Best Supernatural Anime of 2022

In the wake of the devastating Mugen Train incident, the Demon Slayer Corps confronts a fresh threat as a sinister demon begins hunting women within the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira, accepts this mission accompanied by his three wives. However, when communication with them abruptly ceases, a concerned Tengen recruits Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira for aid. To locate the ruthless Upper Rank Demon, the group must penetrate the district's most renowned venues.

Following a worldwide disaster, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama returns to his daily routine, which involves navigating a difficult career survey at school. Simultaneously, he continues to assist his mentor Arataka Reigen and the newly arrived Katsuya Serizawa in resolving various paranormal issues for their clients. Through these endeavors, Mob strives to gain independence with both his psychic powers and his personal life while forging deeper connections with those around him. However, fresh challenges, spanning both the supernatural and the mundane, test Mob's emotional resilience, forcing him to confront the darker aspects of his reality. As he progresses on his path to maturity, Mob must navigate his internal conflicts and begin to shed the innocence he has clung to for so long.

Kou Yamori is an ordinary middle schooler who cannot grasp the intricacies of love. Finding no motivation to adhere to societal expectations, he quits attending school. His empty days give way to sleepless nights, leading Kou to frequently roam the empty streets. One evening, he encounters a mysterious girl named Nazuna Nanakusa. She believes that night wanderers are those dissatisfied with daytime life who cannot sleep until they release their suppressed emotions. Nazuna invites Kou to stay at her place to help cure his insomnia. Though hesitant, Kou accepts and pretends to sleep on a futon beside her. However, while he feigns slumber, Nazuna bites his neck, revealing herself as a vampire. The bite does not immediately transform Kou; instead, he learns that full conversion requires being bitten by someone he truly loves. Desiring to abandon his mundane human existence, Kou resolves to fall in love with Nazuna to complete his transformation into a vampire.

As a Substitute Soul Reaper, Ichigo Kurosaki routinely combats Hollows, the malevolent spirits endangering Karakura Town. He maintains this peace alongside his trusted allies: Orihime Inoue, a childhood friend possessing healing abilities; Yasutora Sado, a classmate with immense strength; and Uryuu Ishida, a Quincy who serves as Ichigo's rival. This status quo is abruptly disrupted by the appearance of Asguiaro Ebern, a formidable Arrancar signaling the return of Yhwach, the ancient Quincy leader. Yhwach seeks to reignite the centuries-old war between Soul Reapers and Quincies, intending to wipe out both the human world and the Soul Society completely. Launching simultaneous attacks on the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, the domain of Hollows and Arrancars, Yhwach forces Ichigo and his companions to unite with former friends and enemies alike. Together, they must halt Yhwach's destructive agenda to prevent the total annihilation of the world.

Following the loss of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro was raised by the Kofune family, growing up with their daughters Mio and Ushio. Although he eventually moved to Tokyo for his education, he returns home after Ushio tragically drowns while attempting to save a child. During her funeral, a close friend reveals strange marks on Ushio's neck, suggesting her death may not have been an accident. Convinced that Ushio was murdered, Shinpei begins investigating recent events, only to uncover more disturbing incidents involving people vanishing and unexplained phenomena. These occurrences prompt Mio to recall a local legend regarding "Shadows," entities believed to herald death when encountered. Resolved to face the dark forces plaguing Hitogashima Island, Shinpei struggles against his predetermined fate to fulfill Ushio's final wish: ensuring Mio's safety.

In The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2, the former Demon Lord Satan, now known as Sadao Maou, remains in Tokyo following his defeat by the hero Emilia Justinia. He diligently works at a fast-food establishment to support his former lieutenants Alciel and Lucifer, all while striving to avoid clashes with Emilia in her human guise as Emi Yusa and the angels observing her. This tenuous peace is broken when a fierce dispute between Sadao and Emi tears open a dimensional rift, yielding a mysterious apple that houses a young girl named Alas Ramus, who insists they are her parents. Matters intensify with the arrival of Archangel Gabriel, who declares his intent to seize both Alas Ramus and Emi's sacred sword, threatening global annihilation if they resist. To safeguard those they cherish, the erstwhile adversaries must set aside their differences and unite.

