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The best mythology supernatural anime you can start from the beginning

115 anime that are both supernatural 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!, Natsume Yuujinchou.

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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 Natsume Yuujinchou Natsume's Book of Friends TV · 2008 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #332 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
4. 4 Suzume no Tojimari Suzume Film · 2022 · CoMix Wave Films · #419 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
5. 5 Kamisama Hajimemashita Kamisama Kiss TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #556 on MyAnimeList 89% 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 Noragami TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Bones · #856 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
8. 8 Uchouten Kazoku The Eccentric Family TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · P.A. Works · #1138 on MyAnimeList
9. 9 Devilman: Crybaby ONA · 2018 · 10 episodes · Science SARU · #1329 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
10. 10 Nurarihyon no Mago OVA OVA · 2012 · 2 episodes · Studio Deen · #1523 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
11. 11 Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe Film · 2023 · Toei Animation · #1544 on MyAnimeList 85% 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 Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro Neuro: Supernatural Detective TV · 2007 · 25 episodes · Madhouse · #1822 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
17. 17 Jigoku Sensei Nube Hell Teacher Nube TV · 1996 · 49 episodes · Toei Animation · #1857 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
18. 18 Ushio to Tora (TV) Ushio & Tora (2015) TV · 2015 · 26 episodes · MAPPA · #1914 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
19. 19 Ya She YaShe ONA · 2024 · 12 episodes · Colored Pencil Animation · #1917 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
20. 20 Shounen Onmyouji Shonen Onmyoji TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · #2040 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
21. 21 Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi Summer Days with Coo Film · 2007 · Shin-Ei Animation · #2148 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
22. 22 Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san. (TV) You're Being Summoned, Azazel TV · 2011 · 13 episodes · Production I.G · #2217 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
23. 23 Ao no Exorcist Blue Exorcist TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #2302 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
24. 24 Miira no Kaikata How to Keep a Mummy TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · 8bit · #2363 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
25. 25 Sarazanmai TV · 2019 · 11 episodes · MAPPA · #2371 on MyAnimeList 75% 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.