Best Supernatural Anime of 2007

In the early 1930s, the transcontinental train Flying Pussyfoot sets out from Chicago on a journey fated to leave a trail of blood across the country. Around the same time, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his reluctant assistant Ennis are searching for missing bottles of the immortality elixir in New York. Meanwhile, conflict among the mafia factions is escalating into open war. And aboard the Advena Avis in 1711, alchemists are about to discover the true price of eternal life. Adapted from the award-winning light novels of the same name, this anime presents several events that first appear unrelated in both time and place, yet all connect to a much larger tale—one of alchemy, survival, and immortality. Tying these threads together are the good-hearted would-be thieves Isaac and Miria, whose actions bring various people into contact, each individual carrying hidden ambitions and schemes, and in doing so create lifelong bonds and far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.

After being exiled four years ago for his failure to master fire and a subsequent defeat in a duel against his younger cousin Ayano Kannagi, Kazuma Yagami, a prodigy of Fuujutsu who commands the wind, returns to the esteemed Kannagi estate. His arrival immediately ignites tension, which escalates when several members of the Kannagi family are discovered murdered using Fuujutsu techniques. Under the leadership of the fiery Ayano, the family swiftly accuses Kazuma of the slayings. To clear his name and identify the actual killer, Kazuma must prove his innocence while reluctantly working alongside the very clan that harbors deep resentment toward him.

In feudal Japan, a mysterious and lethal occultist known as the "Medicine Seller" travels the land hunting malevolent spirits called "mononoke." When he finds one, he cannot simply destroy it; he must first uncover its Form, its Truth, and its Reason to properly wield the powerful Exorcism Sword. This requires careful psychological analysis and meticulous investigation—dangerous steps that force him to confront and understand the mononoke before he can eliminate it. On his journey, the Medicine Seller arrives at an old inn where a pregnant woman named Shino has booked a room to rest. The innkeeper reluctantly gives her the last available space. But Shino soon realizes her new quarters are haunted by a deadly group of mononoke known as the Zashiki Warashi. Guided by his hunter's instincts, the Medicine Seller begins an investigation to uncover the Form, the Truth, and the Reason behind these spirits before they take more lives.

During his summer vacation at the Seto Inland Sea, middle school student Nagasumi Michishio finds himself in danger while swimming at Mio Sun Beach. A sudden leg cramp prevents him from staying afloat, and with no one nearby to hear his cries for help, he begins to drown. Just as he loses consciousness, a mermaid rescues him. Later that evening, his savior reveals herself to be Sun Seto, a member of a mermaid yakuza family. Under mermaid law, if a human learns a mermaid's true identity, the mermaid is sentenced to death. To avoid this outcome, the Seto family offers a choice: Michishio must marry Sun or face execution by her father and clan leader, Gouzaburou. With no other option, Michishio agrees to the marriage. As husband and wife, they must keep their relationship hidden. Amid constant threats on Michishio's life from Gouzaburou and the strange behavior of other enemies, genuine affection begins to grow between the pair as they adjust to their unusual life together.

Squad 10 is deployed to the human world to protect a royal convoy carrying the powerful "Ouin" relic. Captain Toushirou Hitsugaya and Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto stay watchful. A group of attackers suddenly strikes the convoy, steals the Ouin, and creates chaos. After a brief fight with one assailant, a troubled Hitsugaya chases after the fleeing thieves, leaving Matsumoto and the rest of the squad shocked. Following this, the Seireitei accuses Hitsugaya of abandoning his post and places Squad 10 under an indefinite lockdown. In the human world, Ichigo Kurosaki investigates a spiritual disturbance and encounters the injured Hitsugaya, only to be surprised when the captain suddenly runs off. After learning what happened, Ichigo, along with Rukia Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, and Matsumoto, sets out to clear Hitsugaya's name and uncover the truth behind the Ouin's theft. Meanwhile, a figure from Hitsugaya's past lingers in his mind as he pursues the real culprit.

