Best Supernatural Anime of 2019

Ever since his father passed away, Tanjirou Kamado has shouldered the responsibility of supporting his family while living in poverty on a remote mountain. Despite their difficult circumstances, the Kamado household maintains a generally peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou travels to a nearby village to sell charcoal and earn money. As night falls during his return trip, he finds shelter at the home of an odd stranger, who warns him about flesh-eating demons that roam the forest after sunset. The following morning, upon returning home, Tanjirou encounters a horrific scene: his entire family has been brutally slaughtered. The only survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a blood-thirsty demon. Driven by rage and grief, Tanjirou vows to avenge his family and protect his remaining kin. Joining forces with the mysterious Demon Slayer Corps, he is resolved to eradicate demons and preserve what little of his beloved sister's humanity remains.

In Mob Psycho 100 II, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama continues to mature, developing a sharper understanding of how his psychic powers impact those nearby. Partnering with his mentor Reigen Arataka, he tackles various supernatural occurrences, ranging from exorcisms to debunking local myths. However, Mob no longer follows Reigen without question; the struggles of possessing immense psychic strength have left a lasting mark. As they encounter increasingly perilous and unsettling threats, the atmosphere grows darker and more serious, reflecting the gravity of these new challenges.

In a Tokyo drenched by relentless rain, Hodaka Morishima, a runaway high school student, fights to survive while working at a small publishing company. Hina Amano, an orphan striving to support her younger sibling, is also searching for employment. Their lives intersect when Hodaka saves Hina from a group of menacing men, and the two flee together. Hodaka soon discovers that Hina holds a unique power: through prayer, she can summon sunshine. Observing Tokyo's peculiar weather, Hodaka sees an opportunity and proposes that Hina become a "sunshine girl," using her ability to bring light to people during difficult times. While their circumstances initially improve, they soon realize that wielding such power carries severe consequences.

Following a devastating family tragedy that leaves Tooru Honda homeless and camping in a tent, she finds solace in the Chinese zodiac tales her late mother used to tell. Unaware of the property boundaries, she inadvertently pitches her tent on land belonging to the Souma family. By chance, she encounters Shigure, an elder Souma relative, and Yuki, a popular student from her school. Initially assuming she lives in the neighborhood, they are surprised to discover the truth when they spot her returning to her tent one evening. The Souma family extends a helping hand by inviting Tooru to live with them, significantly improving her circumstances. However, her new existence takes a bizarre turn when she stumbles upon a heated argument between Yuki and his fiery cousin, Kyou. While attempting to intervene, Tooru uncovers the Souma family's profound secret: its members transform into the animals of the Chinese zodiac when embraced by someone of the opposite sex. Now aware of this truth, Tooru embarks on a unique and frequently comedic chapter of her life, navigating friendship, romance, and the complexities of her newfound family.

Six months after Sakuta Azusagawa first met the bunny girl Mai Sakurajima in a library, the pair are enjoying a happy relationship. However, Sakuta's life is thrown into chaos when Shouko Makinohara, his childhood crush who has since grown up, suddenly returns. Complicating matters further, Sakuta encounters a younger, middle school-aged version of Shouko in a hospital, where she is fighting a critical illness. Strangely, his old scars begin to ache whenever he is near her. As Shouko's peculiar situation seems linked to him, Sakuta must confront his conflicting feelings regardless of the cost. With a young girl's life hanging in the balance of his choices, what actions can he take?

Kuroto Nakano is a stressed and overworked salaryman who struggles daily under the weight of his demanding job and unending fatigue. This strain manifests as an inner darkness that, if left unchecked, could ruin his life—a condition only visible to fox deities. These divine beings have the responsibility of saving those at risk. To help Kuroto, Senko-san, an 800-year-old fox goddess, intervenes, taking it upon herself to alleviate his burden through her persistent and compassionate support.

Hinako Mukaimizu is a spirited college student from a coastal town who loves surfing and the ocean, but has no clear direction for her future. Her life changes when a fireworks accident sets her apartment building on fire, and she is rescued by Minato Hinageshi, a dedicated firefighter. They grow close; Hinako admires Minato's strong character and commitment to saving lives, while he develops an interest in surfing and eagerly asks for her instruction. As Hinako teaches him how to surf, their relationship deepens into a gentle and devoted romance. But the dangers of surfing become sharply apparent when Hinako faces a serious accident, disrupting her life and forcing her to confront her uncertain future. On her quest to find her own path, Hinako embarks on a journey of self-discovery with Minato's support, gradually working to define her purpose and navigate her own way forward.

Graduation day has arrived, marking the end of Koyomi Araragi's extraordinary high school experience, which was intertwined with bizarre encounters with supernatural beings. However, Araragi is abruptly sucked into his bathroom mirror, landing in an inverted reality where everything is reversed—typically haughty Karen Araragi is unexpectedly diminutive, usually composed Yotsugi Ononoki is overwhelmed with emotions, and the youthful spirit Mayoi Hachikuji transforms into a mature adult. Appearances in this world are misleading. In Zoku Owarimonogatari, Araragi navigates this surreal landscape as he struggles to return home and decode the enigmas of this odd universe.

At Shinyo Academy, rumors quietly circulate among the female students about a mysterious supernatural entity called Boogiepop—a shinigami believed to eliminate people at the peak of their beauty before their appeal fades. In truth, few know that Boogiepop is actually the alternate persona of high school student Touka Miyashita, awakening after long periods of dormancy to defend the world from its enemies. A recent wave of inexplicable disappearances, dismissed by the school as mere runaways, has caused Boogiepop to reemerge. Yet a sinister force lurks somewhere on campus, waiting for the right moment to unleash its power. Through Boogiepop wa Warawanai, the deep connections between individuals and their perception of time are delicately examined, alongside the intricate bonds, emotions, memories, and pasts of its characters.

After the Kappa Kingdom fell to the Otter Empire, Prince Keppi, now weakened, faces a threat from invisible Kapa-zombies the Otters created to embody people's deepest desires. Deprived of his former strength, Keppi seeks help from three youths: Kazuki Yasaka, who always carries a mysterious box; Enta Jinnai, Kazuki's longtime friend; and Tooi Kuji, a troubled student who is often absent. Having their shirikodama—a mythical organ—extracted gives the boys the ability to transform into Kappa warriors who can fight the Kapa-zombies. However, to fight effectively, the three must align their thoughts, actions, and secrets. With the Kappa Kingdom's survival at stake, the boys are forced to open up in ways they never have before, learning that bonds can be both fragile and precious.

In *Her Blue Sky*, high school student Aoi Aioi lives with her older sister Akane, who has raised her alone ever since their parents died in an accident thirteen years ago. Wanting to ease Akane's burden, Aoi plans to move to Tokyo after graduating to pursue her musical ambitions, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend, Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Before the sisters' tragedy, Shinno was in a band and left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist, eventually disappearing from their lives. One day, while Aoi practices her bass guitar at a guest house, she unexpectedly meets the eighteen-year-old version of Shinno from thirteen years ago. At the same time, the current thirty-one-year-old Shinno returns to their hometown, but he has changed drastically. With both versions of Shinno existing at once, the mystery deepens—why is the younger Shinno here? *Her Blue Sky* unfolds as these four characters confront their true feelings and make choices that will profoundly shape their futures.

During her summer vacation, Ruka Azumi spends time playing handball while avoiding her alcoholic mother at home. After being expelled from the team following a practice incident, Ruka looks for new things to do and ends up at her father’s workplace, an aquarium. There she encounters Umi, a mysterious boy raised by dugongs who is under study due to his unusual body that requires constant contact with water. Ruka and Umi quickly become friends, and their bond grows when Sora, Umi’s brother who shares a similar connection to the sea, joins them. The three explore a breathtaking underwater world and uncover a peculiar festival that all marine life across the globe is preparing for.

The staff of the Spirits and Such Consultation Office—Arataka Reigen, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama, Ritsu Kageyama, Katsuya Serizawa, and the spirit Ekubo—travel to Zebra Prefecture for a relaxing hot spring retreat at Ibogami Hot Springs, arranged by the owner who also asks Reigen to investigate local reports of supernatural phenomena. On the train, an exhausted Reigen and Serizawa fall asleep and awaken in a strange, otherworldly dimension. Disoriented and puzzled by their sudden relocation, Reigen and Serizawa must work together to find a way back to their original world before their much-needed break is ruined.

In the celestial realm of Asgard, Odin dispatches Valkyries—revered female warriors—to shield Earth from an escalating demon threat. To amplify their abilities, nine Valkyries, disguised as the Saotome sisters, must cultivate romantic bonds with their designated partner, known as the Einherjar. Takuma Akutsu, a socially anxious young man, discovers he has been chosen by Odin to serve as the Valkyries' lover. Despite his initial reluctance, Takuma consents to let the sisters reside in his spacious but largely empty home to support their battle against demonic forces. With nine attractive women now living under his roof, can Takuma conquer his social anxieties and evolve into a hero capable of saving the world?

In feudal Japan, Manji, a feared swordsman known as the "Hundred Man Killer," has murdered one hundred innocent people. His infamy is compounded by his immortality, a curse placed upon him by Yaobikuni, an eight-hundred-year-old nun who implanted bloodworms in his body capable of healing nearly any wound. To atone for his crimes, Manji pledges to kill one thousand evil men. Yaobikuni agrees to this arrangement, promising that his immortality will be lifted once he fulfills this oath. Shortly afterward, Manji encounters Rin Asano, a sixteen-year-old girl who begs him to avenge her parents' brutal deaths. Initially, Manji refuses her request, but seeing her helplessness, he changes his mind and agrees to protect her for four years. Together, they embark on a perilous journey filled with violence, revenge, and the search for redemption, each driven by their own personal motives.

In the Nocturnal Community Relations Division, a special team assigned to handle cases involving unseen occult entities after dark, Arata Miyako unexpectedly finds himself working at the Shinjuku Ward Office. There, he meets his colleagues Theo Himezuka and Kyouichi Sakaki. On his first night, Arata is given his initial mission and is shocked to discover that all the supernatural beings he once thought were fictional are real, and he is the only one who can understand their otherworldly speech. His surprise deepens when he encounters a Tengu, which greets him as the legendary Heian-era exorcist Abe no Seimei. Unfamiliar with this historical figure, Arata dismisses the title and continues working with his team, using his unique ability to resolve their cases. As more occult beings recognize him as Abe no Seimei, his reputation grows, and his curiosity about his origins intensifies. Learning of a possible connection to the exorcist, Arata becomes increasingly determined to solve the mysteries surrounding the creatures he meets. However, he soon realizes that handling supernatural cases is dangerous, and his special ability begins to reveal unforeseen complications.

In the coastal city of Libra, Detective Sonia Summers is assigned to a new post on the outskirts after clashing with her superiors. The city is divided into two zones: "the Upper," marked by wealth and political power, and "the Outside," where crime, corruption, and strange incidents involving monsters and youkai are rampant. As Sonia investigates each case, she becomes drawn into mysteries connected to these supernatural beings. She encounters three humanoid youkai—Bem, Bela, and Belo—who work to protect humans and fight the malevolent youkai threatening them. These Youkai-Ningen, living among humans while keeping their human-like forms, are rejected by both their own kind and humans when their true identities are exposed. Despite the challenges, Bem, Bela, and Belo continue to live in secret among humans, driven by their hope of one day becoming fully human.

In a land divided into two realms, humans dwelled safely within the Inside, while the Outside was inhabited by monstrous beings whose touch could curse a person for eternity. One day, a young girl named Shiva from the Inside wanders into this world and meets Teacher, a demon-like creature living on the Outside. Despite their vastly different origins, Shiva and Teacher form an unlikely bond, living quietly together in the forest. Their relationship thrives in the uncertain space between light and darkness, weaving a tale of two solitary beings—one human, one not—finding comfort in each other's presence.

In "Meiji Tokyo Renka," Mei Ayazuki leads an ordinary life until the moon turns blood-red and full, marking the moment Charlie, a self-proclaimed magician, transports her to an alternate Meiji-era Tokyo. Here, ghosts are commonplace, and she finds herself at the Rokumeikan, meeting historical figures such as Ougai Mori, Shunsou Hishida, Otojirou Kawakami, Kyouka Izumi, Gorou Fujita, Yakumo Koizumi, and Tousuke Iwasaki. With Charlie’s help, Mei discovers she is a Tamayori, someone gifted with the ability to see spirits, a rare talent that brings her both respect and complications in her new environment. Her interactions with these historical men deepen, leading to romantic entanglements. The narrative delves into Mei's quest to return to her own time while exploring the potential for love across different eras.

Despite being saddled with a heavy debt to the gloomy Haruitsuki Abeno, Hanae Ashiya has grown to appreciate his role as an exorcist. His special gift for communicating with youkai has instilled a strong sense of duty toward these supernatural beings, driving him to faithfully guide them to their final rest in the Underworld. As Ashiya’s life begins to settle, the youkai introduce a new obstacle. Word of his work is spreading, and not everyone is pleased that a human is operating the Mononokean, a tea shop that connects different dimensions. However, during a routine trip to the Underworld, he draws the attention of influential figures, revealing that some youkai oppose Abeno’s orders.

In "Fragtime," Misuzu Moritani is a quiet student who frequently struggles with social situations. To deal with this, she relies on her power to stop time for three minutes. One day, while time is frozen, she discovers that her classmate, Haruka Murakami, is still moving. This discovery shifts Misuzu's outlook and allows her to approach social interactions with greater confidence. As her story progresses, Misuzu depends on Haruka's steady support and encouragement.

A creaky, rusty door slowly opens, revealing a dark, rundown apartment where the masked Storyteller waits, ready to share more sinister tales for those daring enough to listen. One story follows a woman haunted by her past sins. Another revolves around a man at a terrifying art exhibition, which turns dangerous when he disobeys warnings not to take photos. More horror ensues: a woman hears strange noises from her balcony; when her boyfriend investigates, he finds something horrifying. A woman receives a desperate call from her sister, begging her to go to a phone booth, only to learn the reality is far from what she imagined. And a man searches his younger sister's room for a personal belonging, soon discovering an evil presence living there. The Storyteller delights in telling these creepy tales, determined to frighten and disturb his audience.

Unaired Episodes 14 and 15 of Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin.

Bundled with the with the ninth limited edition volume of the Majimoji Rurumo: Houkago no Mahou Chuugakusei manga.

Short chibi-style episodes of the series were shared on the official Twitter account. Additionally, a bonus episode was produced to mark the BD/DVD releases.

This new season of Youkai Watch continues to center on elementary schooler Keita Amano. The story picks up immediately after the original series ended, but takes place chronologically before the completed Shadow Side story arc, which is set three decades later.

The series follows the daily life of an onmyoji who is not very competent at his work.

At Y-Academy, an elite school open only to students with remarkable talents, Jinpei Jiba and his distinctive group of friends work to uncover the school's hidden mysteries by using their transformative hero abilities.

Hi no Tori partners with the historic Dougo Onsen, a well-known hot spring bathhouse, for a special anime project. The initiative, which began on January 15, aims to revitalize the bathhouse situated in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. The Dougo Onsen facility, which has stood for 125 years, has seen renovations in certain sections.

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