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Three Anime Picks for Fans of Highlander
Highlander centers on immortal warriors with centuries of history who fight in secret until only one remains.
Three anime share some of its focus on dangerous fighters and enduring conflicts.
In Drifters, historical warriors from different eras find themselves in a fantasy world already at war.
Basilisk follows two ninja clans whose centuries-old hatred erupts into a contest in which ten fighters from each side must kill the other side’s chosen warriors.
The conflict also puts Gennosuke and Oboro, heirs to opposing clans who care for each other, in a difficult position.
Afro Samurai follows Afro’s pursuit of the man who killed his father, in a world where two legendary headbands define who can challenge the greatest warrior.
CBR recommends three anime for viewers who enjoy Highlander: Drifters, Basilisk and Afro Samurai.
The article links Highlander’s immortal warriors and long-running rivalries to anime about fighters shaped by history and conflict.
Drifters follows historical warriors drawn into a war in a fantasy world.
Basilisk centres on a deadly contest between two rival ninja clans.
Afro Samurai follows a warrior seeking revenge in a world governed by two legendary headbands.
- Who
- CBR writer Demi Phillips recommends the anime.
- What
- The article names Drifters, Basilisk and Afro Samurai as picks for Highlander fans.
- When
- Published Oct. 10, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The anime share themes with Highlander, including warriors, rivalries and long-running conflicts.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
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This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Recommended anime
- Drifters, Basilisk and Afro Samurai
- Basilisk contest
- Ten elite warriors from each of the Kouga and Iga clans
- Afro Samurai headbands
- Number One and Number Two
- Article publication date
- Oct. 10, 2026
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