Best rural anime
455 anime about rural, 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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4.0Trigun
TV · 1998 · 26 ep
TrigunTV · 1998 · 26 ep4.0Vash the Stampede is a wanted man with a habit of turning entire towns into rubble. The price on his head is a fortune, and his path of destruction reaches across the arid wastelands of a desert planet. Unfortunately, most encounters with…
4.0Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1
TV · 2008 · 13 ep
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1Natsume YuujinchouTV · 2008 · 13 ep4.0Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his…
4.0The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
Movie · 2022 · 1 ep
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of GoodbyesNatsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no DeguchiMovie · 2022 · 1 ep4.0Urashima Tunnel - Once you enter that tunnel, you can get whatever you want, but at a price. Kaoru Tohno, who seems to have an elusive personality and traumatic past, and Anzu Hanashiro, who is struggling to reconcile her ideal image and…
4.0Insomniacs After School
TV · 2023 · 13 ep
Insomniacs After SchoolKimi wa Houkago InsomniaTV · 2023 · 13 ep4.0Ganta Nakami is a high school student who suffers from insomnia. One day, he meets Isaki Magari, a girl with the same condition. A strange, but special relationship forms as they share a secret and catch up on their sleep in their school’s…
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4.0Haibane Renmei
TV · 2002 · 13 ep
Haibane RenmeiTV · 2002 · 13 ep4.0A dream of falling from the sky... and then birth. Rakka is born from a large cocoon into the Old Home, greeted by a group of girls with small wings on their backs and shining halos above their heads. Soon Rakka’s own wings grow, a…
4.0Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2Youjo Senki IITV · 2026 · 12 ep4.0The second season of Youjo Senki .
4.0Kids on the Slope
TV · 2012 · 12 ep
Kids on the SlopeSakamichi no ApollonTV · 2012 · 12 ep4.0The beginning of summer, 1966. Because of his father's job situation, freshman high school student Kaoru Nishimi moves by himself from Yokosuka to Kyushu to live with relatives. Until then, Kaoru was an honor roll student who tended to…
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4.0When They Cry Kai
TV · 2007 · 24 ep
When They Cry KaiHigurashi no Naku Koro ni KaiTV · 2007 · 24 ep4.0Continuing from the first series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai begins to shed some light on the dark mysteries prevalent in the preceding season. The young group of friends in the town of Hinamizawa continue to enter terrible conflicts…
4.0Initial D 4th Stage
TV · 2004 · 24 ep
Initial D 4th StageInitial D Fourth StageTV · 2004 · 24 ep4.0Takumi Fujiwara and brothers Keisuke and Ryousuke Takahashi have formed "Project D," a racing team aimed at bringing their driving skills to their full potential outside their prefecture. Using the internet, Project D issues challenges to…
4.0Erin
TV · 2009 · 50 ep
ErinKemono no Souja ErinTV · 2009 · 50 ep4.0In the land of Ryoza, the neighboring provinces of Shin-Ou and Tai-Kou have been at peace. Queen Shinou is the ruler of Ryoza and her greatest general, Grand Duke Taikou, defends the kingdom with his army of powerful war-lizards known as…
4.0Turn A Gundam
TV · 1999 · 50 ep
Turn A GundamTV · 1999 · 50 ep4.0This story is set thousands of years in the future. The people of Earth have forgotten the space wars of the past, reverting back to a pre-industrial existence. But the lunar settlers known as the Moonrace, who have retained their high…
4.0Anne of Green Gables
TV · 1979 · 50 ep
Anne of Green GablesAkage no AnneTV · 1979 · 50 ep4.0Anne is an orphan full of imagination. When she arrives at her new home she learns that sometimes you have to be a sensible person too; at the same time her unique character changes, or at least attracts, the people around her. The story…
4.0Natsume Yuujinchou Go Specials
Special · 2017 · 2 ep
Natsume Yuujinchou Go SpecialsSpecial · 2017 · 2 ep4.0Two special episodes bundled in the fourth and fifth volume of the Blu-ray/DVD.
4.0Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha
Movie · 2021 · 1 ep
Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki RaihoushaMovie · 2021 · 1 ep4.0In "Ishi Okoshi," Natsume meets a small youkai called Mitsumi in a forest. Mitsumi is entrusted to wake up the divine youkai "Iwatetsu" from its deep slumber. Mitsumi weighs on Natsume's mind, so he sets out to help Mitsumi with his task…
4.0Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Our Club Worked Hard
OVA · 2022 · 1 ep
Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Our Club Worked HardNon Non Biyori Nonstop: Bukatsu wo GanbattaOVA · 2022 · 1 ep4.0An unaired thirteenth episode of Non Non Biyori: Nonstop that is bundled with the special edition of the Non Non Biyori Remember spin-off manga's compilation release.
4.0Hyouka
TV · 2012 · 22 ep
HyoukaTV · 2012 · 22 ep4.0Energy-conservative high school student Houtarou Oreki ends up with more than he bargained for when he signs up for the Classic Literature Club at his sister's behest—especially when he realizes how deep-rooted the club's history really…
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4.0Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
TV · 2024 · 8 ep
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training ArcKimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-henTV · 2024 · 8 ep4.0The Hashira, the Demon Slayer Corps' highest ranking swordsmen and members. The Hashira Training has begun in order to face the forthcoming battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. Each with their own thoughts and hopes held in their hearts, a new…
4.0Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
Movie · 2011 · 1 ep
Into the Forest of Fireflies' LightHotarubi no Mori eMovie · 2011 · 1 ep4.0The story of Hotarubi no Mori e centers around Hotaru, a little girl who gets lost in an enchanted forest where apparitions reside. A young boy, Gin, appears before Hotaru, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear.
4.0Ponyo
Movie · 2008 · 1 ep
PonyoGake no Ue no PonyoMovie · 2008 · 1 ep4.0A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be…
4.0Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF
TV · 2024 · 25 ep
Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLFOokami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise WolfTV · 2024 · 25 ep4.0Lawrence 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…
4.0Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 2
TV · 2019 · 12 ep
Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 2Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 2TV · 2019 · 12 ep4.0Even after spending a considerable amount of time with Takagi, Nishikata is still struggling to find a perfect plan to defeat the expert teaser. A battle of wits, a contest of physical prowess, a test of courage—any strategy he employs to…
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4.0Sword of the Stranger
Movie · 2007 · 1 ep
Sword of the StrangerStranger: Mukou HadanMovie · 2007 · 1 ep4.0What qualifies a man as good or evil? Is it the amount of political power one attains, the quality of his swordsmanship, or how well he serves his lord? With the fall of the second shogunate Japan has sunk into a state of disarray…
4.0The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
OVA · 2016 · 3 ep
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a StarMahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu HitoOVA · 2016 · 3 ep4.0The three-part OVA series will chronicle a story taking place before Chise meets the Magus. Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share…
4.0ZOMBIE LAND SAGA REVENGE
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
ZOMBIE LAND SAGA REVENGEZombieland Saga RevengeTV · 2021 · 12 ep4.0From throughout the ages, a group of legendary girls have become zombie idols to save Saga Prefecture. It's the return of the cutting-edge zombie idol anime! One day, Minamoto Sakura lost her life in an unfortunate accident. Then, ten…
4.0Silver Spoon
TV · 2013 · 11 ep
Silver SpoonGin no SajiTV · 2013 · 11 ep4.0Yugo Hachiken dreams of life separated from his family, so he takes the initiative by enrolling in an agriculture school. He thinks, with his talent in studying, no problems will arise no matter what kind of school he attends. He is proven…
4.0Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
TV · 2007 · 26 ep
Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritSeirei no MoribitoTV · 2007 · 26 ep4.0Balsa’s prowess in battle is legendary, but the weight of death bears heavily on the spear-wielding mercenary’s soul. To atone, she has sworn to save 8 lives, no matter what the cost, and now only one life remains. Prince Chagum has been…
4.0Ruri Rocks
TV · 2025 · 13 ep
Ruri RocksRuri no HousekiTV · 2025 · 13 ep4.0High schooler Ruri Tanigawa loves shiny things. She loves them so much that she heads into the mountains to search for crystals herself—where she unexpectedly meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student studying mineralogy. As the pair start…
4.0Initial D Fifth Stage
TV · 2012 · 14 ep
Initial D Fifth StageTV · 2012 · 14 ep4.0Taking place in the sacred land of street running Kanagawa, once more Takumi Fujiwara will show his driving skills on his now legendary Hachi-roku.
4.0Moomin
TV · 1990 · 78 ep
MoominTanoshii Muumin IkkaTV · 1990 · 78 ep4.0In the remote and mysterious Moomin Valley live the Moomin trolls, gentle and peaceful creatures. Young Moomin and his family experience many strange adventures, both magical and mundane. Based on the children's stories by Tove Jansson…
4.0Nobody's Boy Remi
TV · 1977 · 51 ep
Nobody's Boy RemiIe Naki KoTV · 1977 · 51 ep4.0Remi is a boy living happily with his mother in the French countryside. But everything changes when his estranged father comes home and, in desperate need of money, reveals that Remi is adopted, and sells him. Heartbroken, Remi ends up…
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3.9The Ancient Magus' Bride
TV · 2017 · 24 ep
The Ancient Magus' BrideMahoutsukai no YomeTV · 2017 · 24 ep3.9Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When…
3.9Dragon Ball
TV · 1986 · 153 ep
Dragon BallTV · 1986 · 153 ep3.9Goku Son is a young boy who lives in the woods all alone—that is until a girl named Bulma runs into him in her search for a set of magical objects called the "Dragon Balls." Since the artifacts are said to grant one wish to whoever…
3.9My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
My Hero Academia: Heroes RisingBoku no Hero Academia the Movie 2: Heroes:RisingMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.9The aspiring heroes of UA Class 1-A have been given a new training opportunity during their winter break: To establish and maintain their own professional Hero Agency on the idyllic island of Nabu far off the coast of Japan. There, they'll…
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3.9Daemons of the Shadow Realm
TV · 2026 · 24 ep
Daemons of the Shadow RealmYomi no TsugaiTV · 2026 · 24 ep3.9In a remote mountain village under the watchful eyes of two stone guardians, the young Yuru contentedly lives off the land while staying close to the only family he has left—Asa, his precious twin sister. Asa, meanwhile, carries out a…
3.9Non Non Biyori
TV · 2013 · 12 ep
Non Non BiyoriTV · 2013 · 12 ep3.9When Hotaru moves from Tokyo to a tiny town in the rural countryside, she’s in for some serious culture shock: the nearest place that sells comics is 20 minutes away, the nearest video store is ten train stations down the line, and there…
3.9When Marnie Was There
Movie · 2014 · 1 ep
When Marnie Was ThereOmoide no MarnieMovie · 2014 · 1 ep3.9Suffering from frequent asthma attacks, young Anna Sasaki is quiet, unsociable, and isolated from her peers, causing her foster parent endless worry. Upon recommendation by the doctor, Anna is sent to the countryside, in hope the cleaner…