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Best Psychological anime — top 100 ranked

The highest-rated psychological anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Steins;Gate leads with a score of 9.07, followed by Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 and Monster. The 100 titles below average 8.10/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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Steins;Gate

TV · 24 eps · Spring 2011 · White Fox

Drama Psychological Sci-Fi Suspense Time Travel

★ 9.07

2.9M members

#3 on MAL
2

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season

TV · 19 eps · Spring 2026 · White Fox

Drama Fantasy Isekai Psychological Suspense

★ 9.06

367.8K members

#4 on MAL
3

Monster

TV · 74 eps · Spring 2004 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Drama Mystery Psychological Seinen

★ 8.90

1.4M members

#24 on MAL
4

Takopi's Original Sin

Takopii no Genzai

ONA · 6 eps · Spring 2025 · Enishiya

Drama Psychological Sci-Fi Shounen Time Travel

★ 8.73

364.2K members

#54 on MAL
5

False Memory (2026)

Jiyi Guanli Ju (2026)

ONA · 7 eps · Summer 2026 · Flint Sugar

Action Mystery Psychological Super Power

★ 8.72

35.5K members

#57 on MAL
6

Death Note

TV · 37 eps · Fall 2006 · Madhouse

Psychological Shounen Supernatural Suspense

★ 8.62

4.4M members

#104 on MAL
7

Berserk

Kenpuu Denki Berserk

TV · 25 eps · Fall 1997 · OLM

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Gore

★ 8.61

788.4K members

#114 on MAL
8

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Shin Evangelion Movie:||

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2021 · Khara

Award Winning Drama Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 8.58

435.2K members

#128 on MAL
9

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1997 · Gainax

Avant Garde Drama Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 8.58

1.1M members

#130 on MAL
10

Perfect Blue

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1998 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Avant Garde Award Winning Drama Horror

★ 8.56

846.6K members

#138 on MAL
11

The Tatami Galaxy

Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

TV · 11 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Award Winning Comedy Mystery Psychological

★ 8.55

505.9K members

#144 on MAL
12

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2013 · Shaft

Award Winning Drama Mahou Shoujo Psychological Suspense

★ 8.51

433.3K members

#162 on MAL
13

The Promised Neverland

Yakusoku no Neverland

TV · 12 eps · Winter 2019 · CloverWorks

Mystery Psychological Shounen Survival Suspense

★ 8.46

2.2M members

#191 on MAL
14

Banana Fish

TV · 24 eps · Summer 2018 · MAPPA

Action Adventure Delinquents Drama Organized Crime

★ 8.45

983.2K members

#193 on MAL
15

Pluto

ONA · 8 eps · Fall 2023 · Studio M2

Action Detective Mystery Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 8.44

268.4K members

#206 on MAL
16

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season Part 2

TV · 12 eps · Winter 2021 · White Fox

Drama Fantasy Isekai Psychological Suspense

★ 8.42

1.1M members

#219 on MAL
17

Mononoke

TV · 12 eps · Summer 2007 · Toei Animation

Adult Cast Historical Horror Mystery Mythology

★ 8.41

376.5K members

#227 on MAL
18

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season

TV · 16 eps · Fall 2024 · White Fox

Drama Fantasy Isekai Psychological Suspense

★ 8.41

560.1K members

#228 on MAL
19

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

TV · 12 eps · Winter 2011 · Shaft

Award Winning Drama Mahou Shoujo Psychological Suspense

★ 8.39

1.4M members

#247 on MAL
20

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Movie 2: Eien no Monogatari

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2012 · Shaft

Drama Mahou Shoujo Psychological Suspense

★ 8.38

225.2K members

#256 on MAL
21

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Shinseiki Evangelion

TV · 26 eps · Fall 1995 · Gainax

Avant Garde Award Winning Drama Mecha Psychological

★ 8.38

2.1M members

#259 on MAL
22

Parasyte: The Maxim

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

TV · 24 eps · Fall 2014 · Madhouse

Action Gore Horror Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 8.32

2.1M members

#310 on MAL
23

Welcome to the N.H.K.

NHK ni Youkoso!

