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The best historical supernatural anime you can start from the beginning

57 anime that are both supernatural and historical, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Steel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken, Mushishi, Kimetsu no Yaiba.

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1. 1 Steel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure ONA · 2026 · David Production · #5 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
2. 2 Mushishi Mushi-Shi TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Artland · #87 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
3. 3 Kimetsu no Yaiba Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV · 2019 · 26 episodes · ufotable · #244 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
4. 4 Baccano! TV · 2007 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #290 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
5. 5 Jigokuraku Hell's Paradise TV · 2023 · 13 episodes · MAPPA · #628 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
6. 6 Mononoke Movie 1: Karakasa Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain Film · 2024 · EOTA · #712 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
7. 7 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) TV · 2012 · 26 episodes · David Production · #1005 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
8. 8 Heike Monogatari The Heike Story TV · 2022 · 11 episodes · Science SARU · #1123 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
9. 9 Kuroshitsuji Black Butler TV · 2008 · 24 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1609 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
10. 10 Chrno Crusade Chrono Crusade TV · 2003 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1770 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
11. 11 Shounen Onmyouji Shonen Onmyoji TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #2040 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
12. 12 Donten ni Warau Laughing Under the Clouds TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #2392 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
13. 13 Mugen no Juunin: Immortal Blade of the Immortal ONA · 2019 · 24 episodes · LIDENFILMS · #2409 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
14. 14 Hakuouki: Reimeiroku Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Dawn of the Shinsengumi TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Studio Deen · #2502 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
15. 15 Otome Youkai Zakuro Zakuro TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2562 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
16. 16 Hakuouki OVA OVA · 2011 · 2 episodes · Studio Deen · #2717 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
17. 17 Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales TV · 2006 · 11 episodes · Toei Animation · #2754 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
18. 18 Hakuouki Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ TV · 2010 · 12 episodes · Studio Deen · #2870 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
19. 19 Bai Yao Pu Fairies Album ONA · 2020 · 12 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #3125 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
20. 20 Fuse: Teppou Musume no Torimonochou Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress Film · 2012 · TMS Entertainment · #3305 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
21. 21 Dantalian no Shoka The Mystic Archives of Dantalian TV · 2011 · 12 episodes · Gainax · #3607 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
22. 22 Tactics TV · 2004 · 25 episodes · Studio Deen · #3707 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
23. 23 Hakushaku to Yousei Earl and Fairy TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Artland · #3809 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
24. 24 Sarusuberi: Miss Hokusai Miss Hokusai Film · 2015 · Production I.G · #3885 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
25. 25 Le Chevalier D'Eon TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Production I.G · #3930 on MyAnimeList 69% 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.