Best Award Winning anime — top 100 ranked

The highest-rated award winning anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End leads with a score of 9.24, followed by A Silent Voice and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2. The 100 titles below average 8.20/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

  1. 1 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End poster

    Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

    Sousou no Frieren
    TV · 28 eps · Fall 2023 · Madhouse
    ★ 9.24
    1.5M members
    #1 on MAL
  2. 2 A Silent Voice poster

    A Silent Voice

    Koe no Katachi
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2016 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.93
    2.7M members
    #21 on MAL
  3. 3 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 poster

    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2008 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.92
    2M members
    #22 on MAL
  4. 4 Violet Evergarden: The Movie poster

    Violet Evergarden: The Movie

    Violet Evergarden Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2020 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.83
    751.2K members
    #37 on MAL
  5. 5 Your Name. poster

    Your Name.

    Kimi no Na wa.
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2016 · CoMix Wave Films
    ★ 8.82
    3.1M members
    #39 on MAL
  6. 6 Spirited Away poster

    Spirited Away

    Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2001 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.77
    2.1M members
    #49 on MAL
  7. 7 Cowboy Bebop poster

    Cowboy Bebop

    TV · 26 eps · Spring 1998 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.75
    2.1M members
    #51 on MAL
  8. 8 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion poster

    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

    Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2006 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.71
    2.5M members
    #63 on MAL
  9. 9 The First Slam Dunk poster

    The First Slam Dunk

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2022 · Toei Animation
    ★ 8.70
    81.6K members
    #68 on MAL
  10. 10 Howl's Moving Castle poster

    Howl's Moving Castle

    Howl no Ugoku Shiro
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2004 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.67
    1.5M members
    #81 on MAL
  11. 11 Princess Mononoke poster

    Princess Mononoke

    Mononoke Hime
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1997 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.67
    1.4M members
    #83 on MAL
  12. 12 Gurren Lagann poster

    Gurren Lagann

    Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
    TV · 27 eps · Spring 2007 · Gainax
    ★ 8.65
    1.8M members
    #91 on MAL
  13. 13 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I poster

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I

    Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie 1: Mugenjou-hen - Akaza Sairai
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2025 · ufotable
    ★ 8.64
    443.5K members
    #92 on MAL
  14. 14 Ping Pong the Animation poster

    Ping Pong the Animation

    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2014 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 8.63
    450K members
    #101 on MAL
  15. 15 Odd Taxi poster
    ★ 8.62
    526.9K members
    #107 on MAL
  16. 16 Look Back poster

    Look Back

    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2024 · Studio DURIAN
    ★ 8.61
    271.1K members
    #115 on MAL
  17. 17 The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya poster

    The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

    Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2010 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.60
    658.7K members
    #119 on MAL
  18. 18 Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time poster

    Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

    Shin Evangelion Movie:||
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2021 · Khara
    ★ 8.58
    435.2K members
    #128 on MAL
  19. 19 Attack on Titan poster

    Attack on Titan

    Shingeki no Kyojin
    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2013 · Wit Studio
    ★ 8.58
    4.5M members
    #129 on MAL
  20. 20 Wolf Children poster

    Wolf Children

    Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2012 · Studio Chizu
    ★ 8.56
    878.6K members
    #137 on MAL
  21. 21 Perfect Blue poster

    Perfect Blue

    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1998 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.56
    846.6K members
    #138 on MAL
  22. 22 The Tatami Galaxy poster

    The Tatami Galaxy

    Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.55
    505.9K members
    #144 on MAL
  23. 23 [Oshi No Ko] poster

    [Oshi No Ko]

    [Oshi no Ko]
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2023 · Doga Kobo
    ★ 8.52
    1.1M members
    #156 on MAL
  24. 24 Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion poster

    Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion

    Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2013 · Shaft
    ★ 8.51
    433.3K members
    #162 on MAL
  25. 25 Jujutsu Kaisen poster
    ★ 8.48
    3.1M members
    #176 on MAL
  26. 26 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
  27. 27 Spy x Family poster

    Spy x Family

    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2022 · Wit Studio
    ★ 8.40
    1.9M members
    #238 on MAL
  28. 28 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba poster

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

    Kimetsu no Yaiba
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2019 · ufotable
    ★ 8.39
    3.5M members
    #245 on MAL
  29. 29 Puella Magi Madoka Magica poster

    Puella Magi Madoka Magica

    Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2011 · Shaft
    ★ 8.39
    1.4M members
    #247 on MAL
  30. 30 Neon Genesis Evangelion poster

    Neon Genesis Evangelion

    Shinseiki Evangelion
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 1995 · Gainax
    ★ 8.38
    2.1M members
    #259 on MAL
  31. 31 K-ON! The Movie poster

    K-ON! The Movie

    K-On! Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2011 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.37
    361.5K members
    #267 on MAL
  32. 32 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind poster

    Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

    Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1984 · Topcraft
    ★ 8.36
    421.6K members
    #276 on MAL
  33. 33 Bocchi the Rock! Movie poster

    Bocchi the Rock! Movie

    Movie · 2 eps · Spring 2024 · CloverWorks
    ★ 8.31
    75.6K members
    #320 on MAL
  34. 34 Tokyo Godfathers poster

    Tokyo Godfathers

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2003 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.29
    337.6K members
    #347 on MAL
  35. 35 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
  36. 36 Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light poster

    Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light

    Hotarubi no Mori e
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2011 · Brain's Base
    ★ 8.26
    889.6K members
    #375 on MAL
  37. 37 Shirobako poster

    Shirobako

    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2014 · P.A. Works
    ★ 8.26
    475.2K members
    #380 on MAL
  38. 38 Revolutionary Girl Utena poster

    Revolutionary Girl Utena

    Shoujo Kakumei Utena
    TV · 39 eps · Spring 1997 · J.C.Staff
    ★ 8.26
    255.5K members
    #381 on MAL
  39. 39 Weathering with You poster

    Weathering with You

    Tenki no Ko
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2019 · CoMix Wave Films
    ★ 8.26
    1.2M members
    #382 on MAL
  40. 40 Castle in the Sky poster

    Castle in the Sky

    Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1986 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.26
    546.9K members
    #383 on MAL
  41. 41 Millennium Actress poster

    Millennium Actress

    Sennen Joyuu
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2002 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.25
    216.1K members
    #400 on MAL
  42. 42 My Neighbor Totoro poster

    My Neighbor Totoro

    Tonari no Totoro
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 1988 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.25
    1.2M members
    #403 on MAL
  43. 43 In This Corner of the World poster

    In This Corner of the World

    Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2016 · MAPPA
    ★ 8.24
    213.2K members
    #411 on MAL
  44. 44 Liz and the Blue Bird poster

    Liz and the Blue Bird

    Liz to Aoi Tori
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2018 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.24
    167.6K members
    #412 on MAL
  45. 45 Kiki's Delivery Service poster

    Kiki's Delivery Service

    Majo no Takkyuubin
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1989 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.24
    679.3K members
    #413 on MAL
  46. 46 Planetes poster

    Planetes

    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2003 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.24
    286.9K members
    #415 on MAL
  47. 47 Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card poster

    Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card

    Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2000 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.22
    125.4K members
    #426 on MAL
  48. 48 The Tale of the Princess Kaguya poster

    The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

    Kaguya-hime no Monogatari
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2013 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.22
    267.2K members
    #430 on MAL
  49. 49 Girls und Panzer der Film poster

    Girls und Panzer der Film

    Girls & Panzer Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2015 · Actas
    ★ 8.20
    133.5K members
    #450 on MAL
  50. 50 K-ON! Season 2 poster

