The Greatest Manga & Anime for Fans of Elden Ring

After much anticipation, the much-needed Elden Ring Now that the DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is in player hands, more people than ever are talking about the game. Elden Ring is a dark fantasy game similar to souls in which players assume the character of the Tarnished, a person chosen to establish a new "Elden Lord," and travel through the Lands Between.

There's never been a better moment to build on the excitement surrounding the release of Shadow of Erdtree by watching and reading anime and manga that place themselves in the dark fantasy genre, whether you're a die-hard fan of the series or haven't had the time to dive in just yet.

Hellsing

Even while Hellsing isn't set in a medieval fantasy world, it does have all the blood and gore that fans of the violent combat in Elden Ring love. Hellingsing focuses on an obscure group that looks at various paranormal concerns. following their investigation into a vampire that was terrifying the residents of Cheddar and transforming them into ghouls. The group sends Alucard, a vampire, their most important member to investigate the problem.

Hellsing is a very original take on dark fantasy, blending social criticism and post-modern politics with a graphic, gory plot. Plus, Hellsing is an early example of a series that got the "Brotherhood" treatment, which is perfect for anime fans who like going deep into franchises they adore. While Hellsing Ultimate follows the manga's plot considerably more closely, the original Hellsing anime only follows the manga up to a certain point before diverging somewhat.

Bastard! -Dark Fantasy, Heavy Metal-

Fun and somewhat campy, action-packed with just the perfect amount of self-awareness, Based on the original manga by Kazushi Hagiwara and produced by Liden Films, Bastard!! from 2022 captures all the quirks that the series has to offer.

Earth descends into a dark era after a catastrophic catastrophe brought on by the demon Anthrasax, who was later killed by the Dragon Knight. The "Dark Rebel Army" invades Metallicana in the current day with the intention of resurrecting the monster. As a result of these occurrences, the high priest of the kingdom asks his daughter to bring back Dark Schnieder, the Dark Rebel commander, who takes on the form of Lucien, a young man. With all the colorful visuals and comedy that come with a series that debuted in the late 1980s, the tale might be campy at times, but it's infectiously enjoyable.

Dororo

Tezuka Productions and MAPPA's 2019 version of Dororo , which is based on Osamu Tezuka's manga of the same name, is a menacing fusion of dark fantasy and historical fiction. The narrative centers on Hyakkimaru, a feudal ruler who, in return for his people's prosperity, had his organs and limbs sacrificed to twelve demon gods at birth. Later on, a doctor by the name of Jukai adopts him, gives him his name, and raises him as his own.

When Hyakkimaru reaches adolescence, he is besieged by demons, but he gains the ability to sense their shadows and defends himself. He triumphs and becomes capable of feeling pain again. In the process of returning to his body, his adoptive father takes him on a trip where he encounters Dororo, a little toddler. Together, they set out on a journey that teaches them many painful truths about the society they live in and—above all—what it is to be a person.

Claymore

, perhaps one of the most famous high fantasy comics ever published,The story of Norihiro Yagi's Claymore takes place in a classic medieval environment, with shape-shifting creatures known as "Yoma" wreaking havoc on mankind. Yoma-hybrids are created by an organization only known as "The Organization" in an effort to counter this menace. The public refers to these elite female fighters as "Claymores" or "Silver-Eyed Witches," and they possess superhuman strength akin to the Yoma thanks to demonic energy.

Claymore has an extraordinarily large universe, and Norihiro's artwork is just amazing. Heartstoppingly powerful battle scenes occur between the Claymores and their otherworldly prey, and the Yoma paintings appear to tower off the page. Diehard gamers shouldn't pass over Claymore , an immediate favorite for fans of Elden Ring's distinctive environment and graphically stunning creatures.

Berserk

For those who are unaware, Berserk is unquestionably the greatest manga that fans of Elden Ring should be reading, despite the fact that it may seem like the obvious pick. Apart from the incessant allusions and acknowledgments to Miura's renowned dark fantasy manga, Berserk is an absolutely breathtaking and terrifying adventure tale.

The manga centers on two characters: Griffith, the head of a mercenary group known as the Band of the Hawk, and Guts, a swordsman who is initially a lone wolf. After some time, the two get close, but the narrative does not conclude with the two turning into an adventurous couple. On the contrary, Griffith betrayed Guts and his group later on and sacrificed them to a strong demonic entity. Following this disastrous incident, Guts sets out to get vengeance on Griffith. Even though a lot of information is omitted from this condensed synopsis, Berserk is a renowned fantasy series that, despite its struggles with animation, is still regarded as one of the most important works of dark fantasy literature ever published.