Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-fantasy" theme.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Jinta journeys through a century-spanning epic, all while questioning why he wields a sword.
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.
The Legend of Qin follows the Qin dynasty from when the Emperor of the Qin, King Zheng conquered the other 6 nations and unified China, to the rise of the king of Western Chu, Xiang Yu, who capture the capital city, Xianyang.
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.
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.
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.
The Raven Consort is a special consort living deep in the inner palace who, despite her title, does not perform nighttime duties for the emperor. Some who have seen her say she has the appearance of an old woman, while others describe her as a young girl. The Raven Consort's name is Shouxue. She can use mysterious arts and will accept any favor asked of her, whether it is to find something lost or to curse someone to death. The current emperor, Gaojun, visits her one night to ask a favor. Their meeting exposes a secret that will turn history on its head...
In the war-ravaged land of Zichuan, a heroic general and his sworn brothers battle internal rebellion and an invading enemy. As they fight to protect their homeland and loved ones, they forge a powerful tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of peace.
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.
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.
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.
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?
In the midst of an unexpected invasion, a group of teenagers in a small town must band together and use their courage and resourcefulness to fight off the North Korean army.
Ye Jiayao is transported to ancient times, where she becomes Ye Jinxuan, the daughter of a magistrate. After being kidnapped by bandits, she meets their leader, Xia Chunyu, a former nobleman. Forced into a fake marriage, Ye Jiayao uses her modern cooking skills and sharp wits to win over those around her.
Jin is a young physician who finds himself transported back in time to the Edo period in Japan. He must navigate through the challenges of feudal Japan while trying to make a difference in the lives of those around him.