    K-ON! Season 2

    K-On!!
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2010 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.19
    767.1K members
    #470 on MAL
  51. 51 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
  52. 52 Kaiba poster

    Kaiba

    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2008 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.14
    185.5K members
    #544 on MAL
  53. 53 The Wind Rises poster

    The Wind Rises

    Kaze Tachinu
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2013 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 8.14
    396.7K members
    #545 on MAL
  54. 54 Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! poster

    Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

    Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2020 · Science SARU
    ★ 8.13
    376.3K members
    #557 on MAL
  55. 55 Fullmetal Alchemist poster
    ★ 8.12
    1.6M members
    #571 on MAL
  56. 56 Serial Experiments Lain poster

    Serial Experiments Lain

    TV · 13 eps · Summer 1998 · Triangle Staff
    ★ 8.11
    929.8K members
    #599 on MAL
  57. 57 Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo poster
    ★ 8.10
    275.4K members
    #605 on MAL
  58. 58 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
  59. 59 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time poster

    The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

    Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.08
    849.4K members
    #647 on MAL
  60. 60 Astra Lost in Space poster

    Astra Lost in Space

    Kanata no Astra
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2019 · Lerche
    ★ 8.07
    354.2K members
    #659 on MAL
  61. 61 Patlabor 2: The Movie poster

    Patlabor 2: The Movie

    Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1993 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.06
    48.1K members
    #670 on MAL
  62. 62 Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! poster

    Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!

    Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2024 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.06
    356.3K members
    #673 on MAL
  63. 63 Paprika poster

    Paprika

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.05
    629.6K members
    #691 on MAL
  64. 64 Den-noh Coil poster

    Den-noh Coil

    Dennou Coil
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2007 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.02
    162.2K members
    #737 on MAL
  65. 65 Summer Wars poster

    Summer Wars

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2009 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.00
    557.1K members
    #775 on MAL
  66. 66 Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 poster

    Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

    TV · 11 eps · Summer 2009 · Bones
    ★ 8.00
    317.3K members
    #777 on MAL
  67. 67 Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone poster

    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    Evangelion Movie 1: Jo
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2007 · Khara
    ★ 7.99
    629.9K members
    #785 on MAL
  68. 68 La Maison en Petits Cubes poster

    La Maison en Petits Cubes

    Tsumiki no Ie
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2008 · Oh! Production
    ★ 7.99
    102.4K members
    #790 on MAL
  69. 69 Ponyo poster

    Ponyo

    Gake no Ue no Ponyo
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2008 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 7.97
    669.5K members
    #813 on MAL
  70. 70 Porco Rosso poster

    Porco Rosso

    Kurenai no Buta
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1992 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 7.97
    295K members
    #820 on MAL
  71. 71 Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell poster

    Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

    Macross F Movie 2: Sayonara no Tsubasa
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Satelight
    ★ 7.95
    30.2K members
    #855 on MAL
  72. 72 Tekkonkinkreet poster

    Tekkonkinkreet

    Tekkon Kinkreet
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2006 · Studio 4°C
    ★ 7.94
    126.6K members
    #872 on MAL
  73. 73 Love Live! The School Idol Movie poster
    ★ 7.92
    140K members
    #903 on MAL
  74. 74 Patema Inverted poster

    Patema Inverted

    Sakasama no Patema
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2013 · Studio Rikka
    ★ 7.92
    326.8K members
    #910 on MAL
  75. 75 Tamako Love Story poster

    Tamako Love Story

    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2014 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 7.91
    436K members
    #934 on MAL
  76. 76 The Secret World of Arrietty poster

    The Secret World of Arrietty

    Karigurashi no Arrietty
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2010 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 7.90
    402.4K members
    #945 on MAL
  77. 77 Yuri!!! On Ice poster

    Yuri!!! On Ice

    Yuri!!! on Ice
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2016 · MAPPA
    ★ 7.90
    967K members
    #959 on MAL
  78. 78 Macross Frontier poster

