30 Best Anime About Spirits That You Should Watching Update 04/2024

Anime About Spirits

For some of us, anime is a wonderful means of escape; for others, it can be a rich source of deeper meaning. We may go further into intellectual and thought-provoking storylines thanks to spiritual anime.

1. Blue Exorcist

Blue Exorcist

In the afterlife, there are two realms: Assiah and Gehenna. Satan is the ruler of Gehenna, and he desires to explore the universe. However, the only way to cross realms is to have a worthy host at your disposal. After being ambushed by demons and discovering that he is the son of Satan, Rin becomes a demon himself. For him, the decision to train as an exorcist with his brother Yukio, rather than join his father in the battle against Gehenna, was an easy one. It’s a tale of good vs. evil, and how sometimes the boundary isn’t as clear as we might assume.

2. Ryuugajou Nanana No Maizoukin

For the purpose of training and educating youngsters, Nanae Island was built by the Great Seven, an organization headed by Nanana Ryuugajou. It was a place where they could live out their aspirations. Even though he’s been banished and abandoned by his family, Juugo Yama welcomes the opportunity to start anew on an island far from home. On the first day of using his new room, the ghost of Nanana Ryuugajou appears to him in the form of an apparition. When she dies, a crime that has gone unsolved for ten years, she leaves behind magical artifacts all across the island, which she explains to him. Juugo, assisted by Tensai Ikkyuu and Daruku Hoshino, sets out to discover the murder of his best buddy.

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He dislikes and is bothered by Kimihiro Watanuki’s ability to see ghosts and other supernatural beings. He’s on his way home one day when he feels compelled to enter a strange house despite the fact that he’s being pestered by the typical spirits. Yuuko, a woman who claims to be able to rid him of his ability to sense ghosts, is found at this mansion. As compensation, she will offer him his desire to be free of his spiritual connection in exchange for working at her store. This sets the stage for a slew of strange and eerie incidents.

4. Ghost Slayers Ayashi

Ghost Slayers Ayashi

Tenpo 14, a year in which monsters from another world invade Edo, is the setting for the anime. However, the Bansha Aratemesho, who defend the city from these invading beasts, are solely known to the general population as scholarly individuals. However, they devote their life to eradicating the Yoi from the face of the earth. It is up to the Ayakashi warriors to keep an eye out for strange occurrences in the country and eradicate any traces of Yoi activity before it causes too much damage. Even though they are a heroic and odd collection of people, they have great powers to confront the Yoi.

5. InuYasha

That is, until she is kidnapped by demons and dragged into a well on her family’s Shinto shrine. By the time she emerges from the well, she has traveled back 500 years to Japan’s Segoku period. It is the Shikon jewel, a wish-granting jewel, that the demons are after in her possession. Inuyasha, a teenage half-demon, half-human named Inuyasha, assists her in her quest to gather the jewel’s shattered pieces and keep them safe from the demons. Shippo the fox demon, Miroku the monk, and Sango the demon slayer accompany her.

6. Natsume Yuujichou

Takashi Natsume, a boy who has been able to see youkai since he was a child. To aid him in his endeavor, he has Youkai Madara as a guardian. Having inherited the Book of Friends from his grandmother, Natsume sets out to restore the names written in the book to the youkai in his community. Enlightening adventures await him, as he discovers that some youkai are friendly, while some want to take the book and others are out to murder him.

7. The Young Spirit Master

The Young Spirit Master

As the great onmyouji Abe no Seimei’s grandchild, Masahiro bears his lineage. Masahiro is stripped of his onmyouji’s most crucial ability: the sixth sense, the capacity to perceive supernatural beings. This leads him to look for a new way of life and a new career, but one day a mononoke named Mokkun emerges and helps him discover his actual fighting strength. As a result, Masahiro, with the assistance of Mokkun, sets out to become the finest onmyouji in the world.

8. Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi

This anime, also known as Spirited Away, is one of the most popular of all time. The story revolves around ten-year-old Chihiro Ogino, a pampered brat. An abandoned amusement park is found on their approach to the new house. Her parents become pigs as a result of ingesting the meal, and she enters the world of the dead. After that, she must gather the courage and determination to labor and survive among the spirits, where she meets Haku, a companion. This is the story of how a young girl tries to survive and save both her parents and herself.

