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Lovers of Legendary Mythical Tales, Here are 10 Recommended Anime with Mythology Themes that Must be on Your Watchlist!

Lovers of Legendary Mythical Tales, Here are 10 Recommended Anime with Mythology Themes that Must be on Your Watchlist!

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Lovers of Legendary Mythical Tales, Here are 10 Recommended Anime with Mythology Themes that Must be on Your Watchlist!

Written by Angelia Leony Van Augista

Featuring unique and interesting stories, anime that bring mythology themes are inspired by folk tales and myths from many countries around the world. In addition, viewers can learn more about ancient civilizations and beliefs through these mythology-based anime. There are folk tales from Japan to Greek god mythology.

What are the anime? Check out the list below!

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VINLAND SAGA (2019-2023) inspired by history and myths originating from Scandinavia. This series depicts Nordic life, presenting an authentic view of the struggles of war and slavery.

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SAINT SEIYA: KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC (1986-1989) tells the story of The Saints who protect and defend the goddess Athena from other gods who want to rule the earth. The characters of SAINT SEIYA are also inspired by Greek mythology gods. Interestingly, this series also highlights the concept of reincarnation.

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DANMACHI (IS IT WRONG TO PICK UP GIRLS IN A DUNGEON?) is adapted from a light novel by Fujino Omori. This anime tells the story of gods from myths and folktales who want to experience life as humans.

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FUSHIGI YUUGI (1995-1996) is based on four mythological creatures from China. Each creature represents an element and a cardinal direction. This anime highly respects the four mythological gods and provides unique stories and backgrounds for each kingdom.

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FATE/STAY NIGHT (2006) is based on the video game franchise Type-Moon with the same name. The characters are taken from myths, folklore, and literature. Each character displays heroism and has a unique personality based on myths and literature.

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KAKURIYO: BED & BREAKFAST FOR SPIRITS (2018) takes its characters from Japanese folklore about Yokai (Japanese spirits) and other supernatural entities. This series is a great way to introduce Japanese folklore to the audience.

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FATE/GRAND ORDER: ABSOLUTE DEMONIC BATTLEFRONT: BABYLONIA (2019-2020) tells the new story of Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk. Gilgamesh is a hero from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He has fought against legendary beasts sent by the gods and befriended a half-god named Enkidu. Although the anime does not provide an original depiction of Gilgamesh, it successfully introduces this mythological character to the audience.

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RECORD OF RAGNAROK (2021) tells the story of what would happen if gods from different civilizations had to wage war against each other. This anime series features mythological characters from various civilizations in history and literature. There are Greek gods, sea gods, and even foreign gods like Susanou no Mikoto.

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OH! MY GODDESS! (2005) is a comedy-romantic-fantasy anime by Kosuke Fujishima based on Celtic and Norse mythology. This anime tells the story of whether a human can fall in love with a goddess and other supernatural beings.

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KAMIGAMI NO ASOBI (2014) is an anime that tells the story of a school life designed for elite gods. The school is a place for gods to learn about humans. This series romanticizes the gods with handsome and gallant visuals, while also showing that gods can be vulnerable to issues just like humans.