    Macross Frontier

    Macross F
    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2008 · Satelight
    ★ 7.88
    157.7K members
    #992 on MAL
  79. 79 Case Closed Movie 22: Zero the Enforcer poster

    Case Closed Movie 22: Zero the Enforcer

    Meitantei Conan Movie 22: Zero no Shikkounin
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2018 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 7.86
    36.6K members
    #1,044 on MAL
  80. 80 Sonny Boy poster

    Sonny Boy

    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2021 · Madhouse
    ★ 7.86
    398K members
    #1,052 on MAL
  81. 81 The Garden of Words poster

    The Garden of Words

    Kotonoha no Niwa
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2013 · CoMix Wave Films
    ★ 7.85
    945.9K members
    #1,062 on MAL
  82. 82 Gunbuster poster

    Gunbuster

    Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
    OVA · 6 eps · Fall 1988 · Gainax
    ★ 7.85
    148K members
    #1,066 on MAL
  83. 83 ∀ Gundam poster

    ∀ Gundam

    Turn A Gundam
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 1999 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.84
    57.2K members
    #1,094 on MAL
  84. 84 One Piece Film: Red poster

    One Piece Film: Red

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2022 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.82
    236K members
    #1,147 on MAL
  85. 85 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya poster

    The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

    Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu
    TV · 14 eps · Spring 2006 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 7.82
    995.7K members
    #1,151 on MAL
  86. 86 The Eccentric Family poster

    The Eccentric Family

    Uchouten Kazoku
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2013 · P.A. Works
    ★ 7.82
    191.8K members
    #1,154 on MAL
  87. 87 Mind Game poster

    Mind Game

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2004 · Studio 4°C
    ★ 7.81
    99.2K members
    #1,166 on MAL
  88. 88 From Up on Poppy Hill poster

    From Up on Poppy Hill

    Coquelicot-zaka kara
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2011 · Studio Ghibli
    ★ 7.78
    233.3K members
    #1,233 on MAL
  89. 89 Inu-Oh poster

    Inu-Oh

    Inu-Ou
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2022 · Science SARU
    ★ 7.78
    44.1K members
    #1,240 on MAL
  90. 90 Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade poster

    Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

    Jin-Rou
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2000 · Production I.G
    ★ 7.78
    211K members
    #1,241 on MAL
  91. 91 Barefoot Gen poster

    Barefoot Gen

    Hadashi no Gen
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1983 · Madhouse
    ★ 7.77
    62.6K members
    #1,270 on MAL
  92. 92 Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence poster

    Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

    Innocence
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2004 · Production I.G
    ★ 7.77
    182.8K members
    #1,271 on MAL
  93. 93 Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine poster

    Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine

    Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2012 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 7.77
    71.5K members
    #1,276 on MAL
  94. 94 Love Live! School Idol Project 2 poster

    Love Live! School Idol Project 2

    Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2014 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.76
    275.2K members
    #1,302 on MAL
  95. 95 Colorful: The Motion Picture poster

    Colorful: The Motion Picture

    Colorful (Movie)
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2010 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.74
    218.6K members
    #1,349 on MAL
  96. 96 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

    Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED
    TV · 50 eps · Fall 2002 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.74
    188.2K members
    #1,360 on MAL
  97. 97 Memories poster

    Memories

    Movie · 3 eps · Fall 1995 · Madhouse
    ★ 7.74
    165K members
    #1,368 on MAL
  98. 98 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz

    Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
    OVA · 3 eps · Winter 1997 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.74
    52.3K members
    #1,375 on MAL
  99. 99 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark poster

    Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshimeguru Hakobune
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2014 · Xebec
    ★ 7.74
    16.7K members
    #1,378 on MAL
  100. 100 Eden of The East poster

    Eden of The East

    Higashi no Eden
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2009 · Production I.G
    ★ 7.72
    604K members
    #1,411 on MAL

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