Starting off on our quest for the top ten phantom anime is Ajin. Ajin is a brand new anime that just saw its first episode release this past week, and is shaping up to be one of the best on this winters lineup. For those who haven't seen the movie, we highly suggest you do so to further understand the backstory. Ajin is a term which refers to humans that cannot die. Mankind has evolved rapidly and more Ajin are now being discovered in mainstream society. Due to their uncanny appearance to that of a regular human and their rarity, the government is out to capture them by any means necessary. Kei finds himself in uncharted waters in this over the top anime, that is full of action to keep you coming back for more. Will Kei eventually uncover the truths behind the existence of Ajin? Or will he be slowly devoured by the tortured souls that surround him? Tune in to find out!

Floating in at number nine is Another. Now the title seems strange in itself, but the anime is really very interesting. It stars Mei Misaki, a student who mysteriously dies during the middle of the school year. Many students and teachers were shocked by the sudden passing, but somehow still believe she is still alive somewhere which then leads to strange phenomenon taking place. Well over a decade after the incident, a transfer student meets Misaki but is surprised when none of her classmates and teachers respond to her. Things get even more creepy when many mysterious deaths start to take place, where various students and relatives die out of the blue. Misaki and her new mate Sakakibara, must figure out the solution after concluding that all of these deaths were in relation to the death of Misaki in 1972. Tune in to find out what happens.

Our adventure continues as we now have enrolled in the Occult Academy to find out more about the top ten phantoms! We are on the lookout for a young female named Maya, who is the daughter of the former headmaster of Waldstein Academy, Fumiaki.. Maya has discovered information about the infamous Nostradamus Key, which holds the truth to many untold events. Fumiaki and Maya must team together to discover why destruction is slowly devouring their city. Both characters are equipped with specially created cell phones, which allow a user to take photographs which display information on the Nostradamus Key. If they end up taking a photo and it is not relevant to the key, the photo displays destruction. By using these phones, the two must defeat the occult occurrences that surround them in this cool action packed sci-fi series.

So Maya lead us to another subject that we must now gather more information on, and we have now come to number seven on the phantom anime list. Rin is just another regular student, who goes about his way causing mischief and joking with his colleagues. That is until he realizes that he is the son of Satan and gets ambushed by a horde of demons. His father wishes that the two of them work together to hold the throne of Assiah, which Rin has no interest in. Throughout the series, we see a lot of great confidence and leadership from Rin, as he decides to refuse his father's decision and insists on overthrowing him at all costs. With crazy visual effects and amazing action, Ao no Exorcist is one to watch.

Flying in at number six on our list of phantom anime is Ushio to Tora. Ushio is not convinced that his ancestor was the legendary swordsman who sealed an incredibly evil demon with the beast spear, but his father insists that is true. One day however, curiosity began to itch at the neck of Ushio and he comes across the mystical beast spear in his father's temple. Completely shocked by the discovery, Ushio is then confronted with his then later comrade Tora, who is stuck to the wall of his father's basement with the spear lodged in his chest. Ushio takes the spear out and from there everything about Ushio's world starts to take a wild turn. Ushio embarks on an adventure to seek the untold truth behind the beast spear, and how it was created. As the story progresses, we begin to see more unfolding that leads into a lot of mysterious enemies appearing out of nowhere to put an end to the beast spear. Phantoms galore in this all out action packed anime, where teamwork is displayed all throughout the show between Ushio and Tora. Will Ushio finally discover the truth, or will Tora and the spear be his demise? Check it out to see what happens.

What may arguably be the most popular anime franchise out in Japan at the moment, Yokai Watch is on a trail of success. When it released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013, Level 5 was unsure of its appeal to the general audience. Soon to their surprise however, the title became a huge hit all over Japan, selling over five hundred thousand copies of the game in a week. Due to its remarkable success, Level 5 decided to bring it to life on TV with its very own anime series. The anime has become a nationwide hit due to its great historical references to the term Yokai (which in Japanese refer to the mythical ghosts of folklore) and how well designed the characters are in a cartoony fashion. Each phantom has a unique trait which allows for special techniques and attacks to be performed, and to capture other yokai. Not only does this have the same appeal as Pokemon, but it goes even further to generate good vibes from every age group. Keita is a very relatable main character, and with his adventurous heart he ventures out to capture and create his own team of yokai. This is a must watch and a must play for those into exploration.

Crawling in at number four is Hellsing. The story follows Alucard, and a former police turned vampire named Seras Victoria. The two are employed by the famous extermination group of England called the Hellsing Organization. Their goal: To end all hell breaking loose with the new breed of vampires that are taking over the city. In this action packed anime, we see a lot of team chemistry between Alucard and Seras which lead us to believe there is some small romantic interest. Seras at first found herself reluctant to turn to the dark side, but after Alucard convinces her to do so, the true being is presented all her power is overwhelmingly strong. While some may not agree that vampires are not phantoms, they are technically dead which gives us enough reason to believe they are undead phantoms. If you love lots of blood, high flying action, and story then do not hesitate to check out Hellsing.

Coming in at the top three spot of our phantom anime is none other than xxxHolic. Now don't let the name fool you, as this show has no relation to anything x-rated. The story tells us of Kimihiro, a young man with the ability to see spirits and other supernatural beings. However, he is not too fond of this gift since he is often confronted by them and they cause him grief. One day he is subdued by spirits and his led to a strange house where he meets a woman named Yuuko. Yuuko claims that she is able to rid Kimihiro of this curse and relieve him of his stresses, however for a price. Yuuko insists that Kimihiro work at her store which has the ability to grant any wish to the person who asks, and from there the odd adventures between Kimihiro and Yuuko begin. This great tale of ghoulish encounters and the sixth sense reference are all delightfully entertaining to watch, and so we wish that you too take a glimpse into the world of xxxHolic.

As you may already know, Honey's Anime has already showcased a wonderful article on Noragami Aragoto. But if you haven't checked it out, please be sure to support us and give it a read. This anime is all about phantoms as the main lead Yato is on a quest to destroy the evil phantoms that are causing havoc in the real and spiritual world. Bishamon, the rival to Yato, is on her own quest to kill Yato due to past history between them. However, she soon discovers the truth and the two of them must work together to destroy the traitors that dwell around them. Noragami Aragoto specializes in ghosts and phantoms, because most of the characters in the series are either dead themselves or the main leads use them as weapons for their survival. It's a wonderful spectacle to watch, as the real and spiritual world come together to tackle the dangers that pursue them. There is no telling what will happen in the show, as there is non stop action all throughout the series to keep you guessing. We definitely recommend you check out this ghastly bounty hunter Yato in Noragami Aragoto.

Slamming its way down on the number one spot is yet another very popular franchise out of Japan. D.Gray man hit the airwaves back in 2006, and had created a huge impact with its very well detailed story plot pertaining to Allen and Millennium Earl. In the story, Allen decides to join an academy of exorcists to put a stop to lifeforms called Akuma, which were designed by Earl himself. Using the souls of the deceased, Earl gives them immense power, terrorizing everything in their path. With its sheer popularity, D.Gray Man is making a huge return with a continuation of the series coming in 2016. Allen comes equipped with an anti Akuma weapon of his own, attached to his arm, while possessing the cursed eye given to him by the apostle of God. He is nicknamed “Innocence” due to his calm nature, but when confronted with Akuma he and his comrades put a stop to these relentless ghouls at all costs. Will Allen and his team finally confront the Millennium Earl and put an end to his madness? There is only one way to find out, and that's to tune in.