Anime Like Journal of Mysterious Creatures

Brutal murders, petty thefts, and senseless violence plague the human world. Meanwhile, the realm of death gods is a dull, unchanging gambling den. The brilliant 17-year-old Japanese student Light Yagami and the sadistic god of death Ryuk share a belief: both their worlds are rotten. For his own entertainment, Ryuk drops his Death Note into the human world. Light stumbles upon it, dismissing the first rule as absurd: the human whose name is written in this note shall die. Yet the temptation proves too strong, and Light tests it by writing a felon's name, disturbingly resulting in his first murder. Realizing the terrifying godlike power he now holds, Light—under the alias Kira—pursues his twisted sense of justice with the ultimate goal of ridding the world of all evil-doers. The meticulous mastermind detective L is already on his trail, but as Light's intellect rivals L's, the grand pursuit of Kira becomes an intense battle of wits that can only end when one of them is dead.

Since his father passed away, Tanjirou Kamado has shouldered the responsibility of providing for his family. Although they live in poverty on a remote mountain, the Kamado household enjoys a relatively peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou goes down to a nearby village to earn some money by selling charcoal. As night falls on his way back, he is forced to take refuge in the home of a strange man, who warns him about flesh-eating demons that lurk in the woods after dark. When he finally returns home the following morning, he is confronted with a horrific scene—his entire family has been slaughtered. Even worse, the only survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a bloodthirsty demon. Fueled by rage and grief, Tanjirou vows to avenge his family and stay by his last remaining sibling. Alongside the mysterious organization known as the Demon Slayer Corps, he will do whatever it takes to slay demons and preserve the last remnants of his beloved sister's humanity.

High schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his free time either in the Occult Club, casually indulging in baseless paranormal activities, or at the hospital visiting his bedridden grandfather. This easygoing routine takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a cursed item. A chain of supernatural events is set off after Yuuji swallows the object, which turns out to be a finger belonging to Sukuna Ryoumen, the King of Curses. Thrust into the world of Curses—beings born from human malice and negativity—he quickly learns the threat they pose to society as he discovers his own new abilities. Introduced to the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School, Yuuji begins to follow a path from which there is no return: the path of a jujutsu sorcerer.

Shigeo Kageyama, an eighth-grader known as Mob, discovered his immense psychic abilities early in life. Recognizing the inherent dangers of such power, he chose to suppress it, using his talents solely to woo Tsubomi, a girl he has long admired, though her interest quickly fades. Seeking guidance, Mob joins the agency of Arataka Reigen, a fraudulent psychic who manipulates Mob’s powers for small profits. This arrangement turns the exorcism of spirits into a routine part of his dull existence. Yet, the energy Mob releases is merely the surface; if his overwhelming emotions and latent potential go unchecked, they will trigger a catastrophic explosion that will transform him beyond recognition. The countdown to this explosion continues relentlessly, and halting it seems impossible.

When trouble strikes, a mysterious red phone number might appear. Dialing it connects you to Yato, a minor deity who calls himself the Yato God and aspires to amass millions of followers. Lacking even a single shrine, his ambitions remain unfulfilled, forcing him to scrape by with five-yen odd jobs. His situation worsens when his weapon partner abandons him for being incompetent. Yato’s fortunes shift when middle school student Hiyori Iki seemingly sacrifices herself to save him from a vehicle collision. While she survives, the incident destabilizes her spirit, allowing her soul to detach from her body. To restore her normal state, Hiyori insists Yato fix the problem, which requires a new weapon partner. Reluctantly, she agrees to assist him in finding one, offering hope that Yato’s luck is finally improving.

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki leads a normal life until his family is targeted by a Hollow, a malevolent spirit that devours human souls. During the attack, he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who is wounded while defending Ichigo’s relatives. To protect his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia’s proposal to assume her powers, thereby becoming a Soul Reaper himself. Since Rukia cannot recover her abilities, Ichigo takes on the difficult responsibility of eliminating the Hollows infesting their town. He is not solitary in this mission, as he is eventually aided by his friends and classmates Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida, each possessing distinct talents. As Ichigo and his companions adjust to their new roles and support one another both in combat and daily life, the young Soul Reaper discovers that Hollows are not the sole danger threatening the human world.

