20 anime like Xihu Chuanqi, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more fantasy.
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In November 1998, a double homicide occurs at the newly constructed Ogawa apartment complex in the heart of Mifune City. The murderer, Tomoe Enjou, has fled in a panic. To his astonishment, he is not pursued by the police and news of the incident has not been reported through...
To awaken his teacher Yao Cheng, Xiao Yan travels to the capital for a meeting of the pill masters. His power was immediately noticed, people who wanted to use it, but at the decisive moment Xiao Yan still becomes a champion and defends the honor of the empire. But Xiao Yan is...
At the turn of the millennium, Ginei Studio's dilapidated buildings are set to be demolished. Ex-employee and filmmaker Genya Tachibana decides to honor this occasion with a commemorative documentary about the company's star actress: Chiyoko Fujiwara, the reclusive sweetheart of...
Thwarted again by Naraku, Inuyasha, Kagome Higurashi, and their friends must continue their hunt for the few remaining Shikon Jewel shards, lest they fully form into a corrupted jewel at the hands of Naraku. But Naraku has plans of his own to acquire them, and will destroy...
In ancient Disboard, Riku is an angry, young warrior intent on saving humanity from the warring Exceed, the 16 sentient species, fighting to establish the One True God among the Old Deus. In a lawless land, humanity's lack of magic and weak bodies have made them easy targets for...
Chise Hatori, a 15-year-old Japanese girl, was sold for five million pounds at an auction to a tall masked gentleman. Abandoned at a young age and ridiculed by her peers for her unconventional behavior, she was ready to give herself to any buyer if it meant having a place to go...
The kingdom of Kouka is blessed with a beautiful princess whose childlike innocence charms all who come across her. Named Yona, she has grown up sheltered in the royal palace, shielded from any danger that may befall her. However, all good things must come to an end. Yona's...
Shuurei Kou and her friend Eigetsu To, a boy prodigy of humble origins, have been appointed co-governors of the Sa province, one of the eight provinces in Saiunkoku. Together, they decide to make the province an academic research center in the hopes of bringing a long overdue...
When the soothing comfort of sunlight starts to fade, beings of seraphic beauty become the undisputed masters of the night, instilling fear in every living creature. Water turns into ice before these blood-sucking monsters, and their victims realize that this uncanny chill is...
Long ago, all humans lived beneath the sea. However, some people preferred the surface and abandoned living underwater permanently. As a consequence, they were stripped of their god-given protection called "Ena" which allowed them to breathe underwater. Over time, the rift...
The story revolves around Qin Yu and his three brothers after ascending to the God Realm. As Qin Yu gradually learns the rules of the God Realm, he aspires to become the strongest craftsman god in order to marry Jiang Li, a member of one of the eight great families of the God...
Located at the end of the world, the Kingdom of Ozmargo is inhabited by beasts of all shapes and forms, ruled by a fearsome nameless king. After a hundred-year war between Ozmargo and the neighboring human kingdom ended, a peace treaty was signed: every year, a sacrifice must be...
Two years have passed since the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Konohagakure has remained in a state of peace and harmony—until Sixth Hokage Kakashi Hatake notices the moon is dangerously approaching the Earth, posing the threat of planetary ruin. Amidst the grave ordeal,...
In the vast world, planes converge and numerous races thrive. A gathering of extraordinary talents unfolds, where one after another, supreme beings from the lower planes come forth. In this boundless realm, they weave captivating legends that inspire admiration, pursuing the...
For centuries, the task of bringing the seasons has been carried out by the Agents of the Four Seasons, individuals whose god-like powers make them an easy target for covetous groups. One such group, the Rebels, orchestrates an attack on the Agents. To save the others, the Agent...
Despite the numerous challenges he has overcome so far, Shidou Itsuka's mission with Ratatoskr is far from over. In a departure from his daily routine, Shidou encounters a starving woman lying on the street and ends up helping her. After the two arrive at her apartment, the...
Qin Yu ascends to the realm of immortals, demons, and monsters, where he encounters Liu Hanshu by chance. Seeing his former self reflected in Liu, Qin Yu decides to take him as a disciple and teach him how to protect himself. However, due to the treasured Star Map, he incurs the...
Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of sea and her sisters. One day, Lara fell in love with a human prince who lived on land. It was a forbidden love—one that was not allowed in the world of mermaids. Still,...
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Fans who liked Xihu Chuanqi tend to recommend Howl's Moving Castle, The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Spiral, Fights Break Sphere 4 the most. If you're into Fantasy and Romance, any of these are a solid pick.
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