Although predominantly centered around Japanese folklore, other stories occasionally emerge.
While mythology-inspired series likeDragon Ballare great, only anime focusing on the topic are eligible for this list.
These ten series are a wonder to watch and help put into perspective the mythological history of the world.
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More of these shows focus on mythology, whereasFate/Zeroonly includes mythological figuresserving in a completely adjacent setting and story.
Each fight showcases a god of a specific mythology, bending their personality to make them more entertaining.
They also show their backstories and history, making ita surprisingly accurate and valuable mythological series.
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With Tanuki and Tengu roaming unseen by humans, one shapeshifting tanuki spends his time carefree.
However, he and others unravel the mysterious death of his father while looking to avoid the same fate.
It isn’t the best representation of Japanese mythology, but the fascinating creatures add something.
Yet, it remains a memorable series that takes inspiration from Greek mythology.
Hozuki will troubleshoot any problem with his negotiation and micromanagement skills.
It may not directly tell their stories, but its influence is done well enough to get the picture.
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The result is a magical world filled with faeries and other imaginative mythological creatures that create abeautifully fantastical anime.
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