Anime and manga often include elements of various religions in it, which serves to attract the interest of a religious person to watch it too. No exception elements of the Islamic religion are also often included in some anime, so many people call some of these anime Muslim anime. There are several anime with Islamic religious elements in it which can be an anime recommendation for all of you who want to watch Muslim anime.

Here's a list of the best Muslim anime with Islamic elements

Looking for Muslim anime? Check out the 10+ best Muslim anime with Islamic elements including Yugo the Negotiator, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Altair, and many more.

1. The Journey

The story behind this Muslim anime is quite interesting, as 300 Saudi Arabian people went to Japan to learn the art of making anime in order to make this Islamic animated film, and the results were fantastic. Being the first collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Japan, this film was supposed to make its debut at the Cannes film festival, France. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the premiere was delayed.

This Muslim anime film follows Aus in the famous "Year of the Elephant" when the invading armies of king Abraha from the south attack the holy city of Mecca with the ultimate goal of destroying the Kaaba, the holiest building structure in the region. Aus, along with a small group of soldiers join in this battle to defend the city from invaders, leading him to divulge a secret about his past that he prefers to keep hidden before.

In 2021, The Journey screened theatrically in theaters across the Middle East with Arabic dubbing to accommodate its audience. Fortunately, the film received rave reviews and earned the Septimius Award for “Best Experimental Film.”

2. Arslan Senki

Based on the novel and manga of the same title, The Heroic Legend Of Arslan, this 2015 Muslim anime tells the story of the crown prince Arslan, losing his home in Persia against the Lusitanians. This situation occurred after Arslan's father, King Andragoras III, fell victim to acts of treason committed by some of his closest followers.

Arslan goes on an adventure to gather an army to fight the Lusitanians and regain his throne with the help of some unique people. Originally the anime was based on the popular Persian epic that had a similar storyline, in which a prince of the same name set out to reclaim his throne after he learned that he was part of the royal lineage.

This Muslim anime is full of action with lots of fighting scenes which makes it interesting for those looking for anime about war and not just adventure. The anime runs for two seasons to finish the story, which makes it great for all of you who want to watch something that doesn't drag on its plot.

3. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic

Because it is set in the Middle East, many people call this series a Muslim anime. Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic features several well-known characters from the epic "Thousand and One Nights", including Ali Baba, Sindbad, and Aladdin, all of whom play major roles in the anime.

Debuting in 2012, the anime loosely adapts the story from the fairy tale "One Thousand and One Nights," with various places in the Middle East visited by its protagonists.

This anime tells of the adventures of a boy named Aladdin, who has a genie on his flute. He meets a merchant named Ali Baba, who goes on an adventure into a dangerous tower dubbed the dungeon to find the treasures inside and gain magical powers.

The two characters encounter Sindibad several times throughout the series to fight against powerful beings that threaten the peace of the world, and endanger the people who live in it. The series was highly successful, earning a total of two seasons, and a spinoff that attracted a large following of fans throughout its run. This anime is great to watch for all of you who are looking for a character story that goes on a fun adventure, is set in the Middle East, and has lots of intense battle scenes.

4. Arabian Nights Sindbad

Still set in the land of the Thousand and One Nights, this Muslim anime will be remembered by most of the older generation, as it first aired in 1975. The anime reached the Middle East region in the 1980s, and quickly became a popular spectacle. among children in the region.

Although it looks outdated today compared to other anime on the list of best Muslim anime, Arabian Nights Sindbad tells the story of the main character named Sindbad when he was a child when he was still joining his uncle on an adventure in the vast ocean, only later they were separated when a whale destroys their ships.

Similar to the previously mentioned Magi anime, this one also loosely bases some of its episodes on stories from “One Thousand and One Nights,” and brings in characters like Ali Baba and Aladdin in supporting roles to help Sindbad on his adventures. This anime lasts for a season with 52 episodes filled with fun and adventure in the Middle East.

5. Gundam 00 

Also has an Islamic element that is called a Muslim anime, Gundam 00 is centered on the paramilitary organization Celestial Being. The organization is the only group that has a Gundam robot and is trying to use its power in order to eradicate war on an international scale.

