Accel World - Recommendations

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Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

The year is 2022, and gamers have lined up on launch day for Sword Art Online, a hotly-anticipated MMORPG that lets players connect to an immersive virtual reality world with special helmets called Nerve Gear. Kirito is one such gamer who's eager to jump back into action, having spent a great deal of time as a beta tester, and quickly becomes friends with newbie warrior Klein. But soon, Sword Art Online's 10,000 players discover that not only are they unable to log out, the only way they can return to their physical bodies is by beating the 100-level tower's final boss - that is, if their HP doesn't drop to zero first, for death in the game means death in the real world. Now, with no one else to turn to, Kirito and the other participants must survive the game as best they can – some forming guilds, others ruthlessly leaving their peers behind, and many tragically falling by the wayside or to the merciless monsters populating the lands...

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Reasons you might like Sword Art Online...

Sev229 Sev229 says...

Sword Art Online and Accel World are both anime adaptations of two light novel series written by the same author, Reki Kawahara. Both are set in the future where virtual reality combined with gaming technology are present, and are even set in the same world, with Sword Art Online taking place in 2022 and Accel World in 2046. Both series explore the exploration of the virtual world in which both of the main characters are suddenly plunged into a VRMMO while fighting in the game for something much more than just entertainment. Sword Art Online takes a more dramatic and mature approach while keeping the idea of these new VRMMOs in skepticism while players are fighting for their lives, while Accel World is arguably more playful and where VRMMOs are much more accepted and players now fight for the power and ability to "accelerate" in real time.

Sakux Sakux says...

They are basically the same, animes based on characters playing online virtual games.

The difference is that in Accel World the characters want to be forever in the game and also want to know the creator of the game  and his/her purpose with the game.

In Sword Art Online, the creator and his purpose is known in the first episode, and the characters want to get out of the game.

Also in the two titlles the male main characters are lonely people that change their way of life because the apparition of a girl.

zerak zerak says...

they are both the same consept in a way they are both about a game were you are the player almost phiscly and you have to clear the game  adding that they are by the same writer  

dandere dandere says...

Both anime are centered around the main character playing a real virtual online video game where you must fight to level up. Both take place in the future.

OhImFrozen OhImFrozen says...

Both have alternate game realities, which begin seemingly fun until real life tangles into the game and things become more complicated.Similar themes, Light Novels by the same author. 

Naga Naga says...

Minding that both are made by the same author it´s not suprise that these 2 have so much in common. Both are around main protagonist in some kind of virtual world. While SAO is more serious and more of less a high stake game where they actually fight for survival and escape in AW they do it...well they duel all right... I´m not sure myself... I guess for the sake of it... Both anime contain a lot of flashy action and world exploring, which is quite good. If you liked AW you go and grab far more superior SAO.

NaokoOfSky NaokoOfSky says...

The reason to watch both is because they both take a similar premise. And both are equally interesting, written by the same person and dealing with the same thing, the virtual world and MMOs (Massively-Multiplayer Online Games, for those who know naught of them). But the other reviews would also state this. Both MCs are flawed characters in their own way. And, the concepts are different, but just as interesting as the other.

WaveMasterJohn WaveMasterJohn says...

Both revolve around a virtual world where the protagonist spends most of there time. the only diffrence between the two is that  the protagonist for sao (kirito) actaually does something while the protag in accel world hides behind his friends. (for the most part)

Xzure Xzure says...

Same author, they both take place in a vrmmorpg though one is purely fun/competitive while the other is a survival. They're both great and I highly recommend both of them!

hannes33 hannes33 says...

the biggest thing they share is the alternative world, in which most of both animes take place. Additionally both other worlds are some kind of game.

for every role play game fan, these animes are a must watch. and there is hardly a chance that you dislike one, whne you like the other

valocis valocis says...

Besides them being written by the same author, and both containing a central them in a fully immersive virtual world that involves all five senses. The largest diffrence though between them is that, while both do have high stakes, Accel World is definatly not as high staked as Sword Art Online where losing means death. I HIGHLY recommend watching both.

flaze flaze says...

SAO: Interesting premise, a complete let-down regarding battle scenes.

AW: Awesome battle scenes, ridiculous story.

