Greatest Anime Series
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2025 8:16 pm
Here's the list that was posted on the old forum.
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996)
2. Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
3. Dragonball (Z) (1986-1996)
4. Mobile Suit Gundam (1979-1980)
5. Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998)
6. Fullmetal Alchemist (2003-2004)
7. Astro Boy (1963-1966)
8. Lupin III (1971-1972, 1977-1980, 1984-1985)
9. Space Battleship Yamato (1974-1975)
10. Doraemon (1979-2005, 2005 - )
11. Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988-1997, 1998-2000)
12. Death Note (2006-2007)
13. Hellsing (2001-2002)
14. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
15. Ashita no Joe (1970-1971, 1980-1981)
16. Yu Yu Hakusho (1992-1995)
17. Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
18. One Piece (1999 - )
19. Pokemon (1997 - )
20. FLCL (2000-2001)
21. Sailor Moon (1992-1997)
22. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007)
23. Space Runaway Ideon (1980-1981)
24. Trigun (1998)
25. Escaflowne (1996)
26. Fist Of The North Star (1984-1987)
27. Ranma 1/2 (1989-1992)
28. Inuyasha (2000-2004, 2009-2010)
29. Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (Battle of the Planets/G-Force) (1972-1974)
30. Naruto (2002 - )
31. Bleach (2004-2011)
32. Crayon Shin-Chan (1992 - )
33. R.O.D the TV (2003-2004)
34. Tetsujin 28-go (Gigantor) (1963-1966)
35. Elfen Lied (2004)
36. Tenchi Muyo (1992-2005)
37. Outlaw Star (1998)
38. Ah! My Goddess (1998-1999, 2005-2006)
39. Now and Then, Here and There (1999-2000)
40. Detective Conan (Case Closed) (1996 - )
41. Last Exile (2003)
42. Maison Ikkoku (1986-1988)
43. Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978-1979)
44. Urusei Yatsura (1981-1986)
45. Mach GoGoGo (Speed Racer) (1967-1968)
46. Cyborg 009 (1968, 1979-1980, 2001-2002)
47. Zoids: Chaotic Century/Guardian Force (1999-2000)
48. Samurai Champloo (2004)
49. Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997)
50. Paranoia Agent (2004)
51. Kimba The White Lion (1965-1966)
52. Azumanga Daioh (2002)
53. Saint Seiya (1986-1989)
54. Mazinger Z (1972-1974)
55. Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982-1983)
56. Cardcaptor Sakura (Cardcaptors) (1998-2000)
57. Excel Saga (1999-2000)
58. Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2003)
59. Cutey Honey (1973-1974)
60. Beast King GoLion (1981-1982)
61. Fruits Basket (2001)
62. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1997)
63. Boogiepop Phantom (2000)
64. Dr. Slump (1981-1986)
65. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (1993-2002)
66. Maho Sensei Negima! (2005)
67. Baccano! (2007)
68. Mahoutsukai Sally (1966-1968)
69. Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (or, "His & Her Circumstances"/"Kare Kano") (1998-1999)
70. Lucky Star (2007)
71. Full Metal Panic (2002)
72. Gungrave (2003-2004)
73. Super Milk Chan (1998-1999, 2004-2007)
74. Love Hina (2000)
75. Witch Hunter Robin (2002)
76. Monster (2004-2005)
77. Wolf's Rain (2003)
78. Gundam Wing (1995-1996)
79. CLANNAD (2007-2008)
80. Chobits (2002)
81. Haibane Renmei (2002)
82. Eureka Seven (2005-2006)
83. Dirty Pair (1985)
84. Magic Knight Rayearth (1994-1995)
85. Betterman (1999)
86. Captain Tsubasa (1983-1986, 1994-1995, 2001-2002)
87. Digimon Adventure (1999-2001)
88. Great Teacher Onizuka (1999-2000)
89. Ergo Proxy (2006)
90. Welcome to the NHK (2006)
91. Futari wa Pretty Cure (2004-2006)
92. G Gundam (1994-1995)
93. Mushi-Shi (2005)
94. Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998, 2000-2004)
95. The Big O (1999-2000, 2003)
96. xxxHoLic (2006)
97. Noir (2001)
98. Code Geass (2006-2007)
99. Initial D (1998-2000)
100. Hunter x Hunter (1999-2001)
Honorable Mentions
101. The Prince of Tennis (2001-2005)
102. K-On! (2009-2010)
103. Kino's Journey (2003)
104. Hikaru no Go (2001-2003)
105. Eyeshield 21 (2005-2008)
106. D.Gray-man (2006-2008)
107. Samurai 7 (2004)
108. Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet (2002)
109. Himitsu No Akko-chan (1969-1970, 1988-1989, 1998-1999)
110. Steam Detectives (1998-1999)
111. Ouran High School Host Club (2006)
112. BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004-2005)
113. .hack//SIGN (2002)
114. Daigaurd (1999-2000)
115. Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (2004-2005)
116. Full Moon o Sagashite (2002-2003)
117. You're Under Arrest! (1996-1997)
118. Maria Watches Over Us (2004, 2009)
