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Studio: Marvy Jack
Status: Finished

Yearning, obsession, burning desire…
When people’s uncontrollable emotions begin to overflow, that is when they become demons.

In prosperous ancient Kyoto, court musician Minamoto Hiromasa, grandson of Emperor Daigo, visits the residence of the official onmyoji — the yin-yang diviners — in hopes of unraveling the mysteries of the demons that disturb the city. While there, he is introduced to a man perfectly suited for untangling these enigmas: the great onmyoji Abe Seimei, a man cloaked in an otherworldly aura. Hiromasa is vexed by Seimei’s lack of interest in the mundane world and his reluctance to help, but the two of them confront the demons at the cause of the incidents. They eventually find the onmyoji Ashiya Doman, who lurks in the shadows of the demons. Seimei and Hiromasa are joined by Hiromasa’s flute teacher Imperial Prince Atsumi, the emperor’s onmyoji Kamo Yasunori, and Lady Tsuyuko, who comes to accompany them as a result of a particular case. As their emotions intertwine like threads, will Seimei and Hiromasa be able to restore peace to the capital?

The ordeal of these mismatched friends destined to share the same fate begins now.

Tags: Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Youkai , Demons , Anti-Hero , Episodic , Philosophy , Exorcism , Boys' Love , Historical , Gambling

Where to watch?

Netflix

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 , Historical , Anthology , Detective , Philosophy , Body Horror , Gore , Exorcism , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Cosmic Horror , Primarily Adult Cast , Cult , Travel , Incest , Trains , Time Skip , Mixed Media , LGBTQ+ Themes

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Tubi TV

Netflix

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Shounen Onmyouji

Also known as Shonen Onmyoji.

Studio: Studio DEEN
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Supernatural

Masahiro is the grandson of the great onmyouji, Abe no Seimei. However, he lost his sixth sense that enables him to see supernatural beings, which is very important for an onmyouji. Thus, he is left with no choice but to try and pick a different career. But one day, a strange mononoke appears, which he names Mokkun, who shows him his true potential powers after fighting a demon. With the assistance of Mokkun, his quest to become the greatest onmyouji begins.

Tags: Youkai , Demons , Magic , Historical , Exorcism

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Onihei

Also known as ONIHEI.

Studio: Studio M2 , TMS Entertainment , TMS Music , Techno Sound
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama

The historical novel series depicts Heizou Hasegawa, who metes justice on wrongdoers and supervises the crackdown on arsonists and robbers in Japan's Edo period (1603-1868).

Tags: Historical , Episodic , Swordplay , Male Protagonist , Crime , Tragedy , Police , Primarily Adult Cast , Samurai , Prostitution , Gore , Adoption , Primarily Male Cast

Where to watch?

Amazon Prime Video

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Nurarihyon no Mago

Also known as Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan.

Studio: Studio DEEN , Viz Media
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Supernatural

Rikuo Nura appears to be an average middle school student. No one knows that he comes home every day to a house full of youkai, nor that he transforms into the all-powerful leader of these spirits at night. However, much to the disappointment of many, Rikuo is determined to live as normal a life as possible.

Tags: Male Protagonist , Shounen , Urban Fantasy , Super Power , Demons , Dissociative Identities , Youkai , Shapeshifting , Politics , Swordplay , School , School Club , Kuudere

Where to watch?

Hulu

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Oooku

Also known as Ōoku: The Inner Chambers.

Studio: Studio DEEN , Netflix
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

In Edo period Japan (1603 to 1868), a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen to a quarter of the total female population. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the Shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected and the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the Shogun's Inner Chambers.

Note: The first episode has a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Tags: Historical , Pandemic , Politics , Matriarchy , Tragedy , Royal Affairs , Samurai , Gender Bending , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Shoujo , Crossdressing , Acting , Heterosexual , Female Protagonist , Achronological Order , Swordplay , Tsundere , Parenthood , Suicide , Religion , Matchmaking , Disability

Where to watch?

Netflix

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

Where to watch?

Hulu

Crunchyroll

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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 , Drugs , Historical , Ancient China , Detective , Conspiracy , Foreign , Politics , Work , Royal Affairs , Primarily Adult Cast , Adoption , Heterosexual , Seinen , Alchemy , Maids , Unrequited Love , Tragedy , Go , Aromantic , Pregnancy , Episodic , Food , Asexual , Slavery , Makeup , Chibi

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Crunchyroll

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Modao Zushi

Also known as The Founder of Diabolism.

Studio: Tencent Penguin Pictures , B.CMAY PICTURES
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery , Supernatural

The Wen Clan's rampage caused untold sufferings, and the other cultivation clans launched the "Sunshot Campaign" to join forces against the Wen Clan. Although Wei Wuxian, the Yiling Patriarch, had made great contributions to overthrowing the Wens, he was stigmatized and punished because he was considered too powerful and dangerous. He was persecuted by ten thousand people.

Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian has been brought back by a sacrificial ritual and has met again with old acquaintances such as Lan Wangji from the Gusu Lan Clan and Jiang Cheng from the Yunmeng Jiang Clan. The mysteries of Wei Wuxian's past remain, and conflicts in the cultivation world have resurfaced - all of which began from when they were all once youths.

Tags: Cultivation , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Wuxia , Reincarnation , Demons , Primarily Male Cast , Necromancy , Anti-Hero , Revenge , Historical , Magic , War , Time Skip , Swordplay , Boys' Love , Politics , Zombie , Foreign , Kuudere , Ensemble Cast , Found Family , Achronological Order , Adoption , Gore , CGI , Torture , Archery , Slavery , Crime , Suicide

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YouTube

WeTV

Tencent Video

YouTube

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GARO: Guren no Tsuki

Also known as Garo: Crimson Moon.

Studio: MAPPA , Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Supernatural

In the capital city of an elegant, feudal society, a powerful spiritual barrier protects people from demonic monsters known as “horrors”—at least, those lucky enough to live in the northern part of the city. For the commoners who live to the south, it’s a completely different story. As soon as night falls, the horrors begin their dark hunt, feasting on the souls of any humans who cross their path. Against unbeatable odds, the fate of the city will fall to a small group of warriors dedicated to protecting the citizens and fighting through the night.

Tags: Demons , Magic , Henshin , Swordplay , Historical , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , Superhero , Tokusatsu , Shapeshifting , Episodic , Body Horror , Skeleton

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Crunchyroll

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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

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