Both are not that great but if you really enjoyed either one, and are looking for something similar, this is your best bet.

P4NCH1 P4NCH1 says...

It's maybe the same timeline. Sword Art Online happens in about 20 years the future and Accel World in 20 years more.

The technologies used in both series are the same, but different versions.

wyvern73 wyvern73 says...

After watching Accel World i was reminded of Sword Art Online instantly. Both anime involve games and and trying to accomplish something bigger than themselves by doing so.

Shanalogic Shanalogic says...

Both based on 'virtual reality mmorpgs' but I really like SAO much better, i even dropped Accel World. Accel Worlds kinda awkward and i dont like the main character. Also, the plot is silly and SAO's plot has much more meaning behind it, well it has more 'survival' sense to it.

Accel World all you can lose is stopping time, and they make such a big deal outta that. So silly, I thought. And what i dont get is why they made the main character so dislikable and annoying, with personality and looks (fat)

SAO you can lose your life. The suspense over that is nice, and the main character is not annoying and is not a typical male hero that is dense, kind or whatnot. And there is romance that is not that awkward and embarrasing unlike Accel World.

Maybe Im very biased, but i deeeefinitly think SAO>>>Accel World. :)

Slaanesh14509 Slaanesh14509 says...

I only started reading the light novesl, after watching the series, but from what I see, they both play in the same world, just after each other on the timeline (at least one episode strongly hints in that direction). Both have the same premise of using online games as the characters main way of interactions, although SAO forces it onto them, whereas in AW the characters choose to use the MMO.

anime101 anime101 says...

Both shows are about romance and living life inside the video game world. Their  are some major differences beteween the two shows. SAO takes place inside the game world with little reference to the outside world with more focus on the romantics rather then action. Accel World on the other hand has alot more to do with the outside world but they never really leave the game, Accel world also focuses more on action then the romantics. In any case both shows have romance and action along with good storys requiring the main characters to be the top of their game to reach their goals. If liked one you will most likely like the other.

slaystock slaystock says...

Both animes are Sci Fi tagged animes. Both of them are very interesting and mystery. Both of main characters in these two animes are Students. In both animes have two worlds.

Kirigaya Kirigaya says...

How can it not be? Main Protaginist goes into a virtual world and fights difference is that Accel World you can leave in SAO you can't until you beat the game.

Nurse Nurse says...

They are both about virtual reality games. They also have similar art. Of course, Sword Art Online is more serious.

Luiven801 Luiven801 says...

Because the storyline is nice and the artwork is good, I love how they combine game and real life (or anime) and how the technology is pretty much convinient in both ways

darkone666 darkone666 says...

Both are been created in the same universe and by the same creator. In one of the ep of Access World, you even see them talking about the Nerve Gear (one has the current technology and the other has the precursor)

Both are greatly enjoyable and you get attached to the main character.

DrMarmelo DrMarmelo says...

Both are about online games and are in the future , both are about romance while in the game

I think that if you liked one of them you will like the other

biggkenny biggkenny says...

They are both set in the same universe and both about games containing VR. Accel World is definitey easier to keep watching for me as the romance in Sword Art Online (and yui) was not the reason I watched it and was rather unecessary. They feel very very similar, and if you like one you will definitely like the other one.

Doomoo Doomoo says...

Everyone has mentioned the main points as to why they are obviously great recommendations for each other so I'll tell you the strong points of each. They each have very strong points and while I feel Sword Art Online is overall more entertaining they are both well worth the watch. Here we go.

They are both great all around but Sword Art Online's story is much better but Accel World's Animation and sound track are absolutely top notch. So they both have very strong points. I would put Accel World's animation and sound track in the same league as Bakemonogatari (though not as experimental/artist) in quality. While I would say that Sword Art Online's story in the same league as Shiki.

jiropracter jiropracter says...

Set in the same Universe, both deal with Virtual reality video games and are action packed. Both have romance aspects to them as well.

Kexmix Kexmix says...

Same author, same world, twenty years apart. Both are great and if you liked one of these shows, you'll definitely like the other.

dBo0ii dBo0ii says...