The main character of Gundam 00 is Setsuna F. Sei, whose real name is Soran Ibrahim. His motivation in becoming a Gundam Exia pilot was to end wars, especially those in the Middle East. In this anime, there is also a character named Marina Ismail, a female leader whose country is in conflict. One of the antagonists is Ali Al-Saachez, who is a war madman and is the mastermind behind every armed conflict that occurs.

This anime was so good that it received positive praise for its visuals and story. Gundam 00 is often referred to as one of the best anime and is a great title for new fans who want to follow the Gundam series.

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6. Battle of Surabaya

This Muslim anime with Islamic elements made in Indonesia is a cinema film made by MSV Pictures. Tells about the end of World War II in Indonesia which made Soekarno and Hatta proclaimed the independence of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Unfortunately the Dutch, which before World War II had colonized Indonesia, wanted to try to return to colonizing again by piggybacking NICA and allied troops. When the British and Gurkha allied troops landed and were about to take control of the city of Surabaya, Bung Tomo bravely gave an Islamic speech to galvanize the spirit of the Indonesian fighters to defend their homeland. This anime also focuses on the story of the character Musa, a messenger of messages of struggle hidden among the lyrics of the Keroncong song.

7. Time Travel Tondekeman!

Having another title, Time Quest, this legendary anime series is often called Muslim anime because of its setting in the Middle East. Tells about Hayato, a schoolboy who is good at playing soccer, who is thrown with his best friend Yumi into the past due to Dr. Leonardo.

Stranded in the ninth century in one of the centers of Islamic civilization, namely the city of Baghdad, Hayato and Yumi who want to return to their time have to fight hard because their time machine in the form of a Magic Teapot was stolen by a thief named Abdullah. Because Abdullah also kidnapped Princess Syalala, Hayato and Yumi had to work with Prince Dandan and Aladdin to catch Abdullah who was always changing times with a time machine in every episode of this anime series.

8. Yugo The Negotiator

Because it has Islamic elements, this anime that tells about Yugo Beppu is also often referred to as a Muslim anime. Tells about the struggle of a Japanese negotiator named Yugo Beppu in Pakistan who wants to negotiate a hostage exchange in a kidnapping case carried out by Yusuf Ali Messa's armed gang.

As a reliable negotiator, Yugo wants to explore Islamic elements and Pakistani culture through his friend who is a Pakistani citizen, such as Yugo who also goes to the mosque to see his friend praying.

9. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures

It turns out that this popular anime has Islamic elements too, so we can call it a Muslim anime. The Islamic element in this anime is a protagonist named Muhammad Avdol. In addition, there is a scene of DIO who is also reciting the Quran in this anime.

Although some said that the scene was quite controversial because DIO was the antagonist in the anime. Even so, the character Muhammad Avdol who came from Egypt became the protagonist and quite represented the goodness in this anime story.

10. Altair: A Record of Battles

Including the Muslim anime as well, Altair: A Record of Battles is a series that tells the story of a young soldier who is determined to protect his people by smuggling into an enemy country. This series also takes place in a fictional city called Turkiye which seems to be inspired by the largest Islamic Empire in the world, namely the Ottomans or the Ottomans.

In this anime, there is also an Islamic scene where one of the characters performs prostration of gratitude when they win in a battle. Besides that, many of the characters have names with Islamic nuances, for example Ahmed, Mahmud, Ibrahim, and characters with other Muslim names.

11. Nussa

This Muslim anime with 3D graphics is an Indonesian animated series produced by The Little Giantz and 4Stripe Productions. This animation was first aired on YouTube since November 2018, and has been popular since then because it was broadcast on Indonesian state television stations as well. 

Nussa tells about the daily life of Nussa, a boy with a prosthetic leg, and his sister Rarra with their family and friends. Each episode embeds Islamic values, showing its essence as a religious-themed series. Nussa, Anta and Rarra’s cat is meant to reflect the word Nusantara which means the Indonesian archipelago.

Well, that's the discussion of the 10+ best Muslim Anime, anime series that have Islamic elements in the storyline. In your opinion, is there another best Muslim Anime that hasn't been discussed here? You can share your answer in the comments.

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