Souls-Like Anime
Anime
Anime which conjure a reminiscent aire to the prestigious Souls series of videogames produced by From Software.
There is something very unique in the atmosphere of these games, that blends Dark Fantasy with an almost archeological sense of historical mystery to draw you deeper into their worlds and question how the deleterious beauty splayed before you came to be.
This is a list of works which have given me similar feelings.
There is something very unique in the atmosphere of these games, that blends Dark Fantasy with an almost archeological sense of historical mystery to draw you deeper into their worlds and question how the deleterious beauty splayed before you came to be.
This is a list of works which have given me similar feelings.
TV, 1997,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:8
The root of the gnarled tree. The source work (Berserk Manga) was a heavy influence on the Souls games, and many enemy, character, armor, and weapon designs can be directly traced back to the seminal work.
OVA, 1985,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Bleak and contemplative atmosphere in a barren world. Marvelous architecture and vibe.
Movie, 1993,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Eccentric personalities with unique fighting styles akin to Souls NPCs in a dark and violent Japanese world.
TV, 2007,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Dark medieval fantasy aesthetic and expressionist mood, along with epic boss-fight style action sequences.
TV, 2003,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Post/Waning Civilization setting. Dreamlike, mysterious atmosphere. Stunning futuro-gothic architecture and costume design for the Nobility class that continues to lurk in the shadows of the broken world depicted. True soulslike spirit.
