Japanese Anime Tarot — 78-Card Kawaii Deck
Where animism met animation, tarot followed.
All 78 cards of the Rider-Waite tradition, drawn in Japanese anime style.
- Complete 78-card Rider-Waite-based deck
- English card titles printed on the cards
- Genuine Japanese anime-style illustration
- Japanese guidebook included — see FAQ
Why does Japanese animation feel like it believes in its own worlds?
Because in a sense it does. Anime grew from a culture of animism — the old Shinto instinct that everything holds a spirit. The word itself shares a root: anima, to give life. The Japanese Anime Tarot runs that current through the Rider-Waite tradition, redrawing all 78 cards as vivid anime scenes. THE FOOL sets out with a familiar spring in his step; THE MAGICIAN raises a glowing orb. The system is classic; the life in it is unmistakably Japanese.
Three reasons readers choose this deck
The real structure, fully drawn
78 cards inspired by the Rider edition with nothing added or dropped — Major and Minor Arcana complete, with English titles and numbering that match every standard reference.
Authentic anime, not a pastiche
Drawn in Japan in the living style — dynamic poses, jewel-bright color, character designs that would sit naturally on a series poster. Fans recognize the difference immediately.
A cultural bridge in card form
The deck was conceived from the link between animism and animation — Japanese spiritual tradition expressed through its most famous modern art form. It reads well and it means something.
What you receive
The complete 78-card set.
| What's included | 78-card deck, guidebook, box |
|---|---|
| Number of cards | 78 (22 Major + 56 Minor Arcana) |
| System | Rider-Waite-inspired |
| Card titles | English |
| Guidebook | Japanese |
| Style | Japanese anime illustration |
Your first reading
Shuffle
Mix the deck while holding your question in mind.
Draw
Start with one card a day; the cast introduces itself quickly.
Confirm
English titles connect each card to any tarot reference you already use.
First tarot deck? Start here
Five reasons this works as a first deckRead more
- Standard learning appliesRider-Waite structure means every tarot book, app and video lesson matches this deck card for card.
- English titles on the facesTHE FOOL, THE WORLD, THE MAGICIAN — printed on the cards, so study needs no Japanese.
- About the guidebookThe included guidebook is Japanese. With standard structure and English titles, any Rider-Waite reference covers it.
- Anime style helps memoryDistinct characters and dramatic scenes make card meanings easier to remember than abstract symbolism.
- No fear barrierThe vivid, heroic art style replaces tarot's grim old imagery with energy — new readers keep drawing.
The artwork
Seventy-eight cards with the energy of a series you wish existed.
The illustration commits fully to the medium: saturated palettes, expressive faces, costume design from magical-girl brightness to dark-mage drama. Because anime carries emotion openly, each card's mood arrives at a glance — useful in readings, gorgeous in a collection binder, and unmistakably drawn from the culture that invented the style.
— Why anime belongs in tarot —
Anima: to give life to what does not move.
"Japan has always animated its beliefs."
From Shinto's eight million gods to the characters on every screen, Japan has poured spirit into created things for centuries — the deck's makers see animation as that tradition's newest form. The Japanese Anime Tarot was made on this wisdom: the Rider-Waite archetypes, given life by the art form Japan taught the world, so the cards carry both a system and a culture.
From the makers
The Japanese Anime Tarot is an original deck by Luna Factory, a Japanese divination maker. Please purchase from authorized retailers.
For days like these
- For anime fans taking their first step into tarot
- For readers who remember meanings through characters
- As a gift that bridges fandom and practice
— Your episode starts with a draw. —
Before you order
Frequently asked questions
Is this a full tarot deck?
Yes — 78 cards, the complete Major and Minor Arcana, made on the Rider edition's structure with no extra cards.
Are the card titles in English?
Yes. Titles such as THE FOOL, THE MAGICIAN and THE WORLD are printed on the cards with traditional numbering.
What language is the guidebook?
Japanese. The deck's standard structure means any English Rider-Waite reference explains every card.
Is this deck connected to a specific anime?
No — all characters are original to the deck, drawn in authentic Japanese anime style.
Is it usable for serious readings?
Fully. Under the art style sits a standard 78-card system that professional readers can use without adjustment.
This deck suits you if
- You love anime and want a deck in the real style
- You are learning tarot and remember by character
- You collect Japanese-made decks
- You want vivid spread photos for social media
Often bought together
Real tarot. Real anime. One deck.
The Rider-Waite tradition given life by Japan's most famous art form — 78 cards, English titles, and enough energy to make daily practice feel like a new season.
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