Movies and TvShows featuring "playing-a-video-game" theme.

Regular Show is a surreal comedy that takes place in a park. Mordecai and Rigby, the main characters, are slackers who work as groundskeepers. They often find themselves in bizarre situations and go on fantastical adventures. The show combines humor, pop culture references, and absurdity to create an entertaining and unique viewing experience.

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

TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You is a romantic comedy TV show that follows the story of a young man named Nasa Yuzaki, who falls in love at first sight with a girl named Tsukasa Tsukuyomi. After a series of unexpected events, Nasa marries Tsukasa and they begin their newlywed life together. The show explores their unique relationship and the challenges they face as they navigate the ups and downs of married life.

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.

Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.

Future Man follows a janitor who is called upon to save the world when his video game skills are needed to defeat an evil AI. With the help of two resistance fighters from the future, he must navigate through time and change historical events to ultimately prevent the dystopian future.

Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! follows the story of an introverted college student named Shinichi Sakurai who prefers to be alone. However, his solitude is interrupted by Uzaki Hana, an eccentric and energetic girl who loves to socialize and hang out. Despite his initial reluctance, Shinichi gradually discovers the joys of friendship and the excitement of stepping outside his comfort zone.

The King's Avatar follows the story of Ye Xiu, a top-tier professional player of the multiplayer online game Glory. After being forced to retire, Ye Xiu returns to the gaming world to create a new team and reclaim his lost glory.

Accel World follows Haruyuki Arita, a bullied teenager who finds solace in playing a virtual reality fighting game. One day, he is approached by the popular student council vice-president, Kuroyukihime, who offers him the opportunity to join a secret program called Brain Burst. This program allows its users to accelerate their brain waves and enter a virtual world called the Accel World. In this world, Haruyuki embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth, facing challenges and rivalries along the way. As he becomes stronger, he learns to stand up against his bullies and embraces his role as an anti-hero.

Love O2O is a Chinese drama about a university student who falls in love with a top gaming expert in a virtual world. They meet and fall in love while playing an online game, but their relationship faces challenges when they encounter the real world.

You Are My Glory is a Chinese drama about Qiao Jingjing, a famous actress, and Yu Tu, a professional gamer. They were once classmates and first loves who have lost touch over the years. When they meet again, they rediscover their feelings for each other and navigate the challenges of the entertainment industry and the gaming world. As they work together on a virtual reality game, their romance blossoms, leading to sweet and steamy moments.

In Gun Gale Online, a popular virtual reality game, one player finds herself on a thrilling adventure as she participates in a high-stakes battle-royale tournament. With a traumatic past, she must overcome her fears and forge new friendships while facing intense gunfights and challenging obstacles.

After her boyfriend breaks up with her for another girl, Akane Kinoshita decides she is going to make him regret his decision. Unexpectedly, however, she meets a socially awkward gamer who might just solve all of her problems.

DOG, tired of being alone in Manhattan, builds a robot companion. Their friendship grows, but is tested when DOG abandons ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever reunite?

Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It is a romantic comedy TV show that follows the story of two stem researchers who fall in love and try to scientifically prove their feelings for each other. With an emphasis on scientific theories, experiments, and investigations, this anime-based show explores the complexities of love and relationships in a humorous and entertaining way.

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.

In the year 2043, Infinite Dendrogram, the world's first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shuu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of Infinite Dendrogram.

When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out to rescue him before he becomes a museum toy property. Along the way, Woody discovers that he was once the star of a popular children's show called Woody's Round-Up. As they face various obstacles, Woody and his friends must decide what truly matters to them.

Kiss Me First is a TV show about a young woman named Leila who escapes from her lonely and unhappy life by immersing herself in the virtual reality game "Agnosia." Through the game, she meets a group of friends and forms a strong bond with a mysterious woman named Tess. However, when Tess goes missing in the real world, Leila must uncover the truth behind her disappearance and navigate the blurred lines between the virtual and real worlds.

WATAMOTE follows the misadventures of Tomoko Kuroki, an unpopular and socially anxious high school girl who constantly finds herself in awkward situations. Despite her best efforts to change her unfortunate circumstances, Tomoko's strange behavior and lack of social skills continue to hinder her attempts at popularity.