Anime fans can get quite competitive about which anime are the best. We all have our favorites based on our personal preferences and experiences. Some may prefer the calm, everyday stories found in My Dress-Up Darling or Blue Period , while others may want something more explosive like Attack on Titan or Dragon Ball Z. Either way, there's no one right answer as to which anime is the best. Or is there? MyAnimeList has long been compiling user reviews to determine which anime is "objectively" the best.
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Without further ado, here is the current top 10 ( of 3/31/25 ), as produced by MyAnimeList . Incidentally, this list will only include the series as a whole, not individual seasons as they are ranked on MAL (otherwise there would be a lot of Gintama here).
Best Anime according to MyAnimeList – Top 10
10. Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic
- MyAnimeList: 8,98
- Japanese title : かぐや様は告らせたい-ウルトラロマンティック-
- Episodes: 13
- Studio : A-1 Pictures
In short, when Kaguya-sama: Love is War burst onto the scene in 2019, it shocked fans by topping MyAnimeList's Top 10 ranking, surpassing Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. However, in the years since, the show's devoted fandom has calmed down somewhat. Regardless, the series remains immensely popular, having remained in the top 10 despite some stiff competition.
09. Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen
- MyAnimeList: 9,00
- Japanese title : BLEACH 千年血戦篇
- Episodes: 13
- Studio : Pierrot
Despite its place in the Big Three, the Bleach was often the butt of many jokes in the anime community and was consistently labeled the weakest of the three. But Thousand-Year Blood War put the franchise back on the map, even for casual fans just beginning to understand the medium today!
08. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
- MyAnimeList: 9,01
- Japanese title : 銀河英雄伝説
- Episodes: 110
- Studio : K-Factory and Kitty Film Mitaka Studio
Contemporary anime fans may not know about Legend of the Galactic Heroes, but the series, which aired from 1988 to 1997, is still considered one of the best science fiction anime available. The show is based on the novel series of the same name by Yoshiki Tanaka, who also wrote The Heroic Legend of Arslan.
07. Hunter x Hunter
- MyAnimeList: 9,03
- Japanese title : ハンター×ハンター
- Episodes: 148
- Studio : Madhouse
On the other hand, Hunter x Hunter is one of those anime that needs no introduction. The series, based on the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, is often cited as one of the most beloved anime of recent decades. HxH was many people's introduction to anime and served as a gateway for them to discover the other incredible anime on this list.
06. Gintama
- MyAnimeList: 9,05
- Japanese title : 銀魂°
- Episodes: 51
- Studio : Bandai Namco
"If you've seen Gintama , you've seen most other anime," is how fans often describe the series. Premiering in 2006, the Gintama is a landmark action comedy that fans remember best for its phenomenal parodies of other major shounen series and pop culture. Created by Hideaki Sorachi, Gintama is undoubtedly one of the most acclaimed comedy anime of all time.
Best Animes according to MyAnimeList – Top 5
05. One Piece Fan Letter
- MyAnimeList: 9,05
- Japanese title : One Piece fan Letter
- Episodes: 01
- Studio : Toei Animation
One Piece may be one of the most popular anime of all time, but it was the franchise's special OVA, Fan Letter, that united fans upon its release in 2024. Eiichiro Oda's long-running series will go down in anime history as one of the most influential. But Fan Letter is undoubtedly One Piece at its best.
04. Attack On Titan Temp 03 Part 02
- MyAnimeList: 9,05
- Japanese title : 進撃の巨人 Season3 Part.2
- Episodes: 10
- Studio : Wit Studio
During its run from 2013 to 2023, Attack on Titan held the anime community in the palm of its hand, as we watched week after week, desperate to uncover the mysteries of the Titans and the world Eren Jaeger lived in. While fans have joked about the series' long ending, Attack on Titan still enjoys endless rewatches from fans, reliving all the early clues scattered throughout the first three seasons.
Best Animes according to MyAnimeList – Top 03
03. Steins;Gate
- MyAnimeList: 9,07
- Japanese title : Steins;Gate
- Episodes: 24
- Studio : White Fox
Hardcore anime fans are familiar with Steins;Gate, but many casual viewers haven't yet experienced this mind-bending sci-fi series. Based on Yomi Sarachi's manga, Steins;Gate is another one of those shows that requires a rewatch for fans to piece together the clues of this incredibly intricate time-travel story. Thanks to this, and its phenomenal character development and plot structure, Steins;Gate has undoubtedly earned its place on the podium.
02. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- MyAnimeList: 9,10
- Japanese title : 鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
- Episodes: 64
- Studio : Bones
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is the only series that almost the entire anime community agrees is phenomenal. For years, the series held the top spot on MAL's list. Thus, it's another show that needs no introduction because it's simply perfect.
01. Sousou no Frieren
- MyAnimeList: 9,31
- Japanese title : 葬送のフリーレン
- Episodes: 28
- Studio : Madhouse
For those who haven't read the manga, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End came out of nowhere in 2023 to steal the top spot. At a time when the fantasy genre feels stale to many, Frieren was a much-needed breath of fresh air. Add to that its incredibly rich narrative, solid worldbuilding, and lovable characters, and those who have watched it know why it's number one on the list.
So, what did you guys think of MyAnimeList's list? Do you agree?
