Best Anime Fighting Games: Top Picks for PC, PS5, Mobile, and Roblox

Introduction

YugenAnime covers anime entertainment broadly, and anime fighting games are a natural next step for fans who want to control their favorite characters rather than just watch them.

This guide is for anime fans who game on PC, PS5, Android, or Roblox and want a real pick, not a 20-item list with no filtering.

The use cases covered here are specific: finding a fighter for your exact platform, understanding crossover rosters, and knowing which “anime fighting games” on mobile and Roblox are true fighters versus something else entirely.

How Best Anime Fighting Games Were Chosen and Checked

YugenAnime, for this review, filtered games by three criteria: the game must be explicitly based on an anime or manga franchise, it must have a genuine fighting or combat-focused mechanic, and its developer and publisher facts must be publicly checkable.

Developer and publisher details — such as Arc System Works building Guilty Gear Strive, or Spike Chunsoft building Jump Force — were checked against each game’s public release information and encyclopedic records.

Games where the developer or specific release date couldn’t be confirmed to a reasonable standard, including some smaller Roblox titles, are described in general terms rather than guessed at.

The comparison table and the picker checklist below are original material, labeled Original by YugenAnime, not copied from another list.

No first-hand gameplay testing (hours played, personal matchup notes) is included, since no first-hand testing notes were supplied for this review.

Best Anime Fighting Games for PC

PC players get the widest selection of serious, competitive-grade anime fighting games, mostly through Steam.

1. Guilty Gear Strive

Guilty Gear Strive is a 2D fighting game built around flashy, anime-styled visuals and a strong online netcode built for ranked play.

• Item: Guilty Gear Strive
• Source: Developed and published by Arc System Works, released in 2021
• Best use: Competitive online 1v1 fighting with a dedicated ranked ladder
• Sample usage: Start in training mode to learn one character’s core combo before jumping into ranked matches

2. Dragon Ball FighterZ

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 3v3 tag fighter built specifically around the Dragon Ball franchise’s cast and animation style.

• Item: Dragon Ball FighterZ
• Source: Developed by Arc System Works, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in 2018
• Best use: Fast, flashy 3-on-3 team fights for existing Dragon Ball fans
• Sample usage: Build a team around one assist-heavy character and two attackers for beginner-friendly combos

3. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a 2D fighter built on the Granblue Fantasy franchise, with a notably accessible control scheme for newer players.

• Item: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
• Source: Developed by Arc System Works, published by Cygames
• Best use: Players who want fighting-game depth without a steep motion-input learning curve
• Sample usage: Use the simplified command inputs to perform special moves while still learning traditional execution

4. BlazBlue: Central Fiction

BlazBlue: Central Fiction is the final mainline entry in Arc System Works’ BlazBlue story arc, known for a dense cast and story-heavy mode.

• Item: BlazBlue: Central Fiction
• Source: Developed and published by Arc System Works
• Best use: Players who want a long-running story alongside combat-focused gameplay
• Sample usage: Work through Story Mode first to understand character relationships before competitive play

5. Under Night In-Birth

Under Night In-Birth began as an arcade release by French Bread and has since received updated versions with wider platform support.

• Item: Under Night In-Birth
• Source: Developed by French Bread; later versions involve Arc System Works publishing support
• Best use: A technical, execution-heavy fighter for players who’ve outgrown beginner-friendly titles
• Sample usage: Pick a rushdown character first, since the game rewards aggressive pressure over turtling

Best Anime Fighting Games for PS5

PS5 owners can access most major anime fighters, either as native PS5 versions or through backward compatibility.

1. Guilty Gear Strive (PS5 Version)

Guilty Gear Strive’s PS5 version runs at a higher frame rate and resolution than its PS4 counterpart, with full cross-play support between versions.

• Item: Guilty Gear Strive (PS5)
• Source: Arc System Works
• Best use: The smoothest competitive experience among PS5 anime fighters
• Sample usage: Enable cross-play in settings to access a larger matchmaking pool across PS4 and PS5

2. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is a console fighting game based directly on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime and manga.

• Item: Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash
• Source: Developed by Byking, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in 2023
• Best use: Jujutsu Kaisen fans wanting a dedicated game built around that cast specifically
• Sample usage: Try Story Mode first to see cutscenes drawn from the anime’s early arcs

3. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

This game adapts Demon Slayer’s story into a 3D arena fighter with cinematic special attacks.

