The best anime rooted in Japanese mythology.
Many anime take inspiration for their story or characters from Japanese mythology and folklore. From gods and yokai to urban legends, these anime rely on well-known and loved stories as the centers of their own shows. Some are straight retellings, while others are looser interpretations.
9 The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya Many of Studio Ghibli's most famous films focus on mythical creatures, from Princess Mononoke to Spirited Away. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a direct retelling of the oldest recorded piece of Japanese folklore, "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter". With its unique art style and poignant story, director Isao Takahata sought to give Kaguya more depth as a character.
7 Kamichu! In Shinto, there are many minor gods and spirits, all serving specific functions, such as local gods looking out for their town. When middle schooler Yurie Hitotsubashi becomes a god overnight, she is overwhelmed with her new abilities and all that is now expected of her. Local shrine maiden Matsuri's first priority might be using Yurie to keep her family shrine open, but she’s also the best guide Yurie has now.
5 Gingitsune Makoto Saeki comes from a long line of keepers of a shrine to the gods Inari and Ukanomitama. She's inherited both the ability to see spirits and the companionship of Gintaro, the white fox spirit that has protected the shrine since the very first Saeki. Together, they help gods and humans alike that come to the shrine with their problems.
3 Mushishi Ginko has been touched by mushi spirits since childhood, and is under a curse from one that will one day kill him young. He has made peace with his fate, and spends the time he has left wandering Japan as a mushishi. Some of these spirits are harmless, even in need of protection, but others threaten the surrounding humans: in all cases, only Ginko's abilities can solve the problem.
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