Best Seinen anime — top 100 ranked

The highest-rated seinen anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure leads with a score of 9.03, followed by Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- and Monster. The 100 titles below average 8.38/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

  1. 1 Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure poster

    Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

    Steel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken
    ONA · Winter 2026 · David Production
    ★ 9.03
    254.8K members
    #10 on MAL
  2. 2 Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- poster

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-

    Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2022 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.94
    1.1M members
    #17 on MAL
  3. 3 Monster poster

    Monster

    TV · 74 eps · Spring 2004 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.90
    1.4M members
    #24 on MAL
  4. 4 March Comes In Like a Lion 2nd Season poster

    March Comes In Like a Lion 2nd Season

    3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season
    TV · 22 eps · Fall 2017 · Shaft
    ★ 8.89
    445.4K members
    #25 on MAL
  5. 5 Kingdom Season 3 poster

    Kingdom Season 3

    Kingdom 3rd Season
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2020 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.85
    139K members
    #31 on MAL
  6. 6 Vinland Saga Season 2 poster

    Vinland Saga Season 2

    TV · 24 eps · Winter 2023 · MAPPA
    ★ 8.83
    902.9K members
    #36 on MAL
  7. 7 Vinland Saga poster

    Vinland Saga

    TV · 24 eps · Summer 2019 · Wit Studio
    ★ 8.78
    1.9M members
    #47 on MAL
  8. 8 Orb: On the Movements of the Earth poster

    Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

    Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2024 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.72
    327K members
    #56 on MAL
  9. 9 Kingdom Season 4 poster

    Kingdom Season 4

    Kingdom 4th Season
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2022 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.72
    94.9K members
    #58 on MAL
  10. 10 Kingdom Season 5 poster

    Kingdom Season 5

    Kingdom 5th Season
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2024 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.72
    67.1K members
    #59 on MAL
  11. 11 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
  12. 12 Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- poster

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

    Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: First Kiss wa Owaranai
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2022 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.70
    402.6K members
    #67 on MAL
  13. 13 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
  14. 14 Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 poster

    Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Part 2

    Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2
    TV · 10 eps · Fall 2025 · CygamesPictures
    ★ 8.67
    78K members
    #84 on MAL
  15. 15 [Oshi No Ko] Season 3 poster

    [Oshi No Ko] Season 3

    [Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season
    TV · 11 eps · Winter 2026 · Doga Kobo
    ★ 8.67
    306.2K members
    #85 on MAL
  16. 16 Kingdom Season 6 poster

    Kingdom Season 6

    Kingdom 6th Season
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2025 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.66
    44K members
    #86 on MAL
  17. 17 Mushi-Shi poster

    Mushi-Shi

    Mushishi
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2005 · Artland
    ★ 8.65
    922.2K members
    #89 on MAL
  18. 18 Ping Pong the Animation poster

    Ping Pong the Animation

    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2014 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 8.63
    450K members
    #101 on MAL
  19. 19 Kaguya-sama: Love is War? poster

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War?

    Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2020 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.61
    1.5M members
    #113 on MAL
  20. 20 Berserk poster

    Berserk

    Kenpuu Denki Berserk
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 1997 · OLM
    ★ 8.61
    788.4K members
    #114 on MAL
  21. 21 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
  22. 22 Delicious in Dungeon poster

    Delicious in Dungeon

    Dungeon Meshi
    TV · 24 eps · Winter 2024 · Trigger
    ★ 8.58
    624.1K members
    #123 on MAL
  23. 23 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
  24. 24 Umamusume: Cinderella Gray poster

    Umamusume: Cinderella Gray

    Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2025 · CygamesPictures
    ★ 8.57
    115.7K members
    #132 on MAL
  25. 25 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
  26. 26 [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
  27. 27 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War - Stairway to Adulthood poster

    Kaguya-sama: Love Is War - Stairway to Adulthood

    Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Otona e no Kaidan
    TV Special · 1 ep · Fall 2025 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.51
    126K members
    #160 on MAL
  28. 28 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
  29. 29 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
  30. 30 [Oshi No Ko] Season 2 poster

    [Oshi No Ko] Season 2

    [Oshi no Ko] 2nd Season
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2024 · Doga Kobo
    ★ 8.49
    548.3K members
    #174 on MAL
  31. 31 Space Brothers poster

    Space Brothers

    Uchuu Kyoudai
    TV · 99 eps · Spring 2012 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.48
    213.5K members
    #178 on MAL
  32. 32 One-Punch Man poster

