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Over 1.0M Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 300+ Best Anime Series Of All Time

The world of anime has captured the hearts of millions of fans globally, showcasing unique animation styles and captivating storylines. With an abundance of fantastic shows to choose from, finding [the best anime](https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-top-10-favorite-anime-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword) series can be overwhelming.

More than 1 million anime fans have come together to help determine these anime rankings based on the best shows they've ever seen and cast their votes to compile this list of the top anime shows. From classic favorites like Death Note and Attack on Titan to newer additions like Chainsaw Man, this list represents the voice of the anime community.

Japanese animation, or anime, is known for its detailed storytelling, intricate plots, and mature themes. Unlike Western "cartoons," anime often explores complex subjects such as violence, sexuality, and political intrigue, making it appealing to adults and teens. The influence of anime can be seen in several [American animated shows](https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword), such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Afro Samurai, and Samurai Jack.

Whether you're a seasoned anime fan or just starting your journey, this list is the perfect resource for discovering the best anime. Join the anime community and vote up your favorite shows to help rank this list of the top anime of all time!

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## [Hunter x Hunter (2011)](/review/hunter-x-hunter/73654539 "Hunter x Hunter (2011)")







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Can you really call yourself an anime fan if you're not intimately familiar with the adventures of Gon Freecess and his adventures in Hunter x Hunter? If you've only seen the beginning of this epic anime, you have no idea just how dark a seemingly innocent shonen series can really get (looking at you Chimera Ant Arc.) If Hunter x Hunter author Yoshihiro Togashi hadn't gone on what now feels like a permanent hiatus, there's a good chance this [popular shonen anime](https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword) would widely be  considered the greatest anime ever made.









Gon Freecs works hard to become a hunter while searching for the father he doesn't remember.






- ![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #221 onThe 500+ Best Animated TV Shows Ever Made
- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #1 onThe Best Fantasy Anime of All Time](/list/best-fantasy-anime-v1/ranker-anime)
- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #6 onThe Best Action Anime Of All Time](/list/best-action-anime/ranker-anime)

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- [![Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba](https://imgix.ranker.com/user_node_img/4269/85377328/original/85377328-photo-u-1023551159?auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&dpr=2&crop=faces&h=150&w=150)](/review/blade-of-demon-destruction/85377328 "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba")



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## [Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba](/review/blade-of-demon-destruction/85377328 "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba")







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If you ask any anime fan their favorite new anime, the odds are incredibly high that it will be Demon Slayer. Given that it doesn't stray far from the typical shonen formula, it's hard to pinpoint exactly why this series is seeing so much success- is it the incredible fight sequences? The gorgeous animation? The wonderful voice acting? No matter why you like this series, it can't be understated just how popular it has become since its debut in 2019. It's already one of the top 10 [most popular manga](https://www.ranker.com/list/best-manga-of-all-time/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword) series of all time, and the franchise has generated billions of dollars.









A youth begins a quest to fight demons and save his sister after his family is slaughtered.






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- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #2 onThe Most Popular Anime Right Now](/list/most-popular-anime-today/ranker-anime)

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- [![Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://imgix.ranker.com/user_node_img/1600/31993741/original/31993741-photo-u-662784520?auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&dpr=2&crop=faces&h=150&w=150)](/review/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood/31993741 "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood")



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## [Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](/review/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood/31993741 "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood")







2009









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If you're a manga purist who thinks an anime adaptation should always be faithful to the source material, then you undoubtedly consider Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to be the superior version of Hiromu Arakawa's masterpiece known simply as Fullmetal Alchemist. Following two genius alchemists on a journey to get their bodies back, this series is a must-watch for anyone who calls themselves a [fan of anime](https://www.ranker.com/list/types-of-anime-fans/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword). If you don't fall in love with the main character brothers Edward and his brother Alphonse, you'll be hopelessly attached to the show's fantastic set of supporting characters like Scar, Roy Mustang, or the homunculus Greed.









Brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric search for the Philsopher's Stone.






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- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #177 onThe 500+ Best Cartoons Of All Time, Ranked](/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-cartoons-of-all-time)

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- [One Piece](/review/one-piece-_jp_/62381062 "One Piece")



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## [One Piece](/review/one-piece-_jp_/62381062 "One Piece")







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Monkey D. Luffy wants to become the King of all pirates. Along his quest he meets: a skilled swordsman named Roronoa Zolo; Nami, a greedy thief who has a knack for navigation; Usopp, a great liar who has an affinity for inventing; Sanji, a warrior cook; Chopper, a sentient deer who is also a skilled physician; and Robin, former member of Baroque Works. The gang sets sail to unknown seas in Grand Line to find the treasure of One Piece.









An elastic man searches for the elusive pirate treasure, One Piece.






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- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #7 onThe Most Popular Anime Right Now](/list/most-popular-anime-today/ranker-anime)

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- [Jujutsu Kaisen](/review/jujutsu-kaisen/85381261 "Jujutsu Kaisen")



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## [Jujutsu Kaisen](/review/jujutsu-kaisen/85381261 "Jujutsu Kaisen")







2020









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Jujutsu Kaisen blends dark fantasy with thrilling action, captivating viewers with its tale of cursed energy and monstrous threats. Excellent animation, complex characters, and high-stakes battles not only set it apart but also have solidified its rank among top-tier anime. It's a riveting spectacle from start to finish.









Yuuji Itadori searches for the rest of the cursed talisman in order to exorcise himself.






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- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #1 onThe Most Popular Anime Right Now](/list/most-popular-anime-today/ranker-anime)

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- [Naruto: Shippuden](/review/naruto-shippūden/33013470 "Naruto: Shippuden")



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## [Naruto: Shippuden](/review/naruto-shippūden/33013470 "Naruto: Shippuden")







2007









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Who else remembers the debut episode of Naruto Shippuden? Any hardcore shonen anime fan can still remember the first episode when they heard the show's first opening intro “Hero's Come Back!!”  when it was originally released back in 2007, where the series immediately jumped into an incredible story arc that instantly upped the stakes from the original Naruto series by taking viewers to the Hidden Sand Village and introducing them to Akatsuki members like [Sasori and Deidara](https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-didnt-know-about-deidara-and-sasori/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword). Simply put, anime lovers hadn't seen a successor episodic anime series like Naruto Shippuden since Dragon Ball Z, and it's unclear that any anime sequel has lived up to that hype since.









Naruto, an adolescent ninja, dreams of becoming the Hokage in his village.






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- [![](https://imgix.ranker.com/img/icons/list-icon.svg?v=2&auto=format&q=60&fit=crop&fm=png&dpr=4&h=11)Also ranks #175 onThe 500+ Best Cartoons Of All Time, Ranked](/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-cartoons-of-all-time)

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