Supernatural anime feature an array of mythical creatures, but not many people know about ones that solely focus on fairies. Delicate and playful, fairies have long been a part of folklore across cultures.
They're a staple in the fantasy genre, and their demeanors can range from innocent to naughty. Here are ten of the best anime centered around these adorable creatures.
10 A Young Girl Struggles To Keep The Peace In Humanity Has Declined
In a post-apocalyptic world where most of humanity has died off, fairies now roam the land. One human survivor, a nameless young girl, lives among the fairies, acting as their mediator.
Her goal is to communicate with the remnants of humanity and the fairies in hopes of attaining peace between the two groups. But it's difficult to do her job due to the fairies' penchant for mischief and constant demands for candy.
9 The Earl and The Fairy Is A Romantic Tale Between A Common Girl And A Mysterious Earl
Lydia Carlton is a "fairy doctor," using her knowledge about folklore and medicine to assist mythical creatures. She lives a quiet life in her Scottish cottage, and her ability to see fairies is considered odd, isolating her from regular folk.
But Lydia's life changes when a young, handsome man named Edgar pays a visit to her home. He claims he's an Earl in search of someone who knows about fairy lore. After a series of events, Lydia takes this new job, despite not knowing much about her mysterious employer.
8 WorldEnd Shows Teamwork Between Two Supernatural Warriors
Over 500 years have passed since the extinction of humanity at the hands of the unknown but fearsome "Beasts." The scattered survivors hide on floating islands to avoid detection.
A young warrior, Willem Kmetsch, wakes up from a long slumber. He gradually realizes his current situation and quickly finds refuge on one of the floating islands. He does odd jobs around town to survive, one of them being a caretaker for a weapons storehouse. To his surprise, these weapons belong to "leprechauns," fairy-like children tasked with sacrificing themselves to fight the Beasts when necessary.
7 The Ancient Magus' Bride Shows Chise Finally Finding A Place To Call Home
Ever since her parents abandoned her, Chise Hatori struggled with finding her place in the world. Her ability to see otherworldly entities ostracizes her, earning her the nickname "Sleigh Beggy." She soon finds herself up for auction at a slave market, as Sleigh Beggies are rare in the human realm. It doesn't matter to Chise, though; she just wants a place to call home.
Chise catches the attention of Elias Ainsworth, a Mage with a bestial-humanoid appearance. He purchases Chise and takes her to his home, a world beyond the human realm. This world is full of mythical creatures and very few humans. There, Elias reveals that he didn't purchase Chise to be his slave but to be his bride.
6 Midnight Occult Civil Servants Is About A Supernatural Detective Team And Their Mysterious New Member
Members of the Nocturnal Community Relations Division are trained to solve cases dealing with mythical beings. After being assigned to the Shinjuku location, new member Arata Miyako goes on his first mission with his new team.
He's surprised to realize that he can understand these creatures' speech, a rare feat amongst normal humans. In addition, a Tengu recognizes Arata as the descendant of Abe no Seimei, a famous exorcist from Japan's Heian era. Arata doesn't think much of it at first, but soon learns that his connection with the supernatural runs deeper than he thinks.
5 Shugo Chara! Features Fairies Who Guide Humans To Become The Best Version Of Themselves
Amu Hinamori is admired for her calm but intimidating demeanor and knack for fashion, but, in reality, she's actually very timid. She wishes for more confidence to speak her mind and be the best version of herself.
One night, Amu makes a wish to be reborn as her "would-be" self and finds three colored eggs on her bed the following morning. The eggs break open, hatching three tiny fairy-like Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su. Everyone has a Guardian, who acts as a guide to the person's would-be self, but they can also temporarily change their personality and abilities. The shy and quiet Amu now has three Guardian fairies just itching to get her into a bunch of complicated situations.
4 Bottle Fairy Is A Wholesome Tale About Fairies On A Trip To The Human World
Fascinated by humans, four fairies make the journey from their homeland to the human world in Bottle Fairy. They're eager to learn about human traditions and customs, but none of them even know where to start.
Upon their arrival in the human world, the four fairies meet a college student whom they call "Sensei" and a young girl named Tama. The two humans are more than happy to show the fairies around this new world. Overall, it's a wholesome, slice-of-life story with just a sprinkle of magic.
3 La Corda D'Oro: Primo Passo Showcases The Friendship Between A Girl and A Music-Loving Fairy
The prestigious Seiso Academy divides its students into two groups, the General Studies division and the Music Studies division. Their uniform color differentiates both groups: gray for General Studies and white for Music Studies. Kahoko Hino, a General Studies student, is rushing to her first class when she meets Lili, a young fairy searching for a unique human who can see him.
Although Kahoko dismisses the encounter as a strange coincidence, Lili decides to follow her. The school announces the upcoming music competition, and Kahoko's name appears in the lineup amongst the chosen students, shocking her classmates. Lili finds Kahoko again and gifts her a magical violin, encouraging her to play in the competition. Though Kahoko has no musical talent, she's too afraid to turn down the offer to play.
2 A Little Snow Fairy Sugar Is About Three Fairies On A Quest To Become The Best
Deep in a mysterious, mystical forest live creatures called Season Fairies. They have control over the weather; whether it's creating a gust of wind or making flowers grow, they're just the fairies for the job.
Apprentice fairies Sugar, Salt, and Pepper want to earn their titles as full-fledged Season Fairies. They must find the "Twinkles" to pass the test, but none of them know where to get started. The three fairies meet Saga, a young girl who can see fairies, and ask her for help. Saga is reluctant, wanting to keep her life peaceful and fairy-free, but after a while, she begrudgingly agrees.
1 Amagi Brilliant Park's Protagonist Is Tricked Into Taking Over An Amusement Park By Fairies
Seiya Kanie takes self-confidence to a dangerous level; his narcissism knows no bounds, and his inflated ego only grows larger by the day. His beautiful but aloof classmate, Isuzu Sento, asks to meet him at a theme park known as Amagi Brilliant Park. Thinking he scored himself a date, Seiya makes his way to the unfamiliar amusement park, only to find out that it's decrepit and the majority of employees are fairies known as Maple Landers.
Isuzu reveals that inviting Seiya out was merely a recruitment tactic to become the park's new manager. The owner, Princess Latifah, unknowingly signed a contract that threatens to close the park down if they don't bring in 500,000 in three months or less.