Anime Like 3x3 Eyes: Legend of the Divine Demon

Momiji's everyday existence is turned upside down when she discovers that she is a descendant of the prestigious Kushinada lineage. This heritage is the sole force capable of stopping the Aragami, monstrous plant-like demons, from laying waste to Japan. She is aided in this mission by the TAC and a potential romantic interest, a young man named Kusanagi.

Shiki Tohno suffered a severe injury during his childhood, and as a result, he was sent away from the Tohno family home to live with a relative. Years later, while Shiki is attending high school, his father—the head of the Tohno household—passes away, and Shiki is ordered to return by his sister Akiha, who has taken over as the new head of the family. But Shiki carries a heavy secret. Since that injury, he has been able to perceive lines on everything around him, and only a special pair of glasses allows him to suppress this ability. He also has very little memory of the time before the accident. On the day he moves back to the Tohno estate, he encounters a woman named Arcueid Brunstud and, in a momentary loss of control, stabs her through the neck with his knife, seemingly killing her. However, when she later appears beside him unharmed and asks him to become her bodyguard, Shiki's quest to uncover the truth about his past begins.

Jubei Kibagami, a masterless samurai for hire in feudal Japan, wanders without loyalty after being betrayed by his former lord. Weary of the endless power struggles between political factions, he encounters Kagero, the last survivor of her ninja clan, whom he rescues from a man who can turn his body to stone. Determined to fulfill her clan's final assignment, Kagero sets out to investigate a strange plague that has wiped out a village. Though Jubei wants to stay out of it, the stone man's allies—a group of supernaturally gifted ninja called the Devils of Kimon—force him into the conflict. A government official further complicates matters by poisoning Jubei and offering a cure only if he uncovers the Devils of Kimon's sinister schemes and their link to the plague. As Jubei digs deeper, he discovers a plot to overthrow the government and faces an unexpected enemy from his own past.

For generations, beings known as Shokujinki have coexisted with humans, appearing identical to them except for their ability to transform into monstrous creatures with enormous claws and their compulsion to feed on people. The Kifuuken dojo, a secret organization dedicated to eradicating Shokujinki by severing their arms, stands as the sole barrier preventing these beings from taking over. Toshihiko Momota, whose father leads the Kifuuken, finds himself deeply drawn to Yuka Kamitsuki, a woman shrouded in mystery. Unbeknownst to both, Yuka is a Shokujinki, while Toshihiko is bound by duty to end her life. Simultaneously, the Kifuuken faces internal strife as Toshihiko's brother, Kazuma, challenges the dojo's traditions and seeks to modernize its methods. As tensions escalate and hidden truths from both past and present emerge, the question remains: who will survive and who will fall prey to the Shokujinki's hunger?

Renzaburou Taki seems like an ordinary office worker, but he is actually a member of the Black Guards, a covert group dedicated to preserving peace between humans and demons. With the peace treaty renewal deadline nearing, Taki is assigned to protect Giuseppe Mayart, a key human mystic, alongside Makie, a female demon. The task proves far more challenging than anticipated; as a faction of radical demons uses terrorist methods to break the agreement between the two realms, Giuseppe focuses on avoiding his duties to pursue romantic adventures with women.

Ceres was a tennyo—a celestial maiden—who descended from the heavens to bathe in a stream. She placed her hagoromo, or feathered robe, on a nearby tree; that robe was her means of returning to the sky. However, a man stole it and forced her to become his wife, giving rise to a family line mingling human and tennyo blood. In the present day, Aya Mikage is a descendant of Ceres and carries a significant amount of tennyo blood. On her sixteenth birthday, she and her twin brother Aki are given a party. But during this "party," Aya's grandfather intends to kill her: unlike others in the family, she possesses tennyo powers and can actually transform into Ceres herself—and destroy the Mikage family. Yet Aya is able to revert, so this transformation occurs frequently. With her protector Yuuhi at her side, Aya must control Ceres and prevent her from reemerging. However, her relationship with a former employee of her wicked grandfather may prove to be a distraction.

