Ananta: the GTA with anime aesthetics that stole the spotlight at Tokyo Game Show 2025

During the Tokyo Game Show 2025, Ananta emerged as one of the most talked-about titles of the event. This urban open-world RPG—described by many as “GTA with anime aesthetics”—surprised audiences with its vibrant visual style, integrated social mechanics, and a chaotic city that evokes the best of iconic sandbox games. With free-to-play gameplay for PC, PS5, and mobile, Ananta is poised to become a new benchmark in the genre.

Welcome to Nova City

Set in a vibrant and chaotic metropolis, Ananta invites players to explore Nova City, a dynamic environment filled with shopping districts, hidden alleys, nightclubs, and conflict zones. The city isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character. Every corner offers missions, secrets, and opportunities to level up… or go viral.

What makes it different?

• Urban multiclass system: Play as a special forces captain, hacker, eccentric millionaire, or rising influencer.
• Faction-based missions: Groups like NCAA, DK9, and Cat Express offer unique challenges and narrative styles.
• Interactive combat: The environment matters. Use objects, vehicles, and structures to improvise attacks and escape ambushes.
• Social media mechanics: To progress, you’ll need to gain followers, go viral, and build your digital reputation.
• Visual style: A blend of anime, cyberpunk, and cinematic design, with fluid animations and immersive lighting effects.

Platforms and format

Ananta will be free-to-play and available on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android. The playable demo at TGS includes two modes:

• Story mode: Chase sequences, scripted battles, and cinematic dialogue.
• Free exploration: Open roaming through Nova City, with dynamic events and side missions.

What to expect

Although it doesn’t yet have an official release date, Ananta is already generating buzz for its genre-blending gameplay, narrative focus, and social mechanics. In a market saturated with traditional RPGs, this urban and stylized approach could become a fresh reference for modern gaming.

Get ready for a new universe full of action and attitude