The occult world of Egyptian mythology has inspired creators around the world for decades, from one of Marvel’s latest series, ‘Moon Knight’ (2022), to Gerad Butler’s film ‘Gods of Egypt’ in 2016, there is an array of references and inspirations drawn from ancient Egypt in media across the world. Inspiration from Egyptian mythology has not limited itself to Western media; anime (Japanese animated series) has also drawn from it, and characters in various series and stories encounter Egyptian gods and mythical figures. One of the most unique storytelling mediums, anime offers an immersive watching experience as it relies on its animation style as much as the script to tell its narrative. It is a form of Japanese art, with a ‘distinctive narrative and visual aesthetic’ – its lightning-fast action, compelling characters, and non-traditional storytelling attracts many people towards it. Many Egyptians are familiar with anime from the acrobatic football tricks of Captain Maged to the energetic rush of Sabek w Lahek (‘The Racing Brothers’, ‘Let’s and Go’; 1999). Here are four Japanese animated shows where Egyptian mythology meets anime – and Egypt’s ancient myths and legends come alive again. Yu-Gi-Oh!…
