What is Mononoke about?
Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Tags: Youkai , Demons , Ghost , Historical , Detective , Exorcism , Ensemble Cast , Anthology , Philosophy , Body Horror , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Gore , Primarily Adult Cast , Inn , Orphan , Pregnancy , Ships , Mixed Media , Crime , Cult , Cosmic Horror , Trains , Oiran , Travel , Time Skip , Samurai , Incest , LGBTQ+ Themes
Here is a list of Anime similar to Mononoke
Mushishi
Also known as MUSHI-SHI. Studio: Artland , Marvelous Entertainment , Funimation , Delfi Sound
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Slice of Life , Supernatural
What are the Mushi and what do they want?
Tags: Environmental , Youkai , Mythology , Episodic , Philosophy , Rural , Travel , Male Protagonist , Animals , Iyashikei , Outdoor Activities , Exorcism , Tragedy , Snowscape , Seinen , Historical , Wilderness , Coastal , Primarily Adult Cast , Amnesia , Cult , Monster Girl , Suicide
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
Also known as The Tatami Galaxy. Studio: MADHOUSE , Funimation , Sony Music Entertainment , Fujipacific Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Mystery , Psychological , Romance
Tags: Coming of Age , College , Time Loop , Surreal Comedy , Philosophy , Male Protagonist , Alternate Universe , Primarily Adult Cast , Episodic , School Club , Time Manipulation , Achronological Order , Cult , Meta , Heterosexual , Satire , Ensemble Cast , Mixed Media , Proxy Battle , LGBTQ+ Themes , Cowboys , Mythology , Cycling , Tennis , Gods , Hikikomori
Gankutsuou
Also known as Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo. Studio: GONZO , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , GDH , Funimation , Media Factory
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Sci-Fi , Supernatural , Thriller
Tags: Revenge , Classic Literature , Urban , Urban Fantasy , Tragedy , Heterosexual , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Foreign , Space , Love Triangle , Anachronism , Transgender , Space Opera , LGBTQ+ Themes , CGI , Military , Vampire , Dissociative Identities , Boys' Love , Bisexual , Aliens , Tanned Skin , Incest , Crossdressing
PUPARIA
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Psychological
Tags: No Dialogue , Environmental , Denpa , Anachronism , Anthropomorphism , Animals , Female Protagonist , Agender
Heike Monogatari
Also known as The Heike Story. Studio: Science SARU , Asmik Ace , Dentsu , Fuji TV , bilibili , Pony Canyon , BS Fuji
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Supernatural
Tags: Tragedy , Politics , Classic Literature , War , Historical , Philosophy , Military , Religion , Suicide , Ghost , Female Protagonist , Orphan , Conspiracy , Samurai , Archery , Time Skip , Tomboy , Adoption , Ships , Transgender
ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror
Also known as Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. Studio: Toei Animation , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Horror , Psychological , Supernatural
Tags: Historical , Youkai , Anthology , Demons , Revenge , Tragedy , Philosophy , Ghost , Gods , Nudity , Travel , Exorcism , Heterosexual , Swordplay , Samurai , Love Triangle
Kuuchuu Buranko
Also known as Welcome to Irabu's Office. Studio: Toei Animation , Sony Music Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Psychological
Tags: Denpa , Achronological Order , Surreal Comedy , Episodic , Medicine , Satire , Rotoscoping , Primarily Male Cast , Urban , Meta , Primarily Adult Cast , Educational , Male Protagonist , Mixed Media , Baseball , Kuudere , Psychosexual , Yakuza
Inu-ou
Also known as Inu-Oh. Studio: Science SARU , Asmik Ace , Aniplex
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Music , Supernatural
Inu-Oh is born with unique physical characteristics. His parents cover every inch of his body with garments, including a mask on his face. One day, Inu-Oh meets a blind boy named Tomona, a biwa player. As Tomona starts to sing and play, Inu-Oh is amazed to discover he has an incredible ability to dance. The two become inseparable. Tomona and Inu-Oh start sharing their talent with audiences. Their performances quickly gain acclaim and draw crowds. But why is Tomona blind? Why was Inu-Oh born looking like he does? A story about a legendary artist from 14th-century Japan, who defied fate to forge his own destiny. An anime in the form of a rock operetta with spectacular music and dance sequences.
Note: The film received an early premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021.
Tags: Anachronism , Band , Musical Theater , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Dancing , Tragedy , Historical , Disability , Rock Music , Acting , Time Skip , Samurai , Demons , Gender Bending
Mononoke: Karakasa
Also known as Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain. Studio: Twin Engine , EOTA
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural
Asa and Kame strike up an immediate friendship when they arrive at the same time for their first day of duty at the Ooku, the splendid pleasure palace housing the harem of Lord Tenshi. The two young women are there to join the many hundreds of other maidservants—men are barred from entering, with immediate beheading the price of trespassing. It soon becomes clear that behind the luxurious lifestyle and ritualized routines of the Ooku lie sinister schemes and cynical rivalries. Meanwhile, a mysterious wandering potion-peddler known only as the Medicine Seller subtly insinuates himself into the Ooku, just as an uncanny, otherworldly menace begins to reveal itself.
Tags: Youkai , Primarily Female Cast , Exorcism , Historical , Male Protagonist , Suicide , Bullying , Tragedy , Primarily Adult Cast , Ghost , Female Protagonist , LGBTQ+ Themes , Cosmic Horror , Calligraphy , Samurai , Matriarchy
xxxHOLiC
Also known as xxxHOLiC. Studio: Production I.G , Funimation , BMG Japan , Kids Station , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural
Tags: Mythology , Urban Fantasy , Youkai , Male Protagonist , Football , Curses , Episodic , Philosophy , Seinen , Denpa , Work , Animals , Ghost , Ensemble Cast , Orphan , School , Gods , Twins , Archery
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