Anime like Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Tokubetsu-hen

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 , Urban Fantasy , Wilderness , Snowscape , Amnesia , Primarily Adult Cast , Coastal , Cult , Monster Girl , Suicide

Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou

Also known as Girls' Last Tour.

Studio: WHITE FOX , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Sci-Fi , Slice of Life

Civilization is dead, but Chito and Yuuri are still alive. So they hop aboard their beloved Kettenkrad motorbike and aimlessly wander the ruins of the world they once knew. Day after hopeless day, they look for their next meal and fuel for their ride. But as long as the two are together, even an existence as bleak as theirs has a ray or two of sunshine in it, whether they're sucking down their fill of soup or hunting for machine parts to tinker with. For two girls in a world full of nothing, the experiences and feelings the two share give them something to live for…



Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Lost Civilization , Philosophy , Episodic , Travel , Iyashikei , Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Environmental , Survival , Urban , Primarily Female Cast , Chibi , Denpa , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Military , Seinen , Robots , Tanks , Snowscape , Kuudere , Artificial Intelligence , Aliens , Guns , Photography , CGI , Proxy Battle , Language Barrier , Anthropomorphism , Nudity

Fushigi no Kuni no Alice

Also known as Alice in Wonderland.

Studio: Nippon Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy

A retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tale of the young girl Alice, who follows a white rabbit into a hole, only to find herself in Wonderland, where she meets many interesting characters, both the mysterious Cheshire Cat and the terrible Queen of Hearts.



Tags: Kids , Classic Literature , Isekai

Tonari no Youkai-san

Also known as Tonari no Yokai-san.

Studio: LIDENFILMS , ABC Animation , East Press
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Welcome to Engamori, the cozy town where supernatural beings are your friendly neighbors. For generations and to this day, the otherworldly Yokai and humans have continued to protect their easygoing way of life. Enjoy the mountain breeze and uncover the mysterious bonds that lie within.



Tags: Youkai , Urban Fantasy , Rural , Josei , Alternate Universe , Family Life , Iyashikei , Ensemble Cast , Anthropomorphism , Heterosexual , Tragedy , LGBTQ+ Themes , Amnesia , Shapeshifting , Demons , Gods , Aromantic

Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni

Also known as Natsume's Book of Friends OVA.

Studio: Aniplex , Brain's Base , NAS
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Natsume Yuujinchou OVA which will be aired on 5th February 2014. The Blu-ray & DVD package will also includes the Chapter ~ SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends ~ gathering sound play which was held on September 28.

Natsume takes a walk to enjoy the first winter snow and happens upon a snow-woman youkai searching for something she's lost and but can't seem to remember. While she causes anything she touches to freeze and it’s unclear what she’s looking for, he decides to help her search.



Tags: Youkai , Iyashikei , Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Rural , Adoption , Shapeshifting , Urban Fantasy , Snowscape

Natsume Yuujinchou Go Tokubetsu-hen

Studio: Shuka
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Two special episodes bundled in the fourth and fifth volume of the Blu-ray/DVD.

Tags: Youkai , Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Iyashikei , Adoption , Rural , Urban Fantasy , Outdoor Activities

Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai

Also known as Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First Errand.

Studio: Brain's Base
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

This anime DVD has a completely original story not told in the manga or its earlier anime adaptations.

Note: Given to subscribers of LaLa and LaLa DX magazines.



Tags: Youkai , Male Protagonist , Primarily Child Cast , Rural , Adoption , Shapeshifting , Urban Fantasy