Supernatural Anime

The third season of Onmyouji: Heian Monogatari.

Toei's month long run of fairy tale stories.

An animated trailer for a new Ninja Scroll project, revealed in 2012. Since no further news have surfaced regarding this project, the trailer is all that remains.

Mr. Ogino should have died during the war but his spirit was brought back to life by the power of science. He sees the world 100 years later during the year 2032 lead by one of his descendants. They decide to take a trip to Mars too and the ship malfunctions, because a spirit of the past was on the ship, it went out of control trying to reach Buddha's paradise instead.

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A short special "Birth of Kitarou" aired in 1980.

A comedy about a spoiled and bratty kid monster. Each episode contains 2 stories. (Source: AniDB)

Mori Ranmaru works as a live-in part-timer at a long-established public bathhouse. His true identity is a 450-year-old vampire. Seeking the ultimate taste of "the blood of an 18-year-old virgin," he continues to protect the virginity of 15-year-old Rihito, the only son of the bathhouse owner. However, a crisis arises as Rihito reaches puberty—he falls in love at first sight with a girl in the same class! "Rihito's virginity must be protected at all costs!! Love shall not be allowed!!" Ranmaru's desperate "Operation Virginity Loss Prevention" begins! (Source: MAL News)

An end-of-year special, aired between episodes 84 and 85.

Adapted from the picture book of the same name.

The story tells the story of a blood-red moon suddenly appearing in the sky, which is known as the red moon event in history. The remaining survivors had to hide in the city protected by high walls. Among the survivors, some people also suffered from mental mutations. Among them, those who could not control their own mental mutations would emit mental plague and radiation. It contaminates the normal people around it and poses a great threat to the surviving humans. In order to solve the source of the pollution, High Wall City established a special pollution cleanup department, recruiting people who can control spiritual energy, and our protagonist Lu Xin is applying for the most dangerous cleanup department! (Source: Tencent, Google translated)

Israeli airstrikes have left Palestine in a grim state, and in an act of compassion, the Shizuoka Muslim Association in Japan lends its support to the victims. The Shizuoka Masjid Project hopes to raise awareness and build a mosque in Shizuoka to help spread the teachings of Islam in Japan. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Seiji Kumoi's graduation work at Kobe Design University.

Stories from Patrick Lafcadio Hearn's book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things. The Greek-American author was known as Koizumi Yakumo in Japan and is renowned for collecting and publishing stories of Japanese folklore and legends. The shorts were made for a Matsue City tourism promotion, as Hearn taught, lived, and married there. His home is a museum people can visit.

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This is the story of Ruru before she meets a trainee witch in Ura Ura-Harajuku. A 15-year-old girl, Ruru is unsure of what she wants to do or what she likes. One day, she finds something she likes for the first time in her life. In a world filled with things she hates, she wishes to at least fill herself with what she likes. (Source: Artiswitch Channel)

Short anime by Yasuhiro Irie based on his self-published manga Halloween Pajama.

The mischievous antics of a ghost in an ancient village. (Source: AniDB)

Three unbroadcasted exclusive Special shorts of Gregory Horror Show (presented as bonus videos on the first series DVDs volumes 1-3 in Japan only), containing stories featuring Gregory himself as a guide, giving his commentary and thoughts on each of the guests in the hotel, also displaying paintings based around the said guests. (Source: Wikipedia)

The first half of the episode recaps the first episode of the first season and the second half is all new animation setting up for the second season as the characters go to cities rather than being out in the countryside.

Music video directed and animated by sakiyama for the song Humanoid by ZUTOMAYO.

Fifteen-year-old country girl Mon-Mon dreams of being a fashion designer and gets a job as an au pair to a rising star designer, Mrs. Kano, her baby girl PePe, and her silly writer husband. But PePe can make toys and animals do very odd things. Mon's employers don't seem to notice anything odd is going on, and she finds her dream job turning into a chaotically cute trial of wits she has no chance of winning. She's a sweet girl, hardworking and kind, but very unsophisticated and simply not used to walking teddy bears and talking stuffed animals. She eventually decides to leave her job and go home, but psychic baby PePe, who has come to love her, finds a way to make sure she stays.

