GENRE GUIDE

Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores. Leading the list: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season, Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2 and Kusuriya no Hitorigoto.

Poster for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season

The Apothecary Diaries 2nd Season★ 8.96 • 2025 • TV • WinterComedy · Mystery

Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Part 2

Attack on Titan 3rd Season: Part II★ 8.92 • 2019 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

The Apothecary Diaries★ 8.84 • 2023 • TV • FallComedy · Mystery

Poster for Zhu Xian: Zuizhong Ji

Jade Dynasty Final Season★ 8.84 • 2026 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Gintama°

Gintama (2015)★ 8.82 • 2015 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season

Attack on Titan The Final Season★ 8.80 • 2021 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Sousou no Frieren 2nd Season

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2★ 8.78 • 2026 • TV • WinterAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Gintama': Enchousen

Gintama': Enchousen★ 8.76 • 2012 • TV • FallAction · Comedy

Poster for Guangyin Zhi Wai 2

Beyond Time's Gaze 2★ 8.76 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Gintama'

Gintama (2011)★ 8.74 • 2011 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Arc★ 8.74 • 2022 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Gintama: The Final

Gintama THE VERY FINAL★ 8.71 • 2021 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Comedy

Poster for Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan: Mulan Zhi Zhan

Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan: Mu Lan Zhi Zhan★ 8.71 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Gintama.

Gintama (2017)★ 8.70 • 2017 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Violet Evergarden Movie

Violet Evergarden Movie★ 8.70 • 2020 • MOVIE • SummerAdventure · Drama

GMGintama Movie 2: Kanketsu-hen - Yorozuya yo Eien NareArtwork pending

Gintama Kanketsu-hen: Yorozuya yo Eien Nare★ 8.66 • 2013 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Comedy

Poster for Steel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run - 1st Stage★ 8.66 • 2026 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Vinland Saga

Vinland Saga★ 8.66 • 2019 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure

MMonsterArtwork pending

Monster★ 8.63 • 2004 • TV • SpringMystery · Drama

Poster for Black Clover 2nd Season

Black Clover 2nd Season★ 8.62 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Mononoke Hime

Princess Mononoke★ 8.62 • 1997 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen

Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen★ 8.62 • 2018 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season

Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season★ 8.61 • 2014 • TV • FallAdventure · Mystery

Poster for Gintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara Daienjou

Gintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara Daienjou★ 8.60 • 2026 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Mushishi Zoku Shou

Mushishi Zoku Shou★ 8.60 • 2014 • TV • SpringAdventure · Mystery

Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie - Mugen Train★ 8.59 • 2020 • MOVIE • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie 1: Mugenjou-hen - Akaza Sairai

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie - Infinity Castle: Part 1★ 8.56 • 2025 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3

Attack on Titan 3rd Season★ 8.56 • 2018 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2

Attack on Titan 2nd Season★ 8.55 • 2017 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen

Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen 2★ 8.54 • 2018 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan 4th Season

Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan Di Si Ji★ 8.54 • 2025 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Guangyin Zhi Wai

Beyond Time's Gaze★ 8.54 • 2025 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan: Xinghai Feichi

Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan: Di Er Ji Nian Fan★ 8.53 • 2023 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Mushishi

Mushishi★ 8.52 • 2005 • TV • FallAdventure · Mystery

Poster for Yi Nian Yong Heng 3rd Season

A Will Eternal 3rd Season★ 8.52 • 2024 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku

Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku★ 8.51 • 2015 • MOVIE • SpringAdventure · Mystery

Poster for Kingdom 4th Season

Kingdom 4★ 8.51 • 2022 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Kingdom 5th Season

Kingdom 5★ 8.51 • 2024 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Yi Nian Yong Heng: Wanjie Ji

A Will Eternal 4th Season★ 8.51 • 2026 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Kingdom 3rd Season

Kingdom 3★ 8.50 • 2020 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

AKAnime Koten Bungaku KanArtwork pending

Anime Koten Bungaku Kan★ 8.50 • 2003 • OVA • WinterHistorical

ANAsuka: Nihon no RekishiArtwork pending

Asuka: Nihon no Rekishi★ 8.50 • 1991 • OVA • SpringHistorical

Poster for Jueshi Zhan Hun 2nd Season

Peerless Battle Spirit 2nd Season (2024)★ 8.50 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Howl no Ugoku Shiro

Howl's Moving Castle★ 8.49 • 2004 • MOVIE • FallAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen

Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen★ 8.49 • 1999 • OVA • WinterAction · Drama

Poster for Vinland Saga Season 2

Vinland Saga Season 2★ 8.49 • 2023 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Xian Ni

Renegade Immortal★ 8.48 • 2023 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season

The Apothecary Diaries 3rd Season★ 8.47 • 2026 • TV • FallComedy · Mystery