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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Top Anime Rankings:



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. Fairy Tail (2009-2025+) (313) (manga/original/light novel) (Mages) & 
2. One Piece (1999-2027+) (587) (manga) (Pirates) $ & #
3. Naruto (2002-2025+) (297) (manga/original/light novel) (Ninjas) $ @ # 
4. Pretty Cure (2004-2025+) (904) (original) (Magical Girls Perfected) $ & #
5. Bleach (2004-2025+) (185) (manga) (Shinigami) * #
6. Dragon Ball (1986-2025+) (337) (manga/original) (Power Perfected) $ &
7. Sword Art Online (2012-2025+) (131) (light novel/original) (VRMMORPG) &
8. Fate/Etc (2006-2025+) (170) (visual novel/light novel/manga/video game) (Mythological Battle Royale) $ & #
9. Uma Musume (2018-2025+) (46) (video game) (Horse Racing) & #
10. Clannad (2007-2009) (48) (visual novel) (Romance Perfected) $ * # 
11. Little Busters! (2012-2020) (50) (visual novel) (Developing Character) $ * # 
12. Code Geass (2006-2024) (68) (original) (Politics) $ * # 
13. Bake-(etc)-monogatari (2009-2024) (114) (light novel) (Witty Dialogue) &
14. Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019-2027+) (67) (manga) (Demon Slayers) $ * #
15. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha (2004-2018) (83) (original/manga) (Yuri plus Fighting) $ %
16. Inuyasha (2000-2022) (154) (manga) (Feudal Japan) $ * # 
17. Index/Accelerator/Railgun (2008-2020) (164) (light novel/manga) (Sci-fi Setting) $ &
18. Love Live! (2010-2025+) (121) (original) (Song and Dance) & # 
19. Utawarerumono (2006-2022) (88) (visual novel) (Revolution) @ #
20. Cross Game (2009-2010) (50) (manga) (Handling Death) $ * #
21. Major (2004-2020) (212) (manga) (Baseball) $ &
22. Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (2006-2021) (60) (visual novel) (Murder Mystery) $ * # 
23. K-On! (2009-2011) (46) (manga) (Friendship) $ @
24. Full Metal Panic! (2002-2018) (62) (light novel) (Boy meets Girl) $ * 
25. Ranma 1/2 (1989-2024+) (103) (manga) (Martial Arts Mayhem) $ *
26. Seikai no Monshou/Senki/Danshou (1999-2005) (39) (light novel) (Space Elves) %
27. Rurouni Kenshin (1996-2025+) (56) (manga) (1800's Japan) &
28. Macross (1982-2025+) (172) (original) (Idols and Pilots) $ & #
29. The Idolm@ster (2007-2024+) (107) (video game) (Idols) $ & #
30. Da Capo (2003-2013) (97) (visual novel) (Magic Trees) &
31. Kanon (2002-2007) (24) (visual novel) (Maximized Tragedy) $ * # 
32. Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru (2014-2021) (36) (original/light novel) (Human Sacrifice) $ * #
33. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007-2009) (28) (original) (Drilling to the Heavens) $ * # 
34. Shinsekai Yori (2012-2013) (25) (light novel) (Psychics) $ * # 
35. Katanagatari (2010) (24) (light novel) (Sword Hunting) $ * # 
36. Sailor Moon (1992-2023) (53) (manga) (Bishoujo Senshi) $ * #
37. Bakuman (2010-2013) (75) (manga) (Making Manga) $ * # 
38. World of Witches (2007-2022) (56) (original) (Alternative WWII) $ % #
39. Princess Principal (2017-2026+) (18) (original) (Spies) $ & #
40. DanMachi (2015-2024+) (66) (light novel) (Dungeons and Gods) &
41. Spy x Family (2022-2025+) (37) (manga) (Spy Family) $ & #
