Updated May 11, 2024 by testing

Hello everyone I hope all is good today. I am bringing to you a different type of content. In this blog, I will tell you about the 50 Best Anime in History According To Anime Fans.

In here, you’ll find the best anime of all time. All these anime are ranked based on the votes that fans all around Japan gave them. We have ranked them in such a manner that it will be easy for you to read and learn about them.

When I myself was searching for this, I was unable to find anything like this on the internet and nothing had any proof or basis. But this is an article that you all must-read. It is definitely easy to read and understand.

Without any further ado, let us move on to the article. And like always, grab your snacks and get ready for an amazing read.

50. Zombie Land Saga

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
86	68	20	36

A hilarious saga of a group of Zombies brought together by Kotaro Tatsumi from different time periods. Instead of living her dream of becoming an idol, Sakura Minamoto dies in an accident.

To revive the weakening economy of Saga Prefecture a crazy producer, Kotaro Tatsumi, brings back to life the dead stars from the past including Sakura Minamoto.

 

49. Shirobako

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
186	107	43	56

Resilience to meet challenges and the delight of achieving a target make up the storyline. Aoi and her club friends: Ema, Shizuka, Misa, and Midori, are determined to stand strong and make it big in the face of all odds in the field of animation.

 

48. Dragon Ball

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
363	196	50	86

The Dragon Ball series is very famous among everyone and people often watch it. From season one till its last season, they have seen Goku from a kid to now becoming a God. Japan also celebrates Goku day. Everything about this season is amazing and it is one of my favourites.

I would urge you to watch it right now.

 

47. Saekano: How To Raise a Boring Girlfriend 

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
627	322	89	200

A boy sees a girl sitting on a hill and he immediately falls in love with her. He later gets to know that the girl is her class fellow. He then decides to play a game with that girl which includes only two people. Will he get the girl? Or will the girl find out the truth about the boy?

 

46. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
150	55	33	52

It takes us forward into the anticipated future where Lordgenome, the Spiral King, is the ruler of the Earth.

He has forced humans to limit themselves to underground villages. However, amidst continuous action, Kamina and Simon manage to team up and encourage mankind to strive for their rightful survival.

 

45. Higurashi: When They Cry

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
33	169	46	78

Unexplained deaths have been spreading horror on Watanagashi night during the Cotton Drifting Festival. An old show during the festival, on the same night, tells the tale of a few friends from a small village Hinamizawa from where they cannot escape because of a brutal custom.

 

44. Ghost in the Shell

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
94	42	12	28

Abe Lasser hacks the mechanical minds of hybrid bionic humans. While Major Motoko Kusanagi, a bionic Federal Agent, pursues him she is amazed by his skills and fancies her personality with more human qualities. She succeeds in capturing the hacker but her desire leads her to use him for her own purposes.

 

43. A Certain Scientific Railgun

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
55	194	50	55

Most teachers, students, and researchers reside in the technologically modern city of the Academy. Though there are a good number of telepaths, Misaka Mikoto ranks among the top tier for being one of the three in Level 5.

She, with a couple of peers, explores the mysteries of Level Upper crafted to boost telepathic abilities. However, to shock them some dark secrets unravel.

 

42. Fate/Zero

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
405	167	41	67

In Fuyuki during the 4th Holy Grail war, seven masters must call heroes from renowned legends in the past, who can put their lives at stake to claim the Holy Grail. The Grail can grant any wish to the winner.

Tension mounts as the action progresses and characters develop in the magical world. Students in 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School must kill him before he succeeds in his insidious plan.

 

41. Assassination Classroom

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
475	257	59	78

After destroying 70% of the moon, a powerful Octopus-like creature, Koro-sensei, threatens to annihilate the Earth in a year. In order to stop the collateral damage, the government of Japan offers a 10 billion yen reward to the students if they kill the target.

However, the task seems to be highly challenging and daunting.

