How to read these rankings: Ranking - Franchise Name - Release Timeline - + indicates it is still in production, no + means there are no announced sequels to the franchise - Non-filler/watchable number of episodes/movies/specials to the franchise so far, ie, length -- story's source-- unique standout feature -- $ indicates it has a sufficiently high definition subtitled release, no $ indicates it does not have a release of this quality -- * indicates the original source material is finished, % indicates the original source material has been abandoned unfinished, & indicates the original source material is steadily being worked upon, @ indicates the source's main story is done but spinoffs of dubious worth continue -- # indicates if the anime has adequately adapted its source, no # means it's not adequately adapted
1. One Piece (1999-2027+) (593) (manga) (Pirates) $ & #
2. Fairy Tail (2009-2025) (319) (manga/original/light novel) (Mages) &
3. Naruto (2002-2026+) (297) (manga/original/light novel) (Ninjas) $ @ #
4. Bleach (2004-2026+) (192) (manga) (Shinigami) * #
5. Sword Art Online (2012-2026+) (135) (light novel/original) (VRMMORPG) $ &
6. Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019-2027+) (73) (manga) (Demon Slayers) * #
7. Pretty Cure (2004-2027+) (955) (original) (Magical Girls Perfected) $ & #
8. Clannad (2007-2009) (48) (visual novel) (Romance Perfected) $ * #
9. Little Busters! (2012-2020) (50) (visual novel) (Developing Character) $ * #
9. Little Busters! (2012-2020) (50) (visual novel) (Developing Character) $ * #
10. Dragon Ball (1986-2025) (330) (manga/original) (Power Perfected) $ @
11. Fate/Etc. (2006-2026+) (173) (visual novel/light novel/manga/video game) (Mythological Battle Royale) & #
12. Code Geass (2006-2024) (68) (original) (Politics) $ * #
13. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha (2004-2026+) (83) (original/manga) (Yuri plus Fighting) $ %
14. Uma Musume (2018-2025+) (70) (video game/manga) (Horse Racing) &
15. Inuyasha (2000-2022) (154) (manga) (Feudal Japan) $ * #
Total Length in episodes/movies of all good anime combined, the current goal for how many shows an individual must watch at least once before they die = 10,661
This sums up the basic situation for my anime rankings, but there's a lot of additional ways to play with the data that are worth discussing:
16. Index/Accelerator/Item/Railgun (2008-2026+) (164) (light novel/manga) (Sci-fi Setting) $ &
17. Love Live! (2010-2026+) (129) (original) (Song and Dance) $ & #
18. Cross Game (2009-2010) (50) (manga) (Handling Death) $ * #
19. Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (2006-2021) (60) (visual novel) (Murder Mystery) $ * #
20. Bake-(etc)-monogatari (2009-2026+) (114) (light novel) (Witty Dialogue) $ &
21. Utawarerumono (2006-2022) (88) (visual novel) (Revolution) @ #
22. Major (2004-2020) (212) (manga) (Baseball) $ &
23. K-On! (2009-2011) (46) (manga) (Friendship) $ @
24. Ranma 1/2 (1989-2025+) (103) (manga) (Martial Arts Mayhem) $ *
25. Seikai no Monshou/Senki/Danshou (1999-2005) (39) (light novel) (Space Elves) %
23. K-On! (2009-2011) (46) (manga) (Friendship) $ @
24. Ranma 1/2 (1989-2025+) (103) (manga) (Martial Arts Mayhem) $ *
25. Seikai no Monshou/Senki/Danshou (1999-2005) (39) (light novel) (Space Elves) %
26. Rurouni Kenshin (1996-2026+) (56) (manga) (1800's Japan) &
