Heretic Monk - Recommendations

• Web (12 eps)
• 2018

A young man becomes host to a legendary infernal sword and, with the fate of humanity now in his arm, wields its demonic power against his enemies.

• DVD Special (1 ep)
• 2005

It's New Year's, and after winning a trip to a rural inn on a game show, the gang from the Saienji Temple is on their way to a fun vacation. Though less than impressed with the rustic accommodations, the young monks attempt to make the best of the situation anyways. Whether trying out their hotel’s infamous "outdoor baths", singing karaoke, or tormenting the perverted Ikko, the group's short break is bound to be as lively as ever!

• Web (1 ep)
• 2014

Seita dies after dozing off behind the wheel and wakes up in the underworld. However, the prize that a demon extracts from him is part of his body.

• Web (12 eps)
• 2018

While the cursed power of Shiryu grows stronger within Gai each day, both Shoshidai and the mysterious Gabi continue their mission to protect mankind.

• TV (12 eps)
• 2016

"Tattoos" - ancient weapons that drastically enhance the physical abilities of their users, known as the "Sealed," allowing them to bring forth supernatural phenomena when activated through the charging of the user's own unique "trigger." When Justice Akatsuka (a.k.a. "Seigi") saves a man from some street punks, the man gives him a strange stone as a token of gratitude. The moment Seigi accepts it, a mysterious tattoo appears on his palm. And so the battle begins, framed by a web of conspiracies and centering around Justice Akatsuka, the boy who obtained a "tattoo" by complete chance.

• TV (12 eps)
• 2019

Long before superheroes, there were legends. One of them begins with Shaka Nyorai, whose bravery and enlightenment once saved humanity forever. But forever is fleeting because Mara, the personification of Earthly desires, forges a corrupt coalition with the devil to again visit wrath and vengeance upon humankind. To counter Mara's cruel attack, Taishakuten and Bonten, divine beings, must join forces with the Thirteen Buddhas. Can the allied powers of light defeat the vicious onslaught and save humankind in their darkest hour?

• DVD Special (1 ep)
• 2006

The Saienji Temple exorcists have a new assignment, with a twist. Under the guise of starring in a new movie, the group of young nuns is hoping to exorcise a spirit that has been haunting the studio. However, first they need to wait for it to turn up. What better way to pass the time than interview each other during a break in filming? However, while answering various questions about their experiences and relationships with the others, can the gang actually complete the job they set out to do?

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2018

Power users around the world are suddenly committing suicide one after another, in all cases after a strange fog appears at the scene. At a request from Ango Sakaguchi, the Armed Detective Agency head out to investigate Tatsuhiko Shibusawa, a power user who calls himself "collector," and a man suspected of being tied to the incident.

• TV (12 eps)
• 2010

Nightmares creep into the waking hours as Mina Tepes, childlike Queen of the damned, shockingly appears on live television to announce her plans for a colony where her blood-sucking brethren can live in peace. As pandemonium engulfs the globe, Mina reconnects with a handsome face from her past: Akira, a brooding beast whose link to the queen is both powerful and mysterious. Together, Mina and Akira will bare their fangs and fight against an ancient evil. And though the Queen and her ferocious werewolf minions vow that no human blood will be spilled, there are others of her kind who yearn to sink their teeth into innocent flesh. Can Akira maintain his fleeting link to the realm of the living while battling to protect this ruthless and royal beauty? Only one thing is certain. The world’s not ready for her reign.

• OVA (6 eps)
• 1992 - 1997

Young Matsuwakamaru lost his father as an infant. To make matters worse, his beloved mother Kikkou passes away when he's 8 years old. While facing her death, Matsuwakamaru is puzzled at where people go when they die. If there is a cycle of heaven, hell, and rebirth, is there a way to escape this torturous circle, he wonders. With this great determination for the discovery of knowledge in mind, at only 9 years old, he joins a Buddhist monastery on Mt. Hiei, and changes his name to Shinran. This is the story of the man who would someday open the doors to the Jōdo Shinshū sect of Buddhism.