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The best mythology adventure anime you can start from the beginning

33 anime that are both adventure and mythology, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, Mo Dao Zu Shi, Tian Guan Cifu.

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1. 1 Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi Spirited Away Film · 2001 · Studio Ghibli · #47 on MyAnimeList 96% would recommend
2. 2 Mo Dao Zu Shi The Master of Diabolism ONA · 2018 · 15 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #197 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Tian Guan Cifu Heaven Official's Blessing ONA · 2020 · 11 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #229 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Dororo TV · 2019 · 24 episodes · Tezuka Productions · #370 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
5. 5 Suzume no Tojimari Suzume Film · 2022 · CoMix Wave Films · #419 on MyAnimeList 92% 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 InuYasha TV · 2000 · 167 episodes · Sunrise · #975 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
8. 8 Saint Seiya Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac TV · 1986 · 114 episodes · Toei Animation · #1261 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
9. 9 Kekkaishi TV · 2006 · 52 episodes · Sunrise · #1783 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
10. 10 Tianbao Fuyao Lu Legend of Exorcism ONA · 2020 · 13 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #1797 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
11. 11 Ushio to Tora (TV) Ushio & Tora (2015) TV · 2015 · 26 episodes · MAPPA · #1914 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
12. 12 Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi Summer Days with Coo Film · 2007 · Shin-Ei Animation · #2148 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
13. 13 Bai She: Yuanqi White Snake Film · 2019 · Light Chaser Animation Studios · #2176 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
14. 14 Shin Getter Robo New Getter Robo OVA · 2004 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #2416 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
15. 15 Dororo to Hyakkimaru Dororo TV · 1969 · 26 episodes · Mushi Production · #3133 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
16. 16 Tibet Inu Monogatari The Tibetan Dog Film · 2011 · Madhouse · #3710 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
17. 17 Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru The Betrayal Knows My Name TV · 2010 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #3776 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
18. 18 Hakushaku to Yousei Earl and Fairy TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Artland · #3809 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
19. 19 Gegege no Kitarou (1996) Spooky Kitaro TV · 1996 · 114 episodes · Toei Animation · #4718 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
20. 20 Blue Seed TV · 1994 · 26 episodes · Production I.G · #4845 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
21. 21 Sengoku Youko: Yonaoshi Kyoudai-hen Sengoku Youko TV · 2024 · 13 episodes · White Fox · #4935 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
22. 22 Gegege no Kitarou (1971) TV · 1971 · 45 episodes · Toei Animation · #5309 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
23. 23 Tatsu no Ko Tarou Taro the Dragon Boy Film · 1979 · Toei Animation · #5828 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
24. 24 Jiu Tian Xuan Di Jue The Success Of Empyrean Xuan Emperor ONA · 2021 · 40 episodes · Ruo Hong Culture · #5935 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
25. 25 Master Mosquiton Master of Mosquiton OVA · 1996 · 6 episodes · Zero-G Room · #6605 on MyAnimeList 57% 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.