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The best mythology action anime you can start from the beginning

72 anime that are both action and mythology, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho, Chou Kaguya-hime!, Mo Dao Zu Shi.

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1. 1 Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files TV · 1992 · 112 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #191 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
2. 2 Chou Kaguya-hime! Cosmic Princess Kaguya! ONA · 2026 · 1 episode · Studio Colorido · #193 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
3. 3 Mo Dao Zu Shi The Master of Diabolism ONA · 2018 · 15 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #197 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Tian Guan Cifu Heaven Official's Blessing ONA · 2020 · 11 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #229 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
5. 5 Dororo TV · 2019 · 24 episodes · Tezuka Productions · #370 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
6. 6 Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas OVA · 2009 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #762 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
7. 7 Noragami TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Bones · #856 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
8. 8 InuYasha TV · 2000 · 167 episodes · Sunrise · #975 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
9. 9 Saint Seiya Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac TV · 1986 · 114 episodes · Toei Animation · #1261 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
10. 10 Devilman: Crybaby ONA · 2018 · 10 episodes · Science SARU · #1329 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
11. 11 Nurarihyon no Mago OVA OVA · 2012 · 2 episodes · Studio Deen · #1523 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
12. 12 Kuroshitsuji Black Butler TV · 2008 · 24 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1609 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
13. 13 Chrno Crusade Chrono Crusade TV · 2003 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1770 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
14. 14 Kekkaishi TV · 2006 · 52 episodes · Sunrise · #1783 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
15. 15 Nurarihyon no Mago Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan TV · 2010 · 24 episodes · Studio Deen · #1790 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
16. 16 Tianbao Fuyao Lu Legend of Exorcism ONA · 2020 · 13 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #1797 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
17. 17 Ushio to Tora (TV) Ushio & Tora (2015) TV · 2015 · 26 episodes · MAPPA · #1914 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
18. 18 Shounen Onmyouji Shonen Onmyoji TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #2040 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
19. 19 Bai She: Yuanqi White Snake Film · 2019 · Light Chaser Animation Studios · #2176 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
20. 20 Ao no Exorcist Blue Exorcist TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #2302 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
21. 21 Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #2432 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
22. 22 Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou desu yo? Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They? TV · 2013 · 10 episodes · Diomedéa · #2647 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
23. 23 Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun Hakkenden -Eight Dogs of the East- TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Studio Deen · #2716 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
24. 24 Kemonozume TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #2773 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
25. 25 Kemono Jihen TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · Ajia-do · #2876 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.