GENRE GUIDE

Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

Poster for Marronnier Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishi

The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom★ 6.40 • 2026 • TV • FallComedy · Drama

Poster for Da Li Si Rizhi 3rd Season

Dali Si Rizhi 3rd Season★ 6.36 • 2026 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Anju to Zushioumaru

Anju to Zushiou Maru★ 6.35 • 1961 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

ASAnime Sanjuushi: Aramis no BoukenArtwork pending

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis★ 6.31 • 1989 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Ao no Doumon

Ao no Doumon★ 6.25 • 1999 • OVA • WinterDrama · Historical

AAkuemonArtwork pending

Akuemon★ 6.22 • 1993 • OVA • SummerAction · Fantasy

Poster for Akadou Suzunosuke

Akadou Suzunosuke★ 6.21 • 1972 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Arcana Famiglia

La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia★ 6.21 • 2012 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Ashita Genki ni Nare!: Hanbun no Satsumaimo

Ashita Genki ni Nare!: Hanbun no Satsumaimo★ 6.20 • 2005 • MOVIE • SpringDrama · Historical

1N1001 NightsArtwork pending

1001 Nights★ 6.18 • 1999 • MOVIE • SpringFantasy · Historical

Poster for Arion

Arion★ 6.14 • 1986 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai sareru

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom★ 6.13 • 2026 • TV • WinterDrama · Fantasy

Poster for Animentary: Ketsudan

Animentary: Ketsudan★ 6.11 • 1971 • TV • SpringAction · Drama

Poster for Apfelland Monogatari

Apfelland Monogatari★ 6.11 • 1992 • OVA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Aoi Kioku: Manmou Kaitaku to Shounen-tachi

Aoi Kioku: Manmou Kaitaku to Shounen-tachi★ 6.10 • 1993 • MOVIE • FallDrama · Historical

Poster for Asatir: Mirai no Mukashi Banashi

Future Folktales★ 6.03 • 2020 • TV • SpringAdventure · Sci-Fi

Poster for Anime Oyako Gekijou

SuperBook★ 5.89 • 1981 • TV • FallAdventure · Fantasy

Poster for Ashita no Arika

Ashita no Arika★ 5.87 • 2025 • ONA • SummerDrama · Historical

Poster for Ankoku Shindenshou Takegami

Guardian of Darkness★ 5.76 • 1990 • OVA • WinterAction · Drama

Poster for Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Kuu

Battle Spirits [Re] ZEKKAI NO KU★ 5.67 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Fantasy

ANAhiru no Pekkle no Sindbad no BoukenArtwork pending

Ahiru no Pekkle no Sindbad no Bouken★ 5.62 • 1993 • OVA • FallAdventure · Fantasy

Poster for Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou

Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro★ 5.58 • 2014 • TV • SpringComedy · Historical

Poster for Arabian Night: Sindbad no Bouken

Arabian Nights: Sinbad no Boken★ 5.50 • 1962 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Adventure

ABAli Baba to 40-hiki no TouzokuArtwork pending

Ali Baba to 40-hiki no Touzoku★ 5.47 • 1971 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Alexander Senki Movie

Reign: The Conqueror Movie★ 5.46 • 2000 • MOVIE • FallAction · Adventure

AGAkagaki Genzou: Tokuri no WakareArtwork pending

Akagaki Genzou: Tokuri no Wakare★ 5.46 • 1924 • MOVIE • WinterComedy · Historical

Poster for Amon Saga

Amon Saga★ 5.43 • 1986 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Alexander Senki

Reign: The Conqueror★ 5.38 • 1999 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure

ANAhiru no Pekkle no Aladdin to Mahou no LampArtwork pending

Ahiru no Pekkle no Aladdin to Mahou no Lamp★ 5.34 • 1993 • OVA • SummerAdventure · Fantasy

Poster for Ai to Ken no Camelot: Mangaka Marina Time Slip Jiken

Ai to Ken no Camelot: Mangaka Marina Time Slip Jiken★ 5.32 • 1990 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

0S0-sen HayatoArtwork pending

Zero-sen Hayato★ 5.31 • 1964 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Alexandros no Ketsudan

Alexander's Decision★ 5.08 • 2003 • OVA • SpringDrama · Historical

AYAnime Yasei no SakebiArtwork pending

Anime Yasei no Sakebi★ 4.92 • 1982 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Movie: Bouhi no Hihou

The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Lady’s Treasure★ 8.70 • 2026 • MOVIE • FallComedy · Mystery

Poster for Xian Ni Movie: Shi Xian Zhi Zhan

Renegade Immortal: Slaying the Blood Progenitor★ 8.22 • 2026 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

TGTian Guan Cifu Short FilmsArtwork pending

Heaven Official's Blessing Short Films★ 9.00 • 2025 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season Part 2

The Apothecary Diaries 3rd Season - Part II★ 9.08 • 2027 • TV • SpringMystery · Drama

Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 4

KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 4★ 7.98 • 2027 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf 2nd Season

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf 2★ 8.00 • 2027 • TV • WinterAdventure · Drama

DDDouluo Dalu: Shan Yu Yu LaiArtwork pending

Douluo Dalu: Shan Yu Yu Lai★ 8.65 • 2021 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Art College 1994

Art College 1994★ 6.91 • 2023 • MOVIE • WinterComedy · Drama

Poster for Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Part 2

Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Part 2★ 9.50 • 2027 • TV • WinterDrama · Fantasy

Poster for 5-fun de Wakaru! Kingdom: Gou Juugun-hen

5-fun de Wakaru! Kingdom: Gou Juugun-hen★ 6.55 • 2020 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

ADAnimation de Tsutaeru: Hibakusha kara no TegamiArtwork pending

Letters from Hibakusha★ 6.61 • 2017 • ONA • SummerDrama · Historical

0S0-sen Hayato PilotArtwork pending

Zero-sen Hayato Pilot★ 6.13 • 1985 • OVA • WinterHistorical · Military

Poster for Afghanistan Paghman-mura no Monogatari: Sekaiichi Utsukushii Boku no Mura

Afghanistan Paghman-mura no Monogatari: Sekaiichi Utsukushii Boku no Mura2002 • OVA • WinterHistorical

Poster for Afghanistan Paghman-mura no Monogatari: Boku no Mura ni Circus ga Kita

Afghanistan Paghman-mura no Monogatari: Boku no Mura ni Circus ga Kita2002 • OVA • WinterHistorical

3P3-pun de Wakaru Koizumi Yakumo no KaidanArtwork pending

3-bu de Wakaru Koizumi Yakumo no Kaidan★ 5.70 • 2014 • ONA • SpringComedy · Historical