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Slighted · 2007-02-12, 00:55

I'm looking for an anime that just takes place in ancient Japan.. like, no modern technology, pretty much. People walk around with swords, live in wooden houses, women wear kimono daily, etc. Any anime that incorporates Japanese mythology like Amaraterasu, would be a big plus (bah, Naruto doesn't count).

I've already seen some that would describe what I'm looking for such as:

Samurai Champloo
Samurai Deeper Kyo
Inuyasha
Rurouni Kenshin
Naruto

So, uh, do you guys know any like those? Thanks.

mishka · 2007-02-12, 02:21

Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=6819

I know the name is a bit too hard to remember BUT....I'm on episode 12 and it's been great so far...

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I'll be following this thread cause i'm looking for something new in that category too.

Jimbasushi · 2007-02-12, 05:12

try peacemaker kurogane and basilisk

Skyfall · 2007-02-12, 05:23

Utawarerumono should be pretty much to your liking

KiNA · 2007-02-12, 05:26

Would fighting genre a requirement? If not, try Mushishi.

Shay · 2007-02-12, 05:43

Shounen Onmyouji.

Has it all; Priestess' Feudal lords, Summoning spells, evil spirits, guardian spirits, etc...

andromeda0201 · 2007-02-12, 07:21

Also Ayakashi Japanese Classic Horror, Air Summer Special, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de, Ninja Scroll, Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi, Shura no Toki

Navel · 2007-02-12, 09:56

Edit: lol, I made a big mistake by recommending one of the anime that was in the first post. Please someone with moderator rights delete this.

Kinny Riddle · 2007-02-12, 10:00

Though it may not seem like it at first, AIR, that other classic visual novel by Key after Kanon, comes to mind.

Sazelyt · 2007-02-12, 11:05

I guess the following might be considered similar to what you asked: Fushigi Yuugi, Houshin Engi, Princess Mononoke (movie), Omnyou Taisenki (not ancient, but has the feeling), Tsubasa (partially, there are arcs from that era), Twelve Kokuki (another good one).

capture · 2007-02-12, 16:40

Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de: Hachiyoushou hmmm ancient Kyoto

ok just adding the movie and OVA...

and also I second utawarerumono

jedinat · 2007-02-12, 16:44

I'll second Mushishi and Juuni Kokuki.

Take a look at Shura no Toki as well. (geh, I guess that's a second also)

fto · 2007-02-12, 18:02

Izumo.... Isnt exactly ancient japan, but could say similar enough

Slighted · 2007-02-13, 03:21

Wow, thanks for the suggestions! 嬉しい!

Oh, it doesn't have to be a fighting anime.

Lost · 2007-02-13, 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyfall

Utawarerumono should be pretty much to your liking

ROFL. I second that.

And Mushishi. That is a must watch.

miaka · 2007-02-13, 07:15

historical setting
Basilisk - ninja theme (licensed)
Otogizoushi - Heian era
Tsukikage Ran
saiunkoku monogatari - currently ongoing but set in fantasy ver. of ancient china.

with folklore theme
Tactics - the protagonist is a folklorist
Hundred Stories - horror
xxxHolic --- not historical but it has strong influence on folklores

Joojoobees · 2007-02-19, 04:33

Kai Doh Maru http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.p...=anime&aid=500

Not a favorite of mine, but it takes place in Heian Japan (swords and sorcery)

2007-02-12, 00:55	Link #1
Slighted Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 34	Anime that takes place in ancient Japan I'm looking for an anime that just takes place in ancient Japan.. like, no modern technology, pretty much. People walk around with swords, live in wooden houses, women wear kimono daily, etc. Any anime that incorporates Japanese mythology like Amaraterasu, would be a big plus (bah, Naruto doesn't count). I've already seen some that would describe what I'm looking for such as: Samurai Champloo Samurai Deeper Kyo Inuyasha Rurouni Kenshin Naruto So, uh, do you guys know any like those? Thanks. Last edited by Slighted; 2007-02-12 at 02:13.

2007-02-12, 02:21	Link #2
mishka Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 37	Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=6819 I know the name is a bit too hard to remember BUT....I'm on episode 12 and it's been great so far.... I'll be following this thread cause i'm looking for something new in that category too. Last edited by mishka; 2007-02-12 at 03:01.

2007-02-12, 05:23	Link #4
Skyfall Lost in my dreams... Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 37	Utawarerumono should be pretty much to your liking __________________

2007-02-12, 05:43	Link #6
Shay Monarch Programmer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Liverpool Age: 42	Shounen Onmyouji. Has it all; Priestess' Feudal lords, Summoning spells, evil spirits, guardian spirits, etc... __________________ Current Anime - Attack on Titan Current Manga - Naruto Current Book - Waiting for War of the Roses Current Album - Vessel by Twenty One Pilots

2007-02-12, 16:40	Link #11
capture Saber's Husband XD Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 36	Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de: Hachiyoushou hmmm ancient Kyoto ok just adding the movie and OVA... and also I second utawarerumono __________________ Last edited by capture; 2007-02-12 at 17:43. Reason: oh my I didn't see this....

2007-02-12, 05:12	Link #3
Jimbasushi Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas	try peacemaker kurogane and basilisk

2007-02-12, 07:21	Link #7
andromeda0201 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Also Ayakashi Japanese Classic Horror, Air Summer Special, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de, Ninja Scroll, Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi, Shura no Toki

2007-02-12, 09:56	Link #8
Navel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Edit: lol, I made a big mistake by recommending one of the anime that was in the first post. Please someone with moderator rights delete this.

2007-02-12, 10:00	Link #9
Kinny Riddle Gone for Good Join Date: Apr 2004	Though it may not seem like it at first, AIR, that other classic visual novel by Key after Kanon, comes to mind.

2007-02-12, 11:05	Link #10
Sazelyt Μ ε r c ü r υ Join Date: Jun 2004	I guess the following might be considered similar to what you asked: Fushigi Yuugi, Houshin Engi, Princess Mononoke (movie), Omnyou Taisenki (not ancient, but has the feeling), Tsubasa (partially, there are arcs from that era), Twelve Kokuki (another good one).

2007-02-12, 16:44	Link #12
jedinat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 38	I'll second Mushishi and Juuni Kokuki. Take a look at Shura no Toki as well. (geh, I guess that's a second also)

2007-02-12, 18:02	Link #13
fto Anime Forever Join Date: May 2006	Izumo.... Isnt exactly ancient japan, but could say similar enough

2007-02-13, 03:21	Link #14
Slighted Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Age: 34	Wow, thanks for the suggestions! 嬉しい! Oh, it doesn't have to be a fighting anime.

2007-02-13, 07:15	Link #16
miaka Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	historical setting Basilisk - ninja theme (licensed) Otogizoushi - Heian era Tsukikage Ran saiunkoku monogatari - currently ongoing but set in fantasy ver. of ancient china. with folklore theme Tactics - the protagonist is a folklorist Hundred Stories - horror xxxHolic --- not historical but it has strong influence on folklores Last edited by miaka; 2007-02-13 at 07:30.

2007-02-19, 04:33	Link #17
Joojoobees Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA	more ancient Japan Kai Doh Maru http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.p...=anime&aid=500 Not a favorite of mine, but it takes place in Heian Japan (swords and sorcery)