An original concept movie directed by banishment (of Flat Studio). This animation is accompanied with the songs "Slumber" and "Kaede" by Eve. Kaede, a high school boy living in Tokyo, was plagued by the horror of a series of mysterious dreams. At that time, in the dream world where monsters roam, he meets another self. What is the secret of the spiritual world that gradually erodes everyday life and the emotions hidden within Kaede's unconsciousness? (Source: Official YouTube, translated)

Music video directed and animated by sakiyama for the song Konna Koto Soudou by ZUTOMAYO.

Sanpei is a lazy little 7 year old boy who rarely concentrates on anything beside eating his school dinners. Despite being constantly jeered at by his classmates for looking like a Kappa, Sanpei is a relatively happy go lucky boy that is quite content with living alone with his grandfather in the mountains. One day, Sanpei's school announces that it will hold a swimming gala with the top prize being an all expenses paid trip to the big city of Tokyo. Sanpei resolves to enter the contest so that he can have the chance to visit Tokyo and meet with his Mother who seems to have been working there for as long as he can remember. Unfortunately, Sanpei is not a very able swimmer and so decides to sneak off to a nearby lake to practice in secret. Sanpei quickly finds himself dragged under the water by a strong undercurrent and drowns only to find himself regain consciousness within the magical realm of the Kappa. Thus begins Sanpei's journey as he befriends one of the Kappa children, Gartaro, and begins to learn the real whereabouts of his Mother and the reason behind his Fathers disappearance...

Peeping Life collaboration with Kaijuu Sakaba, a real tavern where kaijuu costumes from the Ultraman franchise are on display. Events are held where people can dine with the actors dressed in the kaijuu costumes. This Peeping Life collaboration was in honor of Kaijuu Sakaba's grand re-opening in Kawasaki and opening of a second tavern in Osaka and focuses on the kaijuu's daily lives outside of fighting Ultraman.

Horror OVA based on the manga by Jirou Tsunoda. The title roughly means "Hyakutarou behind". A boy named Ichitarou Ushiro deals with various horrifying phenomena with the help of his guardian spirit Hyakutarou. 2 episodes: "Kokkuri Satsujin Jiken", "Yuutai Ridatsu". (Source: AniDB)

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A traditional Chinese tale entitled Tu Tze-chun that tells the story of a young man who becomes rich when he finds buried treasure only to lose it all leading a life of extravagance. This version is formally an adaptation of Ryuunosuke Akutagawa's telling of the tale titled Toshishun, he is known as the "father of Japanese short stories" and Japan's premier literary award, the Akutagawa Prize, is named after him. (Source: Google Books)

The story is set in Savannah's 2nd district, where diva-like animals gather in the dead of night to wax poetic about topics that transcend gender. (Source: ANN)

A young boy and an unsuccessful zipper spirit become frustrated with their home life and decide to leave home together. The young boy's little sister tags along for the adventure, but what awaits them ahead? (Source: Amazon)

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Three elementary school students investigate the mysterious events happening at school such as sightings of giant poisonous spiders and rumors of a ghost in the last stall of the girl's bathroom.

A Matsue City collaboration anime with Eagle Talon. Yoshida book-ends the story as horror tales, both modern and historical, originated within the city are narrated by another person.

If you could change the world, what would you do? And if you had the chance to change your life, would you? There are two worlds that exist: reality; and a world that you think is reality. Da Wei is a young man who doesn’t care about anyone or anything aside from himself. However, when he finds out that his entire world is nothing more than an illusion and what’s more, it’s on the brink of collapse, will he make the decision to involve himself for the first time in something for the sake of others? (Source: Baka-Updates Manga)

A compilation film with new added scenes. (Source: AniDB)

The 3rd arc of the Chiyotarou Kodomo Gekijou program that aired on TBS. Every episode is a different Brothers Grimm fairy tale told with shadow puppet animation.

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Music video for the song Natsugare by ZUTOMAYO. The music video is prominently made up of scenes not seen in the anime movie.

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The eighth film in the Taka no Tsume film series.

