Even anime has its fair share of storylines inspired by Greek mythology. And why wouldn’t there be? If you take a closer look at the Greek pantheon, you’ll notice that many Greek mythological tales, revolving around gods and goddesses, incorporate themes like jealousy, love, betrayal, and ambition.
Thus, they provide an already rich lore that many fictional stories can use as their foundation. And when it comes to anime, some series have pretty much nailed the portrayal. So here are the 7 best anime we’ve ranked, based on how integral Greek mythological themes are to their stories. So, let’s check them out, shall we?
7. Campione! Beautifully Mixes Multiple Mythologies
The way Campione! handles its mythological themes is really genius. On the surface, it may seem like just another battle shonen anime, which is true. But pairing that with the protagonist’s way of gaining powers by defeating gods, along with the history lessons, is incredibly clever. The only reason it ranks 7th is that, while it does feature Greek gods, they never become the central focus.
6. DanMachi Has Anime’s Largest Collection of Greek Gods
DanMachi features one of anime’s largest collections of Greek gods, and you can even find names like Hestia, Hermes, Hephaestus, Apollo, Dionysus, and many more. However, these gods are portrayed as some leaders in the narrative rather than their mythological selves. Still, as a whole, the anime is really awesome, and its influence of Greek mythology more than makes it deserving of the 6th spot.
5. Little Pollon Offers a Comedy Spin to the Greek Myths
Finally, we have an anime that solely revolves around the Greek gods themselves, and nothing else. Watching Zeus, Hera, Athena, Apollo, and other Greek deities appear in almost every episode is pretty exciting. However, the anime is mostly an episodic comedy. That is, of course, its biggest strength. But because it has little narrative depth compared to some other entries, it only ranks 5th on the list.
4. Record of Ragnarok Is a Battle Royale Involving Gods
The plot itself may get you hooked, as Record of Ragnarok is essentially a tournament arc between gods and humans. So, you’ll see characters like Poseidon, Zeus, Heracles, Hades, and Apollo engage in some of anime’s coolest fights. These battles are also extremely well thought out. However, the reason it’s only at 4th is that much of the series’ narrative depth hasn’t been revealed in the anime yet.
3. Ulysses 31 Is a Futuristic Retelling of Homer’s Odyssey
If you enjoyed the recent adaptation of The Odyssey, you might want to give Ulysses 31 a watch more than ever. It’s technically the same narrative, but with a massive sci-fi twist. The anime cleverly throws characters like Poseidon, the Cyclops, the Sirens, and Circe into outer space while still keeping the original story’s essence alive. Thus, it easily earns a spot in the top 3 on this list.
2. Arion Gracefully Embraces Greek Mythological Themes
The execution of the Arion film truly deserves praise. Not only does it incorporate Greek mythological themes, but it also blends them into a dark fantasy storyline. At the same time, it keeps the setting recognizable, as it is still set in the world of Olympus. So, when it comes to faithfully adapting Greek mythology, Arion would surely rank high among many shows. Thus, it takes 2nd place here.
1. Saint Seiya Is the Best Greek Mythology-Inspired Anime
Finally, if your goal is to watch something that’s fully focused on Greek mythology, and not just using the names for a different storyline, then Saint Seiya should be at the top of your priority list. The entire series revolves around Athena and the Saints protecting Earth from the Olympian gods. It even features Poseidon, Hades, Thanatos, etc., in the flesh. So, all in all, Saint Seiya swiftly secures the #1 spot.
| ANIME | RELEASE DATE | IMDb RATING (as of July 16, 2026) |
| Campione! | Jul 6, 2012 | 6.7/10 |
| DanMachi | Apr 4, 2015 | 7.4/10 |
| Little Pollon | May 8, 1982 | 7.4/10 |
| Record of Ragnarok | Jun 17, 2021 | 6.6/10 |
| Ulysses 31 | Oct 3, 1981 | 8.0/10 |
| Arion | Mar 15, 1986 | 6.5/10 |
| Saint Seiya | Oct 11, 1986 | 8.4/10 |
What are your thoughts on the entries here? And if you have your personal favorite Greek mythology-inspired anime that didn’t make the list, then feel free to share it with fellow weebs in the comments below.
