Best Workplace anime — top 42 ranked

The highest-rated workplace anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Great Teacher Onizuka leads with a score of 8.68, followed by Space Brothers and Shirobako. The 42 titles below average 7.82/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 Great Teacher Onizuka poster

    Great Teacher Onizuka

    TV · 43 eps · Summer 1999 · Studio Pierrot
    ComedyDelinquentsSchoolShounenWorkplace
    ★ 8.68
    939.6K members
    #75 on MAL
  2. 2 Space Brothers poster

    Space Brothers

    Uchuu Kyoudai
    TV · 99 eps · Spring 2012 · A-1 Pictures
    Adult CastComedySeinenSpaceWorkplace
    ★ 8.48
    213.5K members
    #178 on MAL
  3. 3 Shirobako poster

    Shirobako

    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2014 · P.A. Works
    Adult CastAward WinningComedyDramaOtaku Culture
    ★ 8.26
    475.2K members
    #380 on MAL
  4. 4 Planetes poster

    Planetes

    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2003 · Sunrise
    Adult CastAward WinningDramaRomanceSci-Fi
    ★ 8.24
    286.9K members
    #415 on MAL
  5. 5 Working!!! Lord of the Takanashi poster

    Working!!! Lord of the Takanashi

    Special · 1 ep · Winter 2016 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyLove Status QuoRomanceSeinenWorkplace
    ★ 8.12
    109.7K members
    #587 on MAL
  6. 6 Golden Boy poster

    Golden Boy

    OVA · 6 eps · Fall 1995 · APPP
    Adult CastAdventureComedyEcchiGag Humor
    ★ 8.04
    471.5K members
    #702 on MAL
  7. 7 Wagnaria!!3 poster

    Wagnaria!!3

    Working!!!
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2015 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyLove Status QuoRomanceSeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.94
    266.4K members
    #873 on MAL
  8. 8 Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku OVA poster

    Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku OVA

    Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVA
    OVA · 3 eps · Winter 2019 · A-1 Pictures
    Adult CastOtaku CultureRomanceWorkplace
    ★ 7.94
    239.2K members
    #874 on MAL
  9. 9 Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom poster

    Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom

    Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka? Bloom
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2020 · Encourage Films
    CGDCTIyashikeiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.92
    73.9K members
    #896 on MAL
  10. 10 Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku poster

    Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

    Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2018 · A-1 Pictures
    Adult CastComedyOtaku CultureRomanceWorkplace
    ★ 7.91
    1.1M members
    #936 on MAL
  11. 11 My New Boss Is Goofy poster

    My New Boss Is Goofy

    Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2023 · A-1 Pictures
    Adult CastIyashikeiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.90
    75.8K members
    #938 on MAL
  12. 12 Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms for Tomorrow poster

    Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms for Tomorrow

    Hanasaku Iroha
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2011 · P.A. Works
    DramaWorkplace
    ★ 7.89
    350.2K members
    #966 on MAL
  13. 13 Polar Bear Cafe poster

    Polar Bear Cafe

    Shirokuma Cafe
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 2012 · Studio Pierrot
    AnthropomorphicIyashikeiJoseiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.89
    104K members
    #979 on MAL
  14. 14 Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home poster

    Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home

    Hanasaku Iroha Movie: Home Sweet Home
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2013 · P.A. Works
    DramaWorkplace
    ★ 7.84
    99.1K members
    #1,079 on MAL
  15. 15 Sekaiichi Hatsukoi Movie: Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai poster

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi Movie: Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai

    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2014 · Studio Deen
    Boys LoveChildcareComedyDramaWorkplace
    ★ 7.83
    73.1K members
    #1,115 on MAL
  16. 16 Wagnaria!!2 poster

    Wagnaria!!2

    Working'!!
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2011 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyLove Status QuoRomanceSeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.81
    291.2K members
    #1,175 on MAL
  17. 17 Is the Order a Rabbit?? Dear My Sister poster

    Is the Order a Rabbit?? Dear My Sister

    Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?? Dear My Sister
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2017 · production doA
    CGDCTIyashikeiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.80
    46.6K members
    #1,185 on MAL
  18. 18 Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love 2 poster

    Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love 2

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi 2
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2011 · Studio Deen
    Adult CastBoys LoveOtaku CultureWorkplace
    ★ 7.80
    178.6K members
    #1,197 on MAL
  19. 19 Aggretsuko (ONA) 3rd Season poster

    Aggretsuko (ONA) 3rd Season

    Aggressive Retsuko (ONA) 3rd Season
    ONA · 10 eps · Summer 2020 · Fanworks
    AnthropomorphicComedyWorkplace
    ★ 7.77
    100.8K members
    #1,261 on MAL
  20. 20 Is the Order a Rabbit?? poster

    Is the Order a Rabbit??

    Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka??
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2015 · Kinema Citrus
    CGDCTIyashikeiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.76
    143.5K members
    #1,294 on MAL
  21. 21 Is the Order a Rabbit?? OVA poster

    Is the Order a Rabbit?? OVA

    Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?? Sing for You
    OVA · 1 ep · Summer 2019 · production doA
    CGDCTIyashikeiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.76
    29.7K members
    #1,295 on MAL
  22. 22 Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Valentine-hen poster

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Valentine-hen

    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2014 · Studio Deen
    Adult CastBoys LoveWorkplace
    ★ 7.75
    44.9K members
    #1,338 on MAL
  23. 23 Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The TV Series poster

    Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The TV Series

    Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television
    TV · 47 eps · Fall 1989 · Sunrise
    Adult CastComedyMechaSci-FiWorkplace
    ★ 7.74
    48.1K members
    #1,359 on MAL
  24. 24 Aggretsuko (ONA) 2nd Season poster

    Aggretsuko (ONA) 2nd Season

    Aggressive Retsuko (ONA) 2nd Season
    ONA · 10 eps · Spring 2019 · Fanworks
    AnthropomorphicComedyWorkplace
    ★ 7.72
    129K members
    #1,399 on MAL
  25. 25 Restaurant to Another World 2 poster

    Restaurant to Another World 2

    Isekai Shokudou 2
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2021 · OLM
    FantasyGourmetIsekaiSlice of LifeWorkplace
    ★ 7.70
    120K members
    #1,471 on MAL
  26. 26 Kakushigoto Movie poster

    Kakushigoto Movie

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2021 · Ajia-do
    ChildcareComedyGag HumorOtaku CultureShounen
    ★ 7.70
    45.4K members
    #1,474 on MAL
  27. 27 Pokémon Concierge poster

    Pokémon Concierge

    Pokemon Concierge
    ONA · 4 eps · Fall 2023 · dwarf
    FantasyKidsWorkplace
    ★ 7.70
    19.3K members
    #1,485 on MAL
  28. 28 Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan poster

    Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan

    Uramichi Oniisan
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2021 · Studio Blanc.
    Adult CastComedyGag HumorShowbizWorkplace
    ★ 7.70
    276.6K members
    #1,491 on MAL
  29. 29 New Game!! poster

    New Game!!

    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2017 · Doga Kobo
    Adult CastCGDCTComedyWorkplace
    ★ 7.69
    274.2K members
    #1,518 on MAL
  30. 30 Yotsuiro Biyori poster

    Yotsuiro Biyori

    Rokuhou-dou Yotsuiro Biyori
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2018 · Zexcs
    Adult CastGourmetIyashikeiSeinenSlice of Life
    ★ 7.65
    38.2K members
    #1,636 on MAL
  31. 31 Shirobako Movie poster

    Shirobako Movie

    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2020 · P.A. Works
    Adult CastComedyDramaOtaku CultureWorkplace
    ★ 7.65
    56.4K members
    #1,639 on MAL
  32. 32 Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! poster

    Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!

    30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2024 · Satelight
    Adult CastBoys LoveComedyWorkplace
    ★ 7.64
    103.3K members
    #1,647 on MAL
  33. 33 Aggretsuko (ONA) poster

    Aggretsuko (ONA)

    Aggressive Retsuko (ONA)
    ONA · 10 eps · Spring 2018 · Fanworks
    AnthropomorphicComedyWorkplace
    ★ 7.63
    198.8K members
    #1,677 on MAL
  34. 34 Mobile Police Patlabor: The New Files poster

    Mobile Police Patlabor: The New Files

    Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: New OVA
    OVA · 16 eps · Fall 1990 · Sunrise
    Adult CastComedyMechaSci-FiWorkplace
    ★ 7.63
    13.4K members
    #1,694