9 Historical Anime Recommendations for 2023 that are Worth Watching, from the Story of the Edo Period - Western Kingdom

Kapanlagi.com - Anime often incorporates historical or Japanese history elements into its stories. It turns out that this type of anime is quite popular. If you enjoy this type of anime, then the following recommendations for historical anime in 2023 might be a good choice for you.

Historical anime usually incorporates elements from the Edo period or ancient kingdoms in Japan. This type of anime will be related to the past culture in Japan, from mythical creatures to kingdom stories, clothing styles, and much more.

If you're curious about which historical anime are recommended, here is a list of recommended anime for 2023 that have exciting stories and are worth watching. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. REVENGER

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Alternate Title	Revenger
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired On	Crunchyroll

First recommendation for historical anime in 2023 is an anime titled REVENGER. It tells the story of Raizou Kurima who is deceived by an order to kill his own future father-in-law. In order to regain his honor, Raizou swears to seek revenge on the master who gave him that misleading order.

In his revenge oath, he is assisted by Yuuen Usui, one of the Revengers assassins seeking justice. Raizou's goal is not easy. As he gets more entangled in this matter, Raizou realizes that justice is just as deceptive as the honor he seeks to redeem.

 

2. NOKEMONO-TACHI NO YORU

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Other Titles	The Tale of Outcasts
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Anime NOKEMONO-TACHI NO YORU tells the story of Wisteria, an orphaned girl living in a corner of the Kingdom of England in the late 19th century. Her life is lonely and gloomy. Until she meets Marbas, a powerful immortal creature who is also lonely and hunted by hunters.

Together, Wisteria and Marbas explore the Empire inhabited by humans and humanoid animals to find a place where they can live together peacefully. It is a historical anime recommendation that shouldn't be missed.

 

3. KIMETSU NO YAIBA: KATANAKAJI NO SATO-HEN

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Alternate Title	Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Episode	28 episodes
Duration	11 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Netflix

For centuries, the Demon Slayer Corps has kept the location of the Swordsmith Village a sacred secret. As the greatest forgery village, it provides the best weapons for Demon Slayers, enabling them to fight demons.

However, when Kamado Tanjirou, along with his sister Nezuko and their friends, arrives, the existence of the sword village is discovered by upper-class demons. This anime, KIMETSU NO YAIBA: KATANAKAJI NO SATO-HEN, is the third season of KIMETSU NO YAIBA and is not to be missed.

 

4. JIGOKURAKU

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Alternate Title	Hell's Paradise
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Netflix

Another recommended historical anime for 2023 is the anime JIGOKURAKU. It tells the story of the strongest former Shinobi in Iwagakure, known as Garan no Gabimaru, who is captured as a deadly criminal due to a betrayal.

Gabimaru is told that he can be free if he retrieves an elixir of immortality from an island called Pure Land Paradise. In order to reunite with his beloved wife, Gabimaru embarks on a journey to the island. He is not alone, as he is accompanied by Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a bandit king.

 

5. BIAO REN: BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS

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Other Title	Blades of the Guardians
Episode	14 episodes
Duration	20 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

It is told that a guardian walks in the western desert region fleeing from the massacre carried out by the government. He takes on the surveillance task towards the capital of Chang.

The task is considered something simple, but in reality, it is a path full of crises and dangers. This is where a journey begins that will affect the fate of the world.

 

6. OOOKU

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Other Title	Ooku: The Inner Chambers
Episode	10 episodes
Duration	31 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Netflix

In the Edo period of Japan from 1603 to 1868, a strange new disease called Redface Pox began to plague the men in the country. In the eighty years since the first outbreak, the male population has decreased to one-fourth of the total female population.

Eventually, women had to take on all the roles traditionally given to men, even as Shogun. In contrast, men would be carefully protected by women, and the most beautiful men would be sent to serve in the chambers of the female Shogun.

 

7. MY HAPPY MARRIAGE

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Alternate Title	Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Netflix

Recommendation for this 2023 historical anime is about Miyo Saimori who was born without supernatural abilities. She is often looked down upon by her family and even receives unpleasant treatment from her stepmother. Miyo Saimori is then arranged to marry Kiyoka Kudou who is considered to have a cruel nature. But, she discovers another side of her future husband.

 

8. RUROUNI KENSHIN: MEIJI KENKAKU ROMANTAN (2023)

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Alternate Title	Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)
Episode	24 episodes
Duration	22 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

After working for over 30 years, the anime RUROUNI KENSHIN will finally be aired again this season. This latest RUROUNI KENSHIN anime will feature the original story from the first episode that has been reconstructed to be better. The production of this anime also involves talented staff such as Hideyo Yamamoto from STRIKE THE BLOOD and Hideyuki Kurata from MADE IN ABYSS.

 

9. UNDEAD GIRL MURDER FARCE

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Alternate Title	Undead Murder Farce
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	22 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

In 19th century France, the vampire nobleman Jean Duchet Godard's wife is murdered in their own home. With the local human authorities unwilling to properly investigate the case, Godard eventually hires a pair of private detectives known for their expertise in the supernatural.

They are Tsugaru Shinuchi, a man with a mysterious bird cage, and his partner, Aya Rindou. This mysterious duo comes from faraway Japan with one goal in mind, to track down the man who stole Aya's body. It is a recommended historical anime that must be watched.

 

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