27. Macross (1982-2026+) (172) (original) (Idols and Pilots) $ & #
28. Da Capo (2003-2013) (97) (visual novel) (Magic Trees) &
29. Oshi no Ko (2023-2026+) (26) (manga) (Showbiz) $ * #
30. Bakuman (2010-2013) (75) (manga) (Making Manga) $ * #
31. World of Witches (2007-2022) (56) (original) (Alternative WWII) $ % #
32. DanMachi (2015-2025) (73) (light novel) (Dungeons and Gods) &
33. Spy x Family (2022-2025+) (46) (manga) (Spy Family) & #
34. Sailor Moon (1992-2023) (53) (manga) (Bishoujo Senshi) $ * #
35. Full Metal Panic! (2002-2018) (62) (light novel) (Boy meets Girl) $ *
36. The Idolm@ster (2007-2026+) (112) (video game) (Idols) $ & #
37. Kanon (2002-2007) (24) (visual novel) (Maximized Tragedy) $ * #
38. Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru (2014-2021) (36) (original/light novel) (Human Sacrifice) $ * #
39. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007-2009) (28) (original) (Drilling to the Heavens) $ * #
40. Shinsekai Yori (2012-2013) (25) (light novel) (Psychics) $ * #
41. Katanagatari (2010) (24) (light novel) (Sword Hunting) $ * #
42. Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (2010-2014) (32) (light novel) (Incest) $ * #
43. Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! (2012-2015) (15) (light novel) (Artificial Family) $ *
44. Hibike! Euphonium (2015-2024) (52) (light novel) (Band) $ * #
45. Sousou no Frieren (2023-2026+) (28) (manga) (Healing Adventure) $ &
46. Basilisk (2005-2018) (23) (light novel) (Ninja Romeo and Juliet) $ * #
47. Girls und Panzer (2012-2026+) (31) (original) (Tanks) $ & #
48. Princess Principal (2017-2027+) (18) (original) (Spies) & #
49. Scrapped Princess (2003) (24) (light novel) (Human Rights) $ * #
50. Hayate no Gotoku (2007-2014) (85) (manga) (Butler Comedy) $ *
51. Haruhi Suzumiya (2006-2015) (28) (light novel) (Crazy God) $ %
52. Shingeki no Kyojin (2013-2023) (100) (manga) (Titans) $ * #
53. Saki (2009-2015) (55) (manga) (Yuri plus Mahjong) $ &
54. Maria-sama ga Miteru (2004-2009) (49) (light novel) (Elegant Yuri) $ *
54. Maria-sama ga Miteru (2004-2009) (49) (light novel) (Elegant Yuri) $ *
55. Ef (2007-2008) (25) (visual novel) (Difficult Courtships) $ * #
56. Vividred Operation (2013) (12) (original) (Textbook Magical Girl Rendition) $ * #
57. Grisaia (2014-2025) (45) (visual novel) (Culture Shock/Shock Therapy) *
56. Vividred Operation (2013) (12) (original) (Textbook Magical Girl Rendition) $ * #
57. Grisaia (2014-2025) (45) (visual novel) (Culture Shock/Shock Therapy) *
58. Boku ha Tomodachi ga Sukunai (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Unlikely Friendship) $ *
59. Eromanga Sensei (2017-2019) (14) (light novel) (Making light novels) $ *
60. Suka Suka (2017) (12) (light novel) (Leprechauns) $ @ #
59. Eromanga Sensei (2017-2019) (14) (light novel) (Making light novels) $ *
60. Suka Suka (2017) (12) (light novel) (Leprechauns) $ @ #
61. AKB0048 (2012-2013) (26) (original) (The importance of Entertainment) $ * #
62. The World God Only Knows (2010-2013) (40) (manga) (Gaming Girls via Knowledge of Girl Games) $ *
63. Koutetsujou no Kabaneri (2016-2019) (15) (original) (Zombies on Trains) $ %
64. Non Non Biyori (2013-2022) (41) (manga) (Country Living) $ * #
65. Record of Lodoss War (1990-2015) (13) (original) (Classical Fantasy) $ * #
66.