9. Hell Girl

It is only possible to visit Hell Correspondence at midnight. Someone’s name will go straight to hell if it is typed into the website. Hell Girl is Ai Enma’s nickname. She seeks vengeance on those whose names have been placed on a list to be consigned to hell, regardless of whether they deserve it or not. Quickly, using three straw dolls as a tool, she gets to the task at hand. To use her services, the person agrees to an afterlife in hell as a payment for her services.

10. Hotarubi no Mori e

Young Hotaru Takegawa is captivated by the legend of a mountain god at the age of just six years old. The ancient woodland is where she gets lost while visiting her uncle. Gin, a veiled forest spirit, comes to her aid after a long period of exhaustion and desperation. She quickly discovers that she must not touch the boy, or he will vanish. When Hotaru promises to return to Gin with a gift, Gin makes her promise that she will never return, even if she returns with a present. The two of them become inseparable throughout the course of the summer. As they mature, their emotions become more intense, and the one rule of never touching becomes too much for them to bear.

11. Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories (English Dub)

A long time ago, a student banished all the spirits from a schoolhouse. They’ve returned, and they’re looking for retribution in their return. They are two siblings who are still hurting from the death of their mother, Keiichirou. Their new school is housed in an old structure, where legend has it that it is haunted. They have to face the fact that ghosts do exist, and that they are on the prowl for them. They must rely on the help of their cat and new friends to withstand these phantom attacks at their new school.

12. Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation

Muhyo and Roji work together as magic-law experts. They are dedicated to helping those who have been possessed by evil spirits and bringing them to justice. You can call them if you need aid exorcising a demon or a spirit that has taken up residence in your home or office.

13. Mononoke

He is a mysterious and deadly occultist who lives in feudal Japan. He is on the prowl for demons known as mononoke, which he intends to dispatch. However, before he can kill the spirit, he must first discover its true shape, its truth, and its motive for being present. The Exorcism Sword can only be wielded with this information. Shino, a pregnant woman trapped in an inn room filled with deadly mononoke, is the first person Harry encounters during his adventure. The only way he can help Shin and carry out his responsibilities is by uncovering the truth about the spirits’ forms, truth, and motivations.

14. Another

A popular girl at the Yomiyama North Middle School, Misaki, was found dead in her dorm room, and the village of Yomiyama has been gripped by terror and mystery ever since. When Kouichi Sakakibara arrives as a new student 26 years from now, he notices that all of the classmates are gloomy and strange. He is drawn to Mei Misaki, a girl who is rejected by the rest of the school because of her mystery. Her proximity means that he is also closer to the truth about Misaki’s death.

15. Mushishi

Mushishi

The simplest forms of life, mushi don’t have a good or bad side; they simply exist. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they can even mimic natural phenomena like rainbows or even sickness. When it comes to Mushi, there is no easy way to explain or categorize them because most people don’t even aware they exist. In order to have a better knowledge of life’s hierarchy, the Mushishi turn to research and study on Mushi. To find out what Mushi are, Ginko is always on the lookout for rumors of their existence.

16. GeGeGe no Kitarou

People have long since forgotten about the existence of youkai. Adults suddenly find themselves in a state of confusion and disarray due to an incomprehensible phenomena. Discerning teen Mana writes to the Youkai post in search of information. Gegege no Kitarou greets her instead of responding.

17. Ling Qi

Yang Jinghua, who lives in poverty, has a freak event that leaves him ten years younger when he wakes up. At first, he feels he’s been reborn and has the opportunity to start anew. Duanmu Xi, a wealthy, white-haired, gorgeous man, greets him instead of him looking for a new life. It is revealed to him that he has died and that he is now being asked to sign an agreement to stay with him for the rest of his life.

18. Mokke

High school student Shizuru has the ability to see ghosts, and her younger sister Mizuki is regularly haunted. Their grandparents, who reside in the countryside, have been entrusted with the care of the two children. By learning to coexist in harmony with nature, the sisters discover how their unique gifts may be used for good rather than evil.

