Top 10 Anime Shows of All Time
The top 10 anime shows of all time, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 157 eligible shows. 8 of them are streaming in India right now on SonyLIV, Netflix and Prime Video — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Attack on Titan
2013IMDb 9.1 · 7,19,965 votes
Revolutionized anime with intense action, complex plot twists, and compelling world-building that redefined the medium's
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009IMDb 9.1 · 2,32,762 votes
Perfected the shounen formula through masterful storytelling, character development, and thematic depth about sacrifice
Streaming on SonyLIV
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One Piece
1999IMDb 9.0 · 3,50,970 votes
Created an enduring cultural phenomenon through its massive scale, diverse characters, and pioneering long-form serializ
Streaming on SonyLIV
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Hunter x Hunter
2011IMDb 9.0 · 1,78,768 votes
Delivered sophisticated character arcs and philosophical depth while maintaining thrilling action and emotional investme
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Death Note
2006IMDb 8.9 · 4,66,043 votes
Pioneered the psychological thriller anime genre with a groundbreaking premise, exceptional pacing, and the iconic prota
Streaming on Netflix
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Cowboy Bebop
1998IMDb 8.9 · 1,66,096 votes
Established anime's cinematic potential through stylish direction, jazzy aesthetics, and episodic narratives that influe
Streaming on Netflix
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023IMDb 8.9 · 67,196 votes
Blended fantasy worldbuilding with intimate character study and stunning animation, proving recent anime can match class
Streaming on Netflix and SonyLIV
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Vinland Saga
2019IMDb 8.8 · 1,30,901 votes
Elevated anime storytelling through historical backdrop, gritty realism, complex moral questions, and consistently excep
Streaming on SonyLIV, Netflix and Prime Video
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Dragon Ball Z
1989IMDb 8.8 · 1,02,533 votes
Defined the shounen genre and influenced generations of anime creators through its iconic battles, character power progr
Streaming on Netflix
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Steins;Gate
2011IMDb 8.8 · 87,043 votes
Mastered time-travel narrative complexity with brilliant pacing, plot construction, and emotional payoff that influenced
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Anime 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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