Both series involve the protangonist going into a video game or video game-like world. In Sword art online they are in a MMO where they need to quest and such, in Accel World they are in more of a classic fighting game.

thymez thymez says...

This is a very intense anime. I luv the mechas and the actions. I was depressed about the episodes. It need more and more. But if you want to watch  a very good Mecha anime? Watch this!

mercurybubbles mercurybubbles says...

They are by the same author. Both animes incorporate the idea of nerve gear and full dive video gaming experiences.

melodymixakire0609 melodymixakire0609 says...

You must watch this anime too, it's just they're so alike.                                                                                               

Animeboy424 Animeboy424 says...

Accel World is the same like sword art online. Both anime are the same with big differences to the story. 

FullMetalAnimest FullMetalAnimest says...

There both death games, and the same person wrote them, and you have a nice little romance going on in both of them :D

JohnWatchAnime JohnWatchAnime says...

both Accel World and Sword Art online are set in a videogame. The action in both shows are simular and both have thesame settings

DrumChik DrumChik says...

they are both set in the future with amazing gaming devices, great fights and character development...

nalbuque nalbuque says...

Similar themes and storyline but main characters in sword Art are much better and can't be compared.

flip2012 flip2012 says...

i agree beacuse they had all the things the same the director, voice actors and the story is kinda same and theyre inside a game and both main characters are powerful

NoOneImportnt NoOneImportnt says...

Both are bassed off of video games and they both have a romance strongly presented. Also you see the main characters being fairly powerful compared to the rest of the people presented. 

TheBear9696 TheBear9696 says...

They both have a game based world where you have to win or lose everything from life to a happy life 

Deazent Deazent says...

Accel World and Sword Art Online are very similar to each other. In both animes players get into a game to fight for something. The avatars players use in SAO looks more like how they look in real life, but avatars in Accel World are completely different. In SAO people fight for their lives, to get out of the game, while in Accel World people fight to keep their power in real world. In SAO people can't log out once they beat the game, but in Accel World you can log out whenever you want. That's why SAO seems more motivated than Accel World to me. They both have some kind of romance, but SAO has more of it. 

Conquerer Conquerer says...

Both the animes are based on virtual reality, futuristic, with neuro linkers and the fate of your real life being dependent on your performance in the other world.

casualterror casualterror says...

Both were written by the same author and both revolve around a future with VRMMOs and Video Games. Both are even based in the same universe with Accel World set years after the events of Sword Art Online.

Precursor Precursor says...

Written by the same author, the story revolves around a video game setting. Both the main male leads are the extreme cases of a gamer. One who finds gaming as his only specialty and the other who is lonely, inside and outside the world of gaming. However, with the help of the female lead, both characters learn to open up. Both plots also have a very similar goal, to find the creators of their games and its purpose of creation. If you liked the elements in either of these animes, please check the other out. I was hesitant to find an anime with an obese male lead, but give it a chance, you'll find it likeable.

NarkyOtic NarkyOtic says...

If you enjoyed Sword Art Online, then you'll likely enjoy Accel World. The parallels here are very significant. They both centre around teenagers/younger people in a futuristic society, where 'logging in' to Virtual Reality scenarios/worlds is commonplace for those who possess the technology.

Both of these titles feature settings where physical battles in these VR worlds are the catalyst for much of the story's movement.

I would recommend both ways as the similarities create an almost dual channel of genre/setting/conflict which would appeal in both directions.

ytty123 ytty123 says...

It's written by the same author. The nerve gear from SAO is mentioned. IT's the same universe (reality) as SAO. It has a SAO feel + mechs. I'm a fan

The only difference is that Accel World's protaganis isn't a god.

Daath Daath says...

I agree with most of the people here,these 2 animes are preety much the same.Both are about games and how will future look like.The similarities are also in characters,they are not really popular in real life(well at least Kirito isnt),but when they step in the virtaul world they are one of the best.This anime must be watched.

Sucker4Crime Sucker4Crime says...

Both have story plots that revolve around being inside a futuristic mmorpg/ Both have stakes in which there is a reason to play the game. SAO has a more dramatic approach for the first half of the anime however it isn't completely high stakes after the first 12 episodes. Accel World has a lighter approach to things however there are still stakes involved. Both were also created by the same writer. If you enjoyed one you will probably enjoy the other. 

