Anime like Bai Yao Pu

Natsume Yuujinchou

Also known as Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1.

Studio: Aniplex , Brain's Base , NAS , NIS America Inc. , TV Tokyo Music , Sony Music Entertainment , Trilogy Future Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friends.



Tags: Youkai , Iyashikei , Episodic , Male Protagonist , Found Family , Rural , Adoption , Shoujo , Urban Fantasy , Estranged Family , Bullying , Primarily Male Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , Shapeshifting , Outdoor Activities , Exorcism , Tsundere , School

Mushishi

Also known as MUSHI-SHI.

Studio: Artland , Marvelous Entertainment , Funimation , Delfi Sound
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. Vulgar and strange, they have inspired fear in humans since the dawn of time and have, over the ages, come to be known as "mushi." The stories of the Mushi and the people they affect are all linked together by a traveling Mushi-shi, or "Mushi Master," who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his shaman-like knowledge of Mushi to help the affected people.

What are the Mushi and what do they want?



Tags: Environmental , Iyashikei , Youkai , Mythology , Episodic , Philosophy , Travel , Rural , Male Protagonist , Outdoor Activities , Exorcism , Seinen , Tragedy , Eco-Horror , Historical , Animals , Wilderness , Urban Fantasy , Snowscape , Amnesia , Primarily Adult Cast , Coastal , Cult , Monster Girl , Time Skip , Suicide

Mononoke

Also known as Mononoke.

Studio: Toei Animation , Asmik Ace , Sony Music Entertainment , Dentsu , SKY Perfect Well Think , Fuji TV , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

In feudal Japan, evil spirits known as mononoke plague both households and the countryside, leaving a trail of fear in their wake. One mysterious person has the power to slay the mononoke where they stand; he is known only as the Medicine Seller, and he vanquishes the spirits using the power of his Exorcism Sword. However, in order to draw his sword he must first understand the Form, Truth and Reason of the mononoke. Armed with a sharp wit and keen intellect, the Medicine Seller wanders from place to place, striking down the evil spirits in his wake.



Tags: Youkai , Demons , Ghost , Historical , Detective , Exorcism , Ensemble Cast , Anthology , Philosophy , Body Horror , Male Protagonist , Gore , Ships , Pregnancy , Inn , Primarily Adult Cast , Cult , Mixed Media , Orphan , Samurai , Crime , Cosmic Horror , Travel , Incest , Trains , Time Skip , Oiran , Rakugo , LGBTQ+ Themes

Dali Si Rizhi

Studio: Nice Boat Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy

We follow the daily life of Shi Chen, a young man looking for his brother. In order to find him, he goes to the Dali Court. One thing leads to another and he eventually becomes an officer working under Bing Li, a senior official with the appearance of a white cat.

Tags: Work , Ancient China , Historical , Orphan , Primarily Adult Cast , Ensemble Cast , Anthropomorphism , Matriarchy , Conspiracy , Crime , Cult

Shi Ye Miao Yin

Studio: Thundray , Tencent Penguin Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Yangyao is a renowned exorcist who drives out spirits that bother the normal lives of humans. When he is faced with a difficult case, he enlists the help of his winemaker friend, Yanan.



Tags: Historical , Male Protagonist

Xiang Chong Nai Xiong

Also known as Celestial Bonds.

Studio: iQIYI , Thundray
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Romance

A hundred years ago, immortal Tian Quan kills the Mirage Lord in a battle, and the Mirage Spirit disappears from the land of Cangshuo. However, Tian Quan's soul becomes incomplete and she loses the memory of the battle. After the battle, Tian Quan goes down to the mortal world to work on the land of Cangshuo and adopts the immortal pet bird Li Xiao. Li Xiao quickly transforms into human form, and Tian Quan is moved by how similar Li Xiao’s appearance and behavior are to her former lover Shao Weili. Li Xiao is born with the ability to identify hundreds of herbs, and he goes out to treat illnesses and save people on Tian Quan's behalf. After Tian Quan realizes that Li Xiao has not returned home for days, she goes to Luoyi Town to look for him. To her surprise, all the people in Luoyi Town are killed and the Mirage Spirit has re-appeared. Tian Quan and Li Xiao work together to fight against the Mirage and resolves the town’s crisis. As the Tian Quan regains her chaotic memories, she discovers that there is some probable connection between her deceased lover Shao Weili, Li Xiao, and the Mirage she killed...

Tags: Female Protagonist , Gods , Fairy Tale , Fairy , Shoujo

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season

Also known as The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.

Studio: Toho , TOHO animation STUDIO , OLM , Nippon Television Network , Imagica Infos , OLM , Dentsu , Shogakukan , Square Enix
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery

Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consorts' many ladies-in-waiting, including helping them learn to read.

However, with the arrival of a merchant caravan comes a new wave of intrigue. A pattern of strange coincidences involving the visitors and their wares unsettles Maomao, driving her to investigate the puzzling circumstances behind the convoy. As dangers from both outside and within threaten the balance between the imperial concubines, Maomao continues to utilize her cunning and medical expertise to keep the women safe from harm.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Medicine , Royal Affairs , Detective , Historical , Politics , Ancient China , Foreign , Work , Conspiracy , Class Struggle , Espionage , Primarily Adult Cast , Educational , Aromantic , Seinen , Pregnancy , Primarily Female Cast , Tragedy , Heterosexual , Kuudere , Male Protagonist , Guns , War , Maids , Chibi , Ghost , Animals , Crossdressing , LGBTQ+ Themes , Assassins , Desert

xxxHOLiC

Also known as xxxHOLiC.

Studio: Production I.G , Funimation , BMG Japan , Kids Station , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

Watanuki Kimihiro can see spirits and other assorted supernatural creatures, which is quite a bothersome ability he strongly dislikes. On the way home one day, while plagued by some spirits, he is inexplicably compelled to enter a strange house. There, he encounters Yuuko, a mysterious woman who claims to be able to rid him of the ability to see and attract the troublesome creatures – for a price. She demands for him to work at her "store" that grants wishes to people, and thus begins Watanuki's adventures through weird and wonderful events.

Tags: Urban Fantasy , Mythology , Youkai , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Philosophy , Seinen , Football , Curses , Work , Denpa , Animals , Ghost , Ensemble Cast , Orphan , Unrequited Love , School , Gods , Twins , Heterosexual , Archery , Witch

Ya She

Studio: Colored Pencil Animation , Tencent Penguin Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Supernatural

In a busy and bustling city, history is soundlessly scattered throughout. Those legends that speak of rare treasures, lost in the flowing river of time. At this place, in this time, they are here--in an antique shop named "Ya She".

Tags: LGBTQ+ Themes , Gods , Historical , Heterosexual , Tragedy , Episodic , Time Manipulation

Gingitsune

Also known as Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the Gods.

Studio: diomedéa , Pony Canyon , AT-X , Movic , Glovision , KLOCKWORX , Lantis , MediaNet
Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life , Supernatural

Gintaro is a fox spirit that has been protecting the small Inari temple since the Edo era. Saeki Makoto's family possesses the power to see the gods' agent, but the ability is limited to one living relative at a time. When Makoto's mother passed away while she was still young, Makoto inherited the ability as the sole remaining family member. With the help of fox spirit's power, Makoto and Gintaro help the people of their community, in spite of their many differences.



Tags: Seinen , Mythology , Youkai , Female Protagonist , Animals , Shrine Maiden , Rural , School , Episodic , Anthropomorphism , Iyashikei