List of anime series listed among the best

This is a list of anime series that television critics or magazines have considered among the best of all time. The anime series are included on at least three separate best-of lists from different publications (inclusive of all time periods, networks and genres), as chosen by their editorial staff.

List There are currently 65 anime series in this list. Anime series Genre Release StudioAnohanaComing-of-age2011A-1 PicturesAttack on TitanDark fantasy2013–2023Wit Studio, MAPPABaccano!Mystery2007Brain's BaseBerserkDark fantasy1997–1998OLMBleachSupernatural2004–2012Studio PierrotChainsaw ManDark fantasy2022–presentMAPPACode GeassMecha2006–2007SunriseCowboy BebopSpace Western1998–1999SunriseCyberpunk: EdgerunnersCyberpunk2022Studio TriggerDeath NotePsychological thriller2006–2007MadhouseDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaDark fantasy2019–2024UfotableDevilman CrybabyDark fantasy2018Science SaruDragon BallFantasy comedy1986–1989Toei AnimationDragon Ball ZFantasy comedy1989–1996Toei AnimationFate/ZeroDark fantasy2011–2012UfotableFLCLScience fiction2000–2001, 2018, 2023Gainax, Production I.GFruits BasketSupernatural2019–2021TMS EntertainmentFullmetal AlchemistDark fantasy2003–2004BonesFullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodDark fantasy2009–2010BonesFuture DiaryPsychological thriller2011–2012AsreadGankutsuou: The Count of Monte CristoScience fiction2004–2005GonzoGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexCyberpunk2002–2005Production I.GGintamaAdventure2006–2018Sunrise, Bandai Namco PicturesGurren LagannMecha2007GainaxHaikyu!!Sports2014–2020Production I.GHajime no IppoSports2000–2014Madhouse, MAPPAHunter × HunterFantasy2011–2014MadhouseInuyashaFantasy2000–2004SunriseJoJo's Bizarre AdventureAdventure2012–presentDavid ProductionJujutsu KaisenDark fantasy2020–presentMAPPAKaguya-sama: Love is WarPsychological2019–2022A-1 PicturesKonoSubaIsekai2016–presentStudio Deen, Drive, ENGILupin the 3rdMystery1971–1972Tokyo MovieMade in AbyssDark fantasy2017–2022Kinema CitrusThe Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaScience fiction2006Kyoto AnimationMobile Suit GundamMecha1979–1980SunriseMob Psycho 100Supernatural2016–2022BonesMonsterPsychological thriller2004–2005MadhouseMushishiSupernatural2005–2006ArtlandMy Hero AcademiaSuperhero2016–2025Bones, Bones FilmNarutoFantasy comedy2002–2007Studio PierrotNaruto: ShippudenFantasy comedy2007–2017Studio PierrotNeon Genesis EvangelionMecha1995–1996Tatsunoko Production, GainaxOne PieceFantasy comedy1999–presentToei AnimationOne-Punch ManSuperhero2015–presentMadhouse, J.C.StaffOuran High School Host ClubReverse harem2006BonesParanoia AgentMystery2004MadhouseParasyte: The MaximScience fiction2014–2015MadhousePlutoScience fiction2023Studio M2PokémonFantasy comedy1997–presentOLMPuella Magi Madoka MagicaMagical girl2011ShaftRanma 1/2Adventure1989Studio DeenRe:ZeroIsekai2016–presentWhite FoxRurouni KenshinAdventure1996–1998Gallop, Studio DeenSailor MoonMagical girl1992–1997Toei AnimationSamurai ChamplooSamurai2004–2005ManglobeSerial Experiments LainCyberpunk1998Triangle StaffSteins;GateScience fiction2011White FoxTokyo GhoulDark fantasy2014Studio PierrotTrigunSpace Western1998MadhouseVinland SagaEpic2019–2023Wit Studio, MAPPAViolet EvergardenComing-of-age2018Kyoto AnimationThe Vision of EscaflowneIsekai1996SunriseYour Lie in AprilRomantic drama2014–2015A-1 PicturesYuYu HakushoSupernatural1992–1995Studio Pierrot

Publications The reference numbers in the notes section show which of the 14 selected publications list the anime series.

CGMagazine – 2024 Collider – 2025 Game Rant – 2024 TheGamer – 2025 GamesRadar+ – 2025 IGN – 2022 Japan Web Magazine – 2020, 2025 Looper – 2024 Men's Health – 2023 MovieWeb – 2025 Paste – 2018, 2024 Rotten Tomatoes – 2020 Screen Rant – 2026 The Times of India – 2025

See also List of television shows considered the best List of films voted the best List of video games listed among the best

Notes The reference numbers show which publications include the anime series.

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