Cyclaz Cyclaz says...

It is another anime based on one of novels of the same writer. It is set in the future timeline of sword art online though it only connects lightly to it. So far...

Bestanimeserie Bestanimeserie says...

Not only are both shows written by the same authour, both shows are about games the main difference is that in Sword Art Online the players are trapped in the game whilst in Accel World the characters can just hop in when they want to. Both shows are set in the same world with accel world set a few years after sword art online. Both shows also feature lots of combat & ecchi moments so if you like one you'll most likely like the other as well.

XxMicrochibixX XxMicrochibixX says...

Accel World and Sword Art Online are both sci-fi anime based on light novels by the same author. Both involve a virtual reality video game and have some romance mixed into the story.

kgg1290 kgg1290 says...

Both shows come from the same source and are loosely tied together in the same universe with Accel World taking place in the future of SAO. Tonally and thematically the shows are quite different but if you enjoy one you will probably enjoy the other. The elements of dealing with the fact that the main characters are very important online while being nobodies in real life is a key similarity and the shows take that and run with it in different directions, creating two distinct shows.

xarclesh xarclesh says...

Created by the same mangaka and linked to the same universe.  Accel World has a game where you are putting your memory on the line to gain extraordinary powers usable in the real world.  

drkabutops drkabutops says...

They are very similar in backround plot and the way the story's are both carried out is similar as well, if you like one, you'll definitly like the other

MrVandalous MrVandalous says...

They're both written by the same person and are assumed to be in the same universe on different timelines (accel world being several years ahead of SAO)

IGSF IGSF says...

Very similar technology, with Accel World's being more advanced. Both have excellent action that will keep you wanting to watch the next episode before shutting down your computer.

Redback209 Redback209 says...

both have a great story revolving around one persons experience in an alternate world (video game). The rules of the worlds are continually being broken but the main character manages to overcome the challenges to become a better and stronger person

FanzBoy FanzBoy says...

Both written by the same author and exploring thier concepts in a fun way. If you like anime's where you interact in a game this is a good set to watch.

LunarTriggerX LunarTriggerX says...

The game interactions with real life are actually set in a similar world, probably due to the fact that both are written by the same person.  In terms of similarities, the comparisons aren't all that many.  The main characters are fundementally different, as are their love interests. The story focuses more around beating the game for the sake of gaming, whilst Sword Art generally is about beating the game for means of survival, or for the preservation of that which is most important.  

espie666 espie666 says...

Same author, same premise, yadda yadda. Both take place in a digital video game and both characters either have special abilities or are extremely advanced in the game. They both have fantasy elements and are very similar. If you liked one, you would probably like the other.

Swerto Swerto says...

They're both based in the same universe and written by the same man. Accel World takes place in the future after SAO's storylines have come to a close. Accel World hints at SAO, but never outright spoils what happens during it, so feel free to watch both together. 

SakoChan SakoChan says...

Two very similar anime, about the link between gaming and real life. Both have a male lead character with a close relationship with a female, both characters gradually evolving while playing.

Two must-see anime, definitely!

crossfire92 crossfire92 says...

I believe it's by the same author. If you are ok with a bit darker premise you should be fine as accel world relies on the same premises (overwriting the game with your own imaginiation).

Stahu Stahu says...

Similar world, nerly the same. I think its eaven from the same studio. And in SAO 2 Kirito want to create a link system the same is in the acell world

BorislavRangelov BorislavRangelov says...

Story revolves around games, relationships between characters and character development, especially in Accel World where one chacter completely transforms. Won't spoil which one.

Kifinosi Kifinosi says...

Both of these anime revolve around similar concepts, with problems arising inside virtual gaming realities, and with relationships and characters continually developing in both. Not only that, but these both occur in the same universe.

animepapa animepapa says...

Same author, same visual-reality-concept, same world wtih Accel World set in the future of Sword Art Online. The stories are not similar though.

loksorr loksorr says...

Wery similar concepts.

Accel is a bit lighter mind you. And has super powers granted to players while Sword art is more realistic.

Tsunabi Tsunabi says...

