Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-fantasy" theme.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan follows the journey of Prince Arslan as he battles against invaders and internal conspiracies in order to reclaim his rightful place as the ruler of the Kingdom of Pars. With the help of his loyal companions, Arslan must navigate through the treacherous seas of war and politics to achieve his ultimate goal.
Black Butler is set in Victorian London and follows Ciel Phantomhive, the young head of the Phantomhive noble family, who is assisted by his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Together, they undertake various tasks for the Queen and solve mysteries, all while dealing with supernatural powers, reapers, and a hidden enemy.
Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained for a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.
An unhappy young woman, Miyo Saimori, who is mistreated by her family, is forced into a marriage with the intimidating Kiyoka Kudou. As they get to know each other, they discover a chance for love.
At the end of the Shang dynasty of ancient China, Emperor Shou defied the will of the Gods. He openly declared to lead the people and to resist against the gods. Zi Shou bravely fought against Tian Kui but only received laughter from the gods watching from above. He was then killed by Tian (another greater god) and broke the Immortal Phoenix armor. Wu Geng woke up in the body Ah Gou and realized now he has a wife named Bai Cai...
The Twelve Kingdoms is a fantasy anime series where a high school girl, Yoko Nakajima, is transported to a parallel world and becomes the ruler of one of the twelve kingdoms. With the help of her advisors and magical creatures called kirin, Yoko must navigate the treacherous political landscape and face various challenges as she fulfills her destiny.
Set during the Xia dynasty, the first ever recorded dynasty in Chinese history. It is a period rife with influences of mythology and folklore since it's close to the beginning of time when Pangu was said to have opened the heaven and the earth.
Sleepy Hollow follows a detective from the 18th century who wakes up in the 21st century to battle supernatural forces with the help of a modern-day sheriff.
In the war against neighboring countries, the Grand Duke’s warriors use dragon-like beasts called Touda as weapons. Touda are admired across the nation and villages take great pride in breeding them. Erin lives in one such village with her mother, Soyon, who is the best beastinarian in the country. However, life in the village is not so straightforward: Soyon is also an Ariyo, a woman of the Mist People - a race that is feared by humans for its mystical abilities. So that she and Erin can stay in the village, Soyon must flawlessly fulfill her duty capturing and disciplining the Touda; but while Erin wants nothing more than to become a beastinarian, she also feels sorry for the Touda and recognizes that there’s far more to them than meets the eye. Can Erin ever become an ordinary beastinarian when her deepest instincts tell her there is a better way to interact with the Touda?
Those who have the blood of the Karasu Tengu in their veins must forever fight against the powers of darkness. Along with four other holy ninja warriors Genbu, Suzaku, Seiryu, Byakko, Karasu Tengu Kabuto fights against the evil god Kuroyasha Dôki and his underlings such as Junin-shu
A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in his sect? With his mediocre aptitude, he must successfully traverse the treacherous path of cultivation and avoid the notice of those who may do him harm. This is a story of an ordinary mortal who, against all odds, clashes with devilish demons and ancient celestials in order to find his own path towards immortality.
The year is 2205. The "historical revisionists" have begun attacks on the past in their plot to change history. The Saniwa, who have been charged with protecting history, can imbue life into objects. Strongest among these are the Tōken Danshi. The story centers around their cheerful lives.
In a world where Spirits and Humans coexist and can fall in love with each other, the Spirits’s life expectancy being far superior to the Human’s one can only see their loved one dying before them. Even when that human is reborn, the previous memories of his past life is erased from his memory. However, it is said among Spirits that a certain “service” is spreading. This“service” is provided by the “Fox Spirit Matchmakers” who can revive the lost memories of their former lover. When the Spirits lose their lover, they can purchase the “service” of the “Fox Spirit Matchmakers” so that they could attempt to regain their former lover memories and start over a new love story. This story follows a young Fox Spirit Matchmaker who tries her best to restore lost memories and spread love.
Record of Ragnarok is a thrilling anime series based on the manga of the same name. It portrays a catastrophic event in which the fate of humanity is decided through a series of battles between powerful gods and chosen human representatives. As the gods aim to exterminate humanity, the humans fight back to prove their worth and survival against overwhelming odds. With intense combat, mythical creatures, and a touch of historical fiction, this show delivers an action-packed adventure like no other.
Zhang Xiaofan, who turned into an orphan overnight, becomes a disciple of the Qingyun Sect. After five years of training, he performs well in the Seven Peak Martial Arts Competition. He's sent to the Kongsang Mountain to defeat the evil. During the journey, he and his senior, Lu Xueqi, met with an accident, and got to know and save the lady of the cult, Bi Yao. At the same time, new danger is ahead of him.
Thousands of years ago, there was a beautiful planet amongst the stars where the deities lived. Among them, there were six powerful gods that include the God of Fire, God of Wind and the God of Mountain maintained the peace in the realms. During a dangerous battle with dark forces, the deities suffer a huge blow. Wind is nowhere to be found after rescuing Fire. In order to find an alternate energy source to save their home, Fire travels to the glorious age of Tang Dynasty where he meets a person who looks exactly like his long-lost love, the God of Wind and ignites a complicated romance between the two.
During World War II, a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers plan to assassinate Nazi leaders, while a theater owner seeks revenge. The plot intertwines the two storylines in Nazi-occupied France during the war.
Humans and katawara are at war, but there are those on each side who join forces. Tama is a fox spirit who loves humans, while her sendou brother, Jinka, despises them. Together, they use the power of spirit transformation to defeat the monstrous katawara and put an end to the evils of this chaotic age. What destiny awaits the duo at the end of their journey?
During the Hundred Year's War between England and France in the Middle Ages, a powerful witch named Maria lives in a secret forest with her familiars. She hates the war around her, and will sometimes stir up trouble against the church that does nothing to stop it. Her interventions into the world, however, run against the plans of heaven, earning her the attention of the Archangel Michael.
Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play follows the story of a teenage girl named Miaka Yuki who is transported into an alternate reality after reading a mysterious book. In this new world, she becomes the priestess of the book and must gather the seven celestial warriors to summon the god Suzaku and fulfill her destiny. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and romantic rivalries as she navigates the politics and dangers of the land.