119. s-CRY-ed (2001)
120. Black Lagoon (2006)
121. Gilgamesh (2003-2004)
122. Berserk (1997-1998)
123. Shaman King (2001-2003)
124. Afro Samurai (2007)
125. Nadia: The Secret Of Blue Water (1990-1991)
126. Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002)
127. Piano (2002-2003)
128. Genesis Climber MOSPEADA (1983-1984)
129. Gad Guard (2003)
130. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 (2009)
131. Shigurui (2007)
132. Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross (1984)
133. Kemonozume (2006)
134. Turn A Gundam (1999-2000)
135. Blood+ (2005-2006)
136. To Heart (1999, 2004)
137. Kaiba (2008)
138. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010)
139. Strawberry Panic (2006)
140. Crest of the Stars (1999)
141. Get Backers (2002-2003)
142. Future Boy Conan (1978)
143. Genshiken (2004, 2007)
144. The Rose of Versailles (1979-1980)
145. Gunslinger Girl (2003-2004, 2008)
146. City Hunter (1987-1990, 1991)
147. Deadman Wonderland (2011)
148. Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998)
149. Rumbling Hearts (2003-2004, 2007-2008)
150. Noein (2005-2006)
150. Nana (2006-2007)
Overflow
151. Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009-2010)
152. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (2007, 2008-2009)
153. Texhnolyze (2003)
154. Zoids: New Century Zero (2001)
154. Steins;Gate
155. Gosick
156. Kujibiki Unbalance (2004, 2006)
157. Bamboo Blade
158. Gantz (2004)
159. Casshan
160. Koi Kaze
161. Bartender (2006)
162. Digimon Tamers
163. Axis Power Hetalia
164. Sgt. Frog
165. Ben-To
166. Fate/Stay Night
167. Squidgirl
168. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (AnoHana)
169. Level E
170. Ninchijou
171. Future Diary
Greatest Americanized Anime:
All anime on this list were selected for the same criteria for the regular list, except they have virtually no resemblance to the original shows they came from. This also includes series made by combining two or more other series.
1. Gigantor
2. Speed Racer
3. Robotech
4. Star Blazers
5. Voltron
6. Battle of the Planets
Greatest Anime Movies:
Same criteria as the first list, except all movies must be stand-alone or predate an anime series based on them.
1. Akira
2. Grave of the Fireflies
3. Ghost in the Shell
4. Spirited Away
5. Princess Mononoke
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996)
2. Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999)
3. Dragonball (Z) (1986-1996)
4. Mobile Suit Gundam (1979-1980)
5. Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998)
6. Fullmetal Alchemist (2003-2004)
7. Astro Boy (1963-1966)
8. Lupin III (1971-1972, 1977-1980, 1984-1985)
9. Space Battleship Yamato (1974-1975)
10. Doraemon (1979-2005, 2005 - )
11. Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988-1997, 1998-2000)
12. Death Note (2006-2007)
13. Hellsing (2001-2002)
14. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
15. Ashita no Joe (1970-1971, 1980-1981)
16. Yu Yu Hakusho (1992-1995)
17. Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
18. One Piece (1999 - )
19. Pokemon (1997 - )
20. FLCL (2000-2001)
21. Sailor Moon (1992-1997)
22. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007)
23. Space Runaway Ideon (1980-1981)
24. Trigun (1998)
25. Escaflowne (1996)
26. Fist Of The North Star (1984-1987)
27. Ranma 1/2 (1989-1992)
28. Inuyasha (2000-2004, 2009-2010)
29. Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (Battle of the Planets/G-Force) (1972-1974)
30. Naruto (2002 - )
31. Bleach (2004-2011)
32. Crayon Shin-Chan (1992 - )
33. R.O.D the TV (2003-2004)
34. Tetsujin 28-go (Gigantor) (1963-1966)
35. Elfen Lied (2004)
36. Tenchi Muyo (1992-2005)
37. Outlaw Star (1998)
38. Ah! My Goddess (1998-1999, 2005-2006)
39. Now and Then, Here and There (1999-2000)
40. Detective Conan (Case Closed) (1996 - )
41. Last Exile (2003)
42. Maison Ikkoku (1986-1988)
43. Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978-1979)
44. Urusei Yatsura (1981-1986)
45. Mach GoGoGo (Speed Racer) (1967-1968)
46. Cyborg 009 (1968, 1979-1980, 2001-2002)
47. Zoids: Chaotic Century/Guardian Force (1999-2000)
48. Samurai Champloo (2004)
49. Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997)
50. Paranoia Agent (2004)
51. Kimba The White Lion (1965-1966)
52. Azumanga Daioh (2002)
53. Saint Seiya (1986-1989)
54. Mazinger Z (1972-1974)
55. Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982-1983)
56. Cardcaptor Sakura (Cardcaptors) (1998-2000)
57. Excel Saga (1999-2000)
58. Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2003)
59. Cutey Honey (1973-1974)
60. Beast King GoLion (1981-1982)
61. Fruits Basket (2001)
62. Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1997)
63. Boogiepop Phantom (2000)
64. Dr. Slump (1981-1986)
65. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (1993-2002)
66. Maho Sensei Negima! (2005)
67. Baccano! (2007)
68. Mahoutsukai Sally (1966-1968)
69. Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (or, "His & Her Circumstances"/"Kare Kano") (1998-1999)
70. Lucky Star (2007)
71. Full Metal Panic (2002)
72. Gungrave (2003-2004)
73. Super Milk Chan (1998-1999, 2004-2007)
74. Love Hina (2000)
75. Witch Hunter Robin (2002)
76. Monster (2004-2005)
77. Wolf's Rain (2003)
78. Gundam Wing (1995-1996)
79. CLANNAD (2007-2008)
80. Chobits (2002)
81. Haibane Renmei (2002)
82. Eureka Seven (2005-2006)
83. Dirty Pair (1985)
84. Magic Knight Rayearth (1994-1995)
85. Betterman (1999)
86. Captain Tsubasa (1983-1986, 1994-1995, 2001-2002)
87. Digimon Adventure (1999-2001)
88. Great Teacher Onizuka (1999-2000)
89. Ergo Proxy (2006)
90. Welcome to the NHK (2006)
91. Futari wa Pretty Cure (2004-2006)
92. G Gundam (1994-1995)
93. Mushi-Shi (2005)
94. Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998, 2000-2004)
95. The Big O (1999-2000, 2003)
96. xxxHoLic (2006)
97. Noir (2001)
98. Code Geass (2006-2007)
99. Initial D (1998-2000)
100. Hunter x Hunter (1999-2001)
Honorable Mentions
101. The Prince of Tennis (2001-2005)
102. K-On! (2009-2010)
103. Kino's Journey (2003)
104. Hikaru no Go (2001-2003)
105. Eyeshield 21 (2005-2008)
106. D.Gray-man (2006-2008)
107. Samurai 7 (2004)
108. Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet (2002)
109. Himitsu No Akko-chan (1969-1970, 1988-1989, 1998-1999)
110. Steam Detectives (1998-1999)
111. Ouran High School Host Club (2006)
112. BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004-2005)
113. .hack//SIGN (2002)
114. Daigaurd (1999-2000)
115. Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (2004-2005)
116. Full Moon o Sagashite (2002-2003)
117. You're Under Arrest! (1996-1997)
118. Maria Watches Over Us (2004, 2009)
119. s-CRY-ed (2001)
120. Black Lagoon (2006)
121. Gilgamesh (2003-2004)
122. Berserk (1997-1998)
123. Shaman King (2001-2003)
124. Afro Samurai (2007)
125. Nadia: The Secret Of Blue Water (1990-1991)
126. Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002)
127. Piano (2002-2003)
128. Genesis Climber MOSPEADA (1983-1984)
129. Gad Guard (2003)
130. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 (2009)
131. Shigurui (2007)
132. Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross (1984)
133. Kemonozume (2006)
134. Turn A Gundam (1999-2000)
135. Blood+ (2005-2006)
136. To Heart (1999, 2004)
137. Kaiba (2008)
138. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010)
139. Strawberry Panic (2006)
140. Crest of the Stars (1999)
141. Get Backers (2002-2003)
142. Future Boy Conan (1978)
143. Genshiken (2004, 2007)
144. The Rose of Versailles (1979-1980)
145. Gunslinger Girl (2003-2004, 2008)
146. City Hunter (1987-1990, 1991)
147. Deadman Wonderland (2011)
148. Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998)
149. Rumbling Hearts (2003-2004, 2007-2008)
150. Noein (2005-2006)
150. Nana (2006-2007)
Overflow
151. Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009-2010)
152. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (2007, 2008-2009)
153. Texhnolyze (2003)
154. Zoids: New Century Zero (2001)
154. Steins;Gate
155. Gosick
156. Kujibiki Unbalance (2004, 2006)
157. Bamboo Blade
158. Gantz (2004)
159. Casshan
160. Koi Kaze
161. Bartender (2006)
162. Digimon Tamers
163. Axis Power Hetalia
164. Sgt. Frog
165. Ben-To
166. Fate/Stay Night
167. Squidgirl
168. Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (AnoHana)
169. Level E
170. Ninchijou
171. Future Diary
Greatest Americanized Anime:
All anime on this list were selected for the same criteria for the regular list, except they have virtually no resemblance to the original shows they came from. This also includes series made by combining two or more other series.
1. Gigantor
2. Speed Racer
3. Robotech
4. Star Blazers
5. Voltron
6. Battle of the Planets
Greatest Anime Movies:
Same criteria as the first list, except all movies must be stand-alone or predate an anime series based on them.
1. Akira
2. Grave of the Fireflies
3. Ghost in the Shell
4. Spirited Away
5. Princess Mononoke