Summary
In April 2023,Fortnitedebuted its first anime-themed skins, with the introduction ofAttack on Titan,allowing gamers to step into the shoes of Mikasa and Levi whilst flying around the map withAttack on Titangear. Since then, many players have had the opportunity to use skins of their favorite anime characters fromDragon Ball Z,Jujitsu Kaisen,My Hero Academia, andNaruto.
With many players loving the addition of fan-favorite characters from anime collaborations, surely more is to come, so what are the best anime collabs still missing fromFortnite?
Beginning life as a manga in 1997, Eiichiro Odi’s pirate epicOne Piecehas grown to an anime series spanning a gargantuan 1122 episodes. Following the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his gang of pirates, as he attempts to attain the title of Pirate King, spanning multiple sagas, all beginning when the Straw Hat Pirates land on a new island and ending when they leave.
With an epic saga to choose character skins from andthe abilities of the Devil Fruitto introduce into gameplay, it can’t be long before the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at a new island withinFortnite.
Demon Slayer:Kimetsu no Yaibi, was adapted from the manga to anime in 2019,cultivating a die-hard fanbase, with its film adaptation,Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Trainbecoming the highest-grossing anime movie of all time.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibitells the story of Tanjiro, who seeks to become a Demon Slayer to avenge his family and save his sister. Tanjiro’s story explores elements of vengeance, family, and sacrifice, all punctuated by incredible battles between humans and demons.
Many fans would be excited to get their hands on Tanjiro’s water-breathing sword if it made its way intoFortnite,andDemon Slayeris already rumored to be in the works.
Black Cloverfollows Asta in his quest to become the next wizard king despite his lack of magical powers. After participating in the Magic Knights entrance exam, Asta is awarded a five-leaf clover grimoire, known as the Black Clover, which grants him unique powers. ThroughoutBlack Clover, Asta’s rivalry with Yuno drives the narrative whilstbattling dangerous foes to protect the Clover Kingdom.
With diverse magic skill sets, including Asta’s anti-magic powers,Black Clovercould add an interesting skill set with their skins inFortnite.
Cowboy Bebopis a neo-space noir western series set in the year 2071, following the adventures of a group of bounty hunters aboard the spaceship Bebop. Becoming a cult success in Japan and the USA during its original series run between 1998 and 1999,Cowboy Bebopallowed many fans to have a starting point for anime that didn’t require a commitment of hours of time.
WithFortnitecontinuing to expand its skin roster, could the next collaboration be with the crew of the spaceship Bebop?
One Punch Man
When it comes to characters, the design ofOne Punch Man’sSaitama is as recognizable to fans as the likes ofDragon Ball’sGoku.One Punch Manfollows Saitama, a hero who has trained himself to the point where he can defeat any enemy with just one punch. However, the ease of these fights, leads to a lack of struggle and boredom for Saitama.
Fortniteplayers could get equal joy and frustration fromthe powers of Saitamaif they are implemented with a brand-newFortniteskin.
Fullmetal Alchemist wasreleased as an anime in 2003, loosely adapted from the manga by Hiromu Arakawa. The series ran for 2 seasons and concluded with the movieFullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shambala.This was adapted again, following the completion of the manga with the seriesFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodin 2009. Many fans believeFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis a more faithful retelling of the original manga detailing Edward and Alphonse Erice’s quest to find the philosopher’s stone to bring their mother back to life.
WithFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodsitting in third place on MyAnimeList.net’s ranking of the Top Anime of all time, could this be the next bigFortnitecollab?
With a visually striking art-style and compelling narrative,Death Note took the world by storm upon its debut. Ryuk, a Shinigami, drops his Death Note into the world, which is collected by Light with the instruction that any name written on it will be killed, a power used by Light to try and rid the world of criminals. Showcasing brutal murders underpinned by a cat-and-mouse chase between Light and Detective L,Death Notetackles justice with a demonic twist.
The addition ofDeath Noteskins would allow players to take control of the Shinigami, Ryuk with a striking visual design and power-set to match.
Hunter X Hunterfollows Gon Freecss as he aims to become a part of the Hunter’s Association, an organization that hunts down treasures and animals alike, whilst searching for his father, believed to be dead by Gon but is alive and a world-class hunter. WithinHunter X Hunter, the audience witnesses the growth of Gon learning to deal with trauma and morality in his adventures.
An ever-popular choice among anime fans,Hunter X Hunterwould be a favorite for anime-lovingFortniteplayers.
Beginning in 2024,Solo Levelinghas been quick to garner anime fans with its engaging narrative and vibrant animation. Following, Sung Jin-Woo, the weakest hunter, battles magic beasts to protect the world. After watching Sung Jin-Woo initially struggle to match the magic beasts, but after a near-death experience, he returns with a program known as “the System”, granting him the ability to level up his strength and hold his own against the magic beasts.
Due to its recent release and hype, this could be the perfect time forSolo Levelingskins to make their way intoFortnite.
Finally, a classic in both manga and anime,Berserk,could provide the perfect skins forFortnite.Berserk is the story of guts, growing up in mercenary groups before joining the Band of the Hawk, a mercenary army run by Griffith. Griffith betrays Guts to claim a kingdom and castle for himself, which drives the revenge story at the heart ofBerserk.
With the ability to add in Guts with his signature Dragon Slayer sword, anime andFortnitefans alike could be in for a treat.