TV · 24 eps · Summer 2006 · Gonzo

Comedy Drama Psychological Romance

★ 8.32

859.7K members

#313 on MAL
24

One Outs

TV · 25 eps · Fall 2008 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Psychological Seinen Sports Suspense

★ 8.32

260.7K members

#314 on MAL
25

Psycho-Pass

TV · 22 eps · Fall 2012 · Production I.G

Action Adult Cast Detective Mystery Psychological

★ 8.32

1.8M members

#315 on MAL
26

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season

TV · 13 eps · Summer 2020 · White Fox

Drama Fantasy Isekai Psychological Suspense

★ 8.32

1.3M members

#316 on MAL
27

Erased

Boku dake ga Inai Machi

TV · 12 eps · Winter 2016 · A-1 Pictures

Mystery Psychological Seinen Suspense Time Travel

★ 8.31

2.3M members

#321 on MAL
28

Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage

Mononoke Movie 2: Hinezumi

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2025 · EOTA

Adult Cast Historical Horror Mystery Mythology

★ 8.31

25.7K members

#325 on MAL
29

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion Movie 2: Ha

Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Khara

Drama Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi Suspense

★ 8.29

604.6K members

#338 on MAL
30

Moriarty the Patriot Part 2

Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2

TV · 13 eps · Spring 2021 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Historical Mystery Organized Crime Psychological

★ 8.29

299.4K members

#350 on MAL
31

Ghost in the Shell

Koukaku Kidoutai

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1995 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Award Winning Detective Mecha Mystery

★ 8.27

724.2K members

#364 on MAL
32

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

Mononoke Movie 3: Hebigami

Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2026 · Studio Kafka

Adult Cast Historical Horror Mystery Mythology

★ 8.26

14.3K members

#377 on MAL
33

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Shoujo Kakumei Utena

TV · 39 eps · Spring 1997 · J.C.Staff

Award Winning Drama Mahou Shoujo Psychological School

★ 8.26

255.5K members

#381 on MAL
34

Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor

Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor

TV · 26 eps · Fall 2007 · Madhouse

Adult CastHigh Stakes GamePsychological Seinen Strategy Game

★ 8.25

399.5K members

#393 on MAL
35

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

TV · 25 eps · Spring 2016 · White Fox

Drama Fantasy Isekai Psychological Suspense

★ 8.25

2.5M members

#399 on MAL
36

Kaiji: Against All Rules

Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Hakairoku-hen

TV · 26 eps · Spring 2011 · Madhouse

Adult CastHigh Stakes GamePsychological Seinen Strategy Game

★ 8.24

217.6K members

#407 on MAL
37

From the New World

Shinsekai yori

TV · 25 eps · Fall 2012 · A-1 Pictures

Drama Fantasy Horror Mystery Psychological

★ 8.24

832K members

#416 on MAL
38

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no Monogatari

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2012 · Shaft

Drama Mahou Shoujo Psychological Suspense

★ 8.23

221.6K members

#421 on MAL
39

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2013 · Studio 4°C

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Gore

★ 8.21

250.8K members

#437 on MAL
40

The Tatami Time Machine Blues

Yojouhan Time Machine Blues

ONA · 6 eps · Summer 2022 · Science SARU

Adult Cast Comedy Mystery Psychological Romance

★ 8.19

67.1K members

#481 on MAL
41

Moriarty the Patriot

Yuukoku no Moriarty

TV · 11 eps · Fall 2020 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Historical Mystery Organized Crime Psychological

★ 8.17

521.3K members

#515 on MAL
42

Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

TV · 24 eps · Summer 2007 · Studio Deen

Gore Horror Mystery Psychological Suspense

★ 8.16

526.7K members

#519 on MAL
43

Kaiba

TV · 12 eps · Spring 2008 · Madhouse

Adventure Avant Garde Award Winning Mystery Psychological

★ 8.14

185.5K members

#544 on MAL
44

Death Parade

TV · 12 eps · Winter 2015 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Drama FantasyHigh Stakes GamePsychological

★ 8.13

1.9M members

#555 on MAL
45

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Walpurgisnacht: Rising

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis no Kaiten

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2026 · Shaft

Drama Mahou Shoujo Psychological Suspense

★ 8.12

90.7K members

#578 on MAL
46

Serial Experiments Lain

TV · 13 eps · Summer 1998 · Triangle Staff

Avant Garde Award Winning Drama Mystery Psychological

★ 8.11

929.8K members

#599 on MAL
47

Slay The Gods

Zhan Shen: Fanchen Shenyu

ONA · 15 eps · Summer 2024 · Shenman Culture

Action Fantasy Mythology Psychological Suspense

★ 8.10

7.4K members

#617 on MAL
48

Terror in Resonance

Zankyou no Terror

TV · 11 eps · Summer 2014 · MAPPA

Detective Mystery Psychological Suspense

★ 8.08

1.3M members

#654 on MAL
49

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

Adult Cast Detective Mecha Mystery Psychological

★ 8.06

45.2K members

#671 on MAL
50

Paprika

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2006 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Avant Garde Award Winning Mystery Psychological