In Death Note: Relight, a curious Shinigami listens as Ryuk recounts the story of Light Yagami, an exceptionally intelligent teenager who left a lasting impression on him during his time in the human realm. One day at school, Light comes across Ryuk's discarded Death Note and soon learns its deadly power: anyone whose name is written in the notebook dies, provided the writer knows their face. Disgusted by the corruption in society, Light sees the notebook as a tool to eliminate criminals and build a perfect world. As a series of unexplained criminal deaths unfolds, law enforcement begins investigating these suspicious fatalities. They turn to L, a renowned detective, to identify the person responsible. As each day passes and the death toll rises, Light and L engage in a tense battle of wits and strategy, a confrontation that could determine the fate of humanity.

Tomoya Okazaki, a jaded high schooler whose father’s alcoholism and neglect stem from a childhood tragedy, drifts through life with an indifferent attitude. His outlook starts to change when he encounters Nagisa Furukawa, an unusual and enigmatic girl who offers him a simple gesture of kindness—one he at first brushes off. Yet repeated meetings gradually erode his walls, forging a sincere friendship between them. Learning of Nagisa’s ambition to revive the school’s Drama Club, Tomoya decides to abandon his apathetic habits and throws his full support behind her dream. What begins as a mere bond of friendship holds the possibility of blossoming into a deep, transformative relationship. Together they face numerous trials and hurdles, each experience drawing them closer to grasping life’s complexities and their own roles within it.

The town of Suiten is situated in a secluded area of Kyushu. Despite its small and modest appearance, Suiten is far from an ideal vacation destination—unless one is looking to escape from the "Unseen World." Three boys named Taro, Makoto, and Masayuki, each burdened by traumatic pasts, learn to allow their souls to traverse between two parallel worlds. However, the Unseen World is not merely a mirror of the real Apparent World. It is a domain where ghosts reside, and recent developments are enabling the spirits of the deceased to cross into the Apparent World, leading to unpredictable outcomes. Follow Taro, Makoto, and Masayuki as they travel between these two realms, working to uncover a deep mystery. This anime was created as the 20th anniversary project for Production I.G.

Ever wonder when you'll die? Michiru Kita doesn't have to wonder—she can see the ring of death around people's necks, and the darker the ring, the closer death looms. When she notices two boys in her class, Chika Akatsuki and Shito Tachibana, bearing completely black rings, she moves to warn them of their approaching end. Instead, she stumbles upon their secret: they are already dead, kept alive through a contract with Zombie-Loan. But nothing comes without a price—the boys must hunt and destroy zombies, and they want Michiru's "Shinigami Eyes" to help them in their mission.

In "Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan 2," Sakura Kusakabe persists in enduring a bizarre and tumultuous existence alongside angelic roommates Dokuro and Zakuro Mitsukai. Fresh angelic figures such as the polite Sabato Mihashigo and the peculiar Zansu contribute to the disorder. Sakura regularly becomes the target of their outlandish antics, with Dokuro repeatedly employing her trademark weapon, the Excalibolg, to reduce him to a gory mess.

In Sola, Yorito Morimiya has an intense fascination with the sky and captures its many forms—sunrise, sunset, clouds—through his camera. One morning while photographing the dawn, he encounters a strange girl arguing with a vending machine. After he helps her retrieve her tomato juice, she vanishes without a trace. The story follows Yorito, his sister Aono, and their childhood friends Mana and Koyori Ishizuki as they come across a mysterious girl whose appearances and disappearances hint at concealed darkness. Set in a world where magic and the supernatural exist subtly, and where nothing is as it seems, the narrative delves into themes of love and loneliness beneath the skies Yorito cherishes.

