Historical anime have clear ties to our history and usually occur in a particular epoch.
Top 16 Historical Anime to watch
- 1. Kimetsu no Yaiba
- 2. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- 3. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen
- 4. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen
- 5. Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite
- 6. Jigokuraku
- 7. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen
- 8. Vinland Saga
- 9. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen
- 10. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen
- 11. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)
- 12. Gintama
- 13. Samurai Champloo
- 14. Black Butler
- 15. Bungou Stray Dogs
- 16. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
1. Kimetsu no Yaiba

It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon herself. Though devastated by this grim reality, Tanjiro resolves to become a “demon slayer” so that he can turn his sister back into a human, and kill the demon that massacred his family.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is finished and has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼滅の刃, Blade of Demon Destruction, KnY, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kyoudai no Kizuna, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Bonds of Siblings, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, 鬼滅の刃-兄妹の絆-, 鬼灭之刃, הלהב קוטל השדים, قاتل الشياطين, ดาบพิฆาตอสูร, Miecz zabójcy demonów – Kimetsu no Yaiba, Guardians de la nit: Kimetsu no Yaiba, İblis Keser
2. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
The Apothecary Diaries is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 薬屋のひとりごと, Drugstore Soliloquy
3. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen

Falling forever into an endless dream... Tanjiro and the group have completed their rehabilitation training at the Butterfly Mansion, and they arrive at their next mission on the Mugen Train, where over 40 people have disappeared in a very short period of time. Tanjiro and Nezuko, along with Zenitsu and Inosuke, join one of the most powerful swordsmen within the Demon Slayer Corps, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, to face the demon aboard the Mugen Train on track to despair.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train is a Movie. It is also Known as: 劇場版 鬼滅の刃 無限列車編, Gekijouban Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Train
4. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen

After visiting the Rengoku residence, Tanjirou and his comrades volunteer for a mission within the Entertainment District, a place where desires are sold and demons dwell. They journey alongside the flashy Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, in search of a monstrous foe terrorizing the town. Sworn to slay creatures of the night, the hunt continues.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Arc is finished and has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼滅の刃 遊郭編, Kimetsu no Yaiba 2, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2, Demon Slayer 2, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Yuukaku-hen
5. Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite

After learning heretical teaching about the Earth and the Sun, a child prodigy searches for his master's hidden research while evading the Inquisition.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is finished and has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: チ。-地球の運動について-, Chi: About the Movement of the Earth
6. Jigokuraku

The Edo period is nearing its end. Gabimaru, a shinobi formerly known as the strongest in Iwagakure who is now a death row convict, is told that he will be acquitted and set free if he can bring back the Elixir of Life from an island that is rumored to be the Buddhist pure land Sukhavati. In hopes of reuniting with his beloved wife, Gabimaru heads to the island along with the executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri. Upon arriving there, they encounter other death row convicts in search of the Elixir of Life... as well as a host of unknown creatures, eerie manmade statues, and the hermits who rule the island. Can Gabimaru find the Elixir of Life on this mysterious island and make it back home alive?
Hell's Paradise is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 地獄楽, Heavenhell, Paradition, Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku
7. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen

The members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira.
In preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Hashira Training commences. While each carries faith and determination within their hearts, Tanjiro and the Hashira enter a new story.
Notes:
• The first episode has a runtime of ~1 hour and received an early premiere in cinemas as part of a special screening alongside the final episode of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc is finished and has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編, KnY 4, Demon Slayer Season 4
8. Vinland Saga

As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Throfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery … the land Leif called Vinland.
Vinland Saga is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヴィンランド・サガ, Vinland Saga
9. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen

Tanjiro’s journey leads him to the Swordsmith Village, where he reunites with two Hashira, members of the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen - Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji. With the shadows of demons lurking near, a new battle begins for Tanjiro and his comrades.
Notes:
• The first episode has a runtime of ~49 minutes.
• The final episode has a runtime of ~52 minutes.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc is finished and has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Swordsmith Village Arc, KnY 3, Demon Slayer Season 3
10. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen

The TV version of Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen including an entirely new first episode. The first episode depicts Rengoku as he embarks on his journey to the Mugen Train. The remaining episodes will add about 70 new animation cuts and new background music, as well as a new trailer.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mugen Train Arc is finished and has 7 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼滅の刃 無限列車編, Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen (TV), The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc TV
11. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)

In 1868, Dario Brando saves the life of an English nobleman, George Joestar. By taking in Dario's son Dio when the boy becomes fatherless, George hopes to repay the debt he owes to his savior. However Dio, unsatisfied with his station in life, aspires to seize the Joestar house for his own. Wielding an Aztec stone mask with supernatural properties, he sets out to destroy George and his son, Jonathan "JoJo" Joestar, and triggers a chain of events that will continue to echo through the years to come.
Half a century later, in New York City, Jonathan's grandson Joseph Joestar discovers the legacy his grandfather left for him. When an archeological dig unearths the truth behind the stone mask, he realizes that he is the only one who can defeat the Pillar Men, mystical beings of immeasurable power who inadvertently began everything.
Adapted from the first two arcs of Hirohiko Araki's outlandish manga series, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken follows the many thrilling expeditions of JoJo and his descendants. Whether it's facing off with the evil Dio, or combatting the sinister Pillar Men, there's always plenty of bizarre adventures in store.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) is finished and has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: ジョジョの奇妙な冒険, JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (2012)
12. Gintama

