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Best historical anime

644 historical anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasyGourmetHistoricalHorrorIdolsIsekaiMagical GirlMartial ArtsMechaMilitaryMusicMysteryPsychologicalRomanceSchoolSci-FiSlice of LifeSpaceSportsSuper PowerSupernaturalThriller
Poster for Kin no Kuni Mizu no KuniANIME GUIDE
Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom★ 7.47 • 2023 • MOVIE • WinterAdventure · Comedy
Poster for Otome Youkai ZakuroANIME GUIDE
Otome Youkai Zakuro★ 7.47 • 2010 • TV • FallAction · Comedy
Poster for Dinghai Fusheng LuANIME GUIDE
Epic of Divinity Light★ 7.47 • 2021 • ONA • SummerAction · Fantasy
Poster for Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-henANIME GUIDE
Sengoku Youko: The Thousandfold Chaos Arc★ 7.46 • 2024 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Jiang ZiyaANIME GUIDE
Jiang Ziya★ 7.46 • 2020 • MOVIE • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Fushigi no Umi no NadiaANIME GUIDE
Nadia: Secret Of Blue Water★ 7.45 • 1990 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Kappa no Coo to NatsuyasumiANIME GUIDE
Summer Days with Coo★ 7.45 • 2007 • MOVIE • SummerAdventure · Comedy
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Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva★ 7.45 • 2009 • MOVIE • FallAdventure · Mystery
Poster for Mukamuka ParadiseANIME GUIDE
Muka Muka Paradise★ 7.45 • 1993 • TV • FallAdventure · Comedy
Poster for Xue Ying Ling Zhu 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Legendary Overlord 2nd Season★ 7.45 • 2020 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Majo to YajuuANIME GUIDE
The Witch and the Beast★ 7.44 • 2024 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Omoide PoroporoANIME GUIDE
Only Yesterday★ 7.44 • 1991 • MOVIE • SummerComedy · Drama
Poster for Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... XANIME GUIDE
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! X★ 7.44 • 2021 • TV • SummerComedy · Drama
Poster for Princess SaraANIME GUIDE
A Little Princess Sara★ 7.44 • 1985 • TV • WinterAdventure · Comedy
Poster for Saint SeiyaANIME GUIDE
Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac★ 7.44 • 1986 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Wo Jia Da Shixiong You Dian KaopuANIME GUIDE
Wojia Da Shixiong You Dian Kaopu★ 7.44 • 2023 • ONA • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Yao Shen JiANIME GUIDE
Tales of Demon and God★ 7.44 • 2017 • ONA • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for AirANIME GUIDE
Air★ 7.43 • 2005 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
Poster for Chuuka Ichiban!ANIME GUIDE
Cooking Master Boy★ 7.43 • 1997 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Nobunaga ConcertoANIME GUIDE
Nobunaga Concerto★ 7.43 • 2014 • TV • SummerAdventure · Comedy
Poster for Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine MovieANIME GUIDE
The Royal Tutor Movie★ 7.43 • 2019 • MOVIE • WinterComedy · Drama
Poster for Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desuANIME GUIDE
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent★ 7.43 • 2021 • TV • SpringAction · Fantasy
Poster for Doraemon Movie 26: Nobita no Kyouryuu 2006ANIME GUIDE
Doraemon Movie 26: Nobita's Dinosaur (2006)★ 7.42 • 2006 • MOVIE • WinterAdventure · Comedy
Poster for Wan Jie Shen Zhu 3rd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Wan Jie Shenzhu 3rd Season★ 7.42 • 2021 • ONA • WinterAdventure · Fantasy
Poster for Doraemon Movie 36: Shin Nobita no Nippon TanjouANIME GUIDE
Doraemon Movie 36: Nobita at the Birth of Japan (2016)★ 7.41 • 2016 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Goblin Slayer: Goblin's CrownANIME GUIDE
Goblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown★ 7.41 • 2020 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
The Elusive Samurai 2nd Season★ 7.41 • 2026 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure
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The Ambition of Oda Nobuna★ 7.41 • 2012 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin SoulANIME GUIDE
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul★ 7.41 • 2017 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
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Slayers Evolution-R★ 7.41 • 2009 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Tefuda ga Oome no VictoriaANIME GUIDE
Victoria of Many Faces★ 7.41 • 2026 • TV • SummerAction · Drama
Poster for Aoshi Dan ShenANIME GUIDE
Aoshi Dan Shen★ 7.41 • 2025 • ONA • FallAction · Adventure
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Strike Witches 2★ 7.40 • 2010 • TV • SummerAction · Comedy
Poster for Strike Witches: Road to BerlinANIME GUIDE
Strike Witches: Road to Berlin★ 7.40 • 2020 • TV • FallAction · Comedy
Poster for Strike Witches: Operation Victory ArrowANIME GUIDE
Strike Witches: Operation Victory Arrow★ 7.39 • 2014 • OVA • FallAction · Comedy
Poster for Ao no Miburo: Serizawa Ansatsu-henANIME GUIDE
Blue Miburo: Serizawa Assassination★ 7.39 • 2026 • TV • WinterAction · Drama
Poster for Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no TakarabakoANIME GUIDE
Ranking of Kings: Treasure Chest of Courage★ 7.39 • 2023 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Oushitsu Kyoushi HeineANIME GUIDE
The Royal Tutor★ 7.39 • 2017 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama
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Slayers Gorgeous★ 7.39 • 1998 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Tsuki to Laika to NosferatuANIME GUIDE
Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut★ 7.39 • 2021 • TV • FallDrama · Fantasy
Poster for Watashi no Ashinaga OjisanANIME GUIDE
Daddy Long Legs★ 7.39 • 1990 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
Poster for Kijin GentoushouANIME GUIDE
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho★ 7.38 • 2025 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Koutetsujou no KabaneriANIME GUIDE
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress★ 7.38 • 2016 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon IIANIME GUIDE
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere II★ 7.38 • 2012 • TV • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?ANIME GUIDE
An Archdemon's Dilemma - How to Love Your Elf Bride★ 7.38 • 2024 • TV • SpringAction · Comedy
Poster for Kowloon Generic RomanceANIME GUIDE
Kowloon Generic Romance★ 7.37 • 2025 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama
Poster for Tales of Zestiria the Cross 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Tales of Zestiria the X (2017)★ 7.37 • 2017 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Ya SheANIME GUIDE
Ya She★ 7.37 • 2024 • ONA • FallFantasy · Historical