A dark force begins stirring in the hidden corners of Tokyo. Tatsuma Hiyuu, a quiet high school senior, enrolls at Magami Academy in Shinjuku. His enigmatic personality and impressive martial arts abilities quickly attract the friendship of the rebellious Kyouichi Houraiji. Through fate and coincidence, Tatsuma meets wrestling club athlete Yuuya Daigo, the girls' archery team captain Komaki Sakurai, and Student Council President Aoi Misato. These bonds form just as a violent disruption occurs in the Ryumyaku, the mystical energy current. This upheaval awakens hidden supernatural powers within the five teenagers. Hisui Kisaragi, the young head of the Kisaragi Clan and owner of an antique shop, tells them about their new abilities and the sacred duty to defend Tokyo from the Oni. The group decides to use these powers to protect the city from the approaching darkness. Partnering with Hisui, the unlikely allies realize the danger runs deeper than mere evil creatures. A practitioner of Dark Arts has deliberately disturbed the Ryumyaku to revive an ancient evil. To overcome this threat, the teenagers must face their own weaknesses and fears. As they uncover their Stars of Fate, they are forced to confront their destinies. The story is based on a manga and originated from a 1998 Nintendo role-playing video game.

Hiro Hiyorimi gives his life to rescue Hime, the daughter of the Monster King, from certain death, and becomes a dead hero in the process. His reward for saving her is being brought back as a semi-living soldier in her personal guard. His new duty is to protect Hime from the endless stream of supernatural creatures sent by her siblings, who want to claim their place in the succession by killing her. Dealing with threats like vampires and zombies is hard enough, but the real challenge comes from truly bizarre enemies like were-sharks, panda monsters, and murderous dumplings. This is far from the afterlife Hiro imagined, and the bitter irony is that Hime is the good one in this chaos—at least as good as someone can be while standing on the wrong side of hell's gates.

In "Moyashimon," first-year university student Tadayasu Sawaki has an unusual gift: he can see microorganisms as tiny, cute chibi characters. These include everything from the fungus that causes athlete's foot to the yeast essential for making alcohol. While studying agriculture in Tokyo, his ability draws the attention of several professors, especially Professor Itsuki, who specializes in fermentation. At first, Sawaki isn't very invested in his studies, having entered an agricultural university without much passion. However, through his encounters with the odd professors and classmates, he begins to appreciate his talent and the microbes he observes. Even with his extraordinary vision, Sawaki feels fairly ordinary among the eccentric academic environment.

Yako Katsuragi is a celebrated high school detective renowned for her extraordinary skill in solving intricate cases and capturing criminals. Yet, the true force behind her achievements is her assistant, Neuro Nougami. Neuro is no ordinary human; he is a demon who entered the human world after exhausting all mysteries in the demon realm, seeking fresh challenges. By feeding on the negative energy emitted by humans during criminal acts, Neuro uses Yako as a cover to satisfy his appetite without drawing attention. As part of their arrangement, Neuro agrees to help Yako uncover the truth behind her father's death. Together, they tackle case after case, carefully managing Neuro's insatiable cravings while keeping his supernatural identity hidden.

After his father vanishes, Itsuki Iba is forced to assume control of the family enterprise: a magician dispatch service. The company recruits numerous magicians and other supernatural entities to deploy them for clients requiring magical aid. As the new leader, Itsuki is expected to be stern, authoritative, and dependable, yet a significant hurdle remains: he is a coward. Furthermore, operating a successful business demands building strong connections with his staff, a task made considerably harder by his own personality. Beyond managing his internal team, Itsuki must also confront external forces that threaten the very existence of the family business.

In the decaying city of Otomo, where freedom and justice have vanished and conspiracy flourishes among hidden threats, a terrifying presence emerges. Known as the Skull Man, this embodiment of the Grim Reaper, marked by a ghastly skull-like grin, unleashes horrific chaos and bloodshed, even targeting the mutant creatures lurking in the city's darkest corners. Investigative journalist Minagami Hayato and photographer Kiriko Mamiya pursue this formidable hunter to uncover the mystery behind a bizarre killing. Navigating a crumbling metropolis where corruption is as pervasive and vile as the sins of its wealthy leaders, they seek a hidden truth so grave that the entire city was turned into a vast tomb to conceal it. Within this eerie necropolis, where reality itself is warped, retribution arrives cloaked as a personification of the Death's Head.

Sumire is a regular schoolgirl who has always been able to see spirits, but her claims are usually dismissed as lies by those around her. Everything changes when she stumbles upon an odd brooch, a mysterious creature, and a gothloli monster hunter named Lucia. Faced with this new reality, Sumire must choose whether to employ her special sight to fight against the "viruses" that pose a danger to humanity.

An Angel Eater has been unleashed in Heaven, endangering both angels and goddesses as they share a single body and soul. The loss of an angel can send a goddess into a state of shock. Lind travels to Earth to safeguard Belldandy and the others, but she unknowingly steps into a trap.

In "Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Specials," Keiichi discovers a treasure map hidden in his grandfather's journal, which ignites great enthusiasm in Skuld and Urd as they set out on an adventure. Together with his companions, Keiichi follows the map's hint to the Honda Inn. When they arrive, they meet Honda Chieko, who seems to share a unique bond with Keiichi. Amid the commotion, Keiichi finds the resolve to confess his emotions and utter "I love you" to Belldandy.

Kouichi Uehara, a fourth-grader living in a Tokyo suburb, discovers a large stone that is actually a fossil of a three-hundred-year-old infant Kappa. He names the Kappa Coo, and the two quickly form a close bond, with Coo moving in with Kouichi's family. But Coo struggles to adapt to human society and deeply longs for others of his own kind.

In 2007, the city passes the Punishment of Sexual Perversions Law, sparking a crackdown by a team in hazmat suits who arrest people suspected of being perverts. Master Keita and Inukami Yoko are singled out as main suspects classified under Class A perversions. How will this affect Keita, Yoko, Kaoru's Inukami, and the other charming perverts? And what destiny awaits Karina?

Shizuru is a high school student who can see ghosts, while her younger sister Mizuki is haunted by those same apparitions. Their parents, frustrated by these abilities, decide to send the two sisters to live with their grandparents in the countryside. As Shizuru and Mizuki adjust to their new rural life, they begin to understand the importance of coexisting with nature and the spirits around them.

These DVD-exclusive specials are set at different points in the narrative: the first occurs between episodes 4 and 5 of the main series, and the second serves as a prologue, depicting the final day's events prior to the start of episode 1.

In the far future, the organization Deava wages war against the Shadow Angels, beings that have persisted for over 12,000 years and exist solely to eradicate humanity. Apollo, who appears to be an ordinary human, is in truth the reincarnation of Apollonius, a fallen Angel. Together with allies, Apollo must confront Touma, a Shadow Angel, in order to halt the destruction of the Earth.

In "Chainsaw Maid," an ordinary family and their maid are living a routine existence when a woman suddenly crashes into their home, shouting, "They're coming!" She proceeds to expel her internal organs, turn into a zombie, and attack the head of the household. The maid rescues her employer, but he and his daughter are unable to make sense of the sudden chaos. As zombies continue their assault, the maid decides to protect the household herself—using a chainsaw.

In a town where a celestial whale oversees the surreal transformation of ordinary occurrences into extraordinary events—such as snow in midsummer and cicadas lamenting winter—Kuonji discovers a world filled with wonder and unease, unlike anything his classmates experience. Surrounded by a unique ensemble of friends including Nina, known for her striped panties; Sacchan, a cat lover; Allen, an otherworldly being; and various provocatively dressed girls, Kuonji frequently finds himself in risqué situations. Set against the backdrop of the sky whale’s vigilant presence, "Final Examination Kujira" adapts Circus’s game into a narrative of unexpected adventures and sensual encounters.

Specials set six months after the end of Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi.