Best tv shows like Spirit Blade Mountain
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Plot Summary:
After two years of studying within the Reiken clan, Ōriku and other inexperienced disciples are ordered to descend to the temporal world for further studies, and Ōriku embarks the journey back to his birthplace.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 113
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining, satirical, manga, xianxia
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Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost (2022)
Plot Summary:
From sunup to sundown, Fushihara-san works ’round the clock. She spends so much time there that even the ghosts worry about her well-being! One night, Fushihara-san was working late as usual when a little ghost girl whispered to her, “Leave now”—an encounter that would change her life forever. Be healed by the heartwarming daily life of the cute little ghost and Fushihara-san!.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 84
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, sincere
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As Miss Beelzebub Likes It (2018)
Plot Summary:
Banished from Heaven, Beelzebub rules over Pandemonium where former angels that turned into demons work. One day, Beelzebub gets a new attendant named Mullin. Beelzebub seems wise and cool... but she's actually a girl that loves fluffy things! Mullin is shocked at this revelation but still tries to get closer to Beelzebub every day. They are surrounded by various other unique and clumsy demons, and in this story might be about the demons giving a certain emotion a name... maybe.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 74
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, funny, romantic, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, shounen
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Da Capo (2003)
Plot Summary:
Junichi Asakura lives with his adoptive sister Nemu in the crescent-shaped island of Hatsune Jima, a place where cherry blossoms bloom throughout the year. In this island, people have mysterious powers and attributes. For example, Junichi has the power to see other people's dreams, and he was also taught by his grandmother to magically create sweets. One day, Junichi's cousin and childhood friend, Sakura Yoshino came back from America all of a sudden. To Junichi's surprise, she looks exactly the same as the girl that moved away six years ago, and hasn't aged one bit. And she came back to remind Junichi of their childhood promise... It is a bittersweet tale of magic, love, hidden desires, and unattainable dreams.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 115
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 598 min
Plot tags: anime, funny, captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, semi serious, ecchi
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The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! (2021)
Plot Summary:
The Great Jahy, the Dark Realm's second-in-command, cuts a frightening figure, feared and revered by all. But when a run-in with a magical girl results in the destruction of the precious mana crystal, the Dark Realm falls, transporting the newly tiny and powerless Jahy to the human world! Unfortunately, plotting the revival of the Dark Realm from a cramped, crumbling one-room apartment is no easy feat when you have rent to pay and a job to keep!.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 460
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, ecchi, manga, sexual, sexy
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KanColle: Kantai Collection (2015)
Plot Summary:
Set in a world where humanity has lost control of the oceans to the “deep sea fleet,” the only hope to counter this threat are the Kanmusu, a group of girls who possess the spirit of Japanese warships. The story revolves around Fubuki, a destroyer who comes to the Chinjufu base to train with other Kanmusu. Watch as their stories unfold!.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 310
Genere: Animation, Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Magical Pokaan (2006)
Plot Summary:
The energetic werewolf Liru, the joyful witch-in-training Uma, the motherly android Aiko, and the seductive vampire Pachira—are princesses from the netherworld who have traveled to the human world in search of a new home.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 55
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, parody, ecchi
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Mysterious Joker (2014)
Plot Summary:
The thief Mysterious Joker doesn't just steal things. An audacious and elusive miracle-maker, he travels the world searching for treasure with his partner and cook Hachi. As they circle the globe, they must avoid traps set by the police and compete in various competitions to reach their final goal, the Timeslip Treasure.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, shounen, 2d animation
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Uncle from Another World (2022)
Plot Summary:
After being in a coma for 17 years, Takafumi's middle-aged uncle suddenly wakes up speaking an unrecognizable language and wielding magical powers.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Rental Magica (2007)
Plot Summary:
In a world where magical organizations - staffed by specialists wielding both Eastern and Western disciplines - vie for work, prestige and power. Destroying supernatural monsters... dispelling dark magic... It's all in a day's work for the mages of Astral.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 73
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious, psychological horror, psychological
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Armor Shop for Ladies and Gentlemen (2018)
Plot Summary:
In a world of sword and sorcery a young villager named Kautsu comes upon a unique armor shop that only deals with a certain kind of equipment for female adventurers.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 58
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, ecchi
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Onmyou Taisenki (2004)
Plot Summary:
All his life, Riku Tachibana has been raised by his grandfather. For some reason, the old man has always been fond of strange hand gestures, and they've rubbed off on Riku, who performs them almost subconsciously, to his classmates' great amusement. One day, however, it suddenly becomes clear to Riku what his grandfather has been surreptitiously teaching him. And the teachings could mean the difference between life and death for Riku.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 24
