Best anime of 2010 — top 58 ranked

The best anime that premiered in 2010, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya leads with a score of 8.60, followed by The Tatami Galaxy and Gintama: The Movie. The 58 titles below average 7.91/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya poster

    The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

    Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2010 · Kyoto Animation
    Award WinningMysterySchoolSci-FiSupernatural
    ★ 8.60
    658.7K members
    #119 on MAL
  2. 2 The Tatami Galaxy poster

    The Tatami Galaxy

    Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    Adult CastAward WinningComedyMysteryPsychological
    ★ 8.55
    505.9K members
    #144 on MAL
  3. 3 Gintama: The Movie poster

    Gintama: The Movie

    Gintama Movie 1: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Sunrise
    ActionComedyHistoricalParodySamurai
    ★ 8.52
    180K members
    #152 on MAL
  4. 4 Rainbow poster

    Rainbow

    Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    DelinquentsDramaHistoricalSeinenSuspense
    ★ 8.46
    430.7K members
    #185 on MAL
  5. 5 Major S6 poster

    Major S6

    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2010 · SynergySP
    ShounenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 8.32
    67.9K members
    #311 on MAL
  6. 6 Katanagatari poster

    Katanagatari

    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2010 · White Fox
    ActionAdventureHistoricalMartial ArtsRomance
    ★ 8.29
    600.4K members
    #339 on MAL
  7. 7 Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen poster

    Gintama: Shinyaku Benizakura-hen

    Special · 1 ep · Fall 2010 · Sunrise
    ActionComedyHistoricalParodySamurai
    ★ 8.26
    48.4K members
    #373 on MAL
  8. 8 Nodame Cantabile Finale poster

    Nodame Cantabile Finale

    TV · 11 eps · Winter 2010 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyJoseiMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 8.22
    134.4K members
    #433 on MAL
  9. 9 K-ON! Season 2 poster

    K-ON! Season 2

    K-On!!
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2010 · Kyoto Animation
    Award WinningCGDCTComedyMusicSchool
    ★ 8.19
    767.1K members
    #470 on MAL
  10. 10 xxxHOLiC Rou poster

    xxxHOLiC Rou

    OVA · 2 eps · Spring 2010 · Production I.G
    DramaMysterySeinenSupernatural
    ★ 8.18
    87.2K members
    #503 on MAL
  11. 11 Bakuman. poster

    Bakuman.

    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2010 · J.C.Staff
    ComedyDramaOtaku CultureRomanceShounen
    ★ 8.17
    664.7K members
    #508 on MAL
  12. 12 Major: Message poster

    Major: Message

    OVA · 1 ep · Fall 2010 · SynergySP
    ShounenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 8.14
    44.5K members
    #549 on MAL
  13. 13 Princess Jellyfish poster

    Princess Jellyfish

    Kuragehime
    TV · 11 eps · Fall 2010 · Brain's Base
    Adult CastComedyCrossdressingJoseiVisual Arts
    ★ 8.11
    269.5K members
    #594 on MAL
  14. 14 Detective Conan Movie 14: The Lost Ship in the Sky poster

    Detective Conan Movie 14: The Lost Ship in the Sky

    Meitantei Conan Movie 14: Tenkuu no Lost Ship
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ActionDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.11
    63.8K members
    #595 on MAL
  15. 15 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

    Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn
    OVA · 7 eps · Winter 2010 · Sunrise
    DramaMechaMilitarySci-FiSpace
    ★ 8.09
    109.3K members
    #623 on MAL
  16. 16 Durarara!! poster

    Durarara!!

    TV · 24 eps · Winter 2010 · Brain's Base
    ActionMysterySupernatural
    ★ 8.08
    1.5M members
    #634 on MAL
  17. 17 Angel Beats! poster

    Angel Beats!

    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2010 · P.A. Works
    DramaFantasySchool
    ★ 8.05
    2.2M members
    #678 on MAL
  18. 18 Gintama: Dai Hanseikai poster

    Gintama: Dai Hanseikai

    Special · 1 ep · Winter 2010 · Sunrise
    ActionComedyParodySamuraiShounen
    ★ 8.05
    42.5K members
    #682 on MAL
  19. 19 Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail poster

    Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail

    OVA · 5 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    ActionAdult CastOrganized CrimeSeinen
    ★ 8.03
    337.3K members
    #712 on MAL
  20. 20 Heart and Yummie poster

    Heart and Yummie

    Omae Umasou da na
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2010 · Ajia-do
    ActionAdventureAnthropomorphicChildcareFantasy
    ★ 8.03
    23.3K members
    #728 on MAL
  21. 21 Maid Sama! poster

    Maid Sama!

    Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2010 · J.C.Staff
    ComedyRomanceSchoolShoujo
    ★ 7.98
    1.4M members
    #796 on MAL
  22. 22 Big Windup! 2 poster

    Big Windup! 2

    Ookiku Furikabutte: Natsu no Taikai-hen
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2010 · A-1 Pictures
    SeinenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 7.96
    48.1K members
    #839 on MAL
  23. 23 Time of Eve poster

    Time of Eve

    Eve no Jikan (Movie)
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2010 · Studio Rikka
    Sci-FiSlice of Life
    ★ 7.95
    132.1K members
    #847 on MAL
  24. 24 Heartcatch Precure! poster

    Heartcatch Precure!

    TV · 49 eps · Winter 2010 · Toei Animation
    ActionComedyMahou Shoujo
    ★ 7.93
    38K members
    #881 on MAL
  25. 25 Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ poster

    Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆

    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2010 · Shaft
    CGDCTIyashikeiSchoolSlice of LifeVisual Arts
    ★ 7.92
    31.5K members
    #897 on MAL
  26. 26 One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0 poster

    One Piece Film: Strong World Episode 0

    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Toei Animation
    AdventureFantasyShounen
    ★ 7.91
    93.6K members
    #931 on MAL
  27. 27 The Secret World of Arrietty poster

    The Secret World of Arrietty

    Karigurashi no Arrietty
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2010 · Studio Ghibli
    Award WinningSupernatural
    ★ 7.90
    402.4K members
    #945 on MAL
  28. 28 Trigun: Badlands Rumble poster

    Trigun: Badlands Rumble

    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    ActionAdult CastAdventureSci-FiShounen
    ★ 7.90
    156.2K members
    #953 on MAL
  29. 29 Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs poster

    Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs

    Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha Gaiden
    Special · 4 eps · Winter 2010 · Bones
    ActionMysterySuper Power
    ★ 7.89
    272.2K members
    #962 on MAL
  30. 30 Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st poster

    Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st

    Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2010 · Seven Arcs
    ActionComedyDramaMahou ShoujoSci-Fi
    ★ 7.87
    34.9K members
    #1,022 on MAL
  31. 31 K-ON! Live House! poster

    K-ON! Live House!

    K-On!: Live House!
    Special · 1 ep · Winter 2010 · Kyoto Animation
    CGDCTComedyMusicSchool
    ★ 7.86
    175.5K members
    #1,037 on MAL
  32. 32 Durarara!! Specials poster

    Durarara!! Specials

    Special · 2 eps · Summer 2010 · Brain's Base
    ActionComedySupernatural
    ★ 7.83
    175.2K members
    #1,103 on MAL
  33. 33 Broken Blade 4 poster

    Broken Blade 4

    Break Blade Movie 4: Sanka no Chi
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2010 · Production I.G
    Adult CastFantasyMechaMilitaryShounen
    ★ 7.82
    71.6K members
    #1,126 on MAL
  34. 34 Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ Specials poster

    Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆ Specials

    TV Special · 2 eps · Fall 2010 · Shaft
    CGDCTIyashikeiSchoolSlice of LifeVisual Arts
    ★ 7.82
    28.8K members
    #1,137 on MAL
  35. 35 Magic Kaito poster

    Magic Kaito

    TV Special · 12 eps · Spring 2010 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyRomanceShounen
    ★ 7.78
    79.8K members
    #1,247 on MAL
  36. 36 Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai poster

    Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai

    Special · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyJoseiMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 7.78
    47.3K members
    #1,251 on MAL
  37. 37 Broken Blade 3 poster

    Broken Blade 3

    Break Blade Movie 3: Kyoujin no Ato
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2010 · Production I.G
    Adult CastFantasyMechaMilitaryShounen
    ★ 7.77
    61.1K members
    #1,265 on MAL
  38. 38 House of Five Leaves poster

    House of Five Leaves

    Saraiya Goyou
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2010 · Manglobe
    Adult CastDramaHistoricalSamuraiSeinen
    ★ 7.75
    102.5K members
    #1,337 on MAL
  39. 39 Colorful: The Motion Picture poster

    Colorful: The Motion Picture

    Colorful (Movie)
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2010 · Sunrise
    Award WinningDramaReincarnation
    ★ 7.74
    218.6K members
    #1,349 on MAL
  40. 40 Detective Conan OVA 10: Kid in Trap Island poster

    Detective Conan OVA 10: Kid in Trap Island

    Meitantei Conan OVA 10: Kid in Trap Island
    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.74
    20.1K members
    #1,367 on MAL
  41. 41 Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt poster

    Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2010 · Gainax
    ActionComedyEcchiFantasyGag Humor
    ★ 7.74
    454.8K members
    #1,370 on MAL
  42. 42 Shiki poster

    Shiki

    TV · 22 eps · Summer 2010 · Daume
    GoreHorrorMysteryPsychologicalShounen
    ★ 7.72
    658.8K members
    #1,425 on MAL
  43. 43 Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge poster

    Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge

    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2010 · Shaft
    Adult CastComedyRomanceSeinen
    ★ 7.71
    174.6K members
    #1,437 on MAL
  44. 44 Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee Reverse poster

    Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee Reverse

    Tegamibachi Reverse
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2010 · Pierrot Plus
    AdventureFantasyShounen
    ★ 7.71
    67.8K members
    #1,456 on MAL
  45. 45 Broken Blade 2 poster

    Broken Blade 2

    Break Blade Movie 2: Ketsubetsu no Michi
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Production I.G
    Adult CastFantasyMechaMilitaryShounen
    ★ 7.70
    64.2K members
    #1,468 on MAL
  46. 46 Heartcatch Precure! Movie: Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show... desu ka!? poster

    Heartcatch Precure! Movie: Hana no Miyako de Fashion Show... desu ka!?

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2010 · Toei Animation
    Mahou Shoujo
    ★ 7.65
    9.1K members
    #1,623 on MAL
  47. 47 Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse poster

    Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse

    Bleach Movie 4: Jigoku-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2010 · Studio Pierrot
    ActionAdventureShounenSupernatural
    ★ 7.63
    239.3K members
    #1,683 on MAL
  48. 48 The World God Only Knows poster

    The World God Only Knows

    Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2010 · Manglobe
    ComedyHaremOtaku CultureRomanceSchool
    ★ 7.63
    671.3K members
    #1,691 on MAL
  49. 49 Wagnaria!! poster

    Wagnaria!!

    Working!!
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2010 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyLove Status QuoRomanceSeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.63
    459.3K members
    #1,710 on MAL
  50. 50 Broken Blade poster

    Broken Blade

    Break Blade Movie 1: Kakusei no Toki
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Production I.G
    Adult CastFantasyMechaMilitaryShounen
    ★ 7.62
    88.5K members
    #1,715 on MAL
  51. 51 Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan poster

    Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

    Nurarihyon no Mago
    TV · 24 eps · Summer 2010 · Studio Deen
    ActionMythologyShounenSupernatural
    ★ 7.60
    291.8K members
    #1,810 on MAL
  52. 52 Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional poster

    Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2010 · Studio Hibari
    GourmetShoujoSlice of Life
    ★ 7.59
    45.5K members
    #1,864 on MAL
  53. 53 Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san. poster

    Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san.

    OVA · 4 eps · Winter 2010 · Production I.G
    ComedyGag HumorMythologySeinenSupernatural
    ★ 7.57
    34.3K members
    #1,942 on MAL
  54. 54 Arakawa Under the Bridge poster

    Arakawa Under the Bridge

    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2010 · Shaft
    Adult CastComedyRomanceSeinen
    ★ 7.56
    378K members
    #1,948 on MAL
  55. 55 Crayon Shin-chan Movie 18: Chou Jikuu! Arashi wo Yobu Ora no Hanayome poster

    Crayon Shin-chan Movie 18: Chou Jikuu! Arashi wo Yobu Ora no Hanayome

    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · Shin-Ei Animation
    AdventureComedySci-FiSeinen
    ★ 7.56
    8.6K members
    #1,949 on MAL
  56. 56 Air Gear OVA: Black Feathers and the Sleeping Forest - Break on the Sky poster

    Air Gear OVA: Black Feathers and the Sleeping Forest - Break on the Sky

    Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori - Break on the Sky
    OVA · 3 eps · Fall 2010 · Satelight
    ComedyDelinquentsEcchiSchoolShounen
    ★ 7.55
    69.7K members
    #1,985 on MAL
  57. 57 Angel Beats! Specials poster

    Angel Beats! Specials

    Special · 2 eps · Fall 2010 · P.A. Works
    ComedyFantasySchool
    ★ 7.55
    284.8K members
    #1,987 on MAL
  58. 58 Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Record of the Jade Blood poster

    Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - Record of the Jade Blood

    Hakuouki: Hekketsuroku
    TV · 10 eps · Fall 2010 · Studio Deen
    ActionDramaHistoricalJoseiSamurai
    ★ 7.55
    90.7K members
    #1,999 on MAL

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