10 Best Anime Based On Japanese Mythology

By Meena

In a sacred shrine, meet the fox spirit guiding Makoto, the next shrine maiden.

10. Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the God

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Experience the supernatural with Kitaro, championing humans against malevolent yokai.

9. Gegege No Kitaro

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Yurie's life takes a turn as she becomes a deity overnight. Middle school and gods, a whimsical mix!

8. Kamichu!

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Enter Yuko's shop where wishes come true, but remember, there's always a price to pay.

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Homeless Nanami becomes a deity! Romance and myth intertwine in this delightful tale.

6. Kamisama Kiss

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Shape-shifting tanuki defend their home. Ghibli weaves ecology and myth masterfully.

5. Pom Poko

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Yato, a lesser god, dreams big. With a mortal and a spirit, he battles phantoms and fate.

4. Noragami

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From bamboo to royalty, Kaguya's life is a mesmerizing lunar mystery. Ghibli magic at its best.

3. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

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Journey with Ginko, unraveling ethereal tales of life and the mystic creatures, Mushi.

2. Mushishi

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Three chilling tales of love, revenge, and spirits. A haunting dive into Japanese folklore.

1. Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror

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