High school student Suzume Iwato encounters a mysterious young man named Souta Munakata on her way to school. Souta is searching for abandoned locations, and after Suzume directs him toward a nearby ruin, her own curiosity leads her to follow. At the site, she discovers an isolated door leading to an ethereal, dreamlike realm she can sense but cannot enter. Nearby lies a strange stone that transforms into a cat-like creature and dashes away upon being touched. Alarmed, Suzume flees back toward her school, unaware of the disastrous consequences of leaving the door unsealed. The release of the "keystone" allows a malevolent force trapped within the alternate dimension to escape and cause destruction across Japan. Determined to fix her serious mistake, Suzume teams up with Souta, whose true mission is to stop the evil's spread, to find and close every open door before the country is ruined.

After witnessing countless deaths and tragedies, the immortal Fushi retreats to an isolated island to evade the Nokkers who pursue him. Instead of attacking Fushi directly, the Nokkers begin assaulting settlements far from his hiding place, drawing him out. A group called the Guardians, led by Hisame—the descendant of the late warrior Hayase—eventually locates Fushi. Moved by Fushi's past defense of Janada Island against the Nokkers, the Guardians have gained significant recognition worldwide. Despite initial reluctance, Fushi allows the Guardians to accompany him to the site of the Nokkers' most recent attack. There, Fushi encounters both new and old allies. Yet, as battles with the Nokkers continue to bring sorrow, Fushi must summon the strength to confront his enduring grief.

Anzu Hoshino spends her days absorbed in video games, chocolate, and her cat, with no interest in romance at all. Her ordinary life changes when she starts playing a glitchy 3D otome game, and suddenly Riri, a peculiar flying wizard, pops out of the screen. Riri declares Anzu "subject one" in a real-life harem dating game experiment. Despite Anzu's strong objections, Riri takes away her precious belongings to push her into romantic situations. Through a series of contrived accidents and clichéd romantic setups, Riri stages encounters between Anzu and Tsukasa Kazuki, an extremely attractive student at her school. Even though Anzu tries to resist Tsukasa's appeal, these absurd circumstances gradually reveal his endearing qualities. As more stereotypically handsome boys enter Anzu's life, it becomes harder and harder to avoid romance.

In "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes," Kaoru Touno struggles with a broken home after losing a sibling and his parents separating. Fleeing an angry argument with his father, Kaoru wanders into a strange tunnel that pulls him inside. Disoriented, he quickly exits, bringing with him a bird that looks exactly like his deceased pet. Leaving the tunnel, Kaoru discovers that although only a few minutes passed inside, an entire week has gone by outside. This strange phenomenon reminds him of stories about the "Urashima Tunnel," which can grant wishes but costs the wisher their lifespan. With his pet bird seemingly brought back to life, Kaoru wonders if the tunnel could fix his shattered family. When he returns to the tunnel, Kaoru meets Anzu Hanashiro, a new classmate who followed him there. Knowing the tunnel's legends, Anzu asks for his help with an experiment, revealing that she also has a wish only the tunnel can fulfill.

In "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S: Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant is a Dragon)," Kanna Kamui, after befriending a girl named Chloe during her trip to New York, invites her to Japan for a sightseeing visit. When Chloe arrives at the airport, Kanna, accompanied by Kobayashi, Tooru, and their other companions, takes Chloe to explore various Japanese landmarks, beginning with Akihabara. With Tooru leading the group, they enjoy their tour of the city before returning home to welcome Saikawa and continue the festivities. On Chloe's final day in Japan, Kobayashi arranges a farewell party so everyone can share one last memorable gathering before Chloe returns to the United States.

