Cyberpunk: Edgerunners isn’t the only example of a game-inspired anime. Cartoons once leaned on Bayonetta and Devil May Cry, and a Lara Croft animated series was announced recently. The piece imagines how other beloved video game heroines might look if drawn by Japanese artists, blending iconic visuals with anime aesthetics.
For anime-style renderings, the Loopsie neural network, available on iOS and Android, served as the creative tool. The sources included art and in-game screenshots to anchor the designs in recognizable characters.
Sonya Blade from Mortal Kombat
Starting with Sonya Blade, a standout face from the Deadly Alliance universe. Animated Mortal Kombat projects circulated in the 90s, but those series were American productions rather than traditional anime styles.
Miranda Lawson from Mass Effect
In 2012 the feature-length anime Mass Effect: Paragon Lost arrived, following James Vega’s adventures. Yet Miranda, the franchise’s enduring icon, wasn’t part of that storyline. The neural-network renderings suggest how she might shine in an anime adaptation of Mass Effect.
Morrigan from Dragon Age
Dragon Age has inspired several anime efforts. For instance, Dawn of the Seeker chronicles Cassandra Pentaghast’s journey. Yet Morrigan from the Wild Lands remains an overlooked character in animation. The hope is that future installments of Dragon Age will explore her tale further, especially as new chapters unfold in Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.
Ash from Overwatch
Before Overwatch 2, Blizzard released animated shorts focusing on the early clash between humans and omnics, the intelligent machines. While Ana Amari received some attention, Ash was notably absent from those stories. Her charisma makes her a prime candidate for an anime treatment, and fans would likely embrace her as a central figure in a broader narrative.
Alyx Vance from Half-Life 2
Half-Life’s first and second chapters rank among gaming legends. A full film adaptation has yet to arrive, aside from fan-made shorts. Neural-network artistry here imagines Alyx Vance stepping into an anime interpretation of the Half-Life saga.
Rain from the BloodRayne series
Not every game adaptation hits the mark. Uwe Boll’s BloodRayne films illustrate how a strong concept can derail in execution. Rain’s adventures could translate into an exciting vampire-action anime with echoes of Underworld or Blade. The current odds lean toward an anime adaptation prevailing in the near future.
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Elizabeth from BioShock Infinite
Elizabeth’s wide eyes and doll-like features recall classic anime heroines. Her shifting emotions toward the protagonist align with tsundere archetypes popular in Japanese animation. A live-action BioShock project is in development, but the idea of an anime version remains a compelling alternative to explore on screen.
Silent One from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid has long been eyed for a big-screen adaptation. Director George Van Roberts is pursuing both a film and an anime series, raising the question of whether the Silent One will appear in either format. The character’s popularity makes a strong case for future expansion, regardless of medium.
Jill Valentine from Resident Evil
Resident Evil has spawned numerous film projects, some canon and others standalone. A recent CGI feature, Resident Evil: Death Island, places Jill Valentine at the forefront. In an anime series about a post-apocalyptic world, she would likely stand out as a compelling heroine.
Ada Wong from Resident Evil
Ada forged a strong fan following after remakes of the second and fourth games, plus appearances in Resident Evil: Degeneration and Retribution. The idea of a dedicated Ada Wong anime arc remains appealing to fans seeking a stylish, action-driven narrative.
Sarah Kerrigan from Starcraft II
StarCraft hasn’t yielded a full-scale film, though fan shorts abound. While many of these are uneven, Kerrigan’s tragic arc clearly deserves a dedicated cinematic treatment, ideally captured in anime form to match the series’ grand scope.
Jaina Proudmoore from World of Warcraft
Warcraft did reach the big screen in 2016, drawing mixed reactions. When it comes to Jaina Proudmoore, outside the games she has appeared only in brief animations within Warbringers. An anime-style exploration of her character would bring fresh energy to the Warcraft universe.
Bloodborne doll
Recent Sony game adaptations have surged, with a slate including The Last of Us and Gran Turismo and upcoming takes on God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn. Bloodborne remains a PlayStation 4 exclusive with rich potential for an anime. Neural networks can offer a glimpse of what the doll might look like in animation form.
Triss from The Witcher 3
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf focuses on younger Vesemir and Geralt, but Triss and Yennefer aren’t prominent in that story. Seeing the red-haired sorceress reimagined in anime style would satisfy fans craving more of her magic and wit.
Yennefer from The Witcher 3
Fans debate who suits Geralt best: Triss or Yennefer. The black-haired sorceress from the books and games deserves a dedicated anime portrayal, where her charm and power can shine in vivid, animated form.
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Source: VG Times