The Amanto, aliens from outer space, have invaded Earth and taken over feudal Japan. As a result, a prohibition on swords has been established, and the samurai of Japan are treated with disregard as a consequence.
However one man, Gintoki Sakata, still possesses the heart of the samurai, although from his love of sweets and work as a yorozuya, one might not expect it. Accompanying him in his jack-of-all-trades line of work are Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with glasses and a strong heart, Kagura with her umbrella and seemingly bottomless stomach, as well as Sadaharu, their oversized pet dog. Of course, these odd jobs are not always simple, as they frequently have run-ins with the police, ragtag rebels, and assassins, oftentimes leading to humorous but unfortunate consequences.
Who said life as an errand boy was easy?
Gintama is finished and has 201 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀魂, Gin Tama, Silver Soul, Yorinuki Gintama-san
13. Samurai Champloo

Fuu Kasumi is a young and clumsy waitress who spends her days peacefully working in a small teahouse. That is, until she accidentally spills a drink all over one of her customers! With a group of samurai now incessantly harassing her, Fuu desperately calls upon another samurai in the shop, Mugen, who quickly defeats them with his wild fighting technique, utilizing movements reminiscent to that of breakdancing. Unfortunately, Mugen decides to pick a fight with the unwilling ronin Jin, who wields a more precise and traditional style of swordfighting, and the latter proves to be a formidable opponent. The only problem is, they end up destroying the entire shop as well as accidentally killing the local magistrate's son.
For their crime, the two samurai are captured and set to be executed. However, they are rescued by Fuu, who hires the duo as her bodyguards. Though she no longer has a place to return to, the former waitress wishes to find a certain samurai who smells of sunflowers and enlists the help of the now exonerated pair to do so. Despite initially disapproving of this idea, the two eventually agree to assist the girl in her quest; thus, the trio embark upon an adventure to find this mysterious warrior—that is, if Fuu can keep Mugen and Jin from killing each other.
Set in an alternate Edo Period of Japan, Samurai Champloo follows the journey of these three eccentric individuals in an epic quest full of action, comedy, and dynamic sword fighting, all set to the beat of a unique hip-hop infused soundtrack.
Samurai Champloo is finished and has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: サムライチャンプルー, SAMURAI CHAMPLOO
14. Black Butler

Young Ciel Phantomhive is known as "the Queen's Guard Dog," taking care of the many unsettling events that occur in Victorian England for Her Majesty. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities, Ciel uses whatever means necessary to get the job done. But is there more to this black-clad butler than meets the eye?
In Ciel's past lies a secret tragedy that enveloped him in perennial darkness—during one of his bleakest moments, he formed a contract with Sebastian, a demon, bargaining his soul in exchange for vengeance upon those who wronged him. Today, not only is Sebastian one hell of a butler, but he is also the perfect servant to carry out his master's orders—all the while anticipating the delicious meal he will eventually make of Ciel's soul. As the two work to unravel the mystery behind Ciel's chain of misfortunes, a bond forms between them that neither heaven nor hell can tear apart.
Black Butler is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: Kuroshitsuji, 黒執事, Kuro Shitsuji, Kuroshitsuzi
15. Bungou Stray Dogs

For weeks, Atsushi Nakajima's orphanage has been plagued by a mystical tiger that only he seems to be aware of. Suspected to be behind the strange incidents, the 18-year-old is abruptly kicked out of the orphanage and left hungry, homeless, and wandering through the city.
While starving on a riverbank, Atsushi saves a rather eccentric man named Osamu Dazai from drowning. Whimsical suicide enthusiast and supernatural detective, Dazai has been investigating the same tiger that has been terrorizing the boy. Together with Dazai's partner Doppo Kunikida, they solve the mystery, but its resolution leaves Atsushi in a tight spot. As various odd events take place, Atsushi is coerced into joining their firm of supernatural investigators, taking on unusual cases the police cannot handle, alongside his numerous enigmatic co-workers.
Bungo Stray Dogs is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 文豪ストレイドッグス, Literary Stray Dogs
16. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon

Despite being born into a noble family, Miyo lost her birth mother at a young age and grew up being abused by her stepmother, stepsister, and father.
When she finally receives news that she's to be married off, she finds out that her husband-to-be is Kiyoka, a soldier with a reputation for being cruel and heartless. In fact, he's had numerous previous fiancées who have all fled his household; none lasting even a mere three days.
Resigned to the fact that her family had abandoned her, Miyo knocks on the gate of the Kudou household to find herself greeted by a beautiful man with pale skin. Despite the poor treatment she receives from her husband-to-be during their first meeting, Miyo is unable to return to her old home and spends her time cooking and doing chores. However, as the days pass, Miyo and Kiyoka being to slowly open their hearts to each other...
My Happy Marriage is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: わたしの幸せな結婚, Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon