Movies and TvShows featuring "rural" theme.

Nearly twenty years into the 21st century, people have forgotten the existence of Yokai. When a number of unexplainable phenomena plague adults of the human world with confusion and chaos, thirteen-year-old Mana writes a letter to the Yokai Post in search of answers, only to be greeted by GeGeGe no Kitaro...

Haven is a crime TV show set in a small coastal town in Maine, where FBI agent Audrey Parker arrives to investigate a murder. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the town is plagued by supernatural and paranormal phenomena, including time-travel, reincarnation, and cursed townspeople. With the help of the local police officer Nathan Wuornos and the mysterious smuggler Duke Crocker, Audrey uncovers the town's mysterious past and her own connection to it.

In feudal Japan, a samurai named Hyakkimaru battles demons to regain his body parts which were taken by demons at birth. With the help of a young orphan named Dororo, they embark on a journey filled with violence and supernatural powers.

Dagashi Kashi is a TV show that follows the story of Kokonotsu Shikada, the son of a candy store owner, who is determined to become a manga artist instead. However, his plans are disrupted when Hotaru Shidare, a self-proclaimed confectionery expert, visits his father's store with the intention of recruiting him to take over the family business. With her eccentric personality and love for all things sweet, Hotaru brings excitement and chaos into Kokonotsu's life, making him question his dreams and the future of the candy store.

In the era known as Bakumatsu, there was an ishin assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai; eleven years later he returned as a wandering swordsman, Himura Kenshin.

Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit is a fantasy anime TV show based on a novel. The story revolves around a female bodyguard named Balsa, who is tasked with protecting a young prince from the spirit within him. As they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the spirit and its connection to the prince, Balsa confronts danger, faces assassins, and becomes the fugitive's only hope for survival.

The story begins on a rainy night, when a homeless little black cat is brought home by a young girl Luo Xiaobai. She names the cat Luo Xiao Hei. However, Luo Xiao Hei is no ordinary cat: he is a supernatural entity that hosts several small creatures called Heixiu. As Luo Xiao Hei new life soon threatened by the mysterious Diting, who commands three winged wolves.

Koguma is a high school girl in Yamanashi. She has no parents, friends, or hobbies, and her daily life is empty. One day, Koguma gets a used Honda Super Cub motorcycle. This is her first time going to school on a motorcycle. Running out of gas and hitting detours become a small source of adventure in Koguma's life. She is satisfied with this strange transformation, but her classmate Reiko ends up talking to her about how she also goes to school by motorcycle. One Super Cub begins to open up a lonely girl's world, introducing her to a new everyday life and friendship.

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?

Hina Tsurugi and her family have just moved to a quaint seaside town. Hoping to savor the sight of the peaceful ocean, Hina stumbles upon a girl named Yuuki Kuroiwa—an upperclassman at her new school—who invites Hina to join her in fishing. Hina reels in an octopus, which falls onto her; being afraid of bugs and big creatures, she panics and begs Yuuki to remove it from her. Yuuki sees this as an opportunity to force Hina to join the school's Breakwater Club—a club where members gather, catch, and eat various types of marine life as their main activity. Although her attempts to refuse to join fail, Hina slowly begins to discover the hidden joy in fishing. Her view on the sport changes, now looking forward to all the delightful experiences she can take part in alongside her fellow club members.

Teenager Hata Kosaku is crushed when his favorite singing idol, Kusakabe Yuka, stuns the world by retiring from show business. Kosaku’s friends try to cheer him up, but nothing can chase away his gloomy mood until Yuka herself transfers into his class at Tamo Agriculture School!

When a group of highly gifted students get transported to a fantasy realm, they use their exceptional skills to revolutionize the world and protect its inhabitants.

Engaged to the Unidentified follows the story of Kobeni Yonomori, a high school girl who suddenly discovers that she is engaged to a mysterious creature with supernatural powers. As she tries to navigate her new life and relationship, hilarity and chaos ensue.

Kids on the Slope is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in 1960s Japan. It follows the lives of high school students Kaoru, Sentaro, and Ritsuko as they navigate friendship, love, and the power of music. Kaoru, a reserved and introverted classical pianist, finds himself drawn to the world of jazz when he meets Sentaro, a talented and free-spirited drummer. As their friendship and love for music deepens, they form a bond that helps them overcome their own personal struggles. Together with Ritsuko, their mutual friend and a love interest for both boys, they navigate the ups and downs of high school life, discovering themselves and the joy of music along the way.

Lawrence is a traveling merchant selling various goods from a horse-drawn cart. One day, he arrives at a village and meets a beautiful girl with the ears and tail of an animal! Her name is Holo the Wisewolf and she brings bountiful harvests. She wishes to return to her homeland, and Lawrence offers to take her. Now, the once-lonely merchant and the once-lonely wisewolf begin their journey north.

Waiting in the Summer tells the story of a group of friends who discover a mysterious alien during their last summer together. Aspiring filmmaker Kaito records their adventures with his video camera, capturing both the joys and challenges of teenage romance, friendship, and the bittersweetness of saying goodbye. The series explores themes of grief, first love, and the power of filmmaking to preserve precious memories.

Kuzumi Hiroshi moves with his crippled sister and his father to the remote city of Jouga, which is famous for its hassaku citrus and the rumors that a species of enormous wolves once lived in the area. While some of the residents are more than friendly, when people begin to vanish suddenly, it becomes apparent that something sinister is afoot...

In medieval England, Brother Cadfael, a former soldier turned monk and herbalist, uses his knowledge of herbs and his keen intellect to solve a series of murders in his Benedictine abbey. His investigations take him into the feudal society of the time, exploring the dynamics between the clergy, nobleman, and common people. As he uncovers the truth behind each murder, he must navigate the complexities of the English Civil War and the challenges of maintaining justice and order.

Kaoru Tono stumbles upon the Urashima Tunnel, a legendary passageway that can fulfill desires. However, spending too much time in the tunnel results in a significant loss of life years. As Kaoru explores the tunnel, he encounters Anzu Hanashiro, a troublesome transfer student, upon exiting.

The TV show Poldark, set in 18th-century rural England, tells the story of a man named Ross Poldark who returns from the American War of Independence to find his life radically changed. He must navigate the challenges of love, family, and society in this historical drama filled with romance and intrigue.