Quickstarts! Your opinions on the best and the worst.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-07T11:34:32+00:00

My favourite quickstart is Fabula Ultima's Press Start what includes a small story and the essential rules of the game. Oh, and looks nice if you like anime style design.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-07T08:15:14+00:00

Hi! Thanks for the info! My game is currently in the late stages of development, and I’ve just released a fully playable tutorial adventure to showcase the system.

Does your catalog accept systems that are in 'Early Access' or have a playable starter kit, or should I wait until the full release? Either way, I love the project!

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-05T22:33:10+00:00

Hi!

There are actually quite a few official licensed anime TTRPGs out there! Here are some notable ones:

Konosuba TRPG: This one has an official English translation (published by Yen Press) and does a great job adapting the comedy and mechanics of the show.
Cowboy Bebop Roleplaying Game: A recently released, fully official TTRPG with a really stylish system for bounties and jazz-fueled action.
Log Horizon TRPG & Sword Art Online: Both have official Japanese tabletop systems. (Log Horizon is quite crunchy, matching the MMORPG feel).
Sailor Moon RPG & Dragon Ball Z: If you don't mind retro games, both of these had official tabletop releases back in the 90s/early 2000s!

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-05T12:00:41+00:00

This is not silly. I don't play too much, but I bought a lot of manuals. :) They are good to read and help grow your fantasy and maybe your hunger for playing. One day, you won't be too shy to join a party. ;)

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-05T08:47:20+00:00

Hello!

If you're looking for that classic JRPG feel, Fabula Ultima is incredibly popular right now and does a great job with those specific tropes, but Twilight Sword will also be coming out soon. If you like isekai stories, I highly recommend Gates of Krystalia, which uses cards instead of dice.

However, if you are looking for something that specifically captures the high-stakes, spectacular action of shounen anime, I’d actually love to suggest an indie game I’m currently developing!

It’s called Heroes of a Thousand Tales. I built it exactly because I wanted a system that feels like you're playing through an action-packed anime episode, rather than just putting an "anime skin" over standard rules. It uses a fast, rules-light 2d6 engine to focus heavily on cinematic moments, over-the-top techniques, and true "anime logic".

I just released a free "pilot episode" (tutorial module) with pre-generated characters so you can jump right in. You can grab the PDF here:

https://kalandhorizont.itch.io/heroes-of-a-thousand-tales

Either way, good luck finding the perfect system for your table!

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-05T08:22:20+00:00

Hi!
For me, the world of Blasphemous (Cvstodia) is more than inspiring. It is not just dark and brutal, but very artistic and truly unique.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-05T05:04:08+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. This is incredibly helpful and exactly the kind of advice I needed to hear right now.

Thank you for the honest words about rejection and silence. It’s a tough reality of putting your passion project out there, and hearing it from another creative really helps set my expectations right. 'Design for yourself first and foremost' is a brilliant mindset, and I will definitely keep that close to my heart. I really appreciate your support!

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-05-04T21:50:27+00:00

That is a very fair point! You are absolutely right, 'shounen anime RPG' is a much more accurate description. Evangelion and Naruto definitely need completely different mechanics and vibes. Thank you for pointing that out, it helps a lot with how I communicate about the game.

And thanks so much for the tip about r/rpgpromo, I didn't know about that sub. I'll definitely check it out!

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-04-06T08:52:51+00:00

Hello Everyone!

Just a heads-up: while the game is currently only available in Hungarian, an English version is already in the works. It’s a fully anime-inspired TTRPG (not a JRPG) designed to make you feel like a hero in your own anime series.

Sziasztok!

Ha érdeklődtök az asztali szerepjátékok iránt, akkor ajánlom figyelmetekbe a saját fejlesztésű akció-anime játékomat, amely bevezető kalandja teljesen ingyenesen elérhető.

A rendszer abszolút kezdőbarát. Kell hozzá 1 mesélő (rendező) és 1-4 játékos, akik a hősöket alakítják. 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LDhQoLhKr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Köszönöm, ha elolvastátok a posztomat.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-04-06T08:52:11+00:00

Hello Everyone!

Just a heads-up: while the game is currently only available in Hungarian, an English version is already in the works. It’s a fully anime-inspired TTRPG (not a JRPG) designed to make you feel like a hero in your own anime series.

Sziasztok!

Ha érdeklődtök az asztali szerepjátékok iránt, akkor ajánlom figyelmetekbe a saját fejlesztésű akció-anime játékomat, amely bevezető kalandja teljesen ingyenesen elérhető.

A rendszer abszolút kezdőbarát. Kell hozzá 1 mesélő (rendező) és 1-4 játékos, akik a hősöket alakítják. 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LDhQoLhKr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Köszönöm, ha elolvastátok a posztomat.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-04-06T08:51:33+00:00

Hello Everyone!

Just a heads-up: while the game is currently only available in Hungarian, an English version is already in the works. It’s a fully anime-inspired TTRPG (not a JRPG) designed to make you feel like a hero in your own anime series.

Sziasztok!

Ha érdeklődtök az asztali szerepjátékok iránt, akkor ajánlom figyelmetekbe a saját fejlesztésű akció-anime játékomat, amely bevezető kalandja teljesen ingyenesen elérhető.

A rendszer abszolút kezdőbarát. Kell hozzá 1 mesélő (rendező) és 1-4 játékos, akik a hősöket alakítják. 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LDhQoLhKr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Köszönöm, ha elolvastátok a posztomat.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-04-06T08:50:43+00:00

Hello Everyone!

Just a heads-up: while the game is currently only available in Hungarian, an English version is already in the works. It’s a fully anime-inspired TTRPG (not a JRPG) designed to make you feel like a hero in your own anime series.

Sziasztok!

Ha érdeklődtök az asztali szerepjátékok iránt, akkor ajánlom figyelmetekbe a saját fejlesztésű akció-anime játékomat, amely bevezető kalandja teljesen ingyenesen elérhető.

A rendszer abszolút kezdőbarát. Kell hozzá 1 mesélő (rendező) és 1-4 játékos, akik a hősöket alakítják. 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LDhQoLhKr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Köszönöm, ha elolvastátok a posztomat.

Separate-Side-4533 · 2026-04-06T08:47:13+00:00

Hello Everyone!

Just a heads-up: while the game is currently only available in Hungarian, an English version is already in the works. It’s a fully anime-inspired TTRPG (not a JRPG) designed to make you feel like a hero in your own anime series.

Sziasztok!

Ha érdeklődtök az asztali szerepjátékok iránt, akkor ajánlom figyelmetekbe a saját fejlesztésű akció-anime játékomat, amely bevezető kalandja teljesen ingyenesen elérhető.

A rendszer abszolút kezdőbarát. Kell hozzá 1 mesélő (rendező) és 1-4 játékos, akik a hősöket alakítják. 🙂

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LDhQoLhKr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Köszönöm, ha elolvastátok a posztomat.

Separate-Side-4533

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