Best classic literature anime
118 anime about classic literature, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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3.0Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-
TV · 2020 · 13 ep
Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no HagurumaTV · 2020 · 13 ep3.0Inside a labyrinthine library exist the souls of the world’s greatest writers. Now, these Alchemists must delve into the stories of old and do whatever is necessary to carry them out to their proper conclusions. Evil beings are hell-bent…
Mature
2.9Woodpecker Detective’s Office
TV · 2020 · 12 ep
Woodpecker Detective’s OfficeKitsutsuki TanteidokoroTV · 2020 · 12 ep2.9Adaptation of Kei Ii's mystery novel. The story is set in 1909 during Japan's Meiji era, and centers on fictional versions of real-life poet Takuboku Ishikawa and real-life linguist Kyousuke Kindaichi, who were acquaintances in real life…
2.9Dies Irae: To the Ring Reincarnation
ONA · 2018 · 6 ep
Dies Irae: To the Ring ReincarnationONA · 2018 · 6 ep2.9Episodes 12–17 of Dies Irae, will be released exclusively in web streaming format with no TV broadcast.
2.9Miss Bernard said.
TV · 2016 · 12 ep
Miss Bernard said.Bernard-jou Iwaku.TV · 2016 · 12 ep2.9The short gag manga is about the love of famous works of literature. It follows Sawako "Miss Bernard" Machida, a lazy girl who wants to be a well-read person — but does not actually read much. The manga recounts the conversations between…
2.8Requiem of the Rose King
TV · 2022 · 24 ep
Requiem of the Rose KingBaraou no SouretsuTV · 2022 · 24 ep2.8The Wars of the Roses grip medieval England as the houses of York and Lancaster vie for the throne. Richard is the third son of the Duke of York, who plans to take the crown. Richard wants nothing more than for this to happen, but this…
2.8Key Princess Story Eternal Alice Rondo
TV · 2006 · 13 ep
Key Princess Story Eternal Alice RondoKagi Hime Monogatari: Eikyuu Alice RondoTV · 2006 · 13 ep2.8Kirihara Aruto loves the stories of Alice, so much so that he begins to write one. One night while writing, he sees a girl out his window who he thinks is Alice. He follows her, and discovers that she is called a Seeker of Alice, and with…
Mature
2.7HUMAN LOST
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
HUMAN LOSTHuman Lost: Ningen ShikkakuMovie · 2019 · 1 ep2.7A 3D animated film adaptation of Osamu Dazai’s “No Longer Human” novel The year is 2036. A revolution in medical treatment has conquered death by means of internal nanomachines and the “Shell System”, yet only the richest can afford to…
2.7Heart no Kuni no Alice: Wonderful Wonder World
Movie · 2011 · 1 ep
Heart no Kuni no Alice: Wonderful Wonder WorldMovie · 2011 · 1 ep2.7The girly but bloody otome game re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with bishounen characters and added romance. A parody of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland where Alice is smart and…
2.6Miyuki-chan In Wonderland
OVA · 1995 · 2 ep
Miyuki-chan In WonderlandFushigi no Kuni no Miyuki-chanOVA · 1995 · 2 ep2.6Miyuki, a cute girl, is in over her head. When late for school, she is suddenly transported to another world (Alice In Wonderland style), except that all the inhabitants of the other world are female...and they all seem to be in love with…
2.3HAKYU HOSHIN ENGI
TV · 2018 · 23 ep
HAKYU HOSHIN ENGIHakyuu Houshin EngiTV · 2018 · 23 ep2.3A once thrived kingdom, Yin—now governed by an evil hermit, Dakki, and her party—is in a chaotic status with its people suffering Dakki’s oppressions. Seeing this, The Hermit Band took it seriously and planned a "Houshin Plan" which is…