Best Supernatural Anime of 1990

Demons are real, and their strength is far beyond human comprehension. In fact, they are so formidable that humans have no chance of defeating them in combat. The only force capable of overcoming a demon is another demon, and based on this reasoning, Ryo Asuka devises a plan to have his kind-hearted friend, Akira Fudo, taken over by a demon. If a person has a pure enough heart, they might be able to control the demon that possesses them, thus gaining power equal to that of a demon. After causing some chaos in a nightclub, the plan succeeds, and Akira is taken over by the mighty demon named Amon. Now, Akira stands as humanity's sole champion of justice against the hidden demon threat that has plagued mankind since the beginning of time.

Yohko Mono is an ordinary high school girl going about her daily life—until she discovers that she is the 108th heir to a lineage of warriors tasked with protecting the Earth from demons. In time, she must face her final confrontation against the demon who originally set everything in motion.

During Japan's turbulent feudal era, the Awa clan faces annihilation from a rival clan wielding demonic powers. Their desperate hope for deliverance turns into a curse when the family dog returns with the severed head of the opposing warlord but insists on marrying the clan lord's daughter. Though this strange union produces children who are later killed, the eight unborn puppies are reborn as the legendary Dog Warriors, the Hakkenden. Each warrior follows an individual path of vengeance, eventually uniting into a powerful group that embodies the eight principles of bushido. Together, they strive to defeat the demonic forces and restore their fallen clan.

After fleeing an international terrorist organization and starting over in France, Kuki Kosaburo spends his time enjoying a carefree existence centered on alcohol and romance. That peaceful period is interrupted when French intelligence agent George Lasaar captures him. Instead of imprisonment, Lasaar proposes an arrangement: Kuki can remain free if he aids in probing the activities of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency within France. This pact draws Kuki into a bizarre conspiracy linked to the blood of renowned pop star Lamia Vindaw, revealing a hidden adversary faction he never knew existed.

Shurannosuke Sakaki is a ronin famed for his deadly skill with a katana and his frigid disposition. Upon his back is a brand of two crossed scythes—an omen of ruin for any who challenge him. The Nakura Clan employs him for his unmatched blade mastery, setting him on a hazardous quest to free Princess Mayu from the terrifying Seki Ninja. He must drive himself to the 极限 to outmaneuver and vanquish the merciless assassins dispatched by the Seki clan.

In ages past, legendary gods of immense power shook the very earth with their might. Now, ancient rivals from Japan's primitive era continue their struggle, guarding their secrets in the present day. The God of Darkness, Susanoah-oh, slumbers in the shadows of the underworld, awaiting rebirth. Yet his coming has not gone unnoticed. Agents of the Kikuchi Clan, descendants of Japan's first inhabitants, have observed the warning signs of the encroaching darkness. Armed with ancient knowledge and relics, these investigators stand ready to face the God of Darkness. Now they must battle the assembled spirits of hell to find the one young boy chosen by fate to grasp the chaotic might of the deadly gods.

Eguchi Hisashi no Nantoka Narudesho! combines anime, live-action footage, and puppet sequences. The duration listed on MAL applies only to the anime portions. The show consists of what appear to be randomly arranged sketches. It should be noted that some sketches may be dated and potentially offensive due to themes involving racism, sexual content, and homophobia.

Three malevolent dragons awaken after countless millennia buried beneath the earth. Bursting to the surface, they unleash a brutal assault on humankind, devouring the defenseless and drawing power from the souls of their unfortunate victims. Only the might of the ancient deity Takegami, known as the Guardian of Darkness, can defeat the wicked serpentine horde. However, the mortal vessel that Takegami occupies is a host who is unwilling to engage in battle.

The second theatrical film from 1990, based on the Akuma-kun anime and adapted from Shigeru Mizuki's manga, was directed by Junichi Satō. Shingo Umoregi, known by the nickname "Akuma-kun" due to his extensive knowledge of demons and the occult, and described as a Messiah who emerges once every ten thousand years, embarks on a supernatural journey alongside his demon ally.