GENRE GUIDE

Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

Poster for Youjo Senki Movie

Saga of Tanya the Evil Movie★ 8.23 • 2019 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Drama

Poster for Mo Dao Zu Shi: Xian Yun Pian

The Master of Diabolism 2★ 8.23 • 2019 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni

In This Corner of the World★ 8.22 • 2016 • MOVIE • FallDrama · Historical

Poster for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World★ 8.22 • 2016 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Spy x Family Season 3

Spy x Family Season 3★ 8.22 • 2025 • TV • FallAction · Comedy

Poster for Zhe Tian Movie: Bei Guan Zhan Wang Teng

Shrouding the Heavens: The Imperial Path★ 8.22 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure

KNKimetsu no Yaiba: Kyoudai no KizunaArtwork pending

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kyoudai no Kizuna★ 8.22 • 2019 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Mononoke Movie 2: Hinezumi

Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage★ 8.22 • 2025 • MOVIE • WinterFantasy · Historical

Poster for Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Seekers 2

Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Seekers 2★ 8.22 • 2018 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc★ 8.21 • 2024 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Sakamichi no Apollon

Kids on the Slope★ 8.21 • 2012 • TV • SpringDrama · Historical

Poster for Gintama°: Aizome Kaori-hen

Gintama: Aizome Kaori-hen★ 8.21 • 2016 • OVA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Tian Guan Cifu

Heaven Official's Blessing★ 8.21 • 2020 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

When They Cry - Kai★ 8.20 • 2007 • TV • SummerComedy · Mystery

Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3

KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3★ 8.20 • 2024 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

Rurouni Kenshin★ 8.20 • 1996 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

TNTenkuu no Shiro LaputaArtwork pending

Laputa - Castle in the Sky★ 8.20 • 1986 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Douluo Dalu 2nd Season

Soul Land 2nd Season★ 8.20 • 2018 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd Season

Ascendance of a Bookworm (Season 2)★ 8.19 • 2020 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama

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

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court★ 8.19 • 2026 • TV • SummerComedy · Drama

Poster for Golden Kamuy: Saishuushou

Golden Kamuy Final Season★ 8.19 • 2026 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Magi: The Kingdom of Magic

Magi: The Kingdom of Magic★ 8.19 • 2013 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

MMononokeArtwork pending

Mononoke★ 8.19 • 2007 • TV • SummerAdventure · Mystery

Poster for Seirei no Moribito

Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit★ 8.19 • 2007 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2

Moriarty the Patriot 2nd Season★ 8.19 • 2021 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Nezha Zhi Mo Tong Nao Hai

Ne Zha Zhi Mo Tong Nao Hai★ 8.19 • 2025 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Comedy

Poster for Paris ni Saku Etoile

Paris ni Saku Etoile★ 8.18 • 2026 • MOVIE • WinterHistorical · Slice of Life

Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 2

KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world! 2★ 8.18 • 2017 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Stranger: Mukou Hadan

Sword of the Stranger★ 8.17 • 2007 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Yi Nian Yong Heng 2nd Season

A Will Eternal 2nd Season★ 8.17 • 2022 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure

Poster for Mononoke Movie 3: Hebigami

Mononoke The Movie: Chapter III - The Curse of the Serpent★ 8.17 • 2026 • MOVIE • SpringFantasy · Historical

Poster for Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 3rd Season

Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3★ 8.15 • 2022 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama

Poster for Dr. Stone: Stone Wars

Dr. Stone: Stone Wars★ 8.14 • 2021 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

Ascendance of a Bookworm: I'll do anything to become a librarian★ 8.14 • 2019 • TV • FallComedy · Drama

Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3: Bonus Stage

KONOSUBA -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3 -BONUS STAGE-★ 8.14 • 2025 • OVA • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Golden Kamuy 2nd Season

Golden Kamuy Season 2★ 8.13 • 2018 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Golden Kamuy 4th Season

Golden Kamuy Season 4★ 8.13 • 2022 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for InuYasha: Kanketsu-hen

InuYasha: The Final Act★ 8.13 • 2009 • TV • FallAction · Adventure

Poster for Meitantei Conan Movie 06: Baker Street no Bourei

Detective Conan Movie 6: The Phantom of Baker Street★ 8.13 • 2002 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Tenmaku no Jaadugar

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia★ 8.13 • 2026 • TV • SummerAdventure · Drama

Poster for Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf

Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf★ 8.12 • 2024 • TV • SpringAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara - Tootsuki Ressha-hen

Food Wars! The Third Plate (Totsuki Train-Arc)★ 8.12 • 2018 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama

Poster for Liang Bu Yi 2nd Season

No Doubt In Us 2★ 8.12 • 2022 • ONA • FallComedy · Historical

Poster for Thunderbolt Fantasy 3

Thunderbolt Fantasy 3★ 8.12 • 2021 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure

Poster for Jigokuraku 2nd Season

Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2★ 8.11 • 2026 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure

Poster for Kemono no Souja Erin

Erin★ 8.11 • 2009 • TV • WinterAdventure · Comedy

Poster for Kuroshitsuji Movie: Book of the Atlantic

Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic★ 8.11 • 2017 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Comedy

Poster for Wu Dong Qian Kun 5th Season

Martial Universe 5th Season★ 8.11 • 2025 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure