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Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasyGourmetHistoricalHorrorIdolsIsekaiMagical GirlMartial ArtsMechaMilitaryMusicMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSchoolSci-FiSlice of LifeSpaceSportsSuper PowerSupernaturalThriller
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Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku★ 8.10 • 2023 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
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Kingdom 2★ 8.09 • 2013 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure
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Romeo no Aoi Sora★ 8.09 • 1995 • TV • WinterAdventure · Drama
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Millennium Actress★ 8.09 • 2002 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Kaguya-hime no MonogatariANIME GUIDE
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya★ 8.08 • 2013 • MOVIE • FallDrama · Fantasy
Poster for Wu Shan Wu Xing: Xichuan Huan Zi LinANIME GUIDE
Wu Shan Wu Xing: Xichuan Huan Zi Lin★ 8.08 • 2023 • ONA • SummerAction · Drama
Poster for Paripi KoumeiANIME GUIDE
Ya Boy Kongming!★ 8.06 • 2022 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama
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Love Through A Prism★ 8.06 • 2026 • ONA • WinterDrama · Historical
Poster for Youjo Senki IIANIME GUIDE
Saga of Tanya the Evil II★ 8.06 • 2026 • TV • SummerAction · Drama
Poster for Doupo Cangqiong: YuanqiANIME GUIDE
Fights Break Sphere: Yuanqi★ 8.06 • 2022 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Xian Ni Movie: Shenlin Zhi ZhanANIME GUIDE
Xian Ni: Shenlin Zhi Zhan★ 8.06 • 2025 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the WorldANIME GUIDE
In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World★ 8.05 • 2019 • MOVIE • FallDrama · Historical
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Gintama: Yorinuki Gintama-san on Theater 2D★ 8.04 • 2012 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure
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Over the Divine Realms★ 8.04 • 2025 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Kuroshitsuji: Book of CircusANIME GUIDE
Black Butler: Book of Circus★ 8.03 • 2014 • TV • SummerAction · Comedy
Poster for Yuukoku no MoriartyANIME GUIDE
Moriarty the Patriot★ 8.03 • 2020 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Wu Dong Qian Kun 4th SeasonANIME GUIDE
Martial Universe 4th Season★ 8.03 • 2023 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Akatsuki no YonaANIME GUIDE
Yona of the Dawn★ 8.02 • 2014 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust CrusadersANIME GUIDE
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders★ 8.02 • 2014 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Kaze TachinuANIME GUIDE
The Wind Rises★ 8.02 • 2013 • MOVIE • SummerDrama · Historical
Poster for Magi: Sinbad no Bouken (TV)ANIME GUIDE
Magi: Adventure of Sinbad★ 8.02 • 2016 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin: ChronicleANIME GUIDE
Attack on Titan Movie 4: Chronicle★ 8.02 • 2020 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Youjo SenkiANIME GUIDE
Saga of Tanya the Evil★ 8.02 • 2017 • TV • WinterAction · Drama
Poster for Shaonian Ge Xing: Haiwai Xianshan PianANIME GUIDE
The Great Journey of Teenagers 3★ 8.02 • 2023 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Kuroshitsuji: Midori no Majo-henANIME GUIDE
Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc-★ 8.01 • 2025 • TV • SpringAction · Comedy
Poster for Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan: Mo Dao Zheng Feng★ 8.01 • 2021 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Akagami no Shirayuki-hime 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Snow White with the Red Hair 2nd Season★ 8.00 • 2016 • TV • WinterAdventure · Comedy
Poster for Doupo Cangqiong Special 2: Sha Zhi Lan GeANIME GUIDE
Fights Break Sphere 2nd Season Specials★ 8.00 • 2019 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!ANIME GUIDE
KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!★ 7.99 • 2016 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
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The Rose of Versailles★ 7.99 • 1979 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Jiang YeANIME GUIDE
Jiang Ye★ 7.99 • 2026 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Zhu Xian 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Jade Dynasty 2nd Season★ 7.99 • 2024 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Karasu wa Aruji wo ErabanaiANIME GUIDE
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master★ 7.98 • 2024 • TV • SpringAction · Comedy
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Black Butler: Book of Murder★ 7.98 • 2015 • OVA • WinterAction · Comedy
Poster for Magi: The Labyrinth of MagicANIME GUIDE
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic★ 7.98 • 2012 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
The Story of Saiunkoku 2nd Series★ 7.98 • 2007 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Slayers NextANIME GUIDE
Slayers Next★ 7.98 • 1996 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
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KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 2 OVA★ 7.98 • 2017 • OVA • SummerAdventure · Comedy
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Gosick★ 7.97 • 2011 • TV • WinterAdventure · Mystery
Poster for High Score Girl IIANIME GUIDE
Hi Score Girl II★ 7.97 • 2019 • TV • FallComedy · Drama
Poster for Doupo Cangqiong 3rd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Fights Break Sphere 3rd Season★ 7.97 • 2019 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Yong Sheng: Tai Yuan Xian FuANIME GUIDE
Immortality 5th Season★ 7.97 • 2025 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
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When They Cry - Higurashi★ 7.96 • 2006 • TV • SpringComedy · Mystery
Poster for Shixiong A Shixiong: Nian Fan 2ANIME GUIDE
Big Brother 4th Season★ 7.95 • 2025 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Mononoke Movie 1: KarakasaANIME GUIDE
Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain★ 7.94 • 2024 • MOVIE • SummerFantasy · Historical
Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2 Movie: Kakusei no HoukouANIME GUIDE
Attack on Titan Movie 3: The Roar of Awakening★ 7.94 • 2018 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Fanren Xiu Xian ZhuanANIME GUIDE
Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan★ 7.94 • 2020 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)★ 7.93 • 2012 • TV • FallAction · Adventure