3X3 Eyes follows a young man named Yakumo Fuuji, who through an unusual chain of events ends up as the immortal servant of the last surviving member of a race of three-eyed immortals. This immortal absorbs his soul to preserve his life, granting him immortality as a result. Together, they set out on a journey with the female immortal in hopes of finding a way to become human again. Many obstacles arise along the way, notably the fact that the immortal woman has a split personality—one side is endearingly gentle, while the other wields relentless destructive power—and the romantic tensions that develop between them.

Above the rooftops of Shinjuku, Genichirou Izayou once suffered defeat at the hands of Levih Rah, a man who bartered his soul for demonic power. A decade has passed, and Shinjuku remains a demon-infested wasteland while the rest of Tokyo stays untouched. One day, Kyouya, Genichirou's son, learns from the news that Japan's revered prime minister has fallen victim to demonic attacks. Despite his uncertainty about inheriting his father's Nempo abilities, Kyouya realizes he is the only one who can stop Levih Rah from threatening the world. Teaming up with Sayaka Rama, the prime minister's daughter, Kyouya ventures into Shinjuku, determined to overcome the challenge his father could not.

Super OVA 1: In this story adapted from the 27th volume of the manga, Shampoo and Ukyo concoct a plan involving a legendary cave known for breaking couples apart. Their aim is to end Ranma and Akane's relationship, and Shampoo also wants to use the same method to dissolve her own bond with Mousse. Super OVA 2: Titled "Jaaku no Oni" ("The Wicked Demon"), this episode premiered in 1995 and is based on a story from the 29th volume. It features an Oni, clad in a tiger-striped diaper reminiscent of the Oni from Urusei Yatsura, breaking free from its prison and starting to possess the people nearby. Super OVA 3: Adapted from the 31st volume, this installment focuses on a vengeful doll that punishes those who displease it. Looking to get back at Ranma, the doll takes control of Akane and repeatedly tries to attack him.

Yuri, a pretty Japanese schoolgirl, celebrates her success on the college entrance exam and her first kiss with her boyfriend of many years. But her fortune quickly shifts. She begins to notice that water ripples and churns when she is nearby. One evening, while out walking, she is seized by hands that reach out from a puddle in the street and dragged underwater. Yuri emerges in an ancient village of the Middle East, where soldiers apprehend her and bring her to the Queen's palace to be offered as a human sacrifice.

A rogue scientist in San Francisco has devised a method to create a new type of creature known as Neo-Aragami, removing the need for Susanoo's energy. When these monsters begin wreaking havoc across California, the U.S. government seeks assistance from the former members of the Terrestrial Administration Center (TAC).

Following the debut of the revolutionary NerveGear device, gamers around the globe gained the power to fully immerse themselves in virtual reality. Among its most celebrated titles is Sword Art Online (SAO), which transports players to the vast, medieval realm of Aincrad, offering limitless possibilities bounded only by one's imagination. With the game's worldwide launch, virtual reality gaming achieved unprecedented realism. This ideal fantasy swiftly descends into a terrifying nightmare when SAO's creator imprisons thousands of players within the game. The logout function has been disabled, and the sole path to escape requires clearing all one hundred increasingly perilous floors of Aincrad. To make matters worse, dying in the game results in death in the real world. Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya, a former beta tester, soon realizes that even his prior experience is not enough to face SAO alone. Joining forces with Asuna Yuuki and other skilled players, he endeavors to conquer the seemingly insurmountable challenges ahead. However, with formidable bosses and malevolent dark cults blocking their path, Kirito discovers that overcoming these obstacles is far more difficult than he anticipated.

Ichigo Kurosaki's mundane high school life is abruptly upended when a Hollow, a soul-devouring spirit, launches an attack on his family. Amidst the chaos, he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a Shinigami who sustains injuries while defending Ichigo's kin. Driven by a desire to protect his loved ones, Ichigo accepts Rukia's powers and transforms into a Shinigami himself. With Rukia incapacitated, Ichigo assumes the perilous duty of purging the Hollows that plague their town. He is soon aided by his friends and classmates—Orihime Inoue, Yasutora Sado, and Uryuu Ishida—who each contribute their own distinct abilities to the fight. As Ichigo and his allies navigate their new roles, striving to balance combat with daily existence, he learns that Hollows represent merely the initial wave of dangers threatening the human world.

A year after escaping Sword Art Online, Kazuto Kirigaya finds his attempt at a normal life disrupted by a series of murders linked to Gun Gale Online. The culprit is rumored to be a player named Death Gun, who allegedly kills real-world victims through the game. Tasked by authorities with the investigation, Kazuto dons his Kirito persona and enters Gun Gale Online to seek justice. There, he encounters Sinon, a talented sniper burdened by a traumatic past. As they team up to hunt Death Gun, Sinon joins Kirito's probe. Both compete in the Bullet of Bullets tournament, where the killer is expected to show up. With Death Gun's true capabilities a mystery, Kirito and Sinon race against time to prevent further fatalities, though their personal traumas threaten to hinder their mission. In this perilous virtual arena where they may become targets themselves, Kirito confronts another life-threatening ordeal.

In 1868, English nobleman George Joestar and his son Jonathan survive a carriage crash, creating a debt they believe they owe to Dario Brando. In truth, Dario never intended to save them; he merely assumed they were dead and hoped to rob them. Twelve years after Dario's passing, George takes in Dario's son, Dio, to honor this perceived obligation. Dio feigns affection for his adoptive father while secretly scheming to seize the Joestar fortune. He starts by driving a wedge between George and Jonathan, frequently outshining his foster brother to solidify his position within the household. However, Dio overreaches when Jonathan ultimately triumphs in a physical confrontation. As time passes, Dio and Jonathan seem to forge a bond, appearing as close friends to outsiders. Yet tensions flare again as George's health deteriorates, leading Jonathan to suspect Dio is responsible for his father's decline and harboring darker intentions.

In Elfen Lied, Lucy is a Diclonius, a subspecies marked by horns and invisible telekinetic arms that made her a target of brutal government experiments. When she finally finds a chance to escape, the years of her captivity and suffering have twisted her mind, leading to a bloody slaughter of her captors as she breaks free. During her frantic flight, a severe head injury fractures her psyche, creating a second, childlike personality who is barely able to speak. In this vulnerable state, she is found by Kouta and his cousin Yuka, college students who unknowingly take the injured fugitive in. Their compassion sets off a chain of events that pulls them into a hidden world of government secrets and conspiracy.

In High School DxD, Issei Hyoudou leads the ordinary life of a perverted high school student, constantly dreaming of a harem and sneaking peeks at girls. His reality shatters when a beautiful girl asks him out, only to reveal herself as a fallen angel and slay him. Rias Gremory, a gorgeous senior and powerful devil, grants Issei a second chance by resurrecting him as her servant and recruiting him into the school's Occult Research Club. As Issei adapts to his new existence, he endures grueling training and battles to survive the treacherous realm of angels and devils. Alongside his new companions, every adventure blends humor with risqué moments, all while he conceals his dual life from his family and classmates in High School DxD.

In Devilman: Crybaby, devils must possess a human vessel to appear in the physical world, yet an individual with a sufficiently strong will can dominate the demon and wield its power to become a Devilman. Akira Fudou, a gentle soul defined by deep empathy, eagerly agrees to help his childhood friend Ryou Asuka hunt devils. Their quest unexpectedly leads them to Sabbath, a hedonistic festival of excess. When violence breaks out, demons seize control of the attendees, transforming them into monsters and sparking chaos. In a desperate bid to save Ryou, Akira merges with the demon Amon, transforming into a Devilman and acquiring the strength to defeat the remaining beasts. This newfound power awakens a dangerous, primal aspect of Akira's personality. Nevertheless, despite his demonic form, he retains his compassionate nature and joins forces with Ryou to safeguard humanity and his loved ones from the demonic threat.