Yukiteru Amano is a timid middle school student who habitually records everything he does in his daily life on his phone—a digital diary. At school, he has no friends, but he is often seen talking to his supposed imaginary companions: Deus Ex Machina, the god of time and space, and Deus' servant, Mur Mur. One morning, Yukiteru wakes up to find that certain events of his day are already appearing on his cellphone ahead of time. At first he dismisses it as coincidence, but he slowly realizes that the incidents written on his phone actually occur in the near future. After benefiting from this new ability throughout the day, he discovers that his classmate Yuno Gasai owns a similar diary. When the two team up to fend off a strange pursuer and return home, Deus Ex Machina reveals that they—along with ten other participants—have been forced into a survival game where the winner becomes the deity's successor. Left with no other choice, Yukiteru and Yuno must rely on their phones, now called "Future Diaries," to survive this merciless battle royale.

Humans and demons represent two sides of the same coin, just as Assiah and Gehenna are the distinct worlds they inhabit. The only method to traverse between these realms is through possession, similar to tales of ghosts. Yet Satan, the ruler of Gehenna, cannot locate a fitting host to inhabit, leaving him trapped in his own domain. In a bid to conquer Assiah, he dispatches his son, hoping the boy will mature into a vessel capable of holding the demon king. Ao no Exorcist centers on Rin Okumura, a somewhat rowdy teenager who seems entirely normal until demons ambush him. His reality is upended when he learns he is Satan’s son and that his father desires him to return so they may take over Assiah. Refusing to side with the king of Gehenna, Rin resolves to train as an exorcist to defend Assiah, fighting alongside his brother Yukio.

The rare and inexplicable Puberty Syndrome is often dismissed as a myth. It is an unusual condition that only affects teenagers, and its symptoms are so supernatural that hardly anyone acknowledges it as a real phenomenon. However, high school student Sakuta Azusagawa knows from personal experience that it is very real and is surprisingly common in his school. Mai Sakurajima is a third-year high school student who was famous as a child actress in her youth but recently put her promising career on hold for reasons unknown to the public. With an unapproachable demeanor, she is well-known throughout the school, yet no one dares to interact with her—until Sakuta sees her wandering the library in a bunny girl costume. Despite the outfit, nobody seems to notice her, and after confronting her, he realizes she is another victim of Puberty Syndrome. As Sakuta tries to help Mai with her situation, his actions bring him into contact with more girls affected by this elusive condition.

In 1868, English aristocrat George Joestar and his son Jonathan owe a debt to Dario Brando after being rescued from a carriage accident. However, the Joestars remain unaware that Dario never intended to help them—he thought they were dead and was merely looting their possessions. Twelve years later, following Dario's death, George adopts his son Dio as a way to repay the supposed debt. Though Dio outwardly acts affectionate toward his new father, he secretly plots to seize the Joestar wealth. His initial move is to drive a wedge between George and Jonathan. By consistently outshining his foster brother, Dio solidifies his position in the Joestar household. But when Dio pushes Jonathan too far, Jonathan bests him in a physical confrontation. As the years pass, the two appear to have become close friends to outsiders. Yet trouble stirs again when George falls ill, and Jonathan suspects Dio is somehow responsible—and that he has further schemes in motion.

Following a series of unexplained vanishings on a train, the Demon Slayer Corps fails to resolve the issue, prompting Flame Pillar Kyoujurou Rengoku to personally intervene and eradicate the danger. He is joined by promising new recruits Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira, who eagerly anticipate witnessing the legendary feats of their superior. Unaware that the demons behind the disappearances have already enacted their sinister scheme, the group must summon their full strength and wield their blades to protect the two hundred passengers on board. As the situation deteriorates, Tanjirou’s determination and sense of duty face a severe trial.

The Demon Slayer Corps is still reeling from the tragic events of the Mugen Train. Even though they have been granted time to heal, their mission cannot pause, as evil never rests: a brutal demon is preying on the beautiful women in the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. The Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, along with his three wives, takes on the investigation. But when he suddenly loses contact with his wives, Tengen fears the worst and calls upon Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira to slip into the district's top establishments and track down the malevolent Upper Rank Demon.

Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama is growing up and gaining a deeper awareness of what it means to be a psychic with abilities that can deeply influence the lives of those around him. Together with his mentor Reigen Arataka, he continues to handle supernatural cases brought to them by clients—ranging from banishing malevolent spirits to investigating urban legends that frighten the townspeople. Although the nature of their work hasn't changed, Mob is no longer simply trailing behind Reigen without question. Carrying the memories of all he has endured as an extraordinarily powerful psychic, his encounters with the supernatural now carry greater significance. The atmosphere turns more grim and intense as the threats confronting Mob and Reigen become increasingly real and disturbing than any they have faced before.