Music video of Shuuen no Shiori published originally online on Niconico, whose song was included in Shuuen –Re:write- CD.

Kimoshiba is a weird type of life form with the shape of an oversize shiba inu, loves eating curry (particularly curry breads), and works at a funeral home. Similar life forms include yamishiba and onishiba. (Source: ANN)

The 1st arc of the Chiyotarou Kodomo Gekijou program that aired on TBS. Every episode is a different Japanese fairy tale told with shadow puppet animation.

Christmas-themed indie animation from 2019. It was made by Junya Iwake.

When she was young, Mashiro's life was saved by an oni. Turning 17, the ripe age to be eaten, she goes to marry him. However, he ends up doting on her excessively and has no intention to eat her?! The story of two unconsciously lovey-dovey newlyweds. (Source: Hakusensha, translated)

A music video for Fake Type.'s song Witch Hat: Majo to Boushi no Waltz.

Yao Ling and Hu Xiaozhen, who parted ways due to a misunderstanding in childhood, reunited in the academy after they grew up. The infatuated female protagonist hopes to continue writing a sweet journey with the male protagonist, but due to the appearance of the mysterious administrator, Ma Shen, "accidents" occur frequently. Under the lure of Ma Shen's plan, the two became acting administrators and they help spirits to realize their long-cherished dreams, in order to continue their progress in love. Through the experience of missions again and again, the relationship between Hu and Yao becomes deeper and deeper, and they are moving towards the road of righteousness. But the true purpose of Ma Shen gradually implicates the operating laws behind the world, and more mysteries, and dangers lie between the hero and heroine. (Source: Bilibili, Google translated & edited)

Second Season of Obake Zukan.

An animated promotional video for the web manga of the same name.

A short mini movie meant to celebrate the ending of Fire Emblem Heroes's Book Four and tease Book 5.

Second season of Shijian Qiutu.

A Christmas special of Kamigami no Ki "aired" between episode 4 and 5. It was a web only release.

The 2nd arc of the Chiyotarou Kodomo Gekijou program that aired on TBS. Every episode is a different Aesop fable told with shadow puppet animation.

The story of the franchise takes place in a large shopping area called "Yayoimachi" where gods and ayakashi (supernatural monsters) are rumored to appear. The Seishu no Miko (refined sake princes) work at the "Matsuyoian" drinking establishment there as shop-keeps, learning the way of Japan's famed omotenashi (hospitality). (Source: ANN)

Devil & Devil commercial for Shounen Sunday magazine.

A Matsue City collaboration anime with Eagle Talon. Yoshida book-ends the story as modern horror tales, originated within the city, are narrated by another person. The shorts are meant to promote the Patrick Lafcadio Hearn's Ghost Tour offered by the city. Some episodes feature biographical segments of the Matsue Kankou Taishi Sanri ga Iku! Matsue Ghost Tour group.

A music video for Cro-Magnon's song "Survivor" from their third album, featuring Mika Arisaka.

Keroppi receives a letter from a friend who is scared of an abandoned house in his new town. He and the gang go and visit him to help him feel more comfortable and overcome his fears. While exploring the house they run into some robbers and an apparition that doesn't seem to be what it is.

After serving his military duty, Jung-hoon, who has never had a girlfriend, returns to college. He has a secret crush on Eun-ji, a member of the school’s paranormal activity research club called Mysteria, in which he also belongs. One day, Jung-hoon meets Ji-sun, a virgin ghost, by chance, and Ji-sun asks him for help with her Scare tests, the exams that she needs to pass in order to be reborn. In return, Jung-hoon makes an arrangement with Ji-sun to help him score points with Eun-ji. While trying to help each other’s problems, the two run into disagreements, but their feelings for each other grow deeper as time passes. (Source: KMDb)

Konjiki no Gash!! television commercial for the Shounen Sunday magazine.

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The Haruba family is a wonderful family of three kids. The protagonist is the youngest son of the three siblings, who is in actuality, a spirit. The story unfolds in a nostalgic background of Japan and relates the life of this incredible family. (Source: ANN)

A 1986 Korean film about ancient demons and a brave boy.

A music video for Fullkawa Honpo's song "Toute wa Sono Kotae."

