Best Supernatural Anime of 2020

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.

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 Seven Mysteries—a common feature in many schools—are a staple of Japanese urban legends. Among these tales, the story of Hanako-san, the ghost of a young girl haunting the bathrooms, is particularly famous. Kamome Academy has its own take on the Hanako-san legend. According to rumors, anyone who successfully summons Hanako-san will have any wish granted. Drawn by the gossip, many have attempted to call upon her, but every effort has ended in failure. When Nene Yashiro, a girl hoping for romance, dares to summon Hanako-san, she finds that the rumored "girl" is actually a boy! After a series of mishaps tied to Yashiro's romantic desires, she is unwillingly pulled into the supernatural world, becoming Hanako-kun's assistant. Soon, she learns of his lesser-known duty: preserving the fragile balance between humans and spirits.

One year has elapsed since Tooru Honda started residing at the Souma house, during which time she has forged deeper bonds with Shigure, Kyou, and Yuki. She has also drawn nearer to the rest of the family, learning of their ancestral secret and assisting them with various personal struggles. Yet, as her connection to them strengthens, Tooru begins to suspect that this hidden truth is far darker than she initially believed. As summer arrives, Tooru is invited to spend her days with the Soumas, particularly Kyou and Yuki. Although she longs for a relaxed holiday, her close ties with the two boys and the family may lead to complications. As intimacy grows, their carefree moments are interrupted by lingering hardships and past emotions that resurface. The Eternal Banquet soon approaches, requiring the zodiac members to fulfill their duties under the watchful eye of the unsettling Akito Souma. With the banquet nearing and numerous emotions demanding resolution, Tooru must face the question of whether her life with the Soumas will stay tranquil or if she will become trapped in an inescapable predicament.

Youkai, spirits coexisting with humans, generally maintain peace, though a dangerous minority threatens the fragile balance between their world and ours. Kotoko Iwanaga, bearing the title of God of Wisdom, serves as a mediator to settle these supernatural conflicts. She approaches university student Kurou Sakuragawa, whose recent breakup has left him vulnerable, suspecting he is connected to a hidden supernatural presence. Harboring feelings for Kurou, Kotoko recruits him to assist in handling youkai. Two years later, a tragic accident claims the life of an idol, but she returns as a faceless woman wielding steel beams. Kotoko and her partner investigate the haunting, only to uncover a case far more sinister and personal than they initially anticipated.

Cadis Etrama di Raizel, the Noblesse known as Rai, is enrolled in Ye Ran High School by his servant Frankenstein so he can remain out of sight from the Union—a mysterious group seeking to capture Rai. Rai starts his student life, growing accustomed to his classmates and human daily routines. However, his new existence is far from tranquil, and Rai soon must rescue his friends after the Union abducts them. Meanwhile, M-21, a Union agent who went rogue during Rai's rescue operation, joins the Ye Ran High School security staff following an offer from the school's director—who is none other than Frankenstein himself. On the surface, M-21 appears to be a proper employee, but in truth, he is burdened by his former ties to the Union and the inevitable fallout from betraying the organization. To further complicate matters, the Nobles Regis K. Landegre and Seira J. Loyard enroll at the same school to investigate the Noblesse. While the Union hunts for M-21 to extract information about their missing agents, Rai must keep his identity concealed while protecting everything dear to him.

Ordinary boy Kagami Kazuya's life is completely turned around when he meets Kiriha, a beautiful tsukumogami. As a Taboo Child who naturally attracts supernatural beings, he is commanded by the land's god, Kukuri, to become an exorcist and vanquish these malevolent forces. Thus, he and Kiriha engage in battle. To gather intelligence about these supernatural entities, Kazuya and his friends establish a counselor's club at school. However, beneath the ordinary-seeming problems he listens to, he discovers a large-scale conspiracy targeting Kukuri... Beyond the sadistic yet beautiful tsukumogami Kiriha, this situation draws other girls to Kazuya, who also join the fight!

Despite extensive study, the workings of the human mind remain largely unknown. Unbeknownst to society, certain extraordinary people possess the ability to enter the depths of others' minds and alter their memories. Hiroki, Tsukasa, and Satoru are three such individuals, using their powers to carry out criminal acts under the command of their boss, Katsuragi. They venture into the perilous realm of the human psyche to dismantle their designated targets, all while struggling to protect their own minds and recollections.

Summoned by the gothic-looking Yurine Hanazono, the demon Jashin-chan finds herself unable to return to the demon world because the summoning grimoire lacks the necessary spell for going back. In an attempt to break free from her earthly confinement, Jashin-chan turns to violence. But this proves far easier said than done, as Yurine is no pushover. She possesses immense physical strength and uses it to dismantle Jashin-chan in countless gruesome ways—shoving her arm into a blender, strewing her intestines around the room, or even cooking her. While such acts would be fatal to anyone without regenerative abilities, Jashin-chan hardly deserves better treatment. Stuck together, Yurine allows Jashin-chan to stay in her apartment in exchange for doing chores, and their cohabitation frequently leads to situations where Jashin-chan ends up in pieces.

Numerous magical Artifacts were stolen and dispersed across the globe long ago. In the wrong hands, these objects brought misfortune to those who abused their power. The Hoshisato family of magicians possesses special access to these items and feels responsible for returning them to their proper places. Despite her lack of experience, Kana "Hatena" Hoshisato wants to assist her parents, Mamoru and Maeve, in their mission, striving to improve her skills. Her childhood friend, Makoto Shiranui, arrives at the mansion to study magic under her father’s guidance, honoring a promise made years prior. Hatena is thrilled to reunite with him but is crushed to discover that Makoto, whom she believed to be a girl, is actually a boy, resulting in a tense reunion. Makoto soon learns about the Artifacts and the true nature of the magicians he respects. Undeterred, he remains dedicated to keeping his promises and mastering magic for two reasons: to alleviate the sorrow of those around him and, most importantly, to become a worthy partner for Hatena.

Second season of Muhyo to Rouji no Mahouritsu Soudan Jimusho.

In contemporary Tokyo, where dreams and desires drift, a ninja group known as the Toukeshuu works to halt the expansion of "darkness" that pervades the world, employing age-old techniques inherited across generations.

This comedy anime is set in a school for youkai and other supernatural creatures. Rakuru, a vampire who transfers from the West, becomes the class representative and attempts to transform the school.

The Obake Zukan series illustrates various monsters and spirits and explains why they are scary.

The narrative follows the Seven Gods of Fortune from Japanese mythology as they take up residence on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. In the short story, the Seven Gods of Fortune neglect their heavenly duties, leading Susanoo-no-Mikoto to exile them to Awaji Island. To be allowed back into the celestial realm, they must assist humans in finding happiness and rebuild their virtue. The banished deities reluctantly grant human wishes, collecting points on their "god phones" in order to return to heaven. They strive to perform benevolent deeds on particularly favorable days to maximize point accumulation. However, despite their attempts to build virtue, the Seven Gods of Fortune sometimes wind up bringing harm to humans. When they fail, they lose points, extending their exile on Awaji Island even further.