Berserk (1997-2017) (49) (manga) (Medieval Historical Fantasy) $ &
67. Miyuki/Touch/MIX (1983-2023) (177) (manga) (Effort leads to Success) &
68. Boku no Hero Academia (2016-2026+) (162) (manga) (Heroes) $ * #
69. Kanata no Astra (2019) (14) (manga) (Lost in Space) $ * #
70. Ro-Kyu-Bu! (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Basketball) $ * #
71. Sora no Woto (2010) (14) (original) (World's End) $ * #
72. Angelic Layer (2001) (26) (manga) (Street Fighter-type gaming) $ * #
73. Shin Seiki Evangelion (1995-2021) (28) (original) (Misfits vs. Angels) $ * #
74. Cowboy Bebop (1998-2001) (31) (original) (Space Bounty Hunters) $ * #
74. Cowboy Bebop (1998-2001) (31) (original) (Space Bounty Hunters) $ * #
75. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (2011-2013) (12) (original) (Ghosts) $ * #
76. Uuchuu no Stellvia (2003) (26) (original) (Man vs. Nature) $ * #
77. Vandread (2000-2001) (26) (original) (War between the Sexes) $ * #
77. Vandread (2000-2001) (26) (original) (War between the Sexes) $ * #
78. Vinland Saga (2019-2023) (48) (manga) (Vikings) $ *
79. Hunter x Hunter (1999-2014) (146) (manga) (Hunters) $ &
80. Yu Yu Hakusho (1992-2018) (113) (manga) (Spirit Detectives) $ * #
81. Working! (2010-2016) (53) (manga) (Working) $ * #
82. Shirobako (2014-2020) (31) (original) (Making Anime) $ * #
83. Kobato (2009) (24) (manga) (A Pure Heart's Power) $ * #
84. Ryuuou no Oshigoto! (2018) (12) (light novel) (Shogi) $ &
85. BanG Dream! (2017-2026+) (90) (original) (Let's form a band!) $ & #
86. Toradora! (2008-2011) (26) (light novel) (Happily Ever After Romance) $ * #
87. Air (2005) (14) (visual novel) (Despair) $ * #
88. New Game (2016-2017) (25) (manga) (Making Games) $ *
89. Shukufuku no Campanella (2010) (13) (visual novel) (Either-Or Choices) $ * #
88. New Game (2016-2017) (25) (manga) (Making Games) $ *
89. Shukufuku no Campanella (2010) (13) (visual novel) (Either-Or Choices) $ * #
90. Edens Zero (2021-2023) (50) (manga) (Have Friends will Travel) $ *
91. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar (2016) (12) (light novel) (Fantasy != Escapism) $ &
92. Shadows House (2021-2022) (23) (manga) (Mystery Mansion) $ &
93. Valvrave the Liberator (2013) (24) (original) (Sudden Blood) $ * #
94. No Game No Life (2014-2017) (16) (light novel) (Gaming) $ &
95. Juuou Mujin no Fafnir (2015) (12) (light novel) (Dragons) $ *
96. Shakugan no Shana (2005-2012) (77) (light novel) (Flame Hazes vs. Guze no Tomogara) $ * #
97. Tales of 'x' (2001-2022) (95) (video game) (Moral Dilemma Fantasy) $ *
98. Granblue Fantasy the Animation (2017-2020) (28) (video game) (Really just Final Fantasy) $ &
99. Angel Beats (2010-2015) (15) (original) (The Afterlife) $ *
100. Yama no Susume (2013-2022) (32) (manga) (Hiking) $ &
101. Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka (2008-2009) (13) (visual novel) (Humorous Harem) $ * #
102. Rocket Girls (2007) (12) (light novel) (Spaceflight) $ * #
103. Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! (2011) (12) (visual novel) (Uphill Battles) $ *
104. High School of the Dead (2010-2011) (13) (manga) (Zombie Apocalypse) $ %
105. Hanasaku Iroha (2011-2013) (29) (original) (Hotels) $ * #
106. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011-2026+) (42) (original) (Sacrifice) $ & #
107. Akame ga Kill! (2014) (19) (manga) (Assassins) $ %
108. Tari Tari (2012-2014) (14) (original) (The Healing Power of Music) $ * #
109. Honzuki no Gekokujou (2019-2026+) (37) (light novel) (Books and Magic) $ &
110. Flame of Recca (1997-1998) (42) (manga) (Magic items plus Battle) $ *
111. Shiroi Suna no Aquatope (2021) (24) (original) (Aquariums) $ * #
112. Spice and Wolf (2008-2026+) (32) (light novel) (Merchants) $ &
113. Card Captor Sakura (1998-2026+) (59) (manga) (Dressup) $ * #
114. Summer Pockets (2025) (26) (visual novel) (Fried Rice) * #
115. To Love ru (2008-2017) (55) (manga) (Maximized Ecchi) $ *
116. Death March (2018-2026+) (12) (light novel) (Archetypical Isekai) $ *
117. Ken Tensei (2022-2026+) (12) (light novel) (Reincarnated as a Sword) $ &
118. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (2020-2023) (24) (light novel) (Charity) $ &
119. Kanojo mo Kanojo (2021-2023) (23) (manga) (Polygamy) *
120. Outbreak Company (2013) (12) (light novel) (Anime Ambassadors) $ *
121. Umineko no Naku Koro Ni (2009) (26) (visual novel) (Blue truth vs. Red truth) $ *
122. Selection Project (2021) (13) (original) (Reality Show Idol Contestants) $ * #
123. Claymore (2007) (23) (manga) (Teamwork) $ *
124. School Days (2007-2008) (14) (visual novel) (The demerits of casual sex) $ * #
125. Schwarzesmarken (2016) (12) (light novel) (Communism) $ * #
124. School Days (2007-2008) (14) (visual novel) (The demerits of casual sex) $ * #
125. Schwarzesmarken (2016) (12) (light novel) (Communism) $ * #
126. Kiniro Mosaic (2013-2021) (30) (manga) (Cute Girls) $ *
127. Extreme Hearts (2022) (12) (original) (Idol Athletes) $ % #
128. History’s Strongest Disciple Kenichi (2006-2014) (61) (manga) (Martial Arts) $ *
131. Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) (26) (original) (Yojimbo) $ * #
132. Rokka no Yuusha (2015) (12) (light novel) (Mystery plus Action) $ %
133. High School Fleet (2016-2020) (18) (original) (Ships) $ * #
129. Guyver (1986-2006) (26) (manga) (Genetic Engineering) $ %
130. Sakura Trick (2014) (12) (manga) (Lesbianism) $ *131. Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) (26) (original) (Yojimbo) $ * #
132. Rokka no Yuusha (2015) (12) (light novel) (Mystery plus Action) $ %
133. High School Fleet (2016-2020) (18) (original) (Ships) $ * #
134. Steins;Gate (2011-2018) (29) (visual novel) (Time Travel) $ * #
135. Hikaru no Go (2001-2004) (77) (manga) (Go) $ *
136. Zero no Tsukaima (2006-2012) (50) (light novel) (Magic plus Romance) $ *
137. Akatsuki no Yona (2014-2016) (27) (manga) (Oriental Historical Fantasy) $ &
138. KonoSuba (2016-2026+) (49) (light novel) (Ironic Isekai) *
139.
Galaxy Angel (2001-2006) (93) (visual novel) (Cynical Humor) $ * #
140. Mikakunin de Shinkoukei (2014) (14) (manga) (Arranged Marriage) $ *
141. Valkyria Chronicles (2009-2011) (29) (video game) (War) $ *
141. Valkyria Chronicles (2009-2011) (29) (video game) (War) $ *
142. Wake Up, Girls! (2014-2018) (30) (original) (Cynical Take on Idol Life) $ * #
143. The Eminence in Shadow (2022-2026+) (31) (light novel) (Too cool for this world) $ &
144. Prince of Tennis (2001-2026+) (149) (manga) (Tennis) $ &
145.
