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In the same vein as [[The Film of the Book]]: when a popular game is adapted into an anime. Extremely common in the case of [[Visual Novel|Visual Novels]]. A sister to [[Animated Adaptation]], only the source is [[Video Games]] instead of [[Live Action TV]] or [[Film]]. The difference being that video games, by their very nature, are already animated.
In the same vein as [[The Film of the Book]]: when a popular game is adapted into an anime. Extremely common in the case of [[Visual Novel]]s. A sister to [[Animated Adaptation]], only the source is [[Video Games]] instead of [[Live Action TV]] or [[Film]]. The difference being that video games, by their very nature, are already animated.


May involve [[Bleached Underpants]] depending on the [[Eroge|source]]. RPGs in particular tend to have sprawling plotlines narrowed or cut entirely.
May involve [[Bleached Underpants]] depending on the [[Eroge|source]]. RPGs in particular tend to have sprawling plotlines narrowed or cut entirely.


If you're looking for the reverse of this trope--that is, the game derived from the anime--see [[Licensed Game]].
If you're looking for the reverse of this trope—that is, the game derived from the anime—see [[Licensed Game]].


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* ''[[AIR]]''
* ''[[AIR]]''
* ''[[Amagami]]''
* ''[[Amagami]]''
* ''[[Angelique]]'' has 4 [[OVA|OVAs]] (2 of which make [[All There in the Manual|absolutely no sense if you don't play the games]] and read the stand alone [[Manga|mangas]] associated with them) and 2 separate TV series.
* ''[[Angelique]]'' has 4 [[OVA]]s (2 of which make [[All There in the Manual|absolutely no sense if you don't play the games]] and read the stand alone [[manga]]s associated with them) and 2 separate TV series.
* ''[[Animal Crossing]]''
* ''[[Animal Crossing]]''
* ''[[Ape Escape]]'' got one in the form of Saru Getchu -On Air-
* ''[[Ape Escape]]'' got one in the form of Saru Getchu -On Air-
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* ''[[Ragnarok the Animation]]''
* ''[[Ragnarok the Animation]]''
* ''[[Rance]]''
* ''[[Rance]]''
* ''[[Sakura Taisen]]'' known as ''Sakura Wars'' in the west, had various [[OVA|OVAs]], a TV series and a movie.
* ''[[Sakura Taisen]]'' known as ''Sakura Wars'' in the west, had various [[OVA]]s, a TV series and a movie.
* ''[[Salamander]]'' which were [[OAV|OAVs]] based off the [[Gradius]] universe.
* ''[[Salamander]]'' which were [[OAV]]s based off the [[Gradius]] universe.
* ''[[Samurai Shodown]]'' had the Motion Picture (actually a made-for-TV special), [[In Name Only|which completely deviated from the game's plot and characterizations]], and in the case of Amakusa, [[Dude Looks Like a Lady|gender]].
* ''[[Samurai Shodown]]'' had the Motion Picture (actually a made-for-TV special), [[In Name Only|which completely deviated from the game's plot and characterizations]], and in the case of Amakusa, [[Dude Looks Like a Lady|gender]].
** There are also two other [[OAV|OAVs]] that were never released outside of Japan. The first was a preface to ''[[Samurai Shodown]]: Warrior's Rage'', while the second was based on a [[No Export for You|Japan-only]] visual novel game starring [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Nakoruru]].
** There are also two other [[OAV]]s that were never released outside of Japan. The first was a preface to ''[[Samurai Shodown]]: Warrior's Rage'', while the second was based on a [[No Export for You|Japan-only]] visual novel game starring [[Ensemble Darkhorse|Nakoruru]].
* ''[[Sands of Destruction (video game)|Sands of Destruction]]''
* ''[[Sands of Destruction (video game)|Sands of Destruction]]''
* ''[[School Days]]''
* ''[[School Days]]''
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* ''[[Triangle Heart 3 ～sweet songs forever～]]''
* ''[[Triangle Heart 3 ～sweet songs forever～]]''
** And while we're at it, ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'', adapted from a [[Spin-Off]] of the above [[Adaptation Displacement|that most fans don't even know exists]].
** And while we're at it, ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'', adapted from a [[Spin-Off]] of the above [[Adaptation Displacement|that most fans don't even know exists]].
* ''[[Tsukihime]]'' [[media:there_is_no_tsukihime_anime.png|(What is this doing here?)]]
* ''[[Tsukihime]]'' [[media:there is no tsukihime anime.png|(What is this doing here?)]]
** Don't deny it! If [[Disgaea]] and ''[[Viewtiful Joe]]'' are enough to be listed here then surely [[Tsukihime]] anime would make the list.
** Don't deny it! If [[Disgaea]] and ''[[Viewtiful Joe]]'' are enough to be listed here then surely [[Tsukihime]] anime would make the list.
* ''[[Twinbee]] Paradise'' is kind of a weird case, as it may have been based off of the Radio Dramas that were based on the video games.
* ''[[Twinbee]] Paradise'' is kind of a weird case, as it may have been based off of the Radio Dramas that were based on the video games.
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** Specifically, the Idolo OVA takes place before the first game, and the actual Dolores, i series takes place between the original and Second Runner.
** Specifically, the Idolo OVA takes place before the first game, and the actual Dolores, i series takes place between the original and Second Runner.