42. Ore no Immouto 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. Angel Beats (2010-2015) (15) (original) (The Afterlife) $ *
45. Hibike! Euphonium (2015-2024) (52) (light novel) (Band) * #
46. Sousou no Frieren (2023-2025+) (28) (manga) (Healing Adventure) $ &
47. Basilisk (2005-2018) (23) (light novel) (Ninja Romeo and Juliet) $ * # 
48. Girls und Panzer (2012-2025+) (31) (original) (Tanks) $ & #
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) $ *
55. Ef (2007-2008) (25) (visual novel) (Difficult Courtships) $ * # 
56. Vividred Operation (2013) (12) (original) (Textbook Magical Girl Rendition) $ * # 
57. Grisaia (2014-2025+) (32) (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) $ @ # 
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. Edens Zero (2021-2025+) (50) (manga) (Have Friends will Travel) $ *
66. Record of Lodoss War (1990-2015) (13) (original) (Classical Fantasy) $ * # 
67. Berserk (1997-2017) (49) (manga) (Medieval Historical Fantasy) $ &
68. Touch/MIX (1985-2023) (145) (manga) (Effort leads to Success) &
69. Boku no Hero Academia (2016-2025+) (153) (manga) (Heroes) $ * #
70. Kanata no Astra (2019) (14) (manga) (Lost in Space) $ * # 
71. Hai to Gensou no Grimgar (2016) (12) (light novel) (Fantasy != Escapism) $ &
72. Ro-Kyu-Bu! (2011-2013) (25) (light novel) (Basketball) $ * # 
73. Sora no Woto (2010) (14) (original) (World's End) $ * # 
74. Angelic Layer (2001) (26) (manga) (Street Fighter-type gaming) $ * #
75. Shin Seiki Evangelion (1995-2021) (28) (original) (Misfits vs. Angels) $ * #
76. Cowboy Bebop (1998-2001) (31) (original) (Space Bounty Hunters) $ * # 
77. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (2011-2013) (12) (original) (Ghosts) $ * # 
78. Uuchuu no Stellvia (2003) (26) (original) (Man vs. Nature) $ * #
79. Vandread (2000-2001) (26) (original) (War between the Sexes) $ * #
80. Vinland Saga (2019-2023) (48) (manga) (Vikings) $ &
81. Hunter x Hunter (1999-2014) (146) (manga) (Hunters) $ &
82. Yu Yu Hakusho (1992-2018) (113) (manga) (Spirit Detectives) $ * # 
83. Working! (2010-2016) (53) (manga) (Working) $ * #
84. Shirobako (2014-2020) (31) (original) (Making Anime) $ * #
85. Kobato (2009) (24) (manga) (A Pure Heart's Power) $ * #
86. Ryuuou no Oshigoto! (2018) (12) (light novel) (Shogi) $ &
87. Toradora! (2008-2011) (26) (light novel) (Happily Ever After Romance) $ * # 
88. Air (2005) (14) (visual novel) (Despair) $ * #
89. New Game (2016-2017) (25) (manga) (Making Games) $ *
90. Shukufuku no Campanella (2010) (13) (visual novel) (Either-Or Choices) $ * # 
91. Shadows House (2021-2022) (23) (manga) (Mystery Mansion) $ & 
92. Valvrave the Liberator (2013) (24) (original) (Sudden Blood) $ * # 
93. No Game No Life (2014-2017) (16) (light novel) (Gaming) $ &
94. Juuou Mujin no Fafnir (2015) (12) (light novel) (Dragons) $ *
95. Shakugan no Shana (2005-2012) (77) (light novel) (Flame Hazes vs. Guze no Tomogara) $ * #
96. Tales of 'x' (2001-2022) (95) (video game) (Moral Dilemma Fantasy) $ *
97. Granblue Fantasy the Animation (2017-2020) (28) (video game) (Really just Final Fantasy) $ &
98. BanG Dream! (2017-2025+) (77) (original) (Let's form a band!) $ & #
99. Yama no Susume (2013-2022) (32) (manga) (Hiking) $ &
100. Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka (2008-2009) (13) (visual novel) (Humorous Harem) $ * #
