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Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

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Ranking of Kings★ 8.47 • 2021 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Mo Dao Zu Shi: Wanjie PianANIME GUIDE
The Master of Diabolism 3★ 8.46 • 2021 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
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Heaven Official's Blessing Special★ 8.46 • 2021 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure
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Descending Stories: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu★ 8.45 • 2017 • TV • WinterDrama · Historical
Poster for Doupo Cangqiong: Nian FanANIME GUIDE
Fights Break Sphere 5th Season★ 8.45 • 2022 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Jian Lai 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
The Swords 2nd Season★ 8.45 • 2025 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Doupo Cangqiong: San Nian Zhi YueANIME GUIDE
Fights Break Sphere: San Nian Zhi Yue★ 8.44 • 2021 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Zhu Xian 3rd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Jade Dynasty 3rd Season★ 8.43 • 2025 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Kingdom 6th SeasonANIME GUIDE
Kingdom 6★ 8.41 • 2025 • TV • FallAction · Drama
Poster for Hotaru no HakaANIME GUIDE
Grave of the Fireflies★ 8.41 • 1988 • MOVIE • SpringDrama · Historical
Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Movie: Kurenai DensetsuANIME GUIDE
KonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world! Movie: Legend of Crimson★ 8.41 • 2019 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Kamisama Hajimemashita: Kako-henANIME GUIDE
Kamisama Kiss: Kako-hen★ 8.41 • 2015 • OVA • SummerComedy · Fantasy
Poster for Kenpuu Denki BerserkANIME GUIDE
Berserk★ 8.40 • 1997 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Gintama. Porori-henANIME GUIDE
Gintama. Porori-hen★ 8.40 • 2017 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-henANIME GUIDE
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mugen Train★ 8.39 • 2021 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Samurai ChamplooANIME GUIDE
Samurai Champloo★ 8.39 • 2004 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Cang Yuan Tu 3ANIME GUIDE
The Demon Hunter 3★ 8.39 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders - Egypt-henANIME GUIDE
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Battle in Egypt★ 8.38 • 2015 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki NingyouANIME GUIDE
Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll★ 8.38 • 2019 • MOVIE • SummerDrama · Fantasy
Poster for Yun Shen Buzhi Meng Special: Zhu Ming Zhi YiANIME GUIDE
Eclipse of Illusion SP: The Miasma War★ 8.38 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki SentakuANIME GUIDE
Attack on Titan: No Regrets★ 8.36 • 2014 • OVA • FallAction · Drama
Poster for Ookami to Koushinryou IIANIME GUIDE
Spice and Wolf II★ 8.35 • 2009 • TV • SummerAdventure · Drama
Poster for Doupo Cangqiong 4th SeasonANIME GUIDE
Fights Break Sphere 4th Season★ 8.35 • 2021 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Ashita no Joe 2ANIME GUIDE
Ashita no Joe 2★ 8.34 • 1980 • TV • FallAction · Drama
Poster for Golden Kamuy 3rd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Golden Kamuy Season 3★ 8.34 • 2020 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Shouwa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuuANIME GUIDE
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu★ 8.34 • 2016 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
Poster for Hellsing UltimateANIME GUIDE
Hellsing Ultimate★ 8.33 • 2006 • OVA • WinterAction · Fantasy
Poster for Fangkai Nage NuwuANIME GUIDE
Release That Witch★ 8.33 • 2026 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Tian Guan Cifu ErANIME GUIDE
Heaven Official's Blessing 2nd Season★ 8.33 • 2023 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki DasuANIME GUIDE
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation★ 8.32 • 2021 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo KazarouANIME GUIDE
Maquia - When the Promised Flower Blooms★ 8.32 • 2018 • MOVIE • WinterAdventure · Drama
Poster for Uma Musume: Cinderella GrayANIME GUIDE
Uma Musume: Cinderella Grey★ 8.32 • 2025 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama
Poster for Guimi Zhi Zhu: Xiaochou PianANIME GUIDE
Lord of Mysteries★ 8.32 • 2025 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
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Baccano!★ 8.31 • 2007 • TV • SummerAction · Comedy
Poster for Fullmetal AlchemistANIME GUIDE
Fullmetal Alchemist★ 8.31 • 2003 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Gintama Movie 1: Shinyaku Benizakura-henANIME GUIDE
Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura Hen★ 8.30 • 2010 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni TsuiteANIME GUIDE
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth★ 8.29 • 2024 • TV • FallAdventure · Drama
Poster for Fumetsu no Anata eANIME GUIDE
To Your Eternity★ 8.29 • 2021 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2ANIME GUIDE
Uma Musume: Cinderella Grey - Part II★ 8.29 • 2025 • TV • FallComedy · Drama
Poster for Cang Lan Jue 2ANIME GUIDE
Love Between Fairy and Devil 2★ 8.29 • 2025 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Mo Dao Zu ShiANIME GUIDE
The Master of Diabolism★ 8.27 • 2018 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Yao Shen Ji 8th SeasonANIME GUIDE
Tales of Demon and God 8th Season★ 8.27 • 2024 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for DororoANIME GUIDE
Dororo (2019)★ 8.26 • 2019 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-henANIME GUIDE
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc★ 8.26 • 2023 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Mushen JiANIME GUIDE
Tales of Herding Gods★ 8.26 • 2024 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Ookami to KoushinryouANIME GUIDE
Spice and Wolf★ 8.24 • 2008 • TV • WinterAdventure · Drama
Poster for Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no ShichininANIME GUIDE
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin★ 8.24 • 2010 • TV • SpringAction · Drama
Poster for KatanagatariANIME GUIDE
Katanagatari★ 8.23 • 2010 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure