Top 10 Anime Sci-Fi Shows
The top 10 anime sci-fi shows, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 109 eligible shows. 8 of them are streaming in India right now on SonyLIV and Netflix — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Attack on Titan
2013IMDb 9.1 · 7,19,965 votes
Dystopian setting with mystery-driven narrative and jaw-dropping plot twists kept audiences theorizing for years.
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009IMDb 9.1 · 2,32,762 votes
Philosophical exploration of alchemy and ethics grounded in airtight world-building and emotional character arcs.
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Hunter x Hunter
2011IMDb 9.0 · 1,78,768 votes
Adventure-based storytelling with Shonen battle systems evolved into complex power systems and psychological depth.
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Death Note
2006IMDb 8.9 · 4,66,043 votes
Cerebral thriller about a genius using supernatural ability to reshape society sparked ongoing ethical debates.
Streaming on Netflix
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Cowboy Bebop
1998IMDb 8.9 · 1,66,096 votes
Neo-noir space western established anime as a serious medium through stylish direction and jazz soundtrack.
Streaming on Netflix
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023IMDb 8.9 · 67,196 votes
Fantasy adventure with rich lore and melancholic meditation on mortality resonated with modern anime audiences.
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Dragon Ball Z
1989IMDb 8.8 · 1,02,533 votes
Genre-defining martial arts saga with escalating power levels became the template for battle anime worldwide.
Streaming on Netflix
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Steins;Gate
2011IMDb 8.8 · 87,043 votes
Time-travel narrative with intricate plot mechanics and emotional payoff made it a gateway anime for newcomers.
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Naruto Shippūden
2007IMDb 8.7 · 2,17,095 votes
Long-form ninja epic balanced action with character development across multiple story arcs spanning years.
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
2006IMDb 8.7 · 1,01,016 votes
Supernatural powers combined with political intrigue and strategic mind games created addictive cat-and-mouse tension.
Streaming on SonyLIV
Frequently asked
- What is the best Anime Sci-Fi show of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Attack on Titan (2013) tops this list with an IMDb score of 9.1 from 7,19,965 votes.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Anime shows in India?
- 8 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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