Best Adult Cast anime — top 100 ranked

The highest-rated adult cast anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Legend of the Galactic Heroes leads with a score of 9.02, followed by Monster and Cowboy Bebop. The 100 titles below average 8.33/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

  1. 1 Legend of the Galactic Heroes poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
    OVA · 110 eps · Winter 1988 · K-Factory
    ★ 9.02
    372.1K members
    #11 on MAL
  2. 2 Monster poster

    Monster

    TV · 74 eps · Spring 2004 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.90
    1.4M members
    #24 on MAL
  3. 3 Cowboy Bebop poster

    Cowboy Bebop

    TV · 26 eps · Spring 1998 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.75
    2.1M members
    #51 on MAL
  4. 4 Mushi-shi: Next Passage Part 2 poster

    Mushi-shi: Next Passage Part 2

    Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season
    TV · 10 eps · Fall 2014 · Artland
    ★ 8.72
    297.5K members
    #61 on MAL
  5. 5 Lord of Mysteries Specials poster

    Lord of Mysteries Specials

    Guimi Zhi Zhu Specials
    ONA · 3 eps · Spring 2026 · B.CMAY PICTURES
    ★ 8.69
    23.8K members
    #69 on MAL
  6. 6 Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal poster

    Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal

    Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen
    OVA · 4 eps · Winter 1999 · Studio Deen
    ★ 8.69
    295.1K members
    #71 on MAL
  7. 7 Link Click poster

    Link Click

    Shiguang Dailiren
    ONA · 11 eps · Spring 2021 · LAN Studio
    ★ 8.69
    502.5K members
    #72 on MAL
  8. 8 Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju poster

    Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

    Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2017 · Studio Deen
    ★ 8.69
    204.5K members
    #73 on MAL
  9. 9 Mushi-shi: Next Passage Part 1 poster

    Mushi-shi: Next Passage Part 1

    Mushishi Zoku Shou
    TV · 10 eps · Spring 2014 · Artland
    ★ 8.68
    331.7K members
    #77 on MAL
  10. 10 Mushi-Shi poster

    Mushi-Shi

    Mushishi
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2005 · Artland
    ★ 8.65
    922.2K members
    #89 on MAL
  11. 11 Odd Taxi poster
    ★ 8.62
    526.9K members
    #107 on MAL
  12. 12 Link Click Season 2 poster

    Link Click Season 2

    Shiguang Dailiren II
    ONA · 12 eps · Summer 2023 · LAN Studio
    ★ 8.62
    183K members
    #108 on MAL
  13. 13 Lord of Mysteries poster

    Lord of Mysteries

    Guimi Zhi Zhu: Xiaochou Pian
    ONA · 13 eps · Summer 2025 · B.CMAY PICTURES
    ★ 8.61
    235.2K members
    #110 on MAL
  14. 14 Bungo Stray Dogs 5 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 5

    Bungou Stray Dogs 5th Season
    TV · 11 eps · Summer 2023 · Bones
    ★ 8.60
    271.7K members
    #117 on MAL
  15. 15 Mushi-Shi: The Next Chapter - Drops of Bells poster

    Mushi-Shi: The Next Chapter - Drops of Bells

    Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2015 · Artland
    ★ 8.58
    143.1K members
    #126 on MAL
  16. 16 Nana poster

    Nana

    TV · 47 eps · Spring 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.58
    806.4K members
    #127 on MAL
  17. 17 Perfect Blue poster

    Perfect Blue

    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1998 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.56
    846.6K members
    #138 on MAL
  18. 18 The Tatami Galaxy poster

    The Tatami Galaxy

    Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.55
    505.9K members
    #144 on MAL
  19. 19 Mushi-shi: The Shadow that Devours the Sun poster

    Mushi-shi: The Shadow that Devours the Sun

    Mushishi: Hihamukage
    TV Special · 1 ep · Winter 2014 · Artland
    ★ 8.53
    155.9K members
    #148 on MAL
  20. 20 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
    TV · 26 eps · Winter 2004 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.51
    245.8K members
    #161 on MAL
  21. 21 Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 poster

    Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2

    Grand Blue Season 2
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2025 · Zero-G
    ★ 8.50
    223.8K members
    #166 on MAL
  22. 22 Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow poster

    Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow

    Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2025 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.49
    842.4K members
    #172 on MAL
  23. 23 Space Brothers poster

