In the realm of anime, the Urban Fantasy genre holds a special place. This genre combines fantasy with modern cityscapes. In this article, we will unveil the Top Ten Urban Fantasy Anime that blends magic with the allure of urban life.
1. Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro is set in a city named Hole, where humans take refuge from magicians and wizards. The story is about a reptile-headed Caiman and his friend Nikaido. Together, they try to find Caiman's lost memory. The series explores the themes of dark humor and fantasy.
2. Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo Kageyama, also known as Mob, lives in an urban environment. He has extreme psychic power. But he hides it because he wants to live a normal life. Throughout the series, he goes through many battles.
3. Death Note
It is one of the most iconic anime. It is an urban fantasy anime with dark overtones set in the city of Tokyo. A high school student finds an enigmatic notebook named Death Note. If anyone's name is written in the notebook, that person dies. With the help of a death note, Light started killing criminals to make the world free from crime.
4. Chainsaw Man
It follows the story of Denji, who merged with his demon dog after his death. Makima, the Public Safety Bureau's devil hunter, offers to work with her. Now he works for Makima along with his partner, Power.
5. Tokyo Ghoul
The story takes place in a set of Tokyo that is plagued by flash-eating ghouls. A college student named Ken Kaneki received a ghoul organ transplant after a tragic incident. He became a Ghoul-Human hybrid. While he just wants to live a normal life.
6. Durarara!!
Mikado Ryuugamine, who wants to have an exciting life in Tokyo, runs in the headless black rider on the first day. The story quickly evolves into an action-packed fantasy.
7. Noragami
A middle school student, Hiyoti Iki, saves a minor god, Yato. But ends up with her soul slipping out of her body. Yato takes this chance to gain fame and recognition. They work together to change Yato's luck and achieve his dream.
8. Bakemonogatari
Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, survives a vampire attack and also helps others with their supernatural problems. He meets Hitagi, who has weightlessness issues, and together they embark on various adventures involving demons and gods.
9. Tenki No Ko
In rain-soaked Tokyo city, a runaway student, Hodaka, meets an orphan girl, Hina. She has the power to summon the sun with prayers. Together, they propose that Hina become a sunshine girl to help people clear the skies when needed most.
10. Fate/Zero
Kiritsugu Emiya, the Magus killer, was hired by a wealthy family in Einzbern to win the Fourth Holy Grail War. He teams up with Saber and faces off against other participants. The war is a deadly battle royale for the powerful Holy Grail.