    One-Punch Man

    One Punch Man
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2015 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.47
    3.6M members
    #181 on MAL
  33. 33 Rainbow poster

    Rainbow

    Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2010 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.46
    430.7K members
    #185 on MAL
  34. 34 Witch Hat Atelier poster

    Witch Hat Atelier

    Tongari Boushi no Atelier
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2026 · BUG FILMS
    ★ 8.46
    470.6K members
    #190 on MAL
  35. 35 Grand Blue Dreaming poster

    Grand Blue Dreaming

    Grand Blue
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2018 · Zero-G
    ★ 8.45
    934.9K members
    #195 on MAL
  36. 36 Dorohedoro Season 2 poster

    Dorohedoro Season 2

    ONA · 11 eps · Spring 2026 · MAPPA
    ★ 8.44
    101.2K members
    #201 on MAL
  37. 37 Pluto poster

    Pluto

    ONA · 8 eps · Fall 2023 · Studio M2
    ★ 8.44
    268.4K members
    #206 on MAL
  38. 38 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
  39. 39 Medalist Season 2 poster

    Medalist Season 2

    Medalist 2nd Season
    TV · 9 eps · Winter 2026 · ENGI
    ★ 8.43
    48.6K members
    #211 on MAL
  40. 40 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
  41. 41 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
  42. 42 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
  43. 43 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
  44. 44 Kaguya-sama: Love is War poster

    Kaguya-sama: Love is War

    Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2019 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.40
    2M members
    #232 on MAL
  45. 45 Blue Giant poster

    Blue Giant

    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2023 · Nut
    ★ 8.39
    52.1K members
    #241 on MAL
  46. 46 Land of the Lustrous poster

    Land of the Lustrous

    Houseki no Kuni
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2017 · Orange
    ★ 8.39
    531.3K members
    #243 on MAL
  47. 47 Medalist poster

    Medalist

    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2025 · ENGI
    ★ 8.38
    100.2K members
    #257 on MAL
  48. 48 March Comes In Like a Lion poster

    March Comes In Like a Lion

    3-gatsu no Lion
    TV · 22 eps · Fall 2016 · Shaft
    ★ 8.37
    748.9K members
    #260 on MAL
  49. 49 Initial D First Stage poster

    Initial D First Stage

    TV · 26 eps · Spring 1998 · Gallop
    ★ 8.37
    451.3K members
    #266 on MAL
  50. 50 Non Non Biyori Nonstop poster

    Non Non Biyori Nonstop

    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2021 · SILVER LINK.
    ★ 8.35
    141.6K members
    #289 on MAL
  51. 51 Hellsing Ultimate poster

    Hellsing Ultimate

    OVA · 10 eps · Winter 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.34
    1M members
    #293 on MAL
  52. 52 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
  53. 53 Parasyte: The Maxim poster

    Parasyte: The Maxim

    Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu
    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2014 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.32
    2.1M members
    #310 on MAL
  54. 54 One Outs poster

    One Outs

    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2008 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.32
    260.7K members
    #314 on MAL
  55. 55 Erased poster

    Erased

    Boku dake ga Inai Machi
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2016 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.31
    2.3M members
    #321 on MAL
  56. 56 Initial D Final Stage poster

    Initial D Final Stage

    TV · 4 eps · Spring 2014 · SynergySP
    ★ 8.30
    171.1K members
    #331 on MAL
  57. 57 Kingdom Season 2 poster

    Kingdom Season 2

    Kingdom 2nd Season
    TV · 39 eps · Summer 2013 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.28
    154.8K members
    #356 on MAL
  58. 58 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
  59. 59 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
  60. 60 Aoashi Season 2 poster

    Aoashi Season 2

    Ao Ashi Season 2
    TV · Fall 2026 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 8.24
    51.4K members
    #405 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 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
  64. 64 Non Non Biyori Movie: Vacation poster

    Non Non Biyori Movie: Vacation

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2018 · SILVER LINK.
    ★ 8.24
    88K members
    #414 on MAL
  65. 65 Planetes poster

    Planetes

    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2003 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.24
    286.9K members
    #415 on MAL
  66. 66 Maison Ikkoku poster

    Maison Ikkoku

    TV · 96 eps · Spring 1986 · Studio Deen
    ★ 8.22
    85.2K members
    #431 on MAL
  67. 67 Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent poster

    Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent

    Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen III - Kourin
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2013 · Studio 4°C
    ★ 8.21
    250.8K members
    #437 on MAL
  68. 68 Initial D Second Stage poster

    Initial D Second Stage

    TV · 13 eps · Fall 1999 · Pastel
    ★ 8.20
    269.3K members
    #452 on MAL
  69. 69 Heavenly Delusion poster

    Heavenly Delusion

    Tengoku Daimakyou
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2023 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.20
    654.9K members
    #460 on MAL
  70. 70 xxxHOLiC◆Kei poster

    xxxHOLiC◆Kei

    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2008 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.20
    157.7K members
    #462 on MAL
  71. 71 Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun poster

    Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun

    Asobi Asobase
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2018 · Lerche
    ★ 8.19
    546.8K members
    #464 on MAL
  72. 72 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
  73. 73 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
  74. 74 Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage poster
    ★ 8.18
    584K members
    #483 on MAL
  75. 75 Initial D Fourth Stage poster

    Initial D Fourth Stage

    TV · 24 eps · Spring 2004 · A.C.G.T.
    ★ 8.18
    219.8K members
    #492 on MAL
  76. 76 Non Non Biyori Repeat poster

    Non Non Biyori Repeat

    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2015 · SILVER LINK.
    ★ 8.18
    216.2K members
    #500 on MAL
  77. 77 xxxHOLiC Rou poster

    xxxHOLiC Rou

    OVA · 2 eps · Spring 2010 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.18
    87.2K members
    #503 on MAL
  78. 78 Akira poster

    Akira

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1988 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ★ 8.16
    976.3K members
    #516 on MAL
  79. 79 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
  80. 80 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
  81. 81 Aoashi poster

    Aoashi

    Ao Ashi
    TV · 24 eps · Spring 2022 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.15
    272.1K members
    #527 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 My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 poster

    My Dress-Up Darling Season 2

    Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2025 · CloverWorks
    ★ 8.15
    521.9K members
    #535 on MAL
  84. 84 The Fable poster

    The Fable

    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2024 · Tezuka Productions
    ★ 8.15
    118K members
    #536 on MAL
  85. 85 Kotaro Lives Alone poster

    Kotaro Lives Alone

    Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi
    ONA · 10 eps · Winter 2022 · LIDENFILMS
    ★ 8.14
    214.1K members
    #547 on MAL
  86. 86 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
  87. 87 Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Our Club Worked Hard poster

    Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Our Club Worked Hard

    Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Bukatsu wo Ganbatta
    OVA · 1 ep · Winter 2022 · SILVER LINK.
    ★ 8.14
    40.3K members
    #550 on MAL
  88. 88 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
  89. 89 Initial D Fifth Stage poster

    Initial D Fifth Stage

    TV · 14 eps · Fall 2012 · SynergySP
    ★ 8.12
    176.6K members
    #574 on MAL
  90. 90 My Dress-Up Darling poster

    My Dress-Up Darling

    Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2022 · CloverWorks
    ★ 8.12
    1.4M members
    #585 on MAL
  91. 91 Working!!! Lord of the Takanashi poster

    Working!!! Lord of the Takanashi

    Special · 1 ep · Winter 2016 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.12
    109.7K members
    #587 on MAL
  92. 92 Hinamatsuri poster

    Hinamatsuri

    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2018 · feel.
    ★ 8.11
    562.3K members
    #591 on MAL
  93. 93 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
  94. 94 Skip and Loafer poster

    Skip and Loafer

    Skip to Loafer
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2023 · P.A. Works
    ★ 8.10
    358.7K members
    #614 on MAL
  95. 95 City The Animation poster

    City The Animation

    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2025 · Kyoto Animation
    ★ 8.08
    95.4K members
    #632 on MAL
  96. 96 Detroit Metal City poster

    Detroit Metal City

    OVA · 12 eps · Summer 2008 · Studio 4°C
    ★ 8.08
    227K members
    #633 on MAL
  97. 97 Insomniacs After School poster

    Insomniacs After School

    Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2023 · LIDENFILMS
    ★ 8.08
    289.1K members
    #640 on MAL
  98. 98 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
  99. 99 Dorohedoro poster

    Dorohedoro

    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2020 · MAPPA
    ★ 8.05
    667.5K members
    #679 on MAL
  100. 100 Hanada Shounen-shi poster

    Hanada Shounen-shi

    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2002 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.05
    19.2K members
    #684 on MAL

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