    Space Brothers

    Uchuu Kyoudai
    TV · 99 eps · Spring 2012 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.48
    213.5K members
    #178 on MAL
  24. 24 One-Punch Man poster

    One-Punch Man

    One Punch Man
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2015 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.47
    3.6M members
    #181 on MAL
  25. 25 Link Click Season 3 poster

    Link Click Season 3

    Shiguang Dailiren III
    ONA · 12 eps · Summer 2026 · CMC Media
    ★ 8.46
    44.2K members
    #186 on MAL
  26. 26 Grand Blue Dreaming poster

    Grand Blue Dreaming

    Grand Blue
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2018 · Zero-G
    ★ 8.45
    934.9K members
    #195 on MAL
  27. 27 Love Through a Prism poster

    Love Through a Prism

    Prism Rondo
    ONA · 20 eps · Winter 2026 · Wit Studio
    ★ 8.44
    77.2K members
    #207 on MAL
  28. 28 Golden Kamuy Season 3 poster

    Golden Kamuy Season 3

    Golden Kamuy 3rd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2020 · Geno Studio
    ★ 8.43
    207K members
    #209 on MAL
  29. 29 Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky poster

    Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky

    Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2026 · Makaria
    ★ 8.43
    115.9K members
    #212 on MAL
  30. 30 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2002 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.42
    431.7K members
    #216 on MAL
  31. 31 Mushi-shi Path of Thorns poster

    Mushi-shi Path of Thorns

    Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi
    TV Special · 1 ep · Summer 2014 · Artland
    ★ 8.42
    112.7K members
    #217 on MAL
  32. 32 Bungo Stray Dogs 4 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 4

    Bungou Stray Dogs 4th Season
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2023 · Bones
    ★ 8.41
    372K members
    #222 on MAL
  33. 33 Golden Kamuy Final Season poster

    Golden Kamuy Final Season

    Golden Kamuy: Saishuushou
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2026 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.41
    67.7K members
    #225 on MAL
  34. 34 Mononoke poster

    Mononoke

    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2007 · Toei Animation
    ★ 8.41
    376.5K members
    #227 on MAL
  35. 35 Cowboy Bebop: The Movie poster

    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2001 · Bones
    ★ 8.38
    418.6K members
    #250 on MAL
  36. 36 Josee, the Tiger and the Fish poster

    Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

    Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2020 · Bones
    ★ 8.38
    552.6K members
    #254 on MAL
  37. 37 Run with the Wind poster

    Run with the Wind

    Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru
    TV · 23 eps · Fall 2018 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.38
    341.3K members
    #255 on MAL
  38. 38 Laid-Back Camp: The Movie poster

    Laid-Back Camp: The Movie

    Yuru Camp△ Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2022 · C-Station
    ★ 8.37
    97.1K members
    #269 on MAL
  39. 39 Baccano! poster

    Baccano!

    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2007 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.34
    969.2K members
    #292 on MAL
  40. 40 Hellsing Ultimate poster

    Hellsing Ultimate

    OVA · 10 eps · Winter 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.34
    1M members
    #293 on MAL
  41. 41 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Gekitotsu
    Movie · 12 eps · Winter 2022 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.32
    27.2K members
    #304 on MAL
  42. 42 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Sakubou
    Movie · 12 eps · Summer 2022 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.32
    19.7K members
    #305 on MAL
  43. 43 Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 poster

    Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3

    Grand Blue Season 3
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2026 · Zero-G
    ★ 8.32
    123.3K members
    #306 on MAL
  44. 44 One Outs poster

    One Outs

    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2008 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.32
    260.7K members
    #314 on MAL
  45. 45 Psycho-Pass poster

    Psycho-Pass

    TV · 22 eps · Fall 2012 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.32
    1.8M members
    #315 on MAL
  46. 46 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 poster

    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199
    OVA · 26 eps · Spring 2012 · Xebec
    ★ 8.32
    128K members
    #319 on MAL
  47. 47 Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage poster

    Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage

    Mononoke Movie 2: Hinezumi
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2025 · EOTA
    ★ 8.31
    25.7K members
    #325 on MAL
  48. 48 Spice and Wolf II poster

    Spice and Wolf II

    Ookami to Koushinryou II
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2009 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.30
    526.1K members
    #334 on MAL
  49. 49 Redline poster

    Redline

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.29
    436K members
    #343 on MAL
  50. 50 Link Click: Bridon Arc poster

    Link Click: Bridon Arc

    Shiguang Dailiren: Yingdu Pian
    ONA · 6 eps · Fall 2024 · CMC Media
    ★ 8.29
    75.8K members
    #345 on MAL
  51. 51 Tokyo Godfathers poster

    Tokyo Godfathers

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2003 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.29
    337.6K members
    #347 on MAL
  52. 52 Moriarty the Patriot Part 2 poster

    Moriarty the Patriot Part 2

    Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2021 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.29
    299.4K members
    #350 on MAL
  53. 53 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 3 poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 3

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 3
    Movie · 4 eps · Fall 2019 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.28
    31.2K members
    #353 on MAL
  54. 54 Ghost in the Shell poster

    Ghost in the Shell

    Koukaku Kidoutai
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1995 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.27
    724.2K members
    #364 on MAL
  55. 55 Space Dandy 2nd Season poster

    Space Dandy 2nd Season

    Space☆Dandy 2nd Season
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2014 · Bones
    ★ 8.27
    185.1K members
    #366 on MAL
  56. 56 Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III - The Curse of the Serpent poster

    Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III - The Curse of the Serpent

    Mononoke Movie 3: Hebigami
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2026 · Studio Kafka
    ★ 8.26
    14.3K members
    #377 on MAL
  57. 57 Shirobako poster

    Shirobako

    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2014 · P.A. Works
    ★ 8.26
    475.2K members
    #380 on MAL
  58. 58 Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor poster

    Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor

    Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2007 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.25
    399.5K members
    #393 on MAL
  59. 59 Nodame Cantabile poster

    Nodame Cantabile

    TV · 23 eps · Winter 2007 · J.C.Staff
    ★ 8.25
    335.5K members
    #398 on MAL
  60. 60 Millennium Actress poster

    Millennium Actress

    Sennen Joyuu
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2002 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.25
    216.1K members
    #400 on MAL
  61. 61 Golden Kamuy Season 2 poster

    Golden Kamuy Season 2

    Golden Kamuy 2nd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2018 · Geno Studio
    ★ 8.24
    245.7K members
    #406 on MAL
  62. 62 Kaiji: Against All Rules poster

    Kaiji: Against All Rules

    Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Hakairoku-hen
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2011 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.24
    217.6K members
    #407 on MAL
  63. 63 Planetes poster

    Planetes

    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2003 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.24
    286.9K members
    #415 on MAL
  64. 64 Maison Ikkoku poster

    Maison Ikkoku

    TV · 96 eps · Spring 1986 · Studio Deen
    ★ 8.22
    85.2K members
    #431 on MAL
  65. 65 Nodame Cantabile Finale poster

    Nodame Cantabile Finale

    TV · 11 eps · Winter 2010 · J.C.Staff
    ★ 8.22
    134.4K members
    #433 on MAL
  66. 66 Trigun poster

    Trigun

    TV · 26 eps · Spring 1998 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.22
    848.7K members
    #435 on MAL
  67. 67 Spice and Wolf poster

    Spice and Wolf

    Ookami to Koushinryou
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2008 · Imagin
    ★ 8.21
    881.9K members
    #442 on MAL
  68. 68 Bungo Stray Dogs 3 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 3

    Bungou Stray Dogs 3rd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2019 · Bones
    ★ 8.19
    722.9K members
    #466 on MAL
  69. 69 Kaiju No. 8 poster

    Kaiju No. 8

    Kaijuu 8-gou
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2024 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.19
    769.9K members
    #471 on MAL
  70. 70 Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You poster

    Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

    Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2026 · Asahi Production
    ★ 8.19
    277.4K members
    #478 on MAL
  71. 71 The Tatami Time Machine Blues poster

    The Tatami Time Machine Blues

    Yojouhan Time Machine Blues
    ONA · 6 eps · Summer 2022 · Science SARU
    ★ 8.19
    67.1K members
    #481 on MAL
  72. 72 Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage poster
    ★ 8.18
    584K members
    #483 on MAL
  73. 73 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 2 poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 2

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 2
    Movie · 4 eps · Fall 2019 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.18
    42K members
    #488 on MAL
  74. 74 Great Pretender poster

