Summary

  • MyAnimeList ranks the highest-rated anime, and Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War Arc holds a rating of 9.01.
  • Hunter x Hunter's 2011 adaptation from Madhouse impressed fans with an exceptional storyline, earning a rating of 9.03.
  • Gintama stands out in the top 20 list with a rating of 9.06, offering a blend of action, drama, comedy, and valuable life lessons.

A few decades ago, watching anime was a polarizing hobby. People would either love it or hate it; there was no in-between. Over the years, the popularity of anime has increased significantly, causing the industry's output to improve.

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With many new fans exploring the medium, it becomes absolutely necessary to pick the right anime. To make the correct call, fans can take a look at MyAnimeList, where anime are ranked according to fan ratings. It may not be the most accurate, but it is still better than the other available options. So, here are the best anime according to MyAnimeList.

7 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.01

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Bleach
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Release Date
October 5, 2004
Studio
Pierrot
Creator
Tite Kubo
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu

Bleach is considered one of the Big 3 along with One Piece and Naruto. The anime is filled with high-octane action and some of the greatest anime fights of all time. Furthermore, the handling of the characters and the overall story are phenomenal.

Ichigo Kurosaki seems like an ordinary high school student until he meets Rukia, who is a Soul Reaper. Unable to perform her duties, Rukia asks Ichigo to help, which he does. This exposes Ichigo to a brand-new world that is a lot different from his own.

6 Hunter x Hunter

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.03

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Hunter x Hunter
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Release Date
October 16, 1999
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Hunter x Hunter received its first anime adaptation in the 1990s, and it received favorable reviews. However, it could not compare to the 2011 anime, which was simply outstanding. From great pacing to amazing fights, it was the perfect demonstration of how an anime adaptation is done right.

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Hunter x Hunter is based on the life of Gon Freecs, a young boy who wants to become a Hunter and find his father. As Gon sets out on his journey, he meets many interesting people, some of whom join him, and together, they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

5 Attack On Titan Season 3 Part 2

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.05

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Attack On Titan
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Release Date
April 7, 2013
Studio
Wit Studio, MAPPA
Creator
Hajime Isayama
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu, Crunchyroll, Adult Swim

Attack on Titan is based on Hajime Isayama's manga of the same name. The anime gained a lot of popularity because of its compelling story and dark themes. The biggest problem with the anime was that it was divided into too many parts, resulting in the series wrapping up after a long period.

Attack on Titan is set in a world where humanity's existence is threatened by Titans. To counter their threat, humans keep themselves confined to walls, but one day a Titan breaks through, leading to chaos and destruction.

4 Gintama

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.06

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Gintama
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Release Date
April 4, 2006
Studio
Sunrise, Bandai Namco Pictures
Creator
Hideaki Sorachi
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll, Hulu

If a person goes through MyAnimeList, they are bound to find Gintama multiple times in the top 20, which is why, to make things simple, there is just one iteration of the series on the list. Gintama is one of the few anime where the adaptation is better than the source material. The studio working on the anime made sure that it would surpass all expectations.

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Gintama follows the lives of Sakata Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura, who carry out odd jobs. Since they accept all kinds of requests, sometimes they have to do rather weird tasks. The anime has a great deal of action, drama, comedy, and, shockingly, life lessons. While it may seem that there is no plot, the anime boasts an incredible story.

3 Steins;Gate

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.07

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Steins;Gate (2011)
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Steins;Gate follows Rintarou Okabe, a self-proclaimed mad scientist, and his friends as they accidentally discover a method of sending messages to the past. Set in Akihabara, Tokyo, the series explores the profound consequences of their time-manipulating experiments, blending science fiction with psychological thriller elements to reveal the impacts on their lives and relationships.

Release Date
April 6, 2011
Studio
White Fox
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll

Widely considered the greatest sci-fi anime of all time, Steins;Gate offers an experience like none other. The story progresses at a steady rate, and there are no tiresome fillers. The suspense keeps the audience on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out what happens next.

Steins;Gate focuses on the story of Okabe Rintarou, the self-proclaimed mad scientist who is always conducting new experiments. Okabe's methods are unorthodox, but they don't deter his comrades from helping him. Okabe's life takes a massive turn when he finds a way to time-travel.

2 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.09

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Release Date
April 5, 2009
Studio
Bones
Creator
Hiromu Arakawa
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll, Hulu

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is considered by many to be the quintessential anime. It has everything that an anime fan would want from a series. The cast of characters is diverse, and each of them has distinct personalities. The story is magnificent, and it stays consistently good. Above all, the conclusion is satisfying, and there are no loose ends.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows the story of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who commit one of the biggest transgressions in Alchemy. This results in them losing parts of themselves. With no one else to fend for them, the two siblings stick together and overcome many hurdles to recover what they lost.

1 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

MyAnimeList Rating: 9.35

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
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Release Date
September 29, 2023
Studio
Madhouse
Creator
Kanehito Yamada
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll

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">Frieren: Beyond Journey's End left the viewers shell-shocked when it first started airing. It covered a journey of growth that many fans could relate to. Such was the reception that it managed to dethrone Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood from the first spot.

The anime follows the story of an elf named Frieren, who used to be a member of the party that took down a nefarious demon overlord. Following the group's victory, all members went their separate ways. As the other party members were humans, they began to age. When Frieren visited them again, she was shocked to see them all old and gray. This made her remorseful, as she didn't spend enough time with them to learn about their lives. Thus, she embarks on a mission to learn and grow as a person.

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