=== Examples of games adapted to [[Western Animation]] ===
== Examples of games adapted to [[Western Animation]] ==


* ''[[Ape Escape]]'' now has a Nicktoons flash-animated cartoon.
* ''[[Ape Escape]]'' now has a Nicktoons flash-animated cartoon.
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* An ''[[Eternal Champions]]'' series was planned, but the franchise as a whole was stopped dead in its tracks early on in its life to pump Sega of Japan's ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' (also, the games were gorier than ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' and yet slipped past the watchdogs...)
* An ''[[Eternal Champions]]'' series was planned, but the franchise as a whole was stopped dead in its tracks early on in its life to pump Sega of Japan's ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' (also, the games were gorier than ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' and yet slipped past the watchdogs...)
** The first ''Eternal Champions'' title is fairly light on gore. The Sega CD installment however, is indeed gorier than ''Mortal Kombat'' by virtue of anatomical correctness (like if someone explodes, you don't get fourteen legs and five ribcages; you get shredded flesh, bone and organs).
** The first ''Eternal Champions'' title is fairly light on gore. The Sega CD installment however, is indeed gorier than ''Mortal Kombat'' by virtue of anatomical correctness (like if someone explodes, you don't get fourteen legs and five ribcages; you get shredded flesh, bone and organs).
* ''[[Heavy Gear]]'': The CGI series suffered from [[Adaptation Decay]] to the point where the tabletop RPG [[Retcon|retconned]] it as in-universe Southern Republic propaganda.
* ''[[Heavy Gear]]'': The CGI series suffered from [[Adaptation Decay]] to the point where the tabletop RPG [[retcon]]ned it as in-universe Southern Republic propaganda.
* [[Title Theme Tune|Super fighting robot]]... ''[[Mega Man (animation)|Mega Man]]''!
* [[Title Theme Tune|Super fighting robot]]... ''[[Mega Man (animation)|Mega Man]]''!
** This one is an interesting example, as it was a joint effort between Ruby-Spears and a Japanese animation studio, and has a somewhat [[Animesque]] artstyle.
** This one is an interesting example, as it was a joint effort between Ruby-Spears and a Japanese animation studio, and has a somewhat [[Animesque]] artstyle.
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* ''[[Wing Commander Academy]]'', done by the same guys that made ''[[Exo Squad]]''.
* ''[[Wing Commander Academy]]'', done by the same guys that made ''[[Exo Squad]]''.


=== Examples of games adapted to Live Action TV: ===
== Examples of games adapted to Live Action TV ==
* ''[[Kindred: The Embraced]]'' (Based on ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade]]'')
* ''[[Kindred: The Embraced]]'' (Based on ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade]]'')
* ''[[Maniac Mansion]]''
* ''[[Maniac Mansion]]''
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* ''Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego'' (which spawned an updated game, ''Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time'', based on it)
* ''Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego'' (which spawned an updated game, ''Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time'', based on it)


=== Examples of games adapted to [[Web Animation]]: ===
== Examples of games adapted to [[Web Animation]] ==
* The popular ''[[Arfenhouse]]'' Flash movies were loosely based on a series of freeware spoof RPGs using the OHRRPGCE engine.
* The popular ''[[Arfenhouse]]'' Flash movies were loosely based on a series of freeware spoof RPGs using the OHRRPGCE engine.


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In the same vein as The Film of the Book: when a popular game is adapted into an anime. Extremely common in the case of Visual Novels. A sister to Animated Adaptation, only the source is Video Games instead of Live Action TV or Film. The difference being that video games, by their very nature, are already animated.

May involve Bleached Underpants depending on the source. RPGs in particular tend to have sprawling plotlines narrowed or cut entirely.

If you're looking for the reverse of this trope—that is, the game derived from the anime—see Licensed Game.

Examples of games adapted to Anime:


Examples of games adapted to Western Animation

Examples of games adapted to Live Action TV

Examples of games adapted to Web Animation

  • The popular Arfenhouse Flash movies were loosely based on a series of freeware spoof RPGs using the OHRRPGCE engine.
  1. ↑ all of which save two, were based on previously existing arcade games
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