Top Feudal Japan Anime Picks
By Radiocity Team
Published Jun 05, 2025
Basilisk
A brutal tale of two ninja clans at war, blending deadly techniques and tragic romance during Japan’s Warring States period.
Hakuouki
Inspired by real samurai—the Shinsengumi—this series blends supernatural elements with the emotional struggles of warriors during the Bakumatsu era.
Samurai Champloo
A genre-defying adventure fusing Edo-era Japan with hip-hop, following a rogue samurai trio on a journey filled with style and swords.
Shakugan no Shana
Though not purely historical, it draws heavily from traditional Japanese folklore and aesthetics, delivering action and mystery with supernatural flair.
Drifters
Historical warriors like Oda Nobunaga are sent to a fantasy world to fight dark forces in an alternate, chaotic version of feudal warfare.
Katanagatari
Stylized and artistic, this series follows a swordless swordsman and a strategist on a quest to collect 12 powerful blades in Edo-era Japan.
The Twelve Kingdoms
While more fantasy-driven, this world mirrors ancient Chinese and Japanese empires, exploring politics, war, and destiny through richly developed lore.
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