Jinta Yadomi has retreated from society, spending his days avoiding school and immersing himself in video games at home. During a sweltering summer, his childhood friend Meiko "Menma" Honma appears to demand that he fulfill a wish he had forgotten. Although her persistence irritates her, Jinta initially ignores her, dismissing the encounter because Menma passed away years ago. While he initially suspects the vision is a heat-induced hallucination, he eventually accepts that he is truly seeing her ghost. The death of Menma had caused their group of childhood friends to drift apart, but they are reunited as they attempt to lay her spirit to rest. As they confront their shared pain and guilt, they must find the strength to help Menma move on, while also healing themselves.

Hailing from Ente Isla, the Demon Lord Satan commands vast demon armies to strike fear into mortals while conquering the land. However, his brutal quest to seize the continent is thwarted by the hero Emilia, forcing him to flee through a dimensional portal into the human world. Stranded in modern-day Tokyo alongside his loyal general Alsiel, the demon vows to return and complete his subjugation of Ente Isla, provided they can find a way back. Deprived of magic in a world where it does not exist, Satan assumes the human identity of Sadao Maou and takes a job at MgRonald's, a local fast-food restaurant, to survive. He soon discovers that conquering Ente Isla is no longer sufficient; instead, he becomes determined to climb the corporate ladder and establish himself as the ruler of Earth, one satisfied customer at a time. Through the eyes of this hapless demon lord, Hataraku Maou-sama! offers a hilarious perspective on the mundane realities of everyday life, whether dealing with part-time work, household chores, or simply managing to pay rent on time.

Yato and Yukine have finally repaired their bond as god and Regalia. As a little-known deity, Yato continues accepting odd jobs for five yen each, hoping to one day gain millions of followers and his own grand shrine. Hiyori Iki's loose soul remains unfixed, yet she cheerfully prepares for high school regardless. Though things appear to have returned to normal, the tangled history between Yato and Bishamon—the war goddess—comes to the surface. Bishamon harbors a mysterious old grudge against Yato, leading to violent confrontations. Adding to the complications, Kazuma, Bishamon's most trusted Regalia, owes Yato a debt. When lives are at stake, unraveling these secrets may be the only way to correct the mistakes of the past.

High school student Issei Hyoudou is a typical pervert who spends his days peeping on girls and fantasizing about having a harem. Things take a turn when a beautiful girl asks him out, only for her to reveal herself as a fallen angel and brutally murder him. But he gets a second chance when Rias Gremory, a beautiful senior and top-class devil, revives him as her servant and recruits him into the school's Occult Research club. Now adjusting to his new existence, Issei must train and fight to survive the violent world of angels and devils. Each adventure brings hilarious and risqué moments with his new comrades, all while keeping his secret life hidden from his friends and family in High School DxD.

Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student, survives a vampire attack thanks to Meme Oshino, an odd man who lives in an abandoned building. Although he is restored to humanity, lingering side effects like superhuman healing and enhanced vision remain. With support from his friend and class president Tsubasa Hanekawa, Araragi tries to maintain a normal student life. When he catches fellow classmate Hitagi Senjougahara as she falls down a flight of stairs, Araragi realizes she is unnaturally weightless. Despite Senjougahara's reluctance, Araragi insists on helping her and turns to Oshino—the same man who once resolved his own crisis. Through a series of stories involving demons and gods, Bakemonogatari follows Araragi as he works to aid those suffering from supernatural afflictions.

In the downtown area of Tokyo's Ikebukuro district, strange rumors swirl about anonymous gangs and dangerous individuals, but the most famous urban legend is the headless "Black Rider"—a figure seen riding a jet-black motorcycle through the city streets. Mikado Ryuugamine has always craved the excitement of city life, and an invitation from a childhood friend convinces him to move to Tokyo. On his very first day, he glimpses the Black Rider, and it seems his wish for adventure has been fulfilled. However, as supernatural events unfold, ordinary people like himself, along with Ikebukuro's most eccentric residents, become entangled in the chaos erupting throughout the city.

In 2006, Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School resonates with the constant squabbling and heated arguments of two inseparable best friends. Radiating unwavering confidence, Satoru Gojou and Suguru Getou are certain that no challenge is too great for young, powerful Special Grade sorcerers like them. They are given the mission of safely escorting a level-headed girl named Riko Amanai to the entity that embodies the very foundation of the jujutsu world. Yet this assignment thrusts them into an exhausting maelstrom of moral conflict that threatens to shatter the already fragile peace between sorcerers and ordinary humans. Twelve years later, students and sorcerers stand as the first line of defense against a surge of high-level curses born from human negativity. As these entities become more powerful, their self-awareness and ambition also grow. The curses unite under the lead of a dangerous ancient cursed spirit with the shared goal of eradicating humanity and creating a world populated only by cursed energy users. To remove their biggest obstacle—the strongest sorcerer, Gojou—they coordinate an assault at Shibuya Station on Halloween. Splitting into teams, the sorcerers enter the battle ready to give everything to protect the innocent and their own kind.

Kobayashi is about to head off to work one morning when she opens her apartment door and finds a dragon's head staring at her from the balcony. The creature promptly transforms into a cute, buxom, and lively young girl in a maid uniform, introducing herself as Tooru. It turns out that the night before, after a drunken trip to the mountains, the stoic programmer encountered this dragon and, learning it had no place to go, offered it a home. Now Tooru has arrived to accept that offer, determined to repay Kobayashi's kindness by serving as her personal maid. Despite regretting her drunken promise and hesitating to follow through, Kobayashi is swayed by a mix of guilt and Tooru's impressive dragon abilities, ultimately allowing the girl to stay. Though Tooru is highly efficient at her duties, her unorthodox housekeeping methods often horrify Kobayashi and sometimes create more trouble than they solve. Additionally, the circumstances surrounding the dragon's arrival on Earth prove more complicated than they first appear, as Tooru carries heavy emotions and painful memories. To make matters worse, Tooru's presence attracts other mythical beings to the home, bringing along a host of eccentric personalities. As Kobayashi does her best to navigate this chaotic situation, nothing could have prepared her for life with a dragon maid.

Ganta Igarashi's day starts out ordinarily enough as he and his classmates prepare for a field trip to Deadman Wonderland, a prison-themed amusement park where inmates perform dangerous stunts for the crowd's entertainment. But everything changes when a mysterious man dressed in red slaughters the entire class. Framed for the crime and handed a death sentence, Ganta is sent to the very prison he was supposed to visit. His ordeal has only just begun. Thrust into a brutal world of sadistic prisoners and strange supernatural abilities, Ganta lives under the constant threat of a lethal collar around his neck—a device that can only be slowed by winning the prison's deadly games. He must risk his life to survive in a ruthless environment where friends and enemies are hard to distinguish, all while searching for the enigmatic "Red Man" to prove his innocence.

Devils require a living host to manifest. However, if a person's will is sufficiently strong, they can overcome the demon and claim its power for themselves, becoming a Devilman. Akira Fudou is a timid and gentle soul with an overly compassionate nature. When his childhood friend Ryou Asuka asks for assistance in hunting devils, Akira agrees without a second thought. But to Akira's shock, their destination is Sabbath, a hedonistic gathering of depravity and excess. As bloodshed erupts, demons possess the revelers, transforming them into grotesque monsters and causing chaos. In a desperate bid to save his friend, Akira inadvertently fuses with the demon Amon, transforming into a Devilman and gaining the strength to defeat the remaining demons. This new union grants him immense power, but it also awakens a primal, uncontrollable side of Akira. Now bearing a devil's body while retaining his compassionate heart, Akira joins forces with Ryou, destroying those who threaten humanity and those he holds dear.

Young Ciel Phantomhive holds the title "the Queen's Guard Dog," handling the various unsettling incidents that arise in Victorian England on behalf of Her Majesty. With the help of Sebastian Michaelis, his faithful butler who possesses seemingly superhuman abilities, Ciel employs whatever methods are required to accomplish his tasks. Yet, there may be more hidden behind this black-clad butler than initially appears. Ciel's past conceals a tragic secret that plunged him into perpetual darkness—in one of his most desperate moments, he forged a contract with Sebastian, a demon, trading his soul for retribution against those who harmed him. Nowadays, Sebastian is not only one hell of a butler but also the ideal servant to execute his master's commands—all while eagerly anticipating the delicious meal he will eventually make of Ciel's soul. As the pair works to solve the mystery behind Ciel's series of misfortunes, a connection develops between them that neither heaven nor hell can break.