Historical fantasy is a fascinating genre where real-world historical eras are mixed with magical, supernatural, and/or modern elements to create a sort of alternate timeline fantasy world. It’s difficult to pull off effectively because of the extensive research required, but classics like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and even this season’s Appare-Ranman have hit it out of the park with their colorful settings based on recognizable time periods from our world’s history. Let’s check out some of the best historical fantasy anime out there!

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