Top 8 Anime Like Puppet Princess (Karakuri no Kimi) [2024 List]

Karakuri no Kimi

Princess Rangiku lost her entire family to Lord Karimata, who invaded her home seeking her father's life work, puppets with unique capabilities. As her duty, Rangiku sets out with three of her father's greatest puppet warriors to seek revenge. She can manipulate these to battle the strongest of warriors, however manipulating the puppets leaves her own self vulnerable to direct attacks, so she seeks a ninja warrior named Manajiri to aid and protect her in her quest.

Puppet Princess has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: からくりの君, The Clockwork Ones

Genres: Ninja , Fantasy , Japan , Earth , Action , Asia , Comedy , Swordplay , Martial Arts , Dark Fantasy , Past , Samurai , Historical , Horror

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8. Murder Princess

Murder Princess

In the kingdom of Forland, a coup d'etat occurs which leads to the death of the King. In the last moments of his life, the King sends his second child, Princess Alita Forland to escape. Unfortunately, while fleeing, a life and death situation between Alita and the bloodthirsty bounty hunter Falis causes the two of them to switch bodies. Desperate for the safety of her Kingdom, Alita begs Falis to return and protect the Kingdom, offering herself as collateral. After a swift beating on the rebel forces, Falis resumes the title of Princess of Forland, leading to the birth of the most savage princess in their land, the "Murder Princess."

Murder Princess has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: マーダープリンセス, Murder Princess

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7. Jigen Sengokushi: Kuro no Shishi - Jinnai-hen

Jigen Sengokushi: Kuro no Shishi - Jinnai-hen

The year is 1580. Using an army of soldiers equipped with sophisticated weaponry, Nobunaga Oda is on the verge of ruling Japan with an iron fist. One of his enforcers is Ginnai Doma - a fallen samurai reborn into an indestructible killing machine. As Ginnai continues his killing spree on ninjas and those who oppose Nobunaga's rule, Shishimaru of the Iga Ninja - going against the Koga Ninja's plans - pursues a one-man vendetta to avenge the deaths of his comrades and kill the immortal warrior.

Black Lion has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 時元戦国史 黒の獅士 陣内篇, Kuro no Shishi, Jigen Sengoku Shi Kuro no Shishi Jinnai Hen

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6. Kyuuketsuhime Miyu

Kyuuketsuhime Miyu

A quiet gothic horror story about a vampire girl, Miyu, whose destiny it is to hunt down murderous demons known as Shinma and return them to their land of origin, the Dark. Miyu is pursued by the Spiritualist Himiko, determined to find out who Miyu is and to stop her from sucking the life blood from helpless humans. Each of the four episodes chronicle one of Miyu's encounters with a Shinma and the humans that it is affecting, from the perspective of Himiko's pursuit of Miyu.

Vampire Princess Miyu has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: 吸血姫美夕, Kyuuketsu Hime Miyu, Kyuuketsuki Miyu

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5. Juubee Ninpuuchou

Juubee Ninpuuchou

Jubei Kibagami wanders feudal Japan as an itinerant swordsman-for-hire. After a past betrayal left him masterless, he has no more patience for warring political factions and their schemes. Unfortunately, both past and political intrigue collide when he meets and saves a female ninja named Kagero from a man with the ability to make his body as hard as stone.
The sole survivor of a ninja clan, Kagero continues her team's last mission: investigate a mysterious plague that wiped out an entire village. Jubei wants nothing to do with this, but the stone-like man's allies, a group of ninja with supernatural powers known as the Devils of Kimon, make that option difficult. To make matters worse, a government spy poisons Jubei, promising him an antidote if he can unravel the true intentions of the Devils of Kimon and their connection to the plague. The trail leads to shadow leaders, a plot to overthrow the government, and a man that Jubei thought he would never see again.

Ninja Scroll has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 獣兵衛忍風帖, Wind Ninja Chronicles, Juubei Ninpucho

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4. Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku-hen

Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku-hen

Fourteen years after defeating the immortal warrior Himuro Genma and thwarting the Shogun of the Dark's evil plans, Kibagami Jubei continues to roam all over Japan as a masterless swordsman. During his journey, he meets Shigure, a priestess who has never seen the world outside her village. But when a group of demons destroys the village and kills everyone, Jubei becomes a prime target after acquiring the Dragon Jewel—a stone with an unknown origin. Meanwhile, Shigure—along with the monk Dakuan and a young thief named Tsubute—travels to the village of Yagyu. And with two demon clans now hunting down Shigure, Dakuan must once again acquire the services of Jubei to protect the Priestess of Light.

Ninja Scroll: The Series has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 獣兵衛忍風帖「龍宝玉篇」, Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku Hen, Jubei Ninpucho - Ryuhougyokuhen, Jubei Ninpucho: Ryuhogyoku-Hen, Wind Ninja Chronicles [Dragon Stone Chapter], Ninja Scroll - The Series

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3. Karakuri Circus

Karakuri Circus

The protagonist, Masaru, has just inherited a big fortune after the death of his father. However, people are trying to get their hands on it by any means necessary, even if it means killing him. Narumi helps Masaru from being kidnapped after fighting strange figures. He finds out that they're not humans, but wooden puppets with amazing strength. After a hard fight, Narumi is forced to admit that he's no opponent for them; and just when he starts to think that Masaru will be captured, Shirogane, Masaru's watcher arrives from France with a weapon, the puppet Arlequin. Here begins the story of Karakuri Circus.

Karakuri Circus has finished airing and it has 36 Episodes. It is also Known as: からくりサーカス, Karakuri Circus

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2. Makai Tenshou

Makai Tenshou

Get ready for a nightmarish journey through faith and betrayal as the infamous Jubei Yagyu wields his deadly blades against the forces of good and evil alike. In an orgy of unbelievable savagery, the armies of the Shogun give no quarter as they ruthlessly slaughter their enemies. Trapped on the rocky isthmus of Amakusa, the faithful await divine aid as the demon stirs in their midst. Desperate for vengeance, a Child of Heaven becomes the emissary of Hell.
Tortured by visions of Amakusa's final hour, legendary swordsman Jubei Yagyu returns to his ancestral home seeking respite from the bloody duties of a feudal retainer. Life in the village of Yagyu possesses a serenity ill-befitting days of armed rebellion and unholy alliance. For Jubei the tranquility is far too transparent, and soon, chilling rumors reach him. Four dead heroes renew their claim to life, feeding on the fear and violence of the age. Forced to take up the sword once more, Jubei returns to the path of vengeance and damnation in Ninja Resurrection!

Ninja Resurrection has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔界転生, Ninja Resurrection: The Revenge of Jubei, Makai Tensho

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1. Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko

Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko

Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow. Because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this mission, he must use his full potential to survive the Seki Ninja's notorious henchmen.

Sword for Truth has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 修羅之介斬魔劍 死鎌紋の男, Shuranosuke Zanmaken: Shikamamon no Otoko

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