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Top 15 attractive historical anime not to be missed

Historical anime is one of the most popular anime genres. Eye-catching images, interesting content and unique filming techniques are the highlights of this series that will captivate the audience.

1. Inuyasha

The Inuyasha anime series is a legendary Japanese historical anime series produced by Tokyo Television and shown for four years from 2000 to 2004. The series is about a girl named Kagome, who was brought from medieval Japan. She goes to another world and finds herself a time traveler. Here she meets Inuyasha, a half-human, half-ghost boy who was imprisoned in a well for centuries and was freed by Kagome. Together they search for a piece of a jade pendant that holds great power. However, they must face dangerous enemies, ferocious demons, and a war between the Red-Eyed and Black-Eyed people.
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2. Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo is a famous Japanese anime film with the Edo historical genre - the predecessor of today's Tokyo (1603-1868), when samurai and swordsmanship were an important part of life at that time. The film follows the three main characters Mugen, Jin and Fu on their journey to find the panda samurai that Fuu hopes to find to change his life. Along the way, they have to meet and fight many difficulties and challenges, from notorious swordsmen, gangsters to the government. The film was praised for its appeal, interesting plot, and the way each character's unique personality was revealed.
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3. Sword of the Stranger

Sword of the Stranger is a 16th-century Japanese historical anime film. The story revolves around a nameless swordsman named Nanashi who goes on a risky adventure while accompanying a boy named Kotarou. Hunted by an organization called Ming, young Kotarou is trying to uncover a secret that the Ming army intends to use to build its empire. Both Nanashi and Kotaro must face and fight a fierce war against the Ming army together.
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4. Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Japanese animated historical film produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The movie Princess Mononoke has rich and thought-provoking content with many complex details related to love, friendship, war and the opposition of power classes. The film is about the war between humans and nature that takes place in the ancient world of Japan. The content of the film revolves around the journey of the young warrior Ashitaka. He has a daughter named San, also known as Princess Mononoke, a girl who is raised and cared for by animals.
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5. Naruto

Naruto is a Japanese historical anime series directed by Hayato Date and produced by Pierrot production studio. The film tells the story of the main character, teenager Naruto Uzumaki, who is considered by everyone to be the soul of the Konoha ninja village due to the many machines in his body. Chosen as a ninja, Naruto began his journey to become Hokage, the leader of Konoha village. Along the way, Naruto along with his teammates Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno must face many fearsome enemies, find the strongest and overcome challenges to complete their ninja mission.
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6. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a historical anime series that caused a stir among audiences when it was shown in 2009 in Japan. The film tells the story of two brothers Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric's journey to find advanced science that can help restore Alphonse's body and soul after an accident while performing magic. As they learn and explore the world, they discover the truth behind the government's secrets and their brutal plans regarding humanity's survival.
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7. Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell is a Japanese historical anime film about Motoko Kusanagi, a high-tech agent for the Japanese security services. The film is set in the near future, when people begin to use technology to upgrade and connect computers to improve their power and abilities. In the plot of the movie, Motoko must perform the task of investigating a mysterious hacker attack. Along the way, she learns of the existence of a secret underground world where computers and humans merge. With the help of teammates Batou and Togusa, Motoko must find the hacker and the unknown truth behind this incident.
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8. Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal

Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal is a Japanese historical anime film depicting the life of Kenshin Himura, a legendary samurai who lived in Japan during the Restauration Meiji period. The film focuses on his journey to becoming Kenshin Himura and the challenges he faces as a benevolent samurai and against violence. He encountered many difficulties, especially in the process of rediscovering his values ​​and ideals. On this journey, Kenshin Himura along with his good friends must fight against enemies that threaten the peace of Japan and the Japanese people.
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9. Basilisk

Basilisk is a famous Japanese anime film with a historical genre set in chaotic wartime Japan. The film tells the story of two ancient clans in the kingdom of Japan, Iga and Koga. They were asked to fight to the death to choose the heir to the throne. The special feature of this war is that each clan can only send 10 high-level agents to fight, and each agent has special abilities. Iga and Koga also achieved unprecedented technical success, making the fight painful and bloody.
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10. Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a famous Japanese historical anime film about the journey of Balsa - a skilled swordsman, asked to protect a young prince from assassins. Meanwhile, Balsa learns that the prince is the owner of a notorious evil spirit and needs help to clear up the prince's misunderstandings and protect the boy's soul. The film brings viewers a fascinating and humane story thanks to magical details combined with eye-catching action.
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11. The Twelve Kingdoms

The Twelve Kingdoms is a Japanese historical anime film, telling the story of the main characters traveling through 12 different kingdoms. These kingdoms were ruled by emperors who possessed superhuman powers against the forces of demons and evil. But in this difficult world, everyone must overcome difficulties, face adversity and strive for success. The film deals with the emotions and growth of each character, especially Yoko Nakajima. The main character goes through challenges and discovers himself, moviegoers will feel like they are accompanying Yoko on her journey.

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12. Dororo

Dororo is a Japanese historical anime film based on the novel of the same name by Osamu Tezuka. This film tells the story of a delinquent boy, Hyakkimaru, and a wandering girl, Dororo, who is searching for her father. When Hyakkimaru was young, his father handed him over to the devil and he suffered constant physical losses. So he must defeat the devil and search for pieces of his body to the ends of the earth. Meanwhile, Dororo accompanies Hyakkimaru and ends up having to find his father. The film has been praised for its clearly expressed elements of jealousy, action, and human emotions.
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13. Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East

Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East is a Japanese historical anime inspired by the story of the legendary Eight Dogs. The film tells the story of a boy named Shino Inuzuka who was lucky enough to survive a terrible accident that happened to his family. Shino and his best friend, Sosuke Inukawa, realize that they belong to a group with special abilities. Both owners of one of the Eight Legendary Dogs, they set out on a journey to find the rest of the group to solve the mystery and fight for the world.
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14. House of Five Leaves

House of Five Leaves is a 2010 Japanese historical anime film based on the manga of the same name by Natsume Ono. The film revolves around Masanosuke Akitsu, an unknown swordsman in the Edo period, and his life after joining the Five Leaves. Five Leaves is a criminal gang that specializes in robbery and is looking for a fifth member of the group. Masanosuke comes across this group, finds them unusual, and wants to know the truth behind them. But unraveling the mystery of the Five Leaves also means facing their problems and lives.
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15. Otogizoushi

Japanese period anime films have become one of the most popular film genres in the world, and Otogizoshi is one of the most watched Japanese period anime films. Otogizoshi is a 2004 animated film based on the work of the same name by Hiroshi Aramata. The film tells the adventures of two main characters Hikaru and Yakumo in the world of ancient Japan. Together they must fight evil forces, protect paradise and restore balance to the world. The characters appearing in the work are described in detail, and Japan's diverse culture creates an extremely fascinating historical story.

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