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The best mythology horror anime you can start from the beginning

26 anime that are both horror and mythology, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Mononoke Movie 1: Karakasa, Devilman: Crybaby, Jigoku Sensei Nube.

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1. 1 Mononoke Movie 1: Karakasa Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain Film · 2024 · EOTA · #712 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
2. 2 Devilman: Crybaby ONA · 2018 · 10 episodes · Science SARU · #1329 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
3. 3 Jigoku Sensei Nube Hell Teacher Nube TV · 1996 · 49 episodes · Toei Animation · #1857 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
4. 4 Shin Getter Robo New Getter Robo OVA · 2004 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #2416 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
5. 5 Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales TV · 2006 · 11 episodes · Toei Animation · #2754 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
6. 6 Kemonozume TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #2773 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
7. 7 Gegege no Kitarou (2018) GeGeGe no Kitaro TV · 2018 · 97 episodes · Toei Animation · #3309 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
8. 8 Devilman: Tanjou-hen Devilman: The Birth OVA · 1987 · 1 episode · Oh! Production · #3805 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
9. 9 Kyuuketsuhime Miyu (TV) Vampire Princess Miyu TV · 1997 · 26 episodes · AIC · #3929 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
10. 10 Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari Requiem from the Darkness TV · 2003 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #4477 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
11. 11 Kikoushi Enma Demon Prince Enma OVA · 2006 · 4 episodes · Brain's Base · #4616 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
12. 12 Blue Seed TV · 1994 · 26 episodes · Production I.G · #4845 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
13. 13 Kishin Douji Zenki Zenki TV · 1995 · 51 episodes · Studio Deen · #4867 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
14. 14 Kyuuketsuhime Miyu Vampire Princess Miyu OVA · 1988 · 4 episodes · AIC · #4921 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
15. 15 Supernatural The Animation Supernatural: The Anime Series OVA · 2011 · 22 episodes · Madhouse · #5132 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
16. 16 3x3 Eyes OVA · 1991 · 4 episodes · Toei Animation · #6638 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
17. 17 Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube TV · 2025 · 13 episodes · Studio KAI · #6736 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
18. 18 Gregory Horror Show TV · 1999 · 25 episodes · Milky Cartoon · #7058 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend
19. 19 Blue Seed 1.5 OVA · 1996 · 2 episodes · Production I.G · #7696 on MyAnimeList 53% would recommend
20. 20 Devilman TV · 1972 · 39 episodes · Toei Animation · #7700 on MyAnimeList 52% would recommend
21. 21 Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku Amon: Apocalypse of Devilman OVA · 2000 · 1 episode · Studio Live · #7754 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend
22. 22 Dororon Enma-kun TV · 1973 · 25 episodes · Toei Animation · #7844 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
23. 23 Toemarok Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning Film · 2025 · Locus Corporation · #8141 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
24. 24 Youkai Ningen Bem Humanoid Monster Bem TV · 1968 · 26 episodes · Dai-Ichi Douga · #8150 on MyAnimeList 50% would recommend
25. 25 Onikirimaru Ogre Slayer OVA · 1994 · 4 episodes · Pastel · #8648 on MyAnimeList 48% 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.