    Great Pretender

    TV · 23 eps · Summer 2020 · Wit Studio
    ★ 8.18
    763.4K members
    #489 on MAL
  75. 75 Honey and Clover II poster

    Honey and Clover II

    Hachimitsu to Clover II
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2006 · J.C.Staff
    ★ 8.18
    125.4K members
    #490 on MAL
  76. 76 Megalobox 2: Nomad poster

    Megalobox 2: Nomad

    Nomad: Megalo Box 2
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2021 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 8.18
    233.5K members
    #499 on MAL
  77. 77 Night Is Short, Walk on Girl poster

    Night Is Short, Walk on Girl

    Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2017 · Science SARU
    ★ 8.18
    144.7K members
    #505 on MAL
  78. 78 A Sign of Affection poster

    A Sign of Affection

    Yubisaki to Renren
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2024 · Ajia-do
    ★ 8.18
    368K members
    #506 on MAL
  79. 79 Moriarty the Patriot poster

    Moriarty the Patriot

    Yuukoku no Moriarty
    TV · 11 eps · Fall 2020 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.17
    521.3K members
    #515 on MAL
  80. 80 Bungo Stray Dogs 2 poster

    Bungo Stray Dogs 2

    Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2016 · Bones
    ★ 8.16
    968.4K members
    #517 on MAL
  81. 81 Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro poster

    Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro

    Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1979 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ★ 8.16
    140.4K members
    #520 on MAL
  82. 82 Golden Kamuy Season 4 poster

    Golden Kamuy Season 4

    Golden Kamuy 4th Season
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2022 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.15
    128.1K members
    #532 on MAL
  83. 83 The Fable poster

    The Fable

    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2024 · Tezuka Productions
    ★ 8.15
    118K members
    #536 on MAL
  84. 84 Lupin the Third Part 5 poster

    Lupin the Third Part 5

    Lupin III: Part 5
    TV · 24 eps · Spring 2018 · Telecom Animation Film
    ★ 8.14
    49.7K members
    #548 on MAL
  85. 85 Death Parade poster

    Death Parade

    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2015 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.13
    1.9M members
    #555 on MAL
  86. 86 Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen poster
    ★ 8.13
    131.6K members
    #568 on MAL
  87. 87 Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf poster

    Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf

    Ookami to Koushinryou: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf
    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2024 · Passione
    ★ 8.13
    272.8K members
    #569 on MAL
  88. 88 Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem poster
    ★ 8.12
    84.3K members
    #575 on MAL
  89. 89 Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk poster

    Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

    Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2026 · Soigne
    ★ 8.12
    66.8K members
    #576 on MAL
  90. 90 Solo Leveling poster

    Solo Leveling

    Ore dake Level Up na Ken
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2024 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.12
    1.2M members
    #581 on MAL
  91. 91 Princess Jellyfish poster

    Princess Jellyfish

    Kuragehime
    TV · 11 eps · Fall 2010 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.11
    269.5K members
    #594 on MAL
  92. 92 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
    TV Special · 1 ep · Summer 2006 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.10
    109.9K members
    #609 on MAL
  93. 93 Detroit Metal City poster

    Detroit Metal City

    OVA · 12 eps · Summer 2008 · Studio 4°C
    ★ 8.08
    227K members
    #633 on MAL
  94. 94 Ya Boy Kongming! poster

    Ya Boy Kongming!

    Paripi Koumei
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2022 · P.A. Works
    ★ 8.08
    335.8K members
    #645 on MAL
  95. 95 Baccano! Specials poster

    Baccano! Specials

    Special · 3 eps · Winter 2008 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.07
    188.5K members
    #655 on MAL
  96. 96 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Arata naru Tatakai no Overture
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1993 · Kitty Film Mitaka Studio
    ★ 8.07
    41.3K members
    #656 on MAL
  97. 97 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 1 poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 1

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 1
    Movie · 4 eps · Summer 2019 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.07
    34.7K members
    #657 on MAL
  98. 98 Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden (1999) poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden (1999)

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999)
    OVA · 28 eps · Fall 1999 · K-Factory
    ★ 8.06
    23.3K members
    #667 on MAL
  99. 99 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
    OVA · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.06
    45.2K members
    #671 on MAL
  100. 100 Paprika poster

    Paprika

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.05
    629.6K members
    #691 on MAL

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