On a similar line, in the Anime characters uses a Neuro Linker, a future version of the NerveGear of SAO. It's pretty similar for the Online World where the characters fight and take a part of their live, i reccomend to watch some episodes before dropping it, at start its not so attractive but it become more interesting and nice in the next episodes, not bad for who love anime based on video games et similar

Jennosaur Jennosaur says...

Short and to the point (because there are some other rambly recomendations above) THEY'RE BOTH AWESOME YOU SHOULD WATCH THEM BOTH OK. Have a great day.

MagicalGirlJodi MagicalGirlJodi says...

Both shows are written by the same person and from what I've read on the internet SAO is a sorta prequel to Accel World. I personally prefer Accel world over SAO but I'm sure some of you can find enjoyment in both.

ACEDICE ACEDICE says...

Both are based of LN wrriten by the same author, both revovle around the same tech and both are based on games

pager pager says...

Both animes are about a game that the characters can't leave. I would say that SAO is better of the two, but I still loved Accel World...it just needs more episodes

ShiranaiSan ShiranaiSan says...

These two anime both are based around video games and video game players. While one is about the story of being trapped in a video game and the other being about how a video game can change your life. I feel as these are very good and enoyable anime.

NanoRain NanoRain says...

They're both about virtual realities with futuristic technologies. They also have nice animation.

takuto860 takuto860 says...

Both anime are by same author. Both are VR based anime and has romance btw the MCs. AW takes place in future of SAO in arguably the same timeline.

jkcoaster jkcoaster says...

Same ideas with many cross overs

Both are great shows just some dull parts in both

both have great story lines

ilikeweatherguy ilikeweatherguy says...

they are made by the same author. With the same level of action and romance with a game element it is one that you may enjoy.

dayumdazai dayumdazai says...

Video game centered animes that draw you in and get you attached to the characters quite easiy and quickly. With several ways the plot is able to go, it's cool to watch them unfold. I would suggest watching SAO before AW. 

hollowknight hollowknight says...

Both take part in a virtual enviroment and in both storys the main charater becomes attached to this virtual enviroment and shows the main charaters strong points.

Yamsensei Yamsensei says...

Same author I believe. Even the same world too. Not the game world, but the "real" world just about 30 or so years apart. Accel World isn't for everyone. I actually liked it more than SAO.

ascodaynnee ascodaynnee says...

The author is same. and you will feel the same feeling after watching both of them, for me maybe because of high technology.

ConCon19 ConCon19 says...

Set in the same universe on Nerve Gear but in different time generations.

If you've seen one of these, then the other is a must watch.

That is if you love virtual reality that affects the real lives of the characters.

Kirimya Kirimya says...

Sword Art Online is bascially kin to Accel World. They both include of virtual reality and there are also many other similarities. Another one would be that Accel World mention the head-gear used in the first season of Sword Art Online and the Brain Chip that is mentioned in one Sword Art Online novels. In other words, Accel World takes place after Sword Art Online and has connections to it.

Prakhd Prakhd says...

both Accel World and SAO are based on a vertual gaming world where for the gamers that virtual reality is everything

mocla mocla says...

i like sword art online because accel world and sao are about video games and that you can die  in real life

aRealHazelnutt aRealHazelnutt says...

Same author and universe, Sword Art taking place in the 2020's and Accel World taking place in the 2040's. The main difference between the two is that Accel World's story is a little weaker because it doesn't have that dire element that Sword Art has. But on the other side I think that the characters in Accel World are better then those in Sword Art. I'am not saying I hate the characters in Sword Art I think a lot of them are amazingly done, I just found myself liking characters more often in Accel World. Both are amazing shows and should be watched if you liked one you would like the other. If you haven't seen either one I would say start with Sword Art Online just because he wrote it first and because it comes first in the timeline.

themaster123 themaster123 says...

I like it because there are lots of fighting scenes and the characters are kind of cute. One more reason to watch this anime is the story behind every character.

ashkansirous ashkansirous says...

It is in the same world with sword art online but 20 years later.

a very good story and very nice world which I believe can come to reality in the near future

Slasher Slasher says...

they have same Light Novel author                                             

HowardYing HowardYing says...