★ 8.05

629.6K members

#691 on MAL
51

FLCL

OVA · 6 eps · Spring 2000 · Gainax

Avant Garde Comedy Mecha Parody Psychological

★ 8.04

913K members

#701 on MAL
52

When Marnie Was There

Omoide no Marnie

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2014 · Studio Ghibli

Drama Mystery Psychological Suspense

★ 8.04

340.9K members

#709 on MAL
53

Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain

Mononoke Movie 1: Karakasa

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2024 · EOTA

Adult Cast Historical Horror Mystery Mythology

★ 8.03

55.4K members

#725 on MAL
54

Classroom of the Elite II

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season

TV · 13 eps · Summer 2022 · Lerche

Drama Psychological School Suspense

★ 8.02

836.4K members

#749 on MAL
55

Haibane Renmei

TV · 13 eps · Fall 2002 · Radix

Drama Fantasy Mystery Psychological

★ 8.01

349.8K members

#754 on MAL
56

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion Movie 1: Jo

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2007 · Khara

Award Winning Drama Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 7.99

629.9K members

#785 on MAL
57

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Koukaku Kidoutai 2.0

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2008 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Detective Mecha Mystery Psychological

★ 7.96

95.5K members

#837 on MAL
58

Tekkonkinkreet

Tekkon Kinkreet

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2006 · Studio 4°C

Action Adventure Award Winning Psychological Seinen

★ 7.94

126.6K members

#872 on MAL
59

Akagi

Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai

TV · 26 eps · Fall 2005 · Madhouse

Adult CastHigh Stakes GameOrganized Crime Psychological Seinen

★ 7.93

116.1K members

#886 on MAL
60

xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

xxxHOLiC Movie: Manatsu no Yoru no Yume

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Production I.G

Comedy Drama Mystery Psychological Seinen

★ 7.93

72.1K members

#888 on MAL
61

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen - Memorial Edition

TV · 13 eps · Fall 2022 · Studio 4°C

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Gore

★ 7.92

56.6K members

#891 on MAL
62

Penguindrum

Mawaru Penguindrum

TV · 24 eps · Summer 2011 · Brain's Base

Avant Garde Drama Mystery Psychological Supernatural

★ 7.92

324.1K members

#905 on MAL
63

Slay The Gods 2

Zhan Shen: Fanchen Shenyu II

ONA · 15 eps · Spring 2026 · Shenman Culture

Action Fantasy Psychological Suspense

★ 7.92

2K members

#913 on MAL
64

Welcome to Irabu's Office

Kuuchuu Buranko

TV · 11 eps · Fall 2009 · Toei Animation

Adult Cast Avant Garde DramaMedicalPsychological

★ 7.91

104.5K members

#925 on MAL
65

Dear Brother

Oniisama e...

TV · 39 eps · Summer 1991 · Tezuka Productions

Drama Girls Love Psychological School Shoujo

★ 7.91

58.5K members

#932 on MAL
66

Ergo Proxy

TV · 23 eps · Winter 2006 · Manglobe

Adult Cast Mystery Psychological Sci-Fi Suspense

★ 7.90

731.9K members

#943 on MAL
67

Classroom of the Elite III

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season

TV · 13 eps · Winter 2024 · Lerche

Drama Psychological School Suspense

★ 7.90

566.3K members

#958 on MAL
68

Blast of Tempest

Zetsuen no Tempest

TV · 24 eps · Fall 2012 · Bones

Action Drama Fantasy Mystery Psychological

★ 7.88

630.9K members

#1,007 on MAL
69

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen II - Doldrey Kouryaku

Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2012 · Studio 4°C

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Gore

★ 7.87

236.5K members

#1,008 on MAL
70

Death Billiards

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2013 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Drama FantasyHigh Stakes GamePsychological

★ 7.87

254.9K members

#1,010 on MAL
71

Higurashi: When They Cry

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

TV · 26 eps · Spring 2006 · Studio Deen

Gore Horror Mystery Psychological Suspense

★ 7.87

870.2K members

#1,013 on MAL
72

Hell Girl: Two Mirrors

Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori

TV · 26 eps · Fall 2006 · Studio Deen

Horror Mystery Psychological Supernatural Suspense

★ 7.87

173.4K members

#1,016 on MAL
73

The Ghost in the Shell

Koukaku Kidoutai (TV)

TV · 10 eps · Summer 2026 · Science SARU

Action Adult Cast Detective Mystery Psychological

★ 7.82

104.2K members

#1,143 on MAL
74

ID: INVADED

Id:Invaded

TV · 13 eps · Winter 2020 · NAZ

Adult Cast Detective Mystery Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 7.81

436K members

#1,159 on MAL
75

Mind Game

Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2004 · Studio 4°C

Adult Cast Adventure Avant Garde Award Winning Comedy

★ 7.81

99.2K members

#1,166 on MAL
76

Classroom of the Elite

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e

TV · 12 eps · Summer 2017 · Lerche

Drama Psychological School Suspense

★ 7.81

1.5M members

#1,175 on MAL
77

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season: 2-nensei-hen 1 Gakki

