You love myths? You love anime? Same here! Here’s my stash of the best mythology anime where gods throw down, heroes rise, and the lore is front and center. From Japanese kami to Greek gods in armor, scroll down to see your favorite legends come to life!
1. Noragami – Japanese Shinto Mythology
2 seasons | 25 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Hulu
In Shinto belief, kami need worship to power up, and Yato? The guy has no shrine, no followers, nada. He’s hustling through modern Tokyo for some holy clout while duking it out with nasty stray spirits. Watch for authentic Shinto elements and a zero-to-hero quest, god-edition.
2. Magi – Middle Eastern Mythology
2 seasons | 50 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Aladdin just got an upgrade, and so did his setting. No singing genies; this is hardcore dungeon crawling that tests true grit, drawing heavily from Middle Eastern myths about fate, magic, and heroism. If you love stories about djinns, magi, and Rukh, cancel all plans—it’s binge time!
3. Mononoke – Japanese Folklore
1 season | 12 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Netflix
The Medicine Seller is part exorcist, part psychologist, and a full-time Mononoke ass-kicker. Every episode flips Japanese ghost tales into psychological horror, and that trippy art? You’ll love it or it’ll make you dizzy, but you’ll come out the other side knowing your Ayakashi from your Umibozu.
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4. The Twelve Kingdoms – Chinese Mythology
1 season | 45 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
High fantasy with a Chinese mythology twist—Kirins, Youmas, and a lot of people getting stabbed in the back (literally and politically). And the “chosen one” in the middle of it all is Youko, an isekai’d schoolgirl trying not to die. Tune in for mythos with a side of imperial drama.
5. Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac) – Greek Mythology
3 seasons | 114 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Greek mythology, but make it 1980s Shounen anime. We’ve got dudes in constellation-inspired armors punching the cosmos out of greedy gods, protecting Athena, and generally being overdramatic. Old-school, cheesy, and absolutely epic if you can handle the dusty animation.
6. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? – Norse and Greek Mythologies
4 seasons | 59 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll, Hulu
Ignore the title—this is not just fan service, but a solid dungeon-crawler. The Norse and Greek gods are reimagined as guild leaders, while our boy Bell and other dorks hustle for glory and the attention of some divine ladies. Queue it up for some light-hearted mythological fun.
7. Fate/Stay Night – World Mythologies
2 seasons | 25 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
King Arthur, Gilgamesh, and Medusa like you’ve never seen them before! This is an all-out melee where historical figures and characters from global myths beat the tar out of each other for the Holy Grail. Skip if you’re a mythology purist; everyone else, enjoy the spectacle!
8. The Heroic Legend of Arslan – Persian Mythology
2 seasons | 34 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Less straightforward myth and more historical fantasy, this one’s rooted in the legendary tales of Persian heroes. Prince Arslan is trying to reclaim his throne and figure out how not to suck at being a leader. Watch for grade-A warfare and strategy—just power through the slower parts.
9. Rage of Bahamut – Christian and Middle Eastern Mythologies
2 seasons | 34 episodes
Watch on: Crunchyroll
This one pulls from Christian and Middle Eastern myths, but it’s mostly an excuse to have badass winged creatures and an explosive heaven-vs-hell standoff. It’s loud, it’s brash, and it doesn’t skimp on the boom, so you’ll forgive the moments when the plot goes full derpy.
10. Record of Ragnarok – World Mythologies
2 seasons | 27 episodes
Watch on: Netflix
So, the gods decide humanity sucks, and it’s time for a smackdown: Ragnarok style. Norse mythology gets a spotlight, but everyone from Zeus to Shiva crashes the party. An apocalyptic tournament that’s fun enough if you can overlook the slideshows masquerading as fight scenes.
And that’s a wrap on your mythological anime tour! Got favorites or hot takes? Leave a comment, share this post, and don’t forget to explore more of our anime recommendations:
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