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While not as prevalent in anime as Greek or Egyptian mythology, there are still high-quality anime series inspired by both gods and legends of the Norse.
Entertainment products inspired by or exploring mythology, culture, and folklore are no longer uncommon in the anime industry. While most creators choose to explore Japanese culture, they sometimes innovate, reference, and learn from other cultures around the world.
Mythology is a favorite theme among anime filmmakers, with many series related to Greek, Egyptian, and Norse mythology. Among them, series inspired by Norse mythology seem to always have a special appeal to audiences due to the harmonious blend of Norse and Japanese elements.
Oh! My Goddess is a classic anime with harem elements revolving around the main character Keiichi Morisato, whose life completely changes when he accidentally dials the Goddess Helpline and summons the beautiful goddess Belldandy. After jokingly wishing for Belldandy to stay with him forever, the goddess becomes bound to him for the rest of his life by a magical bond.
Oh! My Goddess is a classic anime containing harem elements focusing on the main character Keiichi Morisato, whose life takes a complete turn when he unintentionally calls the Goddess Helpline and summons the beautiful goddess Belldandy. After jokingly wishing for Belldandy to stay with him forever, the goddess becomes magically bound to him for life.
Of course, many Norse gods appear in this series, including Odin - the king of the gods, and Loki - one of the main antagonists. While Norse mythology only plays a small part in High School DxD, the clever exploitation of these elements has made them extremely compelling.
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok clearly demonstrates its connection to Norse mythology right from the title. The anime revolves around Loki, who is exiled to Earth in the form of a normal boy to pay for his mischievous deeds beyond his limits.
To return home, he opens a detective agency and gathers the auras of evil spirits existing within human hearts. Many gods appear throughout the series, each becoming a foe that Loki must defeat. The series has many humorous and intriguing twists surrounding ancient characters that anime and mythology fans will surely enjoy.
In order to return home, he establishes a detective service and collects the auras of malevolent spirits lingering within human hearts. Numerous gods make appearances throughout the series, each becoming an adversary that Loki must confront. With its comedic and engaging plot twists centered around ancient characters, both anime and mythology enthusiasts are bound to be captivated.
