game and attracts the attention of other players. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. is a comedic and light-hearted anime series that follows Maple's adventures and the friendships she forms within New World Online.

Classroom of the Elite follows the story of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a student of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, where students are ranked based on their grades. However, the school's true purpose is to conduct a social experiment, where students must use their intelligence to manipulate and outsmart each other in order to succeed and rise up the ranks. As Kiyotaka navigates the complex web of relationships and power struggles, he uncovers the dark secrets lurking behind the prestigious facade of the school.

After dying in a landslide, a young book-loving girl named Urano is reborn in a fantasy world where books are a luxury. Determined to fulfill her dream of reading as many books as possible, Urano becomes Main, a frail and sickly five-year-old girl born into a poor family. With her knowledge of modern culture and a burning passion for books, Main sets out to create her own library in a world where books are scarce.

In Date a Live, Shido Itsuka, a high school boy, has the ability to seal away spirits that threaten to destroy the world. To do this, he must go on dates with these spirits and make them fall in love with him. With the help of an organization called Ratatoskr, Shido embarks on a mission to save the world and protect the girls he encounters.

Mahiro Yasaka is just an ordinary high school student, until one day he is suddenly attacked by a dangerous monster. Just when everything seems to be lost, he is saved by a strange girl named Nyaruko, who claims to be the shape-shifting deity Nyarlathotep from horror author H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.

Durarara!! is set in the city of Ikebukuro, where different urban legends and youth subcultures coexist. The story follows several characters and their interconnected lives as they get involved in the mysterious happenings in the city. From street gangs to medical experiments, Durarara!! delves into the complexities of city life.

High schooler Rakuro loves beating bad games. But can he discover all the secrets hidden in a best-selling VR game?

After being falsely accused, Naofumi is summoned to a parallel world where he discovers he is the Shield Hero. With the king and kingdom against him, he must rely on his wit and the aid of a demi-human slave to save the world from the Waves of Catastrophe.

History is coming to an end. When humans came down from the sky they brought with them the Testament, the guide to the path they must follow if they wish to return to the skies again.

Gate is a TV show about a parallel universe that opens in the middle of Tokyo, leading to a world filled with fantasy creatures and magic. The Japan Self-Defense Forces are sent to explore this new world and establish diplomatic relations, but they soon find themselves engaged in a war against the Empire, a powerful nation from the other side of the gate.

Goblin Slayer follows the story of a young priestess who joins a seasoned warrior known as Goblin Slayer in his quest to exterminate goblins. As they encounter more dangerous and cunning goblin encounters, the team faces various challenges and deadly battles in their search for revenge.

The Misfit of Demon King Academy follows Anos Voldigoad, a reincarnated demon king who enrolls in Demon King Academy to reclaim his throne. Despite being looked down upon as a misfit and encountering various challenges, Anos uses his magical powers and intelligence to prove his worth and uncover the mysteries surrounding his reincarnation.

Hyouka is a story about a high school student named Oreki Houtarou who is forced by his older sister to join the Classical Literature Club. Reluctant at first, Oreki soon develops an interest in solving mysteries and becomes an amateur detective. Along with his friends, Chitanda Eru, Satoshi Fukube, and Mayaka Ibara, they delve into various cases and uncover the truth behind them, using their combined skills, intelligence, and literature knowledge. Through their adventures, they not only solve mysteries but also learn more about themselves and their place in the world.

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend follows the life of Tomoya Aki, an otaku who desires to create a visual novel featuring a main heroine based on a real-life girl. With the help of his beautiful and talented female friends, Tomoya embarks on a journey of love, friendship, and game development.

The Irregular at Magic High School follows siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba, who enroll in a prestigious magic academy. Despite Tatsuya's lack of magical ability, he becomes involved in dangerous events that threaten the school and the world.

After twelve years of playing his favorite MMORPG game, Momonga logs in for the last time only to find himself transported into its world playing it indefinitely. Throughout his adventures, his avatar ascends to the title of Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown. Once prosperous but now on the brink of ruin, The Sacred Kingdom enjoyed years of peace after construction of an enormous wall protecting them from neighboring invasions. But, one day this comes to an end when the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives with an army of villainous demi-humans. Fearing invasion of their own lands, the neighboring territory of the Slane Theocracy is forced to beg their enemies at the Sorcerer Kingdom for help. Heeding the call, Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in hopes to defeat the Demon Emperor.

Five centuries ago, Demon Lord Veltol reigned over an immortal nation. Now, the time has come for him to awaken once again. The year is 2099, and civilization has reached peak evolution, leading to a high-tech landscape with towering skyscrapers—nothing like he’s conquered before. Veltol may be a relic of the past, but make no mistake, this new world will be his for the taking!