 

40. Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
498	317	79	79

Miyuki Shirogane is the president of the reputable student council of Shuchiin Academy because he has the top scores in the country. Kaguya Shinomiya is the rich and attractive vice president. Students idealise themselves as a couple.

They also develop feelings for each other but remain tight-lipped for the fear of losing their pride. Strategizing to hear a confession from the other takes us on an amusing journey.

 

39. Hyouka

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
440	270	53	84

The main character in this anime is quite different from other people. He, for an unknown weird reason, joins the classical band group. He then sees a girl over there. Yes, he saw a girl and fell for her. That is a cliche I know. It is a mystery anime. I would love for you to watch this strange anime.

 

38. Made in Abyss

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
479	257	77	122

The entire world is filled with holes. There is only one hole that has been left unexplored. The main characters in this anime make it their mission to go and explore that hole. There is a hidden agenda in the mission though. The protagonist hopes to find her long-lost mother there.

 

37. The Quintessential Quintuplets 

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
474	262	88	116

Is a part-time teacher having a secret past? And a hidden side hobby as well? People think of him as a commoner while he is far from that. Everything about him is contradictory. Okay okay, I understand you have not found anything of your liking yet. But I cannot do anything, it’s just here.

 

36. Charlotte

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
693	294	79	116

You will get addicted to this anime. I am not even joking. The character development, story, plot, and drama. Everything about this anime is just pure and amazing. You will watch the story, again and again, I assure you.

 

35. Fullmetal Alchemist

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
635	290	50	62

A story consisting of two brothers who are on their way to becoming masters in alchemy. This has to be one of the best plots in anime history. It shows the loving relationships, fights, actions, and lots of adventure all around the season. The start of this season is slow but it picks up the pace.

 

34. That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
437	221	74	95

A normal office worker getting stabbed by a random criminal. Hmm, sounds interesting, no? As you can predict, her life changed. He met a huge dragon and got scared at first but eventually they made a pact. You will hear the word “predator” a lot in this anime.

 

33. Slam Dunk

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
335	150	47	64

An anime for the sports fans. More like, basketball fans. People who love sports absolutely love this anime because it truly reflects the feelings of the viewer. Slam Dunk shows the realistic approach and feelings of the characters which helps the viewers relate to it.

 

32. Toradora

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
441	230	52	102

People often judge others based on how they look. This anime “Toradora” is a story about a student who has been misunderstood by everyone just because of his EYES. Yes, you heard me right. He falls in love with a girl. It is a very confusing anime.

 

31. Tokyo Ghoul

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
317	188	65	61

Ghouls are demons that feeds on humans. An ordinary guy gets eaten by a ghoul. However, he does not die. A monster gives him her own organ! I mean how bizarre is that? First, you eat the human flesh and then you donate him an organ of your own!?

 

30. Jujutsu Kaisen

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
431	137	51	80

It is a relatively new anime when compared to others, but it has taken the internet by storm. It has magic, sorcery, and much more stuff in it. You do not want to miss it. Gojo and Itadori. These are two names that you should always remember. You will not regret it.

 

29. K-ON

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
445	218	69	81

Azusa Nakano joins the Light Music Club of her school run by the four founding members: Tsumugi, Ritsu, Yuia and Mio Akiyama. It is an inspiring story of how teenage girls brought together because of their passion for music, support each other and have good times together.

 

28. Ghost in the Shell (Stand Alone Complex)

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
134	35	18	28

In the anticipated future the dividing line between the physical and virtual world has faded. In a telekinetic world, where it is becoming hard to separate machines from humans, Section 9 and Major Motoko Kusanagi are responsible for controlling technology-based crimes.

 

27. Angel Beats

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1413	556	161	360

Not ready to step into the hereafter, a group of young people stays back in limbo before they can settle some scores about their previous lives. Otonashi joins the “SSS” led by Yuri, a young girl. Let’s see how the battle settles.

 

26. Your Lie in April

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1140	391	100	204

A tragedy can leave you emotionally paralyzed. Arima Kousei, a young piano genius, collapses emotionally when his mother, also his mentor, passes away. A pretty young girl, Kaori, enters his stupefied world to jolt him out of the trauma and ensure that his freedom is hidden in his ability to play music.

 

25. Naruto Shippuden

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
327	167	38	44

You do not need to believe me, but this anime will make you cry. Even though it is based on the story of ninjas. It does not matter. You will absolutely be in full spirits when you see this anime. The love, hate, friendship, and all-around effects of this anime are just a complete beauty.

 

24. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
487	285	66	115

Unhappy with the choice of clubs at school, Haruhi Suzumiya, an eccentric young girl, set up a new club called SOS Brigade. Her love for teleporting, telepathy, and aliens leads her to look for new avenues.

Her friends must keep her engaged so that she does not use her hidden ability to annihilate the world and create a new one to suit her moods.

 

23. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
893	410	106	157

Menma loses her life in a tragic accident. Heartbroken, the remaining friends fall apart. Everyone seems to forget how it all pans out. This story is quite emotional and is one of the most sensible stories out of the list mentioned here.

 

22. One Piece

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1355	751	286	536

This anime has reached its 1000 episode mark now and no one seems to know whether it will end or not. Luffy is a pirate who goes around the entire world to capture the treasure and is making up his entire crew. The character development in this anime is spectacular.

 

21. Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
827	100	41	84

This anime is quite interesting because you can see that there is a war happening and a plan is created to take over the country by a genius student. The best part is you all can relate to it. Relate to it by wanting the same things he has. Manipulative powers.

 

20. Demon Slayer

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
3210	1712	1118	2197

This specific anime is amazing. Not to mention the action it brings along with it. Every Devil’s Blade fan is in absolute awe of the show. People do not believe that it can have any negative reviews. However, as much as people love it, it is also to be noted that people were upset by it too. 

 

19. Oregairu: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1800	655	229	389

Two frenemies are huge introverts yet it never stops them from helping others. They have always taken a part in helping others. They are also a part of their school’s service club. It shows that no matter what kind of a person you are, you should always help others.

 

18. Natsume’s Book of Friends

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
373	655	229	389

For all the Supernatural fans out there. Natsume Yuujinchou is one of the best thriller and supernatural shows that you can find because it contains everything you would want to see. The protagonist had an evil grandmother who used to capture spirits.

Natsume now has made it a mission to free them of the contract so they could live freely.

 

17. KonoSuba: God’s Blessing On This Wonderful World

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1703	842	227	359

This anime is written by Natsume Akatsuki. After the main character dies he is sent to a fantasy world which is filled with very strange beings. He forms up a team with weird beings like an archwizard, a Goddess, and a crusader. 

 

16. Hunter x Hunter

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
617	171	29	40

The main character in this show wants to become the best hunter ever. He knows that he has the potential, the friends, and the will to do so. For that, he is willing to sacrifice other needs and work on being the best hunter. He also wants to look for his father.

 

15. Clannad: After Story

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1341	205	159	301

The main character in this anime is Tomoya. He has already confessed his love for the girl he likes. This is the sequel to the first anime “Clannad”. In this anime, the affection between the both continues to rise. This is a great anime for you to watch which is why it made the top 15.

 

14. My Hero Academia

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
608	303	57	66

A normal child who unfortunately has no superpowers. There are special academies all across the globe where they teach children how to control their powers called Quirks and end crime with them. However, the main character does not have any powers, so he has to train harder than others.

Watch it to find out what I actually mean.

 

13. Psycho-Pass

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1455	726	180	335

Oh guys this is a must-watch for all you mystery lovers. That is because it is purely based upon the police inspector who is new to the job and has to solve the psycho mystery. She has to work in a really shady department where she has to first adjust herself.

 

12. Bakemonogatari

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1276	526	178	254

Bakemonogatari is totally based on the story of a kid who is in school. Koyomi Aragi, the main character, is about to have his life changed. A vampire bites him but he gets turned back to a human form again by some sorcerer.

Nothing is that simple now, is it? A few of the traits that belonged to the vampire body remain in his new body.

 

11. Sword Art Online

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
3072	1178	459	811

I have one word for this Japanese anime and that is ‘Wow’. I mean it is absolutely amazing. The characters in this play a game by going into virtual reality. They have to complete the mission and overcome all sorts of challenges in order to win the game and life.

The best part? They control their characters with nothing but the five senses that each human possesses. The twist? If you die in the game you die in real life. 

 

10. Neon Genesis Evangelion

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1524	564	138	255

This anime is an exciting one because it is based around angels and how their actions cause catastrophe reactions all around the world. They then have to learn the havoc they created and then adjourn to it. It is a very umm let’s just say weird anime. 

 

9. Re: Zero – Starting Life In Another World

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
4222	1466	436	847

Natsuki Subaru, a high school student, is an ordinary young man in modern Japan living quite an uneventful life. Things become different when someone identified calls him to a parallel world. There, a white-haired girl and her companion save him from an assault.

Mysterious and tragic events follow when he tries to return the favour.

 

8. Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
2341	909	318	530

Beguiled by the world of magic and wizardry, Madoka Kaname and her group of fellows sign contracts with superhuman entities. However, it is not long before they realize that the world of witchcraft has its own share of threats and torment to offer.

 

7. Haikyuu!!

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1335	355	95	139

Shōyō Hinata, a student in his junior high school, is highly impressed when he watches Karasuno High School playing the National Championship on TV.

He idealizes the key player of the team, hoping to become like him and face him one day, Shōyō Hinata joins the volleyball club of his school.

 

6. A Place Further Than The Universe

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1203	357	102	139

Four high school girls with strong individual characters become friends because of a common desire to travel and explore the world. They head towards the South Pole.

Their friendship bond becomes stronger as they get to know themselves and each other better, and fall deeper in love with their youthful energy.

 

5. Gintama

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
1212	394	165	327

You will absolutely love this because it is based upon the story of a samurai who is true to his own rules and has no respect for whatever rules the invaders had set. He still has the honor of a swordsman. Everything about this is amazing.

 

4. Violet Evergarden

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
2938	901	172	290

Split into two, the continent of Telesis gradually starts to regain its glory. The great war ends. While her wounds heal, a young soldier, Violet Evergarden, notices an Auto Memory Doll translating people’s feelings and thoughts into words and writing them down on paper.

Hoping to bring meaning to others’ lives and find her life again, she becomes an Auto Memory Doll. Thus, the adventure begins.

 

3. Attack on Titan

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
3237	538	227	418

Enclosed by tall walls from all sides, people are safe inside the city of Shiganshina. They fear the man-eating Titans who live on the other side. Eren yearns to go out, avenge his mother’s death and save humanity from becoming extinct because of these giants.

Together with a friend, Armin Arlert, and adopted sister, Mikasa Ackerman, he sets out to make his wish come true.

 

2. Steins; Gate

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
4854	1298	299	538

Rintarou Okabe, a self-declared crazy scientist stumbles upon unruly success after failing many times. A series of strange events lead him and his three friends to unforeseen achievement— using the phone microwaves, they can send emails in the past and change the sequence of history.

Moving back and forth in time to escape a sad situation leads to complications that seem to be beyond control.

 

1. Code Geass

Outstanding  (Super Like)	Great (How Nice)	Decent (Usually)	Below Average (Hmm)
5663	726	476	1083

It is the year 2021 when the Holy Empire of Britannia is gaining military strength by conquering Japan and changing its name to Area 11. However the revolt from within Japan to reclaim its independence continues.

Lelouch Lamperouge is lucky enough to make a narrow escape when he finds himself caught in a fiery exchange between the two armies. Just then, a strange woman endows him with Geass, using the power he can bring people under his control.

Understanding the value of this superpower, Lelouch sets off on a dangerous and ruthless mission to take revenge from Britannia.

 

Conclusion:

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