• Item: Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
• Source: Developed by CyberConnect2, published by Sega outside Japan, released in 2021
• Best use: Fans who want the anime’s visual style reproduced closely in combat animations
• Sample usage: Play through Hinokami Chronicle mode to unlock characters tied to each story arc

4. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS5)

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising’s PS5 version adds a story-driven RPG mode alongside its core versus fighting.

• Item: Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS5)
• Source: Arc System Works, Cygames
• Best use: Players who want single-player content, not just versus matches
• Sample usage: Use RPG Mode to unlock additional playable characters before testing them online

Best Anime Fighting Games on Android and Mobile

Mobile anime fighting games split into two real categories: true touchscreen fighters and action-RPG hybrids that borrow fighting-game branding.

1. The King of Fighters ALLSTAR

The King of Fighters ALLSTAR is a mobile brawler using SNK’s King of Fighters characters, built more around team-based action than strict 1v1 fighting.

• Item: The King of Fighters ALLSTAR
• Source: Developed by Netmarble, based on SNK’s IP
• Best use: Casual, session-based combat with recognizable fighting-game characters
• Sample usage: Build a team of three characters with complementary special attacks for story-mode stages

2. Dragon Ball Legends

Dragon Ball Legends is a mobile action game using 3D Dragon Ball characters, closer to a card-based battler than a traditional fighter.

• Item: Dragon Ball Legends
• Source: Developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Best use: Dragon Ball fans who want mobile-friendly, shorter combat sessions
• Sample usage: Pull characters through the game’s card system, then build a deck around one strong attacker

3. One Punch Man: The Strongest

One Punch Man: The Strongest is a licensed mobile RPG built around the One Punch Man franchise, with combat leaning toward RPG mechanics over direct fighting-game input.

• Item: One Punch Man: The Strongest
• Source: Developed by Netmarble
• Best use: Fans who want One Punch Man’s cast and story more than competitive fighting depth
• Sample usage: Treat it as a licensed RPG companion to the anime rather than a FighterZ-style game

Honest note: None of these three are true 1-on-1 execution-based fighters in the Guilty Gear or FighterZ sense. If strict fighting-game mechanics matter most, PC or PS5 titles above are the better fit.

Best Anime Fighting Games on Roblox

Roblox hosts several anime-inspired fighting games, built by independent creators rather than official anime licensors.

1. Anime Fighting Simulator

Anime Fighting Simulator is a free Roblox title using original, anime-styled characters rather than licensed franchise characters.

• Item: Anime Fighting Simulator
• Source: Independent Roblox creator (specific development studio not independently confirmed for this review)
• Best use: Free, casual anime-style combat without buying a console game
• Sample usage: Use it as a light alternative when you want anime-flavored combat but don’t own a fighting-game-capable device

Honest note: Roblox anime fighting games generally use original or fan-inspired character designs, not licensed anime IP, since Roblox titles rarely hold official franchise licenses.

Anime Fighting Games With All Characters: Crossover Titles

An “anime fighting game with all characters” usually refers to a crossover title pulling heroes from multiple anime franchises into one roster, rather than a single-franchise game.

Jump Force

Jump Force is the clearest example: a crossover fighter featuring characters from multiple Shonen Jump franchises, including Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach, in one roster.

• Item: Jump Force
• Source: Developed by Spike Chunsoft, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in 2019
• Best use: Players who want to pit characters from different anime franchises against each other
• Sample usage: Build a 3-character team mixing franchises, like one Dragon Ball character with two Naruto characters

J-Stars Victory Vs

J-Stars Victory Vs was an earlier Shonen Jump crossover fighter from the same developer, Spike, predating Jump Force.

• Item: J-Stars Victory Vs
• Source: Developed by Spike, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, originally released in Japan in 2014
• Best use: Fans curious about the earlier crossover format Jump Force later built on
• Sample usage: Treat it as a historical reference point rather than an actively supported current game

Important honesty note: A large roster doesn’t automatically mean a deeper fighting game. Jump Force in particular drew criticism for shallow combat mechanics despite its wide character list — covered further in Mistakes to Avoid below.