19. Hanada Shounen-shi

As a bratish young man, Ichiro Hanada teases his younger sister, gets into fights with anyone, and regularly criticizes his mother. He experiences a near-death experience after being hit by a truck one day. He realizes he has the ability to communicate with and see spirits after he finally wakes up. Because of his inability to progress, he is contacted by ghosts who have recently gone. He must assist them in resolving any unsolved concerns that are preventing them from achieving peace of mind.

20. Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san

Yunohana Yuuna – Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san

Fuyuzora Kogarashi has had the capacity to see ghosts and be possessed by spirits since he was a toddler. He’s had to learn to battle against the evil spirits because of his gift, and it’s been a struggle. He’s homeless and destitute, and he’s looking for a way out. In Yuragi Manor, he finds a low-cost boarding home haunted by the ghost of a high school student whose corpse was discovered on the property. In order to move on, he decides to help Yuna, the sixteen-year-old ghost of the Manor, uncover the truth about her death.

21. Punch Line

After being spared from a bus hijacking, Yuuta Iridatsu’s spirit is split from his body. His soul is searching for his body in the Korai house, where he grew up. For this anime, Yuuta is a young man who must save the world from a terrible organization that wants to ruin the planet.

22. Natsuyuki Rendezvous

Rokka Shimao, the proprietor of a floral store, is the love of Ryousuke Hazuki’s life. He tries to get a job there, but he discovers that the house is haunted by the ghost of her deceased spouse. There is a conflict between the ghost and the new lover. Ryousuke’s spirit tries to dissuade him from pursuing him and urges him to let go of his feelings for her.

23. Asura Cryin’

Asura Cryin’

‘Misao’ the spirit of Natsume Tomoharu’s best friend haunts him as he goes about his daily life in high school. An unlocked briefcase is found one day after moving into his brother’s house. Tomoharu and Misao try to flee the residence with the briefcase, which is being sought by a group of armed robbers. They must discover the case’s mysteries and the reasons for its importance.

24. Anohana – The Flower We Saw That Day

Jinta Yadomi is a loner who spends most of his time playing video games alone. The death of a buddy, Menma, has left him and his companions reeling. Menma’s spirit appears to Jinta one day and asks him for something. A few days later, he and his pals are convinced that Menma’s spirit needs to be put to rest.

25. Kekkaishi

With their superhuman abilities, the Kekkaishi are able to wipe out bad forces from the face of the earth. It is common for Ayakashi demons to invade the world of humans and attempt to eat the strength of Karasumori. Tokine Yukimura, Yoshimura’s neighbor and best friend, can assist him protect his hometown. Yoshimura, on the other hand, would rather bake cakes than fight demons.

26. Natsu no Arashi

Arashi is a girl Yasaka meets in a store. This strange man, who claims to have been recruited by her family to bring back her, is protected by him. That night, Arashi ends himself spending the night with Yasaka and discovering that he possesses powers beyond his comprehension. She and her buddy Kaja appear in a 60-year-old photo and neither of them has aged a day in that time.

27. Kaidan Restaurant

Kaidan Restaurant

There are three separate stories in each episode of Kaidan Restaurant, one for each of the three foods served. In addition to the appetizer and main dishes, the third dish is a ghost story recounted by Ako and her pals about a sixth-grade classmate.

28. Ghost Hunt

Tanuyama At school, Mai and her pals enjoy exchanging ghost stories. One day, a young man who works for the Shibuya Psychic Research Company, which investigates possible hauntings in abandoned schools, comes to the property to meet the residents. Mai is hired to assist pay for the damage to a camera that was part of the investigation. She gets a crash course in the supernatural and learns how to become a ghost hunter.

29. Bakemonogatari

Meme Oshino saves Koyomi Araragi from a vampire attack. Vampire-like abilities such as her uncanny ability to heal and see in the dark are there despite her human appearance. As soon as the world learns of her secret, she sets out to assist individuals who are also afflicted by paranormal disorders and diseases.

30. Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound

Spectacular events are taking place in Suiten. The priest’s daughter begins to have weird visions, and spirits begin to appear in the mountains around the village. Even though Tarou Komori had suppressed memories of his abduction eleven years prior, he must now confront his past if he is going to uncover the truth.