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5 Modern Anime Heroes to Inspire Your Next D&D Character

The anime and Dungeons & Dragons fandoms have become more and more interconnected lately, especially with the more modern aesthetics of the 5th edition and the popularity of shows like Critical Role (which consists almost entirely of anime voice actors). So, if you’re one of the growing number of crossover fans and are looking for inspiration for your next D&D character, why not look to some recent anime for ideas? By adapting aspects of preexisting characters to the tabletop world and adding your own twists, you can roll up a fantastic new hero in no time. Let’s get started!

5 Fantasy Anime for Dungeons & Dragons Fans

Nerd groups tend to overlap, so it’s pretty common to find anime fans who are also into other traditionally geeky media like video games, sci-fi movies, and of course Dungeons & Dragons. Creating and exploring a fantasy world with your friends, entire plot elements hinging on rolls of the dice, stepping into the worn leather shoes of a half-elf rogue with a mysterious past and luscious hair worthy of a shampoo commercial... who could resist? So if you can’t get enough tabletop roleplaying in your life and wish anime could provide some of that same thrill without having to coordinate schedules and buy chips for everyone, here are five fantasy anime that Dungeons & Dragons fans will love!