Various classic fairy tales told for child aged audiences.

Promotional video for the Shounen Jump+ manga Kinemaquia.

The story centers on the Seven Gods of Fortune in Japanese mythology as they reside on Awaji Island in Hyogo. In the shorts' story, the Seven Gods of Fortune slack in their duties in heaven, and Susanoo-no-Mikoto banishes them to Awaji Island. In order to return to the heavenly realm, they must help bring happiness to humans and rebuild their virtue. The outcast gods reluctantly grant human wishes and accumulate points in their "god phones" to be able to return to heaven. They aim to perform good deeds on particularly auspicious days to maximize point accumulation. Despite their best efforts at accumulating virtue, sometimes the Seven Gods of Fortune end up bringing misfortune to humans. When they fail, they lose points, further prolonging their stay on Awaji Island. (Source: ANN)

Tuxedo Gin commercial for Shounen Sunday magazine.

Music video for the song Sugar Loss by Wanuka.

Fifth season of Sinbi Apartment.

A story passed on is a living memorial. In eternal remembrance of March 11, 2011. (Source: Official Website)

Anime adaptation of the children's fantasy novel by Daisaku Ikeda.

Promotional video for the Shounen Jump+ manga Kami no Manimani.

The third season of Meichuxi De Yinyangshi Yijia.

Note: Screened as a double feature with Doraemon: Nobita to Ryuu no Kishi and with Pro Golfer Saru: Kouga Hikyou! Kage no Ninpou Golfer Sanjou!. (Source: AniDB)

One of the first examples of the tale is Hakuzan Kimura's Dreamy Urashima (Nonkinatousan Ryugu Mairi, 1925), in which a lazy man wakes up from his sleep and heads off to the seaside to spend the day fishing. There is a brief live-action shot of the sea swelling before the film returns to its animated fantasy world when a beautiful girl appears on the beach and lures him into the waves, transforming into the legendary turtle and carrying him beneath the surface to an undersea kingdom of fish and squid. Here he is welcomed by a bevy of kimono-wearing lovelies who lead him to a stately court full of musicians and dancers. As a ballerina pirouettes on the palace floor in front of him, he is plied with alcohol and handed a small gift box, before being escorted to a giant scallop shell that rises through the water taking him back to the surface. When he returns home, he finds he has aged so much that his wife and son no longer recognise him. He opens the gift box and a hideous demon springs from it and squashes him beneath its fists, at which point the man wakes up, and realising that the events of this story have all been a terrible nightmare, hurries out to work, alerted to the potential dangers of a life spent in idle daydreaming. (Source: midnighteye.com)

A mini side-story "Summer Mystery Adventure" series to the Taka no Tsume 8: Yoshida-kun no Batten File film. Though the film was released three years ago, it has a manga counterpart that's still running in CoroCoro Comic whose 2nd tankoubon volume was released recently. As well as scifi supernatural stories being very popular in Japan during the summer season.

A motivated man named Kota and shinigami #841 Yayoi's story. Kota is attracted to the work of the shinigami but can he actually become a one without suffering from his past?

Okawara was commissioned to create this animated short to promote the live-action TV series Frankenstein's Love. Loosely based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, it depicts the lonely life of a monster over the course of more than a century. (Source: NHK)

Music video for the song Show by Ado.

One day, a mysterious event suddenly occurred. For some reason, Jibanyan's favorite sweet: Chocobars, and Komasan's favorite: soft-serve ice cream, began to disappear from this world one after another. Why? A mysterious Yo-kai appears and tells them, "The way to bring Chocobars and soft-serve ice cream back to this world is for Jibanyan and Komasan to fight." Meanwhile, Hovernyan and Komasan's sister, Komami, who is a spy, discover that there is a Yo-kai behind this incident. There was a great conspiracy hidden. In addition, the unprecedented crisis surrounding Lord Emma, the strongest being in the Yo-kai World, is revealed! Where is Jibanyan VS Komasan? And who is the mastermind behind the incident? (Source: Yo-kai Watch Wiki)

Ueki no Housoku television commercial for the Shounen Sunday magazine.