I’d always wondered how popular anime shows were, and I came across this post on the Anime Motivation website, which led me to another source. It’s always a good idea to share information with the fandom.
Although I am disappointed that some anime shows are not on the list, there is nothing to blame because Japanese people’s tastes are influenced by their culture and a variety of other factors.
So, with that goal in mind, I’m writing it as an article to inform fans all over the world about the top 30 best anime in history, as voted on by over 30,000 Japanese fans.
Best Anime Ranked by Japanese Fans!
30. Tokyo Ghoul
- Episodes: 48
- Genre(s): Action, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
- Studios: Pierrot, Pierrot Plus
29. Jujutsu Kaisen
- Episodes: 24
- Genre(s): Action, Supernatural
- Studio: MAPPA
28. K-On!
- Episodes: 39
- Genre(s): Music, Comedy, Slice of Life, School
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
27. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
- Episodes: 26
- Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Seinen
- Studio: Production I.G
26. Angel Beats
- Episodes: 13
- Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Drama, School
- Studio: P.A. Works
25. Your Lie in April
- Episodes: 22
- Genre(s): Romance, Music, School, Drama
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
24. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
- Episodes: 11
- Genre(s): Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
23. Naruto
- Episodes: 700
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Studio: Studio Pierrot
22. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- Episodes: 14
- Genre(s): Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
21. One Piece
- Episodes: 1000+
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
- Studio: Toei Animation
20. Demon Slayer
- Episodes: 26+
- Genre(s): Action, Supernatural
- Studio: Ufotable
19. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
- Episodes: 38
- Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life
- Studio: Feel
18. Natsume’s Book of Friends
- Episodes: 50+
- Genre(s): Slice of Life, Supernatural, Drama
- Studio: Brain’s Base
17. Konosuba
- Episodes: 20
- Genre(s): Comedy, Isekai, Adventure, Fantasy
- Studio: J.C.Staff
16. Clannad: After Story
- Episodes: 24
- Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
15. Hunter x Hunter
- Episodes: 148
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Studio: Madhouse
14. Psycho Pass
- Episodes: 33
- Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi
- Studio: Production I.G
13. My Hero Academia
- Episodes: 100+
- Genre(s): Action, Shounen, Comedy
- Studio: Bones
12. Bakemonogatari
- Episodes: 15
- Genre(s): Mystery, Supernatural, Romance
- Studio: Shaft
11. Sword Art Online
- Episodes: 70+
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Virtual Reality, Romance
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
10. Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Episodes: 26
- Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha
- Studios: Gainax, Tatsunoko Production
9. Haikyuu
- Episodes: 70+
- Genre(s): Sports, Comedy, Drama
- Studio: Production I.G
8. A Place Further Than The Universe
- Episodes: 13
- Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Drama
- Studio: Madhouse
7. Madoka Magica
- Episodes: 12
- Genre(s): Mystery, Suspense, Psychological
- Studio: Shaft
6. Re: Zero
- Episodes: 37
- Genre(s): Fantasy, Isekai, Suspense
- Studio: White Fox
5. Gintama
- Episodes: 353
- Genre(s): Comedy, Action, Fantasy, Shounen
- Studio: Sunrise
4. Violet Evergarden
- Episodes: 13
- Genre(s): Slice of Life, Romance, Drama
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
3. Attack on Titan
- Episodes: 70+
- Genre(s): Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
- Studios: Wit Studio and MAPPA
2. Steins Gate
- Episodes: 24
- Genre(s): Drama, Sci-Fi, Suspense
- Studio: White Fox
1. Code Geass
- Episodes: 50
- Genre(s): Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Studio: Sunrise
Conclusive Thoughts!
So, these are the top 20 anime shows ranked by Japanese fans, and I’m still puzzled as to why there isn’t Sazae-san, which consistently ranks first in the TV anime rankings.
Have you seen all of the anime listed above? Do you agree with the rankings as well? What are your top ten anime shows? Let us know in the comments section below so we can watch some of the masterpieces we might have missed. Have a great day instead of a bad day!
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