101. Rocket Girls (2007) (12) (light novel) (Spaceflight) $ * # 
102. Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai! (2011) (12) (visual novel) (Uphill Battles) $ *
103. High School of the Dead (2010-2011) (13) (manga) (Zombie Apocalypse) $ %
104. Hanasaku Iroha (2011-2013) (29) (original) (Hotels) $ * # 
105. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011-2025+) (42) (original) (Sacrifice) $ & #
106. Akame ga Kill! (2014) (19) (manga) (Assassins) $ %
107. Tari Tari (2012-2014) (14) (original) (The Healing Power of Music) $ * # 
108. Honzuki no Gekokujou (2019-2024+) (37) (light novel) (Books and Magic) $ &
109. Flame of Recca (1997-1998) (42) (manga) (Magic items plus Battle) $ *
110. Shiroi Suna no Aquatope (2021) (24) (original) (Aquariums) $ * #
111. Youjo Senki (2017-2025+) (17) (light novel) (WWI Fantasy) $ &
112. Ken Tensei (2022-2025+) (12) (light novel) (Reincarnated as a Sword) $ &
113. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (2020-2023) (24) (light novel) (Charity) $ &
114. KonoSuba (2016-2024) (49) (light novel) (Ironic Isekai) $ * 
115. Oshi no Ko (2023-2025+) (26) (manga) (Showbiz) * #
116. Kanojo mo Kanojo (2021-2023) (23) (manga) (Polygamy) *
117. Outbreak Company (2013) (12) (light novel) (Anime Ambassadors) $ *
118. Umineko no Naku Koro Ni (2009) (26) (visual novel) (Blue truth vs. Red truth) $ *
119. Selection Project (2021) (13) (original) (Reality Show Idol Contestants) $ * #
120. Claymore (2007) (23) (manga) (Teamwork) $ *
121. School Days (2007-2008) (14) (visual novel) (The demerits of casual sex) $ * # 
122. Schwarzesmarken (2016) (12) (light novel) (Communism)  $ * #
123. To Love ru (2008-2017) (55) (manga) (Maximized Ecchi) $ * 
124. Spice and Wolf (2008-2025+) (32) (light novel) (Merchants) &
125. Card Captor Sakura (1998-2025+) (59) (manga) (Dressup) $ * #
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) $ *
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. Nekopara (2017-2020) (14) (visual novel) (Catgirls) $ * #
138. Akatsuki no Yona (2014-2016) (27) (manga) (Oriental Historical Fantasy) $ &
139. Aishiteru ze Baby (2004) (26) (manga) (Child Abuse) $ * 
140. Galaxy Angel (2001-2006) (93) (visual novel) (Cynical Humor) $ * #
141. Mikakunin de Shinkoukei (2014) (14) (manga) (Arranged Marriage) $ *
142. Valkyria Chronicles (2009-2011) (29) (video game) (War) $ *
143. Wake Up, Girls! (2014-2018) (30) (original) (Cynical Take on Idol Life) $ * #
144. The Eminence in Shadow (2022-2025+) (31) (light novel) (Too cool for this world) $ &
145. Prince of Tennis (2001-2024+) (144) (manga) (Tennis) $ & #
146. Hyouka (2012-2013) (23) (light novel) (Everyday Mysteries) $ %
147. Amagami SS (2010-2012) (28) (visual novel) (Branching Plot Paths) $ * # 
148. 100 Kanojo (2023-2025+) (12) (manga) (Harem Comedy) &
149. Death March (2018-2025+) (12) (light novel) (Archetypical Isekai) $ *
150. Choyoyu (2019) (12) (light novel) (Expertise) $ *
151. Hanayamata (2014) (12) (manga) (Yosakoi) $ *
152. Kyoukai no Rinne (2015-2017) (75) (manga) (Shinigami poverty comedy) $ *
153. Locodol (2014-2016) (15) (manga) (Under the Radar Idols) $ *
154. Soul Eater (2008-2014) (51) (manga) (Madness) $ *
