Ever since the day she disappeared behind her grandmother's house, Sakura Mamiya has developed the ability to see dead people. If that wasn't strange enough, another strange thing happened to her during her high school days: the desk next to her was occupied by a weirdly-dressed boy, named Rokudou Rinne – who can see dead people just like Sakura. The strangest part is sometimes even Rinne becomes invisible to others, so what does this strange boy hide?

Created by the worldwide famous Rumiko Takahashi, Kyoukai no Rinne is a yokai anime filled with comedy parts, supernatural elements, and an interesting cast of nice characters. Even though the plot is not that original, we can safely affirm that other elements put up with it, making this show very enjoyable. As a shounen series, aside from the demons, shinigami and other otherworldly creatures, expect a good number of gags, and a little bit of romance!

Aoi Tsubaki is a college student with the ability to see yokai. She inherited the ability from her grandfather, and after his death she started living on her own. Aoi's life is turned upside down when a demon appears before her eyes. Apparently, Aoi's grandfather had a great debt with the demon, and now Aoi shall pay by becoming the demon's bride. It goes without saying that she strongly refuses, but offers to pay the debt by working in exchange...

If you fancy shoujo anime, and at the same time are into yokai shows, this series can become your cup of tea! Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi is full of yokai in form of beautiful guys, who surround a cute heroine. Pick this show when you feel like watching a yokai anime with a lighthearted atmosphere!

Hanae Ashiya is about to begin high school, and he is afraid that if he doesn't make friends during the first week, he will be doomed for good. Yet, right on the first day, a yokai attaches itself to him and makes Ashiya so sick, that he spends his first week of school in the infirmary. Tired of wasting days feeling sick, and dealing with a yokai sticking to him, Ashiya eventually decides to ask for help. Who could be better than Haruitsuki Abeno? He runs a tea room called Mononokean, but his actual task is to guide yokai into the other world!

Fukigen na Mononokean, as you can see by the premises, revolves around two boys becoming friends upon sending a yokai into the other world. They gradually form some sort of team, so they will deal with every kind of otherworldly creature – some are very kind and cute, some are malevolent, like Japanese tradition deems. Fukigen na Mononokean is a shounen anime, so it is full of comedy and action. It won't fail you, so give it a try!

Kei Agemaki is the second Lieutenant son of a famous general. When he is reassigned in the Ministry of Spirit Affairs, and compelled to work and live with yokai, his worst nightmare materializes before his very eyes. Kei Agemaki is afraid of spirits! In order to solve paranormal cases, he is paired up with Zakuro, a half-demon. Will he manage to overcome is fear of yokai, or will he end up running away?

Otome Youkai Zakuro, as the title suggest, is a show where yokai are the real protagonists. This is a seinen show, full of romance, and yet full of comedy. In fact, although afraid of spirits, Kei Agemaki falls in love with Zakuro, who ends up saving Kei from the worst situations. Alongside with them, there are other characters making this show absolutely enjoyable, so make sure to catch it up!

Tired of living alone, Shirakiin Ririchiyo's parents allowed her to move out, on one condition: she has to live in the “Ayakashi Kan” mansion, where only those wielding supernatural powers can access, accompanied by an agent of the Secret Service. Shirakiin's agent is a kitsune yokai – a fox spirit – called Soushi Miketsukami, and while she refuses him in the beginning, the situation changes when Shirakiin discovers that Soushi is the yokai she had saved in the past.

Inu x Boku SS is amazing, as each human character has their own yokai protecting them. Although this is a shounen anime, it has hints of romance, what with Soushi doting on Shirakiin, and with her changing her behaviors once she recognizes him. If you like yokai shows, this is literally a must-see, as the plot is captivating, and each character is unique in their own way.

When their village was turned to ashes, Shino Inuzuka and Sousuke Inukawa died, but some circumstances brought them back to life. The two of them, both with a peony-shaped birthmark, grew up in an orphanage together with Hamaji; a cute girl sharing with them a tragic past. One day, Shino and Sousuke's lives are turned upside down: The Church shows up in front of them, forcing them to find the other six people sharing with them the peony-shaped birthmark, and the mystical gems. What's the reason, though?

Hakkenden is a shoujo anime full of beautiful boys, each of them somehow related to yokai. In fact, while the eight protagonists lost their lives, they came back to life thanks to benevolent spirits. That's not just it, yokai pops up throughout the series, and we come to know their stories. Hakkenden is not only comedy, though. There is food for deep thought regarding life, and its being fleeting... but that's what make this show simply wonderful.

Kohina is a child, who claims to be a doll. One night, she decided to summon Kokkuri-san, the kitsune yokai – fox spirit – who should be able to answer all sorts questions. The advent of the internet, though, has already made Kokkuri-san a useless spirit, since nowadays every answer is just one click away. However, instead of going away, Kokkuri-san takes pity on Kohina, living all by herself, and becomes something like her housekeeper and guardian. Problems arise when other yokai begins to pop up one after the other...

Gugure! Kokkuri-san is one of a kind, as it does a parody of everything that relates to Japanese culture and even other anime genres. It is a wonderful show, that sadly went a bit unnoticed, but if you like yokai anime, and want to know more about Japan via parody, this show is what you're looking for. Those who should be malevolent spirits in Gugure! Kokkuri-san turn out to be like little kids fighting with each other over stupid things. Join Kohina and her adventure among them!

Nanami Momozono has just been left full of debt by her gambler father, and is without a home, or money. While wandering around the city, a solution appears in front of her eyes: she saves a mysterious man called Mikage who, seeing her situation, offers Nanami his own home. Skeptic, Nanami runs to that address, but when she gets there she finds a shrine. Just when she thought she had been tricked, a boy with fox ears appears. It's Tomoe, Mikage's former familiar, and he absolutely doesn't want to accept Nanami as the new Land God...

If you like yokai in a cute form, Kamisama Hajimemashita will give you hot boys only. Starting from Tomoe, the handsome fox spirit, other yokai will begin surrounding Nanami. A beautiful tengu who is a famous pop idol, a kind white snake shikigami, and other various gods. Kamisama Hajimemashita is a shoujo harem, but it's the romance between Tomoe and Nanami that will steal your hearts!

Takashi Natsume is an orphan, and during his childhood years he jumped from one relative to the another. The reason is that he can see the spirits, so each relative found him just too strange to deal with. Natsume's life changes when he finds the Book of Friends, a notebook that belonged to his long-gone grandmother, Reiko, who could see the spirits, too. It's only when Natsume meets Nyanko-sensei that his journey begins: a journey bound to give those spirits written in the book, their names back.

Natsume Yuujinchou can touch the viewers deeply, as it makes them understand the loneliness of the yokai. Each spirit Natsume encounters usually hides a loneliness that Natsume can really relate to. This series is a roller coaster of emotions, and it offers food for thought. It's a yokai anime with serious themes, debated lightly, with comedy parts balancing everything at best.

“Mushi” are the most basic form of life. They are everywhere, but they can't always be seen, and they can't be seen just by everyone. Ginko is a Mushi-shi: he can see the spirits, and travels from place to place in order to study Mushi and the effects they have on people. Like some sort of doctor, he also seeks for ways to treat people affected by them. During his wandering place to place, he will deepen his knowledge about Mushi, and come to know a lot of different people that will teach him something.

Mushishi never gained the popularity it deserved, but it is certain that it deserves at least our first position. Our main character is Ginko, and together with him we come to know different personalities, and different Mushis– evil ones, and good ones. This seinen yokai anime is a real masterpiece, unique to its kind. It has a very solid plot, it's inspiring in every way possible, and it can turn out to be heart-breaking as well. Give it a shot, we guarantee that it won't fail you!