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

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.

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

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.

Cid Kagenou is a young boy who aspires to become a shadowbroker, operating in the shadows. After encountering magic, he dies and reincarnates as the son of a noble. Determined to achieve his dreams, he rescues a girl and fabricates a story of being the leader of an ancient organization that fights the Cult of Diabolos. The girl joins him, and together, they establish the Shadow Garden. However, Cid soon discovers that his seemingly fictional story has a basis in reality.

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 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.

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.

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.

Kaoru Tono stumbles upon the Urashima Tunnel, a legendary passageway that can fulfill desires. However, spending too much time in the tunnel results in a significant loss of life years. As Kaoru explores the tunnel, he encounters Anzu Hanashiro, a troublesome transfer student, upon exiting.

With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.

Ars Louvent is reincarnated in another world as the young son of a minor noble who owns a small domain. Ars is not particularly strong or intelligent, but he was born with the Appraisal Skill that's able to see others' abilities and statuses. He uses his skill to find the best hidden talents in the world to make their small, weak domain into the best.

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.

Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wisewolf begin their journey north.

Strike the Blood follows the story of Kojou Akatsuki, a high school boy who becomes the Fourth Progenitor, a powerful vampire. He is then plunged into a world of supernatural creatures and must navigate the complexities of his new existence while trying to control his insatiable bloodlust. As he forms relationships with various individuals, including a powerful swordswoman and a cute magical girl, Kojou discovers the secrets of his own heritage and the dark forces that threaten his world.

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.

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- follows the story of a young boy who is transported to a fantasy world after being summoned by the gods. In this new world, he encounters various creatures, learns magic, and embarks on thrilling adventures. Along the way, he forms a harem of female companions and faces challenges that test his survival skills. With dragons, gods, and a whole new fantasy world to explore, Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- is an anime filled with action, comedy, and epic battles.

A Certain Magical Index follows the story of Touma Kamijou, a high school student with a mysterious power that cancels out any other supernatural abilities. He becomes involved in a secret organization known as Necessarius, and is tasked with protecting Index, a young nun who possesses forbidden magical knowledge. As Touma navigates through a world where magic and science collide, he must unravel the mysteries behind his own power and the true nature of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum.

Shakugan no Shana is a supernatural anime TV show based on the light novel series. It follows the story of Yuji Sakai, a high school student who becomes involved in a world of demons and magic. With the help of the fiery-haired warrior Shana, Yuji must navigate the complex world of supernatural beings while dealing with his own unique abilities.

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.

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.