155. Goblin Slayer (2018-2023) (27) (light novel) (Goblins) $ & 
156. Atelier Escha/Ryza (2014-2023) (25) (video game) (Work in a Fantasy World) * #
157. Isekai Nonbiri Nouka (2023) (12) (light novel) (Pioneer Life) $ &
158. Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu (2010-2012) (29) (light novel) (Zany School Life) $ *
159. Dimension W (2016) (13) (manga) (Odd couple) $ *
160. Bastard!! (1992-2023) (39) (manga) (Sardonic Fantasy) %
161. Btooom! (2012) (12) (manga) (Survival Game/Battle Royale) $ *
162. Kuromukuro (2016) (26) (original) (Rip Van Winkle in Japan) $ * # 
163. Myself;Yourself (2007) (13) (visual novel) (Suicide) $ * #
164. Shikkakumon (2022) (12) (light novel) (Excellence) $ &
165. Yuru Yuri (2011-2024) (45) (manga) (Maximized Yuri) &
166. Gate (2015-2016) (24) (light novel) (The military as a force for good) $ @
167. Hataraku Maou-sama! (2013-2023) (37) (light novel) (Isekai-jin Assimilating to Earth) *
168. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1998) (26) (original) (Unintelligible Space Action) $ * # 
169. Kokoro Toshokan (2001) (13) (manga) (Soothing Sadness) $ * #
170. Girls Band Cry (2024) (13) (original) (Girls' emotions gone wild) $ * #
171. Zettai Bouei Leviathan (2013) (13) (video game) (MMO-Type Fantasy Setting) $ * # 
172. Baccano/Durarara! (2007-2016) (81) (light novel) (Synchronicity) $ %
173. To Heart (1999-2012) (50) (visual novel) (Which girl will it be?) $ * #
174. Kitakubu Katsudou Kiroku (2013) (12) (manga) (Sweet Humor) $ *
175. Assassination Classroom (2013-2017) (48) (manga) (Teacher Killing) $ * # 
176. Sore ga Seiyuu (2015-2016) (14) (manga) (Voice acting) $ *
177. Broken Blade (2010-2014) (13) (manga) (Quartz Mecha Combat) $ %
178. Gosick (2011) (24) (light novel) (Classical Mystery) $ * # 
179. Miyuki (1983-1984) (32) (manga) (Idyllic '80's) $ * 
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) $ * #
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. Kimi ni Todoke (2009-2024) (53) (manga) (Classic Romance Story) $ *
188. Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru! (2013) (13) (light novel) (Childhood Friends) $ *
189. Natsuiro Kiseki (2012) (13) (original) (Playful Wish Granting) $ * #
190. Amagi Brilliant Park (2014-2015) (14) (light novel) (Theme Park) $ %
191. Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (2016) (12) (manga) (Child Murder Mystery) $ * #
192. Shuumatsu no Izetta (2016) (12) (original) (WWII Fantasy) $ * #
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. Sora no Otoshimono (2009-2014) (25) (manga) (Girls who fall from the Sky) $ *
200. Ao no Hako (2024-2025+) (9) (manga) (Badminton Romance) &

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 = 10,450

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:

Anonymous said...

How many hours of anime do you have logged?

Diamed said...

No idea. Suffice to say a lot.

Anonymous said...

Do you have a myanimelist profile?

Diamed said...

Nope. Should I have one?

Anonymous said...

You'd get your reviews across to a wider audience

Subramanian Prasanna-Kumar said...

How come Naoki Urasawa's Monster isn't on your list?

Diamed said...

I'm not a fan of the horror genre, so I've never even tried that series before.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.