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining, shounen, manga
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Chaika - The Coffin Princess (2014)
Plot Summary:
Toru Acura is a 20-year-old retired soldier meandering through life now that the war has ended. He encounters Chaika Trabant, a 14-year-old sorceress carrying a coffin, and follows her in hopes of finding meaning to his life again. The two travel with Toru's adopted sister, Akari, the employed member of the group and thus Toru's source of income.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 709
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating, super sentai
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Shin Ikki Tousen (2022)
Plot Summary:
The reincarnation of Himiko, the former queen of Yamatai, has decided to wage war against all magatama wielders of Kanto. In order to recover her lost kingdom, she must gather the true Three Sacred Treasures of Japan. When Himiko's ally, Asaemon Yamada, ruthlessly attacks Nanyou Academy—which possesses the sacred sword Himiko is after—Chuubou Sonken, Hakufu Sonsaku's newfound sister, awakens her dragon but loses consciousness. Determined to save her sibling, Hakufu must recover her magatama at the Jofuku Temple—a legendary place where she will receive training that may cost her her life. As the frontier between the living and the dead starts to vanish in Jofuku, the warriors of the Kanto region will have to unite in order to foil Himiko's mysterious plans.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 48
Genere: Animation, Action, Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, satirical, disturbing, seinen, ecchi
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Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up (2011)
Plot Summary:
Tokyo in the 1970s. Evil spirits are threatening the human world and the only ones who can stop them are a group known as the Spirit Patrol. Sent from the underworld the team consists of the hot-headed Enma, the stuck-up Yukiko, the half-water sprite Kapael and Chapeau-jii — the old man spirit in the form of a hat, who guides the group. This may not bode well... though.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 268
Genere: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, ecchi
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Orient (2022)
Plot Summary:
During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since, groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are called Bushi bands. When they were young, Musashi and Kojiro would hear tales about the Bushi from Kojiro's father, and the two of them dream to form the strongest Bushi band. One day, as Musashi struggles with his choices, he witnesses humans being torn apart by oni. Forced to face the truth, Musashi rises up against the powerful oni to make his dream with Kojiro come true!.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 427
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating
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Fantasia Sango – Realm of Legends (2021)
Plot Summary:
When the Three Kingdoms are ravaged by demons and monsters, four heroes with little in common must unite to fight the realm’s most vicious enemies. Together the heroes unveil an insidious conspiracy while sharing the joys and sorrows of battling a mysterious organization intent on tearing them and the kingdoms apart.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 36
Genere: Animation, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing
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I'm Quitting Heroing (2022)
Plot Summary:
After saving humanity from the despicable Demon King, Leo Demonhart does not earn a hero’s standing. Instead, he is regarded with suspicion and hostility by those he fought to protect. Treated as a pariah with nowhere else to turn, exiled Leo seeks a position in the army of his former nemesis! But the army is not what it once was before its defeat at Leo’s hands, so to maintain his new position, Leo must whip the forces back into fighting shape.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 997
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, disturbing, 2d animation
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When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace (2014)
Plot Summary:
A group of five boys and girls suddenly acquire supernatural powers. Ready to fight in galactic battles to defend human cause… they are struck by the realization that there are no wars, no conspiracies, no evils empires, no nothing in their high school life. They instead decide to idly have fun by wasting their powers away.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 559
Genere: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Prism Ark (2007)
Plot Summary:
The Sablum Empire has been attempting to take over the kingdom of Windland for many years, and are now plotting with the mercenaries Sister Hell and Darkness Knight to start a new offensive using powerful magical beings called Angels. Hyaweh, a carefree yet talented swordsman, and Priecia, who just might be the lost princess of Windland, are enrolled at the Knight's Academy in Windland to hone their skill at swords and sorcery. There they meet many friends and allies who can help them protect their homeland from the impending invasion.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 28
Genere: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (2016)
Plot Summary:
Gifted with a wide assortment of supernatural abilities ranging from telepathy to x-ray vision, Kusuo Saiki finds this so-called blessing to be nothing but a curse. As all the inconveniences his powers cause constantly pile up, all Kusuo aims for is an ordinary, hassle-free life—a life where ignorance is bliss.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, feel good, exciting, light, entertaining, captivating, humorous, absurd, shounen, parody
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Heaven's Design Team (2021)
Plot Summary:
I made the light, the water, and the earth below. Now it's time to make the life that dwells upon it. Actually... that sounds like a giant headache, so I'll contract it out! Heaven's Design Team is an agency that creates made-to-order life forms for their client, God. Why does this life form look like that? Why does this life form live this way? Watch the trials and successes of the designers and engineers forced to breathe life into God's absurd requests!.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 231
