GENRE GUIDE

Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

Poster for Animation Kikou: Marco Polo no Bouken

Animation Kikou: Marco Polo no Bouken★ 7.16 • 1979 • TV • SpringAdventure · Drama

Poster for Dororo to Hyakkimaru

Dororo★ 7.16 • 1969 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

FTFuse: Teppou Musume no TorimonochouArtwork pending

Fuse: Memoirs of a Huntress★ 7.16 • 2012 • MOVIE • FallAction · Mystery

Poster for Nobunaga no Shinobi: Ise Kanegasaki-hen

Ninja Girl & Samurai Master 2nd Season★ 7.16 • 2017 • TV • SpringAction · Comedy

Poster for World Is Dancing

The World Is Dancing★ 7.15 • 2026 • TV • SummerDrama · Historical

Poster for Kaze no Naka no Shoujo: Kinpatsu no Jeanie

Kaze no Naka no Shoujo: Kinpatsu no Jeanie★ 7.14 • 1992 • TV • FallAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin

The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of The Gods★ 7.14 • 2019 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Toku: Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru - Setsugetsuka

Toku: Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru: Setsugetsuka Movie 1★ 7.13 • 2022 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Comedy

Poster for Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother★ 7.13 • 1976 • TV • WinterAdventure · Drama

Poster for Hakuouki OVA (2021)

Hakuouki OVA★ 7.13 • 2021 • OVA • FallAction · Drama

Poster for Hakuouki: Reimeiroku

Hakuouki: Dawn of the Shinsengumi★ 7.13 • 2012 • TV • SummerAction · Comedy

Poster for Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked★ 7.13 • 2026 • TV • SummerComedy · Historical

Poster for Mouryou no Hako

Mouryou no Hako★ 7.13 • 2008 • TV • FallMystery · Drama

CSCrayon Shin-chan Movie 12: Arashi wo Yobu! Yuuhi no Kasukabe BoysArtwork pending

Crayon Shin-chan Movie 12: Arashi wo Yobu! Yuuhi no Kasukabe Boys★ 7.12 • 2004 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Donten ni Warau

Laughing Under the Clouds★ 7.12 • 2014 • TV • FallAction · Comedy

Poster for Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi Den

Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight★ 7.12 • 1998 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

MMushibugyouArtwork pending

Mushibugyou★ 7.12 • 2013 • TV • SpringAction · Comedy

Poster for Doraemon Movie 19: Nobita no Nankai Daibouken

Doraemon Movie 19: Nobita's South Sea Adventure★ 7.11 • 1998 • MOVIE • WinterAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Hetalia Axis Powers

Hetalia Axis Powers★ 7.11 • 2009 • ONA • WinterComedy · Historical

Poster for Anhe Zhuan

Tales Of Dark River★ 7.10 • 2023 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Arabian Nights: Sindbad no Bouken (TV)

Sindbad no Bouken★ 7.09 • 1975 • TV • FallAdventure · Fantasy

Poster for 16bit Sensation: Another Layer

16bit Sensation: Another Layer★ 7.07 • 2023 • TV • FallComedy · Drama

Poster for Arslan Senki (TV) Gaiden

The Heroic Legend of Arslan OVA★ 6.99 • 2016 • OVA • SpringAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Anhe Zhuan Part 2

Tales Of Dark River: Part II★ 6.97 • 2024 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Arcana Famiglia: Capriccio - stile Arcana Famiglia

La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia: Capriccio - stile Arcana Famiglia★ 6.96 • 2013 • OVA • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Akage no Anne: Green Gables e no Michi

Akage no Anne: Green Gables e no Michi★ 6.89 • 2010 • MOVIE • SummerAdventure · Drama

ANAnne no NikkiArtwork pending

Anne no Nikki★ 6.87 • 1995 • MOVIE • SummerDrama · Historical

Poster for "Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shitekimasu

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration★ 6.84 • 2026 • TV • SummerFantasy · Historical

Poster for Anime Himitsu no Hanazono

Anime Himitsu no Hanazono★ 6.82 • 1991 • TV • SpringDrama · Historical

ASAi Shoujo Pollyanna StoryArtwork pending

Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Monogatari★ 6.78 • 1986 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama

Poster for Arslan Senki

The Heroic Legend of Arslan (1991)★ 6.78 • 1991 • OVA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Amatsuki

Amatsuki★ 6.77 • 2008 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

ANAlps no Shoujo Heidi (1979)Artwork pending

Heidi Movie★ 6.74 • 1979 • MOVIE • WinterDrama · Historical

ANAlps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-henArtwork pending

Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-hen★ 6.72 • 1996 • MOVIE • SummerComedy · Drama

ANAlps no Shoujo Heidi: Alm no Yama-henArtwork pending

Heidi: Alm no Yama-hen★ 6.71 • 1996 • MOVIE • SummerComedy · Drama

Poster for Kuang Wang 2

Kuang Wang 2★ 6.64 • 2026 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Alps Monogatari: Watashi no Annette

Alps Stories: My Annette★ 6.62 • 1983 • TV • WinterAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari

Ai no Gakkou Cuore Monogatari★ 6.60 • 1981 • TV • SpringAdventure · Drama

AMAru Machi Kado no MonogatariArtwork pending

Tales of a Street Corner★ 6.60 • 1962 • MOVIE • FallDrama · Fantasy

Poster for Anime Sanjuushi

The Three Musketeers★ 6.59 • 1987 • TV • FallAdventure · Drama

ACAgatha Christie no Meitantei Poirot to MarpleArtwork pending

Agatha Christie no Meitantei Poirot to Marple★ 6.58 • 2004 • TV • SummerMystery · Historical

Poster for Ao no Miburo

Blue Miburo★ 6.58 • 2024 • TV • FallAction · Mystery

ARAraiguma RascalArtwork pending

Araiguma Rascal★ 6.57 • 1977 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama

A8Anime 80-nichikan Sekai IsshuuArtwork pending

80 Days Around the World With Willy Fog★ 6.57 • 1984 • TV • WinterAdventure · Comedy

ARAnime Roukyoku Kikou Shimizu no JirochoudenArtwork pending

Anime Roukyoku Kikou Shimizu no Jirochouden★ 6.56 • 2000 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama

Poster for Kizu darake Seijo yori Houfuku wo Komete Season 2

Kizu darake Seijo yori Houfuku wo Komete Season 2★ 6.55 • 2026 • TV • FallDrama · Fantasy

Poster for Ajisai no Uta

Ajisai no Uta★ 6.42 • 2004 • OVA • SummerComedy · Drama

Poster for Anmitsu Hime

Anmitsu Hime★ 6.41 • 1986 • TV • FallComedy · Fantasy