Anime like Onikirimaru

Youma

Also known as Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Toho , Animate Film , ADV Films
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Horror , Supernatural

A terrible war has ravaged the land, and now, fueled by the blood of numerous fallen warriors the Yoma, demons from hell, emerge once more. A skilled ninja seeks to end the bloodshed these demons inflict upon humanity, but to do this he must fight against his undead former best friend and fellow ninja who was killed in battle and has been resurrected to serve the Yoma.



Tags: Ninja , Demons , Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Gore

Ankoku Shinwa

Also known as The Dark Myth.

Studio: Ajiado , Daiei , Manga Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Supernatural

Long ago there were fierce gods of legends who shook the earth to its foundation with their power. There are now prehistoric rivals from the primitive times in Japan, that fought to protect their secrets in the present day. The God of Darkness Susanoah-oh is now sleeping in the shadows of the underworld waiting for his rebirth. However his coming hasn't gone unoticed. There are agents from the Kikuchi Clan (descendants of Japans first inhabitants) who have seen the warning signs of the spreading of darkness's bringing. These investigators are armed with ancient knowledge and artifacts who are willingly prepared to face the God of Darkness. Now they must fight the assembled spirits of hell to find the one young boy who is chosen by fate to grasp the chaotic might of the deadly Gods.



Tags: Demons , Cosmic Horror , Mythology , Male Protagonist , Shounen

Basilisk: Ouka Ninpouchou

Also known as Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls.

Studio: Seven Arcs , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy

The battle for succession that continued for three generations of shogun in the Keichou era culminated in a gruesome battle of ninja arts between the Kouga and Iga clans. Amidst a rain of flower petals, a man and woman who had decided to live for love were separated once again, beautiful in their transience. However, it is said that by the hand of Hattori Hanzo's adopted son, Kyouhachirou, these two flower petals, whether temporarily or permanently, were given life again and left two mementos behind. These children, born with a destiny of their own, were called Kouga Hachirou and Iga Hibiki. The former had eyes like his father's, and the latter had eyes like her mother's. It is now the Kan'ei era, and the land is at peace. As ninjas begin to disappear into the shadows after being deemed unnecessary, The Kouga and Iga clans ask a favor of Hachirou and Hibiki in hopes of reinforcing their foundations.



Tags: Ninja , Super Power , Historical , Ensemble Cast , Martial Arts

Yakumo Tatsu

Also known as Eight Clouds Rising.

Studio: Bandai Visual , Media Blasters , Studio Pierrot
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Horror , Psychological , Supernatural

Fuzuchi Kuraki is a quiet young high school student blessed with immense psychic powers and an ancient sword. He is searching for other magical artifacts with the help of Nanachi Takeo, a college student with latent powers of his own. They delve deep into the dark magic of Izumo, only to discover the secrets buried within the birthplace of all Japanese mythology.



Tags: Shoujo , Historical , Rural , Super Power , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Mythology

Inuyasha

Also known as InuYasha.

Studio: Kyoto Animation , Sunrise , Yomiuri TV , Viz Media , Selecta Visión
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Romance

Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to the feudal era. There, she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends, Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins...



Tags: Reincarnation , Youkai , Historical , Demons , Female Protagonist , Love Triangle , Revenge , Rural , Magic , Swordplay , Isekai , Heterosexual , Tsundere , Time Manipulation , Shounen , Kemonomimi , Male Protagonist , Monster Boy , Archery , Shapeshifting , Shrine Maiden , Curses , Orphan , Episodic , Travel , Age Gap , Necromancy , Kuudere , Body Horror , Memory Manipulation , Monster Girl , Primarily Teen Cast