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The best mythology romance anime you can start from the beginning

32 anime that are both romance and mythology, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Kamisama Hajimemashita, Mahoutsukai no Yome, InuYasha.

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1. 1 Kamisama Hajimemashita Kamisama Kiss TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #556 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
2. 2 Mahoutsukai no Yome The Ancient Magus' Bride TV · 2017 · 24 episodes · Wit Studio · #673 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
3. 3 InuYasha TV · 2000 · 167 episodes · Sunrise · #975 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
4. 4 Chrno Crusade Chrono Crusade TV · 2003 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1770 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
5. 5 Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits TV · 2018 · 26 episodes · Gonzo · #2020 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
6. 6 Bai She: Yuanqi White Snake Film · 2019 · Light Chaser Animation Studios · #2176 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
7. 7 Otome Youkai Zakuro Zakuro TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2562 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
8. 8 Kemonozume TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #2773 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
9. 9 Inu x Boku SS Inu X Boku Secret Service TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · David Production · #2874 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
10. 10 High School DxD TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · TNK · #3085 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
11. 11 Koori Zokusei Danshi to Cool na Douryou Joshi The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Zero-G · #3146 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
12. 12 Sousei no Onmyouji Twin Star Exorcists TV · 2016 · 50 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #3232 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
13. 13 Hakushaku to Yousei Earl and Fairy TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Artland · #3809 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
14. 14 Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha. Inari Kon Kon TV · 2014 · 10 episodes · Production IMS · #3810 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
15. 15 Kamisama Kazoku TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Toei Animation · #4286 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
16. 16 One Room, Hiatari Futsuu, Tenshi-tsuki. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Okuruto Noboru · #4683 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
17. 17 Blue Seed TV · 1994 · 26 episodes · Production I.G · #4845 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
18. 18 Kamigami no Asobi TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #4916 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
19. 19 Kyokou Suiri In/Spectre TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Brain's Base · #5261 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
20. 20 Campione! Matsurowanu Kamigami to Kamigoroshi no Maou Campione! TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · Diomedéa · #5355 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
21. 21 Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Children's Playground Entertainment · #5386 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
22. 22 Oni no Hanayome The Ogre's Bride TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Colored Pencil Animation Japan · #5588 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
23. 23 Omamori Himari TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · Zexcs · #5954 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
24. 24 3x3 Eyes OVA · 1991 · 4 episodes · Toei Animation · #6638 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
25. 25 RDG: Red Data Girl Red Data Girl TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · P.A. Works · #7551 on MyAnimeList 54% 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.