TV · 16 eps · Spring 2026 · Lerche

Drama Psychological School Suspense

★ 7.81

270.4K members

#1,176 on MAL
78

Moriarty the Patriot OVA

Yuukoku no Moriarty OVA

OVA · 2 eps · Spring 2022 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Historical Mystery Psychological Shounen

★ 7.81

51K members

#1,178 on MAL
79

Getter Robo: Armageddon

Change!! Getter Robo: Sekai Saigo no Hi

OVA · 13 eps · Summer 1998 · Brain's Base

Adventure Horror Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 7.79

18.8K members

#1,204 on MAL
80

Tokyo Ghoul

TV · 12 eps · Summer 2014 · Studio Pierrot

Action Fantasy Gore Horror Psychological

★ 7.79

3.1M members

#1,222 on MAL
81

Beastars

TV · 12 eps · Fall 2019 · Orange

Anthropomorphic Drama Psychological School Shounen

★ 7.78

973.6K members

#1,228 on MAL
82

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

Jin-Rou

Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2000 · Production I.G

Action Adult Cast Award Winning Drama Military

★ 7.78

211K members

#1,240 on MAL
83

Black Jack

OVA · 12 eps · Fall 1993 · Tezuka Productions

DramaMedicalMystery Psychological Shounen

★ 7.77

47.6K members

#1,264 on MAL
84

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Innocence

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2004 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Award Winning Detective Mecha Military

★ 7.77

182.8K members

#1,271 on MAL
85

Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector

ONA · 3 eps · Winter 2020 · Production I.G

Action Adult Cast Detective Mystery Psychological

★ 7.77

114.1K members

#1,281 on MAL
86

Texhnolyze

TV · 22 eps · Spring 2003 · Madhouse

Adult Cast Avant Garde Drama Mystery Organized Crime

★ 7.76

299.3K members

#1,314 on MAL
87

Beastars 2nd Season

TV · 12 eps · Winter 2021 · Orange

Anthropomorphic Drama Psychological School Shounen

★ 7.75

503.5K members

#1,317 on MAL
88

Beastars Final Season

ONA · 12 eps · Fall 2024 · Orange

Anthropomorphic Drama Psychological Shounen Suspense

★ 7.75

120.2K members

#1,318 on MAL
89

Shiki Specials

Special · 2 eps · Spring 2011 · Daume

Gore Horror Mystery Psychological Shounen

★ 7.75

77.8K members

#1,339 on MAL
90

Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special

Evangelion: Housou 30-shuunen Kinen Tokubetsu Kougyou

Special · 1 ep · Winter 2026 · Khara

Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi Suspense

★ 7.74

8.6K members

#1,352 on MAL
91

Memories

Movie · 3 eps · Fall 1995 · Madhouse

Award Winning Drama Horror Military Psychological

★ 7.74

165K members

#1,368 on MAL
92

Death Note: Relight

Death Note: Rewrite

TV Special · 2 eps · Summer 2007 · Madhouse

Psychological Shounen Supernatural Suspense

★ 7.73

229.6K members

#1,385 on MAL
93

The Eden of Grisaia

Grisaia no Rakuen

TV · 10 eps · Spring 2015 · 8bit

Drama Harem Psychological Romance Suspense

★ 7.72

441.1K members

#1,409 on MAL
94

Eden of The East

Higashi no Eden

TV · 11 eps · Spring 2009 · Production I.G

Adult Cast Award Winning Mystery Psychological Romance

★ 7.72

604K members

#1,411 on MAL
95

Shiki

TV · 22 eps · Summer 2010 · Daume

Gore Horror Mystery Psychological Shounen

★ 7.72

658.8K members

#1,425 on MAL
96

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen I - Haou no Tamago

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2012 · Studio 4°C

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Gore

★ 7.71

250.8K members

#1,438 on MAL
97

Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season - A Cruel Fairy Tale: The Beautiful Princess

Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season - Zankoku Douwa: Utsukushi-hime

ONA · 1 ep · Summer 2024 · Shaft

Mystery Psychological Supernatural Suspense Vampire

★ 7.71

13.4K members

#1,449 on MAL
98

Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.3 - On the Other Side of Love and Hate

Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.3 - Onshuu no Kanata ni＿＿

Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2019 · Production I.G

Action Adult Cast Detective Mystery Psychological

★ 7.71

112.7K members

#1,452 on MAL
99

Tomodachi Game

TV · 12 eps · Spring 2022 · Okuruto Noboru

High Stakes GamePsychological Shounen Strategy Game Suspense

★ 7.69

511.7K members

#1,524 on MAL
100

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion Movie 3: Q

Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2012 · Khara

Award Winning Drama Mecha Psychological Sci-Fi

★ 7.68

501.8K members

#1,535 on MAL

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