Hyouka (2012-2013) (23) (light novel) (Everyday Mysteries) $ %
146. Amagami SS (2010-2012) (28) (visual novel) (Branching Heroine Routes) $ * #
146. Amagami SS (2010-2012) (28) (visual novel) (Branching Heroine Routes) $ * #
147. Ao no Hako (2024-2026+) (25) (manga) (Sports Romance) $ &
148. Youjo Senki (2017-2026+) (17) (light novel) (WWI Fantasy) $ &
149. Goblin Slayer (2018-2023) (27) (light novel) (Goblins) $ &
150. Nekopara (2017-2020) (14) (visual novel) (Catgirls) $ * #
151. Choyoyu (2019) (12) (light novel) (Expertise) $ *
151. Choyoyu (2019) (12) (light novel) (Expertise) $ *
152. Hanayamata (2014) (12) (manga) (Yosakoi) $ *
153. Kyoukai no Rinne (2015-2017) (75) (manga) (Shinigami poverty comedy) $ *
154. Locodol (2014-2016) (15) (manga) (Under the Radar Idols) $ *
154. Locodol (2014-2016) (15) (manga) (Under the Radar Idols) $ *
155. Soul Eater (2008-2014) (51) (manga) (Madness) $ *
156. Aishiteru ze Baby (2004) (26) (manga) (Child Abuse) $ *
157. Girls Band Cry (2024-2026+) (13) (original) (Girls' emotions gone wild) $ * #
158. Atelier Escha/Ryza (2014-2023) (25) (video game) (Work in a Fantasy World) *
159. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka (2023-2026+) (12) (light novel) (Pioneer Life) $ &
160. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu (2010-2012) (29) (light novel) (Zany School Life) $ *
161. Dimension W (2016) (13) (manga) (Odd couple) $ *
162. Bastard!! (1992-2023) (39) (manga) (Sardonic Fantasy) %
163. 100 Kanojo (2023-2026+) (24) (manga) (Harem Comedy) &
164. Btooom! (2012) (12) (manga) (Survival Game/Battle Royale) $ *
165. Kuromukuro (2016) (26) (original) (Rip Van Winkle in Japan) $ * #
166. Myself;Yourself (2007) (13) (visual novel) (Suicide) $ * #
165. Kuromukuro (2016) (26) (original) (Rip Van Winkle in Japan) $ * #
166. Myself;Yourself (2007) (13) (visual novel) (Suicide) $ * #
167. Shikkakumon (2022) (12) (light novel) (Excellence) $ &
168. Yuru Yuri (2011-2024) (47) (manga) (Maximized Yuri) $ &
169. Gate (2015-2026+) (24) (light novel) (The military as a force for good) $ @
170. Hataraku Maou-sama! (2013-2023) (37) (light novel) (Isekai-jin Assimilating to Earth) *
171. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1998) (26) (original) (Unintelligible Space Action) $ * #
171. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1998) (26) (original) (Unintelligible Space Action) $ * #
172. Zettai Bouei Leviathan (2013) (13) (video game) (MMO-Type Fantasy Setting) $ * #
173. Baccano/Durarara! (2007-2016) (81) (light novel) (Synchronicity) $ %
174. To Heart (1999-2012) (50) (visual novel) (Which girl will it be?) $ * #
175. Assassination Classroom (2013-2026+) (48) (manga) (Teacher Killing) $ * #
173. Baccano/Durarara! (2007-2016) (81) (light novel) (Synchronicity) $ %
174. To Heart (1999-2012) (50) (visual novel) (Which girl will it be?) $ * #
175. Assassination Classroom (2013-2026+) (48) (manga) (Teacher Killing) $ * #
176. Kokoro Toshokan (2001) (13) (manga) (Soothing Sadness) $ * #
177. Sore ga Seiyuu (2015-2016) (14) (manga) (Voice acting) $ *
178. Broken Blade (2010-2014) (13) (manga) (Quartz Mecha Combat) $ %
179. Gosick (2011) (24) (light novel) (Classical Mystery) $ * #
179. Gosick (2011) (24) (light novel) (Classical Mystery) $ * #
180. H2 (1995-1996) (41) (manga) (Making lemonade out of life's lemons) $ *
181. Happiness! (2006-2007) (13) (visual novel) (Mages in Training) $ * #
182. Tamayura (2010-2016) (38) (original) (Photography) $ * #
183. Death Note (2006-2008) (37) (manga) (Perfect Crime) $ * #
181. Happiness! (2006-2007) (13) (visual novel) (Mages in Training) $ * #
182. Tamayura (2010-2016) (38) (original) (Photography) $ * #
