Curses, spirits, devils, gods — "supernatural" is one of anime's deepest benches, and it's where a lot of the medium's biggest hits live. Here are the best supernatural anime ranked by SenpaiRanks score, with where to stream each one and one show currently airing worth catching.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the top supernatural anime are Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (8.93), Jujutsu Kaisen (8.46), and Chainsaw Man (8.39). The genre spans classic shonen (*Bleach*), modern dark-fantasy (*Jujutsu Kaisen*, Chainsaw Man), gentle spirit dramas (*Natsume's Book of Friends*), and horror (*Mononoke*). Most stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, or Disney+ depending on the title. Each entry below is ranked on both the Consensus and Quality axes.
The ranked list
1. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — SenpaiRanks 8.93
Studio Pierrot's return to the Soul Society took the franchise's final arc and animated it like a film. Per SenpaiRanks, it's the highest-rated supernatural anime on the board. On Hulu and Disney+.
2. Jujutsu Kaisen — SenpaiRanks 8.46
Curses, sorcerers, and MAPPA at full budget. The defining supernatural-action hit of its generation. On Crunchyroll.
3. Chainsaw Man — SenpaiRanks 8.39
Devils, contracts, and a hero who just wants a normal life. A film continuation, Reze-hen, followed the TV run. On Crunchyroll.
4. Mob Psycho 100 — SenpaiRanks 8.07
ONE's psychic middle-schooler, animated by Bones with a style no one has matched. Ranks among the very best the genre has. On Crunchyroll.
5. Natsume's Book of Friends — SenpaiRanks 7.98
The quiet counterpoint to the action-heavy entries — a boy who can see spirits, returning their names one by one. Six seasons of it, and it stays this good. On Crunchyroll.
6. Mononoke — SenpaiRanks 7.97
The 2007 horror series with a visual language all its own — a Medicine Seller hunting spirits through ukiyo-e-styled nightmares. Essential if you want the genre's art-house end.
7. Noragami — SenpaiRanks 7.77
A minor god working for five-yen offerings, plus one of the genre's better ensembles. On Crunchyroll and Hulu.
8. Dandadan — SenpaiRanks 7.49
Aliens and ghosts, argued over by two teenagers, animated by Science SARU at a sprint. The newest entry to crack this list. On Crunchyroll and Netflix.
9. Hell's Paradise — SenpaiRanks 7.31
A ninja and his executioner chase immortality across a cursed island. MAPPA again, leaning gorier. On Crunchyroll.
One airing now
If you want something currently in rotation, The Summer Hikaru Died is the supernatural-horror standout — a Netflix series about a boy whose dead best friend comes back as something else. We break down where it lands in our full ranking and where-to-watch guide.
How the ranking works
Why does Bleach: TYBW sit above the base Bleach series, or Mob Psycho above shows with more raw popularity? SenpaiRanks scores every title on Consensus (broadly liked) and Quality (holds up), instead of collapsing both into one MyAnimeList-style number. For a genre this crowded, that split is the difference between "popular" and "actually great." Seen one of these? Rate it on its show page and your take moves the board.
Where this fits
Horror-leaning picks continue in our best psychological anime ranking and the Tokyo Ghoul watch-order and where-to-watch guide. For a franchise just announced to continue, see our Dark Gathering Season 2 breakdown, and the Madhouse studio ranking covers more of the genre's heavy hitters.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best supernatural anime?
A: By SenpaiRanks score, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (8.93) is the highest-rated supernatural anime, followed by Jujutsu Kaisen (8.46) and Chainsaw Man (8.39).
Q: Where can I watch supernatural anime?
A: Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Mob Psycho 100, Natsume's Book of Friends and Hell's Paradise are on Crunchyroll; Bleach: TYBW streams on Hulu and Disney+; Dandadan and The Summer Hikaru Died are on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
Q: What counts as a supernatural anime?
A: Any series built around forces beyond the natural world — ghosts, curses, gods, devils, and spirits. It overlaps heavily with dark fantasy and horror.
Q: Which supernatural anime should I start with?
A: Jujutsu Kaisen is the easiest modern entry point; for something calmer, Natsume's Book of Friends; for classic shonen, Bleach.
Q: What's a good supernatural anime airing right now?
A: The Summer Hikaru Died, a supernatural-horror series on Netflix, is the current standout among airing titles.