What Reddit Says About the Best Anime Fighting Games

Reddit communities focused on fighting games, including r/Fighters, tend to separate “serious” anime fighters from crossover or mobile titles.

Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ come up most often when Reddit users discuss competitive anime fighters with active ranked scenes.

Jump Force is frequently cited on Reddit as an example of roster size not translating into combat depth, reinforcing the gap between crossover ambition and gameplay execution.

Roblox-specific threads, including discussion in r/AnimeFightingSimulator, treat that game as its own casual genre rather than comparing it directly to console fighters.

Comparison Table: Best Anime Fighting Games by Platform

Note on table design: B21’s standard template uses a “Word count” column, built for text-based resource lists. For a game comparison, that column doesn’t serve the reader, so it’s replaced here with “Platform” for genuine usefulness, per the priority on user value.

*Via backward compatibility on PS5 hardware.

A Simple Formula for Picking the Right Anime Fighting Game

Original by YugenAnime — the 4-Question Checklist:

1. Which platform do you actually own and play on most — PC, PS5, Android, or Roblox?
2. Do you want deep, competitive 1v1 or 3v3 fighting, or something lighter and casual?
3. Do you want one specific anime franchise, or a crossover roster pulling from several?
4. Are you playing mostly solo, locally with friends, or in ranked online matches?

Answering these four in order usually narrows the list above to one or two realistic picks within a minute.

Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an Anime Fighting Game

Assuming a bigger roster automatically means a better game is a common mistake; Jump Force’s wide cast didn’t translate into the combat depth of Guilty Gear Strive or Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Treating mobile titles like Dragon Ball Legends or One Punch Man: The Strongest as equivalent to console fighters leads to disappointment, since most are RPG or card-based hybrids.

Expecting Roblox anime fighting games to feature licensed franchise characters is another frequent misunderstanding; most use original or fan-inspired designs instead.

Buying a game for its single-player story content when your real interest is ranked online play (or the reverse) is worth checking before purchase, since not every title balances both well.

Ignoring platform-specific netcode and player population differences can also matter; a game with a strong PC player base may have a much smaller population on one console.

Key Takeaways

• Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ lead the competitive PC and PS5 anime fighting game space.
• Jump Force and J-Stars Victory Vs are the clearest “all characters” crossover picks, though critics and Reddit both flag their combat depth as weaker than single-franchise fighters.
• Mobile anime fighting games are mostly RPG or card-based hybrids, not strict 1v1 fighters.
• Roblox anime fighting games, like Anime Fighting Simulator, use original character designs and sit in their own casual genre.
• Platform, desired depth, and franchise preference are the three factors that narrow this list fastest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jump Force actually one of the best anime fighting games?

Jump Force has one of the widest crossover rosters in the genre, but it’s often criticized, including on Reddit, for shallow combat mechanics compared to Guilty Gear Strive or Dragon Ball FighterZ. A big roster alone doesn’t make it the strongest competitive pick.

Which anime fighting game is best for a beginner on PC?

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is generally the most beginner-friendly, since Arc System Works built it with simplified special-move inputs while still keeping competitive depth for later.

What’s the real difference between Dragon Ball FighterZ and Guilty Gear Strive?

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a 3v3 tag fighter built specifically around the Dragon Ball cast, while Guilty Gear Strive is a 1v1 original-IP fighter with its own characters and a stronger dedicated ranked scene.

Can you play anime fighting games cross-platform?

It depends on the title. Guilty Gear Strive supports cross-play between PS4, PS5, and PC, but not every anime fighting game offers the same cross-platform matchmaking.

Are there real anime fighting games for Android?

Most Android “anime fighting games,” like Dragon Ball Legends and The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, are closer to action-RPG or card-battler hybrids than strict 1v1 fighters found on PC or PS5.

Is Anime Fighting Simulator on Roblox similar to console fighting games?

Not closely. Anime Fighting Simulator uses original, anime-styled characters and simpler combat mechanics built for Roblox’s casual audience, rather than the frame-precise systems found in Guilty Gear Strive or Dragon Ball FighterZ.

What does Reddit recommend as the most competitive anime fighting game right now?

Reddit communities like r/Fighters most often point to Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ for active ranked scenes, while treating Jump Force and Roblox titles as separate, less competitive categories.