183. Death Note (2006-2008) (37) (manga) (Perfect Crime) $ * #
184. Kamisama ni Natta hi (2020) (12) (original) (Fake it till you make it) $ * #
185. Tearmoon Empire (2023) (12) (light novel) (French Revolution Redo) $ &
186. Chihayafuru (2011-2020) (73) (manga) (Karuta) $ @
187. Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi (2025) (12) (light novel) (Tutoring magical girls) &
188. Kimi ni Todoke (2009-2024) (53) (manga) (Archetypical Romance) $ *
189. Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru! (2013) (13) (light novel) (Childhood Friends) $ *
190. Natsuiro Kiseki (2012) (13) (original) (Playful Wish Granting) $ * #
191. Amagi Brilliant Park (2014-2015) (14) (light novel) (Theme Park) $ %
192. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (2016) (12) (manga) (Child Murder Mystery) $ * #
192. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (2016) (12) (manga) (Child Murder Mystery) $ * #
193. Mahoromatic (2001-2009) (28) (manga) (Death Countdown) $ * #
194. Sokushi Cheat (2024) (12) (light novel) (Instant Death) $ *
195. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun (2014-2015) (12) (manga) (Funny Matchmaking) $ &
196. Ao Haru Ride (2014) (13) (manga) (Exes Who Get Back Together) $ *
197. Girlish Number (2016) (12) (light novel) (Voice Actors) $ * #
198. Imouto Sae Ireba Ii (2017) (12) (light novel) (Vulgar Humor) $ *
199. Shuumatsu no Izetta (2016) (12) (original) (WWII Fantasy) $ * #
200. Who Made me a Princess? (2025+) (12) (light novel) (Beauty Perfected) *
Total Length in episodes/movies of all good anime combined, the current goal for how many shows an individual must watch at least once before they die = 10,661
This sums up the basic situation for my anime rankings, but there's a lot of additional ways to play with the data that are worth discussing:
9 comments:
How many hours of anime do you have logged?
No idea. Suffice to say a lot.
Do you have a myanimelist profile?
Nope. Should I have one?
You'd get your reviews across to a wider audience
How come Naoki Urasawa's Monster isn't on your list?
I'm not a fan of the horror genre, so I've never even tried that series before.
Forget me being unable to see your list(previous post).I found your anime rankings on the perma-post section LOL... that being said my Favorites are 1. Db/Dbz 2. Yu Yu Hakusho 3. Rurouni Kenshin 4. Claymore 5. Psyren 6. Hellsing Ultimate 7. Death Note 8. Buso Renkin 9. Cowboy Bebop 10. Trigun I dont like to list things i havent finished yet. I despise Naruto with its abundant amount of plotholes. One Piece is sluggish to me so far( up to vol. 16). Bleach is a total letdown post SS arc. Too many illogical things transpired beyond that point. I like mature, coherent, better detailed mangas(I hate fanservice too). I am a bit on the older side too(21) so i think that plays a role. Oh and almost forgot but Inuyasha is in my top 20 as of now. Newer series that i found a liken too(but havent finished) are Terra Formars and Muhyo and Rouji. Cant wait to see your response to this Diamed ...-Shaq
To Aru Majutsu no Index, bad dialogues and senseless commitment of an underdog-half way through makes you sleep. I liked Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. - It was nice. I liked Hunter x Hunter - Didn't finish it. I also liked Avatar - not the ending though. I loved Naruto Shippuden, but the fillers lost me. I wished some of fighting presentation from Naruto would have been used in the new DBZ movie. So is it good to Black Lagoon, Code Geass, Hajime no Ippo (1-76)...etc. or what else do you all recommend.
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