Both of the animes might appleal to the other audience due to it's basis, a digital world. On top of the appeal of the story taking place in and out of a digital world, the animes have been known to be connected by a passage of about 70 or so years having Kirito being in part of the development of the technology that is used in Accel World. However that is all speculation of fans and has not yet been proven.

iJavz iJavz says...

It's pretty good if you liked Sword art online. plots and characters are king of the same. Specially both are really action based with lots of sci-fi.

Lcn Lcn says...

Same universe just 20 years later, read SAO: Alicization for more info, this way You will be able to see how they connect.

hhoomn hhoomn says...

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disrail disrail says...

Both protagonists are super good at video games. Both series have a similar feeling of life-or-death desperation, a romantic sub-plot, an overarching mystery, and a healthy dose of action to keep it all moving. 

Teka123 Teka123 says...

Both anime are related as such accel world refers to the technology used in sword art online. As accel world is set in a future time period than SAO.

ShiroHatake ShiroHatake says...

Both shows exist within the same universe just in different eras. Both look at how technology can create games that are AR or VR, and how they empower the characters. 

Lamia69MJ Lamia69MJ says...

Both Anime has gamers & Online Gaming, hotly-anticipated MMORPG that lets players connect to an immersive virtual reality world with special Tec, Characters quickly becoming friends till Log Out,participants must survive the game as best they can – some forming guilds, others ruthlessly leaving their peers behind, and many tragically falling by the wayside or to the merciless Opponents & Enemy's Hand..20'th Century's Sifi worth Watching Anime 

C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

Kimimaro Yoga could use a break. At nineteen years old, he's not only a student at Heisei College of Economics, he's also a part time employee and flat out broke. So when an eerie man offers the boy a special ATM card and an exorbitant amount of cash, Kimimaro gives in to temptation – but there's a catch. In exchange for his good fortune, Kimimaro's very future is put at stake, held as collateral by the Bank of Midas and tied to the amount of yen in his bank account. In addition, he must participate in a special battle every week in the mysterious 'Financial District' – a battle where losing against one's opponent can mean bankruptcy, a fate that carries an unthinkable cost in the normal world...

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Reasons you might like C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control...

Cut3PupGrL Cut3PupGrL says...

These two series share a strong similarity. Both main character are offered a way to change their life, possibly in a better way. Both character are thrown into this alter world in which they battle for power. While C: The Money of Soul and Possiblilty Control battle for more money, Accel World battle for more burst point. Each battle won enables them to an upgrade of sorts. C: The Money of Soul and Possiblility Control upgrade to better ATM cards, Accel World level up.  While in this strange world, both anime form teams in order to survive.  Although the content are different, the plot overall are very similar.

Zyb Zyb says...

Think of "C" as the better version of Accel World. Players partake in battles in an alternate universe in order to maintain control of their powers. Their powers aid them in real life and is one of the reasons they continue to fight. A slight difference is that in "C" the consequences are much more severe for losing.

arachni42 arachni42 says...

They both involve an alternate reality that gives people a benefit in the real world, but they must battle in order to keep their power -- although loss in C also involves heavy-duty real world loss. The battles are handled very similarly, with a scoreboard to keep track because you don't know who has what powers. The characters in C are older and more mature (adults vs high school), but both have elements of competition, friendship, drama, and romance. If you liked one you should check out the other.

snivets snivets says...

When games become all too real, the characters must learn to deal with how the game shapes their lives. If you liked either of these shows, check out the other. Both start with an invitation into a alternate reality/game, involve flashy duels, and look at how people's real world beliefs, stresses, and dreams manifest themselves in a virtual world.

Rfsancho Rfsancho says...

Both of these shows are definitely similar in a sense that the characters are thrown into a mysterious/game world to battle for some kind of mass gain, be it power or money. While that may be the only similarity sondiering the different plot and style of the show, check them both out.

closetanimefan closetanimefan says...

Both are about games that nobody wants to lose. The main characters are also similar in that they both are a little innocent for the world that they are thrown into and get bossed around by a girl who knows more about it then they do. C is darker then Accel Word, but if you liked one, the other is worth looking at.

Log Horizon

Log Horizon

With over 20 million players worldwide, Elder Tale is one of the hottest online RPGs. At least, it used to be only a game, until the fateful day that tens of thousands of players became stuck in the virtual world, unable to log out. For these would-be knights, healers and magicians, Elder Tale is no longer a hobby, it’s a reality, complete with tasteless in-game food, revivals upon death, and boring NPC conversations! With no other options than to accept their fates, the analytical Shiroe, perverted-and-proud Naotsugu, tiny and adorable Akatsuki and other new friends must adjust to their new lives in Elder Tale, avoiding player killers and monsters along the way!

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Reasons you might like Log Horizon...

Nidrax Nidrax says...

Both the animes are focused on VRMMORPG Games, thou the protagoninsts are quite different, but both the titles offer a great dose of action and very immersive plot.

Tsunabi Tsunabi says...

I see primarly Log Horizon and i loved it a lot, but also Accel World is a good anime, the "common factor" is the online gaming, in Log people become blocked in a virtual world and they start their live in it, in accel the online world is reachable when the characters wants and has particolaur characteristics.

ConCon19 ConCon19 says...

Both anime are based in a type of game world which affects their real world lives. Whereas Log Horizon is an MMO of sorts, Accel World is based on advanced nerve gear (yes from Sword Art Online) and requires people to duel and fight in real time locations and what not.

kennikki98 kennikki98 says...

Both are video games relatedThey have a male lead.Altough accel world is less strategic it's still kind of the same genre. 

Air Gear

Air Gear

What if roller skates had high power engines that enabled the skaters to do stunning new tricks that defy gravity? What if you saw a beautiful girl effortlessly glide through the air with them? To Ikki, this is reason enough to secretly borrow a pair of Air Treck skates, and step into an underground world filled with gang fights and strange customs. Enamored with high-flying stunts and the flirtatious Simca, Ikki forms an Air Treck gang of his own and starts a life of fighting rival gangs and flying over the rooftops, chasing the girl always one kick ahead of him.

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Phenian Phenian says...

Both animes are about progressing beyond the main character's initial limitations. The characters are different, but they both end up fighting in groups/guilds/legions over territory. Accel World gave me a vague nostalgia, reminding me of Air Gear a lot. They just each have their own unique flavor.

Raza123457890 Raza123457890 says...

There are a lot of parallels with the series. The main character starts from nothing and wants to get faster and fly, there is also a similar competition/tournament thing going on.

JohnWatchAnime JohnWatchAnime says...

Air Gear and Accel World share that people can fight when they challange eachother. But instead of using an armour in a videogame they use rollerblades 

Black Rock Shooter TV

Black Rock Shooter TV

Athletic Mato is excited to start middle school and meet new people, including Yomi, an artistic girl who doesn't open up easily to others. While awkward around each other at first, things change when the girls discover their mutual obsession for a fantastical picture book. But just as the pair becomes fast friends, they're torn apart by a cruel, wheelchair-bound girl who considers Yomi her personal possession and refuses to let anyone else near her. What's worse, Mato has recently begun to have strange dreams about girls brawling in bizarre colorful worlds that seem to parallel her personal struggles. With jealousy, insecurity, and foreboding dreams always getting in the way, can the two girls ever become true friends?

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seine seine says...

The "other world" is a dark Gothic place filled with only a few places of light and bright colors. The "avatars" are other selves representing what one wants to throw away based on their human desires and scars. There is also a lot of action and the characters are in themselves interesting.

Bestanimeserie Bestanimeserie says...

Both shows feature lots of action but also have a small slice-of-life part. Both shows also have an other 'self' of each character in accel world it's their game character and in black rock shooter its the character in the other world, the shows have enough resemblance though accel world does have some ecchi in it.

Guilty Crown

Guilty Crown

In the near future, the outbreak of a terrible disease called the Apocolypse Virus places Japan under the military rule of a global organization called the GHQ - a group tasked with checking the spread of the virus and administering vaccinations. Apathetic high school student Shuu Ouma lives in Tokyo, spending his days editing videos and trying to be left alone. But things change when he meets the beautiful pop idol, Inori, who is on the run from GHQ soldiers. While trying to save her from her captors, he acquires a mysterious power called the Void Gene that allows him to pull items or weapons from anyone under the age of seventeen. Now, Shuu must decide whether to join the efforts of the well-funded radical terrorist group "Funeral Parlor" and fight against the GHQ, or shrug off his newfound power and resume his normal life - assuming that either the GHQ or Funeral Parlor's charismatic leader, Gai, will let him.

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dandere dandere says...

Both anime take place in a futuristic setting. Both have the same kind of feeling to them. Both of the leading females are beautiful, popular, and out of the main character's league.

biggkenny biggkenny says...

They both contain a crybaby male protagonist on a journey to something rather badass. The story of each are very interesting. However, I would recommend watching at least 3 of Accel World to get into it, and when Guilty Crown seems to be going a bit bad, deal with it because it's definitely worth it!

K

K

Japan has reclaimed its former glory under the guidance of Kings, charismatic individuals wielding incredible powers. But now, one of the Red King's vassals has been murdered, and a viral video shows the killer's confession at the scene. He is one Yashiro Isana, claiming to be the Colorless King; and he is now a wanted man - not only to the Red King's faction, but also the Blues charged with keeping the peace. He is even sought by Kuroh Yatogami, a knight of the former Colorless King sworn to slay any unworthy successor. Only, the subject of their struggle, "Shiro", is a nondescript young man living an unremarkable life in an island academy, and seems to have no recollection of killing anyone. To keep his life, Shiro must prove his innocence; but what is the truth behind his mysterious past, and what will be the outcome of this confrontation of Kings?

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biggkenny biggkenny says...

Both animes have "kings" and both are about different factions of people with different powers. There are some major differences but this simple fact kept reminding me of accel world when watching k

closetanimefan closetanimefan says...

Both are about different colored kings fighting for power, and have a smilar feel. If you liked the politics of one I suggest you check out the other.

.hack//Quantum

.hack//Quantum

Tobias, Mary, and Sakuya are way into the The World. Together, they form an inseparable group, grinding toward the break of day and running dungeons in search of the artifacts of adventure. But when the trio becomes lost in this virtual labyrinth, a chance encounter with the mysterious entity known only as Hermit will change their lives forever.

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Zaig Zaig says...

These sci-fi anime are about massively popular (VR)MMOs and a main character meeting a very mysterious player, eventually having his/her life turned upside down as a result of meeting/becoming friends with said person. Another trait they have in common is focusing on both the game and the problems of the real world directly caused by either "The World" MMO or the Accel World.

Digimon Adventure

Digimon Adventure

Seven kids are enjoying their summer when suddenly, a digivice appeared before them, and the next thing they know, they are in the "Digiworld." There, they meet creatures known as digimon. There are evil digimon in the Digiworld, but they are not bad in nature; rather, most of them have been turned evil by nefarious forces. Each child had a digimon waiting for them in the Digiworld; and though not all Digimon are strong, the digivice that the seven kids carry has the ability to allow their Digimon partner to evolve into a stronger type. Together, they will going to embark on a journey to save the Digiworld from pure evil and darkness!

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lofty101 lofty101 says...

both accel world and digimon involve a number of kids having to fight in a digital world. in accel world though the kids are the ones fighting but in digimon they have partners that fight for them. both animes see the main characters trying to defeat the "leaders" in each world, in accel world its the Legion kings and in digimon its the Dark Masters. if you liked digimon and wish to see a more grown up/mature version then you would probably like accel world aswell.

Eureka Seven

Eureka Seven

Like most boys his age, the young Renton thinks of nothing but reffing – riding trapar waves on a board – and idolizes Holland, the leader of the renegade group of reffers named Gekko State. As an orphan of a famous hero, he lives a boring life with his grandfather until the beautiful Eureka crashes, literally, into his life. Now, with the help of his newfound friend and crush, Renton finds himself living amongst the crew of Gekko State. The errands are hard and the bullying is fierce, but with Eureka by his side, Renton just might find the courage to tough it out and even save the world!

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Aranneas Aranneas says...

Both are ostensibly shounen titles in a science fiction setting with stylized mecha action and a romantic bent. Accel World has an obvious harem approach to the romance, where Eureka Seven focuses on a single relationship in great and heartwarming depth. Both shows involve intrigue and drama on multiple levels and a long standing overarching story.