When darkness and evil stalk the night, feeding on anyone in their path, Hellsing serves as humanity's last line of defense against these monstrous foes. Under the command of Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, the organization wields a powerful military force to shield the populace from the undead. However, Integra's most potent asset is Alucard, a vampire who preys on his own kin. Working alongside his newly turned subordinate, Seras Victoria, Alucard confronts supernatural adversaries and any who dare challenge Hellsing's authority, irrespective of their moral standing. As the survival of mankind hangs in the balance, Hellsing Ultimate demonstrates that true strength can arise from the most unforeseen origins, proving that even the most fearsome creatures may become humanity's greatest guardians.

In High School DxD New, Issei Hyoudou, the high school pervert dreaming of becoming the Harem King, is drawn into even more intense adventures. While the Occult Research Club carries on with its usual duties, Issei notices that their Knight, Yuuto Kiba, has become unusually distracted and less alert. Upon investigating, Issei discovers Kiba's dark and violent past connected to the mysterious Holy Swords. Having endured a brutal experiment, Kiba is now driven to exact revenge on those responsible. The return of a familiar enemy, coupled with the arrival of two new Holy Sword users, pulls Issei and his fellow Devils into yet another sinister scheme.

In Hell's Paradise, Gabimaru the Hollow, a weary ninja awaiting execution, meets his fate with resignation, yet every attempt to end his life inexplicably fails. Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a young scion of a renowned executioner lineage, is tasked with carrying out the sentence but declines, realizing that Gabimaru's profound devotion to his wife prevents his true demise. Sagiri proposes a chance at redemption: if Gabimaru can secure the Elixir of Life from the enigmatic island of Shinsekyo for the shogun, he shall be pardoned. Although the island holds a terrifying reputation where no traveler returns unchanged, Gabimaru joins nine other condemned criminals on this harrowing expedition, fueled by the desire to one day peacefully reunite with his beloved.

In the tranquil village of Pasloe, Holo, a powerful wolf deity, was once honored for bestowing blessings upon the yearly harvest. However, as the locals became more self-sufficient, Holo's influence dwindled until she was remembered only as a legend. When the traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence visits the village, Holo suggests a deal: she will aid him in return for his assistance in returning her to her homeland, Yoitsu. Acknowledging Holo's unique ability to perceive the true intentions of others, Lawrence accepts the proposal. Combining his shrewd business acumen with Holo's captivating companionship, Lawrence draws nearer to his ambition of establishing his own shop. Nevertheless, as they traverse the countryside in search of lucrative ventures, Lawrence finds his original objectives evolving in unforeseen directions.

Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière attends the prestigious Tristain Academy, where she struggles with magic, causing her spells to frequently fail. Mocked by her peers as "Louise the Zero," she faces a critical moment when first-years must summon their familiars. Louise's attempt results in a massive explosion that everyone assumes is another failure, yet Saito Hiraga emerges from the chaos. Initially treated as a mere servant, Saito is forced to perform menial duties such as cleaning Louise's clothes and eating off the ground. However, a strange mark resembling that of the legendary familiar Gandalfr appears on his hand, hinting that he is far from ordinary. As Saito adapts to this unexpected new life, Louise begins to uncover her true potential, proving she is more than the humiliating nickname suggests.

On her fifteenth birthday, Kagome Higurashi is pulled through the ancient well at her family's shrine by a demon, transporting her back to feudal Japan, an era where demons run wild. She soon finds herself targeted by various creatures attracted to the powerful Shikon Jewel, which she unknowingly carries. Amid these dangers, Kagome encounters Inuyasha, a half-demon who initially mistakes her for Kikyou, a shrine maiden he resents due to their striking resemblance. This confusion fuels Inuyasha's initial hostility toward Kagome, but recognizing their shared peril, he eventually sets aside his grudge to assist her. A struggle over the Shikon Jewel causes it to shatter into numerous fragments scattered across the land. Fearing the chaos these pieces could unleash if they fall into the wrong hands, Kagome and Inuyasha embark on a difficult journey to recover the shards.