Polygon has put together a list of anime recommended for fans of Christopher Nolan's forthcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey, Homer's ancient Greek epic centred on themes of homecoming, fate and free will. The list highlights ten anime series and films that echo the poem's core preoccupations, from direct mythological retellings to stories about long, perilous journeys or clashes between mortals and gods.

Selections include the 1980s sci-fi reimagining Ulysses 31, which transposes Odysseus's tale into space, alongside Record of Ragnarok, One Piece and Vinland Saga, the latter singled out as a "near-perfect masterpiece" for its existential take on a warrior's journey home. Each entry draws parallels to the Odyssey's themes of destiny, seafaring peril, hubris and the hard-won nature of return, though the article excerpt provided covers only the first four of the ten picks in detail.