Anime like Bai Yao Pu 2

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Also known as The Apothecary Diaries.

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

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!



Tags: Female Protagonist , Medicine , Ancient China , Drugs , Historical , Detective , Conspiracy , Politics , Foreign , Royal Affairs , Work , Primarily Adult Cast , Adoption , Heterosexual , Alchemy , Episodic , Maids , Aromantic , Unrequited Love , Seinen , Slavery , Asexual , Makeup , Pregnancy , Food , Chibi , Educational , Go , Nekomimi , Suicide

Saiunkoku Monogatari

Also known as The Story of Saiunkoku.

Studio: MADHOUSE , NHK , Sogo Vision
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Politics , Historical , Shoujo , Foreign , Coming of Age , Ensemble Cast , Philosophy , Work , Mythology , Urban , Royal Affairs , Unrequited Love , Ancient China , Kingdom Management , Bisexual , Swordplay , Bullying , Family Life , Assassins , Primarily Adult Cast , Travel , Ghost , Arranged Marriage , Primarily Male Cast , Male Harem , War , Heterosexual , Crime , Dissociative Identities , Found Family , Marriage , Age Gap

Shabake

Also known as Shabake.

Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures , Aniplex , Fuji TV , Bandai Namco Pictures , Shinchosha , Movic , Bandai Namco Music Live , Dentsu
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Mystery

Ichitarou, the frail yet sharp-minded master of Nagasakiya, rarely leaves his estate—but he’s far from alone. Gifted with the ability to see spirits, he’s protected by ghostly companions like Hakutaku and Inugami. One night, he slips out and witnesses a brutal murder. Soon after, Edo is plagued by a series of eerie murders. As fear grips the city, Ichitarou and his spirits must uncover the culprit.



Tags: Historical , Youkai , Medicine , Crime , Detective , Gods , Adoption

Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai

Also known as YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master.

Studio: NHK , Studio Pierrot , NHK Enterprises , Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Supernatural

Welcome to Yamauchi, a world inhabited by the Yatagarasu, a race of three-legged ravens who shapeshift into humans. The land is divided into four regions—North, South, East, and West—each ruled by a noble family. Yukiya, the son of a leader in the North, is shocked by a call to attend to the Imperial Prince. Murder, mysteries, and an invasion from an unexpected enemy await in this epic fantasy.



Tags: Royal Affairs , Conspiracy , Shapeshifting , Politics , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Assassins , Estranged Family , Ojou-sama , Adoption , Philosophy , Swordplay , Ensemble Cast , Gore , Mythology , Anthropomorphism , Augmented Reality

Tongling Fei

Also known as Psychic Princess.

Studio: Haoliners Animation , Tencent Animation & Comics
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Supernatural

Qian Yunxi, the oldest daughter of the prime minister was born with a special ability. Because of this she was deemed 'abnormal' and was raised at Mt. Lin Yun. Upon turning 16, she took her younger sister's place to marry into the royal family of Ye. Rumours say Ye Youming is strange, cold and cruel. Just how will Qian Yunxi's fate play out?

Tags: Female Protagonist , Ghost , Historical , Demons , Wuxia , Cultivation , Heterosexual , Reincarnation , Chibi , Ancient China , Royal Affairs , Bullying , Assassins , Crossdressing

Xie Wang Zhui Qi

Studio: Big Firebird Cultural Media , iQIYI
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Romance

She, a renowned assassin of the 21st century, actually crossed over to become Su Manor’s most useless good-for-nothing Fourth Miss.

He, Jin Empire’s imperial highness, was an emotionless overbearing demonic tyrant with unrivaled talent.

Everyone knew that she was idiotic and good-for-nothing and bullied her as they pleased. But only he, the overbearing tyrant with the discerning eye, wouldn’t let go of her even if his life depended on it.

For the time being, let’s just see how the stubborn versus stubborn clash and play out in this good show of the chaser and the chased.



Tags: Reincarnation , Magic , Isekai , Female Protagonist , Martial Arts , Cultivation , Assassins , Tragedy , Wuxia , Dragons , Demons , Time Skip , Swordplay , Heterosexual

Shi Yi Chang'an: Mingyue Ji Shi You

Also known as Memory of Chang'an.

Studio: bilibili , Tencent Animation & Comics , Lingsanwu Animation , Comic Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Princess Mingyue and Li Qiang, the emperor's ninth prince, are forced to marry in order to keep the peace in their kingdoms. As the princess finally seems to be getting used to her new life in Chang'an (an ancient Chinese capital), there are plots hovering against her and the royal family.

Tags: Historical , Politics , Swordplay , Assassins , Female Protagonist , Female Harem , Bullying , Royal Affairs

Huyao Xiao Hongniang: Wangquan

Studio: Haoliners Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Romance , Supernatural

Second season of Huyao Xiao Hongniang.

Tags: Ensemble Cast , Mythology , Urban Fantasy , Heterosexual , Cultivation , Magic , Youkai , Reincarnation , Matchmaking , Swordplay , Kemonomimi , Monster Girl , Achronological Order

Huyao Xiao Hongniang: Wei Sheng

Studio: Haoliners Animation , Tencent Animation & Comics , Tencent Penguin Pictures , GARDEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Romance , Supernatural

Seventh season of Huyao Xiao Hongniang.

Tags: Matchmaking , Cultivation , Magic , Reincarnation , Urban Fantasy , Youkai , Heterosexual , Shapeshifting , Desert , Martial Arts , Kemonomimi , Animals , Swordplay

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

Mononoke is a spin-off of the Bakeneko story arc of Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror. It follows the Medicine Seller as he deals with various spirits or "Mononoke" in feudal Japan. Just like in the Bakeneko story, he combats with a series of tools and his vast knowledge of the supernatural on his side, but can only slay the Mononoke when he uncovers its form (Katachi), the truth behind its appearance (Makoto) and the reason for its unusual behavior (Kotowari).



Tags: Youkai , Demons , Ghost , Exorcism , Historical , Detective , 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 , LGBTQ+ Themes