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, entertaining, sincere, captivating, shounen, feel good, humorous, tense
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Nobunaga Concerto (2014)
Plot Summary:
Saburo is a high school student good in sports, but not very good with his studies. One day, Saburo travels back in time and arrives in the Sengoku period of 1549. There, Saburo meets Nobunaga Oda who looks and sounds just like Saburo. Nobunaga Oda is the son of a warlord and magistrate of the lower Owari Province. Nobunaga Oda, though, is physically weak, and he asks Saburo to take his place. Then, Saburo as Nobunaga Oda attempts to unify the country of Japan.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 209
Genere: Animation, Comedy, History
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, funny, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, shounen
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Merman in My Tub (2014)
Plot Summary:
Tatsumi is a high school student who lives on his own, until a merman named Wakasa takes up residence in his bathtub. His solitary lifestyle is turned upside down by the self-centered (but handsome) new roommate.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 248
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, yaoi, shoujo, corny
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Luck & Logic (2016)
Plot Summary:
In the year L.C. 922, people faced a sudden crisis. In Tetra Heaven, the land of legend, a hundred years of war had come to a close. The gods who lost the war searched for a new place to live, and found it in Septpia, the human world, which they proceeded to attack. The Logicalists attached to ALCA, a special police agency whose duty it was to protect cities from assaults by foreigners (angels), were compelled to act in defense of cities, whether they wished to or not. Depending on their ability, Logicalists could initiate trance with goddesses from the other world, and stand a fighting chance on the battlefield. A civilian named Yoshichika Tsurugi, who lacked "Logic" and lived happily with his family, was caught up in an attack, and took shelter along with many people. He meets a beautiful goddess named Athena. In her hands, she had the "Logic" that Yoshichika lacked. Now both Yoshichika and Athena head to their destiny.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 123
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining
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The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (2022)
Plot Summary:
It ain't easy being a genius... Prince Wein is ready to commit treason. And who can blame him? Faced with the impossible task of ruling his pathetic little kingdom, this poor guy just can't catch a break! But with his brilliant idea of auctioning off his country, this lazy prince should be able to retire once and for all. Or that was the plan...until his treasonous schemes lead to disastrous consequences-namely, accidental victories and the favor of his people!.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 991
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, satirical, semi serious, entertaining, funny
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Chio's School Road (2018)
Plot Summary:
This is a story of a nerdy bookworm girl on her way to school, and yes, that's the entire premise, as she's not getting to school any time soon. Taking her "usual" route to school, it becomes an increasingly unusual adventure, and all the more ridiculous as it carries on. It takes an unpleasant sentiment many can empathize with, the feeling of tardiness, and brings humor to it—making it a hilarious situation to look back upon.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 400
Genere: Animation, Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (2022)
Plot Summary:
The story follows the "indecipherable" daily life of the short and quiet Reina Aharen and Raidou who sits next to her in class. Aharen is not so good at gauging the distance between people (or personal boundaries), and Raidou initially sensed some distance between the two of them. Then one day, when Raidou picked up the eraser that Aharen had dropped, the distance between them suddenly became uncomfortably close. From "way too distant" to "way too close" ... Aharen is simply unpredictable.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, feel good, humorous, funny
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RPG Real Estate (2022)
Plot Summary:
The story begins 15 years after the demon king was defeated and the world has become peaceful. Kotone, who graduated from school and became a magician, inquired the kingdom-affiliated RPG Real Estate in order to find a new home. In reality, RPG Real Estate was Kotone's place of employment, and together with Fa, a demi-human, the priest Rufuria, and the soldier Rakira, they help support the searches of new homes for the customers with various circumstances.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 97
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y - Can a Cat Be a Hero? (2019)
Plot Summary:
Set in Y-Academy, an elite school that only allows students with top class abilities to enter. The protagonist, Jinpei Jiba, and his unique friends take on the mysteries of the school as transforming heroes.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 24
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Magimoji Rurumo (2014)
Plot Summary:
Shibaki is a high school boy only interested in girls. However, he has been branded as the most perverted boy at school, and the girls go out of their way to avoid him. When he finds a book in the library about how to summon witches, he tries it as a joke; unexpectedly, though, the book works, and a cute witch named Rurumo appears to grant him a wish. Shibaki helps Rurumo and she in return refuses to take his soul. After some time, he thinks about his meeting with Rurumo, and wishes he could see her again. His wish is granted immediately, as Rurumo falls from the sky and crash-lands in front of him, tasked with getting him to use up 666 magic tickets that grant wishes before she can become a witch again. However, according to Rurumo's familiar, what she does not know is that each ticket he uses will shorten his life span, and, when the last ticket is used, he will die.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 83
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, satirical