What is this genre all about? A city and prefecture in Japan, formerly the imperial capital of Japan. Renowned for its many very beautiful, so-called "Japanese Gardens".
Kyoto (and for that matter Nara) are almost mandatory visiting sites on any field trip in an anime with school setting.
We present you the list of Kyoto anime you should watch right now.
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Top 13 Kyoto anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]
- 13. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
- 12. Uchouten Kazoku
- 11. Hal
- 10. Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.
- 9. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Jump Festa 2013 Special
- 8. Tekken: Blood Vengeance
- 7. Nijuuseiki Denki Mokuroku
- 6. Onigamiden
- 5. Black Jack: Futari no Kuroi Isha
- 4. Bakumatsu Rock
- 3. Kai Doh Maru
- 2. Mitsuwano
- 1. Anju to Zushioumaru
13. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels.Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals?
Rurouni Kenshin has finished airing and it has 94 Episodes. It is also Known as: るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-, Samurai X
12. Uchouten Kazoku
In modern day Kyoto, humans live in the city, tengus take to the sky, and tanukis roam the earth. One such tanuki is Yasaburo, the third son of Soichiro Shimogamo, famed tanuki leader who met his end far too early at the hands of a group of humans and their year-end banquet hot pot. Yasaburo has since embraced his "fool's blood" and strives for a happy, carefree life. But between taking care of his old tengu master Akadama-sensei, avoiding the life- threatening advances of the beautiful human Benten, dealing with his dangerously stupid twin cousins, and avoiding becoming a hot pot himself in the next year-end banquet, the young tanuki has his proverbial work cut out for him!
The Eccentric Family has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 有頂天家族, Uchoten Kazoku
11. Hal
Kurumi is a beautiful young woman whose beloved boyfriend, Hal, died in a sudden airplane accident. Left heartbroken and gloomy, she isolates herself in a small house. But this soon comes to change when her grandfather requests the help of a humanoid robot named Q01.
Taking on the appearance of Hal, Q01 is sent to Kurumi's house in order to save her from her state of despair. As Hal returns day after day and increases his efforts, Kurumi, despite her initial reluctance, slowly begins to open up to him and break free from her depression. But there is more to Hal than meets the eye, and these two will soon learn an unexpected truth about this relationship between a human and an android.
Hal has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ハル, Haru
10. Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.
Clumsy, below average intellect, and shy – these are some of the traits that Inari Fushimi possesses. Despite her shortcomings, she is very considerate of others. She can’t ignore anyone's plea for help! She also has a long time crush on Kouji Tanbabashi, who she admires for being cheerful and always hardworking. The problem is, Inari’s incurable shyness makes it difficult to express her feelings for Kouji.Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha starts with Inari taking a shortcut to her school. She happens to see a fox pup that’s about to fall to the river. Although she’s running late, she just can’t ignore the pup. Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami, the god of the Inari Shrine, is thankful for Inari’s kindness towards the young fox, who turns out to be a familiar named Kon. To show her gratitude to Inari, she fulfills one of Inari’s wishes. But the fulfillment of the wish only invites trouble. To compensate, Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami bestows Inari a small part of her divine power that gives Inari the ability to transform into anyone at will.
Inari now possesses a power of a god, even if it's just a small portion. Otherworldly beings suddenly take an interest in her, for better or worse. What kind of adventure awaits Inari, and will she be able to tell Kouji everything that she has kept in her heart for so long?
Inari Kon Kon has finished airing and it has 10 Episodes. It is also Known as: いなり、こんこん、恋いろは。, Inari, Konkon, ABCs of Love
9. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Jump Festa 2013 Special
Class 3-E is getting ready for their class trip to Kyoto, and Koro-sensei is as excited as ever! Nagisa is in a group with Kaede, Karma, Tomohito, Manami, and the class idol Yukiko Kanzaki. The students are aware of the fact that this is a great opportunity to assassinate Koro-sensei, but they cannot help having great time with him. However, the trip becomes even more exciting and dangerous when they get attacked by a bunch of delinquents who kidnap the girls. As if that is not enough, there is a hired sniper named Red Eye lurking around, ready to be the one who would assassinate Koro-sensei and claim the prize. Can the students of Class 3-E rely on Koro-sensei even now?
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Jump Festa 2013 Special has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 暗殺教室, Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Jump Super Anime Tour Special, Assassination Classroom, Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Jump Festa 2013 Special
8. Tekken: Blood Vengeance
High school student Ling Xiaoyu is recruited by Anna Williams of G Corporation to transfer to Kyoto University and gather information on a student named Shin Kamiya. Meanwhile, Jin Kazama, the current head of the Mishima Zaibatsu, sends Alisa Bosconovitch to the university for the same mission. Though they do not know each other's true motives, Xiaoyu and Alisa become close friends. However, their friendship is put to the test when Shin is captured by an unknown assailant.
Tekken: Blood Vengeance has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鉄拳 BLOOD VENGEANCE, Tekken: Blood Vengeance
7. Nijuuseiki Denki Mokuroku
Meiji era. Kyoto, a Japanese city, just entered 20th century.
This is the era when Western culture began to become familiar, and electric street lights usage began.
Japan and West. The mysterious era where past and future are mixed.
What won't be recorded in history, is certainly lives of citizens who lived in that era.
This is not about war or politics.
This era. One love story, which hasn't left a trace in history.
20th Century Electricity Catalog has not yet aired. It is also Known as: 二十世紀電氣目録, Twentieth Century Electrical Records, 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku
6. Onigamiden
A 15-year-old boy travels back in time—over 1,200 years ago to the Heian period—and faces a war between oni (demons) and humans in the former Japanese capital of Kyoto.
Legend of the Millennium Dragon has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鬼神伝, Onigamiden
5. Black Jack: Futari no Kuroi Isha
The mega-corporate Daedalus Group is under attack by a small group of activists known as the Ghost of Icarus. While taking care of some of the victims of the bombing, Black Jack encounters Dr. Kiriko, also known as Death Incarnate, who just like him, asks his patients huge sums of money but instead of saving them, he offers them a painless death. When the activist group requests both doctors’ collaboration, Black Jack finds himself caught in a spiral of life, death and treason while trying to save his patients' lives and avoid the breaking of a biological war that could destroy humanity.
Black Jack: Futari no Kuroi Isha has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ブラック・ジャック ふたりの黒い医者, Black Jack: The Two Doctors of Darkness
4. Bakumatsu Rock
Ryouma Sakamoto wants everyone to know about his passion for rock 'n' roll, so he roams around town with his electric guitar willing to show anyone he encounters that he's just as skilled as the famous Shinsengumi stars they admire. Unfortunately, Japan doesn't allow anything other than that group's Heaven's Songs, for writing or performing different types of music is forbidden and can lead to harsh consequences.
Agitated by these strict rules and brainwashing, Ryouma does everything he can to show people that the music he loves will bring them the freedom they deserve. Along with his bandmates Shinsaku Takasugi and Kogoru Katsura, Ryouma works hard to find places for his rock 'n' roll group to perform. Refusing to back down until their music is accepted in Japan, the trio begin to realize that there's more to their passion than they had thought.
Samurai Jam -Bakumatsu Rock- has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 幕末Rock, Bakumatsu Rock
3. Kai Doh Maru
This story takes place during the Heian Period of Japan`s history, when evil spirits still resided in the forests, mountains and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her loved one, battles against these evil spirits, while she is disguised as man. This brave woman, aka "Kaidomaru", with a Chinese character "Flame" tatooed on her upper arm, was one of the "Four Devas". Kaidomaru fights for the honor of her lost love, Raikou Minamotono, who had sacrified his life in order to protect the capital Kyoto, from the evils deeds of a "princess" cursed by a malicious ogre. The princess, whom Kaidomaru used to play with as a child, has now become her ultimate enemy.
Kai Doh Maru has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 怪童丸, Kaidoumaru, Kaidomaru
2. Mitsuwano
Based on Matsumoto Itsuki's "Mitsuwano" light novel series.
The story follows a group of young girls in Kyoto who dream of becoming maiko.
Mitsuwano has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: みツわの, Mitsuwano
1. Anju to Zushioumaru
After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments.
While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
Anju to Zushioumaru has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 安寿と厨子王丸, Anju to Zushiou Maru, Anju and Zushiomaru, The Littlest Warrior, The Orphan Brother