Shoutarou Hidari, a tough private eye from the Narumi Detective Agency, tirelessly works to keep peace in Fuuto with his sharp-witted partner, Philip. One evening, Shoutarou meets a mysterious woman named Tokime, who soon becomes linked to a series of thefts and murders. As he investigates further, he learns that people are using "Gaia Memories"—memory sticks shaped like USB drives—to transform into dangerous creatures called "Dopants." Though they have defeated many of these Gaia Memory users before, several still pose a serious threat to the city. Resuming their roles as Kamen Rider W, Fuuto's legendary protector, Shoutarou and Philip—who also use Gaia Memories for justice—must face the remaining Dopant danger. In doing so, they need to solve the mystery of Tokime and confront a past they thought they had left behind.

In "Requiem of the Rose King," Richard Plantagenet devotes his life to acquiring the power needed to support his father, the Duke of York, in their struggle against King Henry VI and the House of Lancaster for control of the English throne. However, Richard conceals a hidden secret that his mother despises and which tormenting voices in his mind endlessly highlight. Despite these struggles, he draws strength from his father's affection. As the War of the Roses intensifies, Richard's ambitions strengthen, threatening to disrupt the family's path to power and glory.

Yuhi Amamiya's everyday college life is interrupted when Sir Noi Crezant, a talking lizard who claims to be a Knight of Justice, informs him that the mage Animus intends to use the Biscuit Hammer—a colossal orbiting structure—to smash Earth to pieces. As a Beast Knight, Yuhi is meant to unite with others to protect the princess and save the planet, but he initially refuses, preferring to avoid danger. His quiet existence is shattered when a golem sent by Animus attacks him, nearly overwhelming him until his neighbor, Princess Samidare Asahina, comes to his rescue. Her surprising desire to destroy the world fascinates Yuhi, driving him to train and become stronger in order to help her. In the battles against Animus's forces, Yuhi gradually learns to cherish life more deeply, even as his past traumas continue to trouble him.

Long ago, in a distant realm, the world was split into two regions: an inner land and an outer land. The outer land was feared by people, as it was home to eerie beings known as the carriers of curse. One day, at the border of the inner land where humans lived, one such being discovered a girl lying atop a pile of abandoned corpses. She introduced herself as Shiva and, showing affection toward the creature who found her, began calling him "Teacher." Thus unfolds the tale of two souls—one human, one not—dwelling in the ambiguous twilight that separates night from day. Note: Originally released as a movie-length OVA. As streaming on Crunchyroll, it is split into three standard-length episodes.

In "Dropkick On My Devil!! X," Jashin-chan—a demon of mixed human and snake lineage—is summoned from Hell by the witch Yurine Hanazono. Her main objective is to return to her own realm, and one possible method is to kill Yurine. However, this plan proves difficult, as Jashin-chan frequently suffers brutal punishment from Yurine for both her assassination attempts and general troublemaking, reducing her chances of going back to Hell. Jashin-chan also has poor financial habits, often wasting her money on pachinko games. In one particularly disastrous session, she loses a huge sum of three million yen borrowed from Hell Financing, leaving her in lifelong debt. To escape her financial obligations, Jashin-chan flees to Hokkaido, planning to live in hiding indefinitely. Yet, her hopes of avoiding her creditors may be short-lived, as someone soon tracks her down to collect the debt.

In "Miss Shachiku and the Little Baby Ghost," Fushihara-san is always chained to her office computer, working overtime long after her coworkers have left, like a corporate slave. Concerned for her unhealthy lifestyle, a ghostly girl said to haunt the building tries to scare her boss into making Fushihara-san go home early to reduce her stress. Unfortunately, the ghost's irresistibly cute appearance has the opposite effect, inspiring Fushihara-san to work even harder. Still, the charming spirit slowly brings happiness and warmth into Fushihara-san's daily routine as their bond grows closer.

At the dawn of the Taishou period, the era of tanuki mischief began to fade. Once celebrated for their ability to transform and trick like humans, these raccoon dogs found their pranks becoming obsolete as modern technology advanced. Yet Mameda, a young tanuki, remains devoted to her traditions and travels to Osaka determined to deceive humans, just as her father once did. As expected, Mameda’s attempts at trickery fail, and she ends up chased by an angry crowd. Taking refuge in a theater, she witnesses a rakugo performance by the renowned Bunko Daikokutei. Captivated by his masterful storytelling and expressive acting, Mameda develops a deep passion for rakugo and resolves to become Bunko’s apprentice. Though Bunko is initially reluctant to take on a student, he agrees to teach Mameda after seeing her unwavering dedication. Balancing her apprenticeship with taiko, her duties at the theater, and the memorization of countless plays, Mameda throws herself completely into mastering rakugo—the only art truly capable of deceiving people.

