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barcode120x · 2011-12-10, 12:55

I saw Otome Youkai Zakuro in another thread and I really liked the series. So, I'm basically looking for anime similar to it where there is sort of action, youkai or onmyouji (I think I spelled it right...), and romance (it HAS to have romance even if it's slightly there between).

I think I'll add another type of style to my recommendation; this youkai-action dealing with swords (I think protagonists with swords that do over 9000 damage). An example would be Blue Exorcist and Grenadier. It doesn't necessarily have to involve swords only, I actually like the youkai-action as is but swords and romance are more peticulars I like

Haak · 2011-12-10, 13:46

Have you seen Spice & Wolf? Not a traditional japanese yokai, but a western folklore diety instead.

Darkbeat · 2011-12-10, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Haak

Have you seen Spice & Wolf? Not a traditional japanese yokai, but a western folklore diety instead.

This ^

Also I recommended in another thread (possibly the same) Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase. It has both Japanese youkai (as well as vampires etc) and romance.

Sackett · 2011-12-10, 14:32

Inuyasha maybe?

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2011-12-10, 14:36

Well, if it is action-youkai-romance that you seek, I think Tokyo Majin Gakuen will fit.

I also second Spice and Wolf & Inuyasha.

Sorry if you have seen them since I don't know your 'watched list' ^_^.

barcode120x · 2011-12-10, 19:21

Currently watching S&W and loving it. Gonna check out the others later, much more suggestions appreciated

I will add Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase and Tokyo Majin Gakuen to my list to watch (Does Tokyo Majin Gakuen have romance? Just browsing descriptions but none say it can)

I think I'll add another type of style to my recommendation; this youkai-action dealing with swords (I think protagonists with swords pwn). An example would be Blue Exorcist and Grenadier.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2011-12-10, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Scanner

(Does Tokyo Majin Gakuen have romance? Just browsing descriptions but none say it can)

I think I'll add another type of style to my recommendation; this youkai-action dealing with swords (I think protagonists with swords pwn). An example would be Blue Exorcist and Grenadier.

Yes, Tokyo Majin Gakuen does have romance. Although it doesn't really focus on it like Inuyasha, for example, it still has a good portion of it.

As for your addition, one main protagonist does use a sword in Tokyo Majin G.

Guardian Enzo · 2011-12-11, 02:53

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Originally Posted by Sackett

Inuyasha maybe?

Yeah, seems almost too obvious but Inuyasha for sure. I don't think this show gets the credit it deserves.

Forsaken_Infinity · 2011-12-11, 03:03

Ayakashi: Japanese Classical Horror and Mononoke. They aren't exactly romantic series but romance is included in some form or another. Both the shows are separated into different arcs that use a fresh setting and plot and are great shows to watch so you can't go wrong with them imo.

Nurarihyon no Mago is a recent show that used Youkai and has romantic elements. The second season's still airing or something.

SeijiSensei · 2011-12-11, 07:42

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Originally Posted by Forsaken_Infinity

Ayakashi: Japanese Classical Horror and Mononoke.

A strong second to these, and the protagonist even uses a sword. You'll notice throughout these stories that everyone around the Apothecary is shocked that he's carrying a sword at all. That's because in the period the show is set, only samurai were permitted to carry swords by Imperial edict.

RightStuf still has about 200 copies of the Bakeneko arc of Ayakashi; Mononoke is fansubbed.

Undertaker · 2011-12-11, 15:29

If it's youkai action, how can anyone not mention Nurarihyon no Mago yet.

The main character is a half-human/half-youkai offspring and the next successor of a youkai clan. He fought for the clan as well as old conflicts that started centuries ago. There is all sorts of youkai there as well as onmyouji clans. A triangle exist for the main character as well as various past romantic story involving his father and grandfather.

Edit: Forsaken_Infinity already recommended it, so I guess I'll second it.

Niji · 2011-12-11, 16:41

Also, Kekkaishi and Shounen Onmyouji should work. The former is more humoristic, Romeo and Juliet type of romance, and "boy getting stronger" topic. SO is one of my all time favorites, favorite chars in anime history, good story, high production values, strong end.

Niji · 2011-12-12, 15:56

Just remembered another good one: Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi (has nothing to do with classical horror show Ayakashi). It is well done, historically interesting too.

ars89 · 2011-12-12, 21:59

I agree Inuyasha would be best

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Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	Well, if it is action-youkai-romance that you seek, I think Tokyo Majin Gakuen will fit. I also second Spice and Wolf & Inuyasha. Sorry if you have seen them since I don't know your 'watched list' ^_^. __________________

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barcode120x RN Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, CA Age: 31	Currently watching S&W and loving it. Gonna check out the others later, much more suggestions appreciated I will add Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase and Tokyo Majin Gakuen to my list to watch (Does Tokyo Majin Gakuen have romance? Just browsing descriptions but none say it can) I think I'll add another type of style to my recommendation; this youkai-action dealing with swords (I think protagonists with swords pwn). An example would be Blue Exorcist and Grenadier. __________________ "Avoiding the truth but trying not to lie, and it's just terrible." "Caring may occur without curing, but curing cannot occur without caring." “Uncertainty is the most disturbing part of decision making.”

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Forsaken_Infinity Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: United States of America Age: 29	Ayakashi: Japanese Classical Horror and Mononoke. They aren't exactly romantic series but romance is included in some form or another. Both the shows are separated into different arcs that use a fresh setting and plot and are great shows to watch so you can't go wrong with them imo. Nurarihyon no Mago is a recent show that used Youkai and has romantic elements. The second season's still airing or something. __________________

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Undertaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S.	If it's youkai action, how can anyone not mention Nurarihyon no Mago yet. The main character is a half-human/half-youkai offspring and the next successor of a youkai clan. He fought for the clan as well as old conflicts that started centuries ago. There is all sorts of youkai there as well as onmyouji clans. A triangle exist for the main character as well as various past romantic story involving his father and grandfather. Edit: Forsaken_Infinity already recommended it, so I guess I'll second it. __________________

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Niji Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Also, Kekkaishi and Shounen Onmyouji should work. The former is more humoristic, Romeo and Juliet type of romance, and "boy getting stronger" topic. SO is one of my all time favorites, favorite chars in anime history, good story, high production values, strong end.

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Niji Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Just remembered another good one: Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi (has nothing to do with classical horror show Ayakashi). It is well done, historically interesting too. Last edited by Niji; 2011-12-12 at 16:37.

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