Kazuki Yoshino and Yuuya Niyoda are the two members of the idol group ZINGS. Kazuki pours his heart into every performance, while Yuuya sees the job as nothing more than a paycheck. His lack of interest in the fans and his half-hearted attitude lead his manager to warn him that he needs to shape up or risk being fired. One day backstage, Yuuya meets Asahi Mogami, an idol in a flashy costume who passed away a year ago but still longs to perform for her fans. When she sees how little Yuuya cares about being an idol, she becomes furious and insists on taking his place. The next thing he knows, Yuuya wakes up to find Asahi has taken over his body, letting her do the work while he sits back. Yuuya thinks this means he can coast through an easy idol life with Asahi handling everything. But Asahi has other ideas. She wants to rekindle Yuuya's passion and uses her possession to push him toward becoming a great idol duo. Can someone who only cares about money ever learn to share the devotion Asahi still holds?

The initial installment of a two-part film series that re-edits the Mawaru Penguindrum anime while incorporating fresh content. How far would you go to rescue someone dear to you? All Shoma and Kanba know is that their little sister Himari, who was terminally ill, collapsed at an aquarium and appeared to die—only to be mysteriously revived by a Penguin hat she had wished for. Now the brothers face an impossible task: the cost of keeping Himari alive is locating a strange artifact called the Penguindrum, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to save her. Whatever it takes. As they each follow separate routes in their quest, they must decipher intricate puzzles, forge alliances with untrustworthy strangers, and challenge the very nature of time and fate.

While traveling, the Sanzou group encounters a typical ambush by rogue demons, but they soon realize their attackers are actually human. Puzzled by this unusual turn of events, they meet a wandering priest named Hazel Grouse and his formidable protector, Gaty Nene Hawk. Hailing from the distant West, Hazel uses his power to resurrect the dead, offering comfort to grieving communities. Though the villagers appreciate his abilities, the reality behind them is far more sinister than it appears. Furthermore, those he brings back develop golden eyes—a feature also shared by the recent human assailants. It becomes evident that this seemingly benevolent priest has hidden agendas, and the Sanzou team edges closer to uncovering his true motives.

The series is a short horror show that employs the traditional paper drama storytelling method to showcase some of Japan's strangest urban legends in a contemporary anime style.

A year has passed since a massive zombie outbreak claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, and South Korea has been officially declared free of the infection. Yet Jeonghwan harbors a secret: his daughter is the last remaining zombie on the planet. When her hunger is sated and her violent urges subside, she appears capable of living a normal life. The pressing question Jeonghwan now faces is how much longer he can keep Su-ah's existence concealed from the rest of the world.

Mei Onigami encounters a peculiar round creature that keeps repeating "chimi." Along with her sisters Mutsumi and Hazuki, they decide to look after it until someone claims it. When the word "hell" is accidentally uttered, eleven more of these beings appear, bringing the total to twelve. Initially unconcerned, the sisters' peace is broken when a portal opens and summons Jabberwock the Eighth, a demonic emissary from Hell. Covered in fur with horns and fangs, he arrives on Earth intending to unleash chaos under his superior's orders. However, finding human existence difficult, the sisters allow him to remain, along with the round Chimimoryo spirits. Nicknamed Jigoku-san by the family, this envoy from Hell must first manage the challenges of everyday human life before he can attempt to take over the world.

The third season of Onmyouji: Heian Monogatari.

Second Season of Obake Zukan.

The music video titled "Monster Disco" features performances by Shikao Suga and Hyadain. This track functions as the fourth ending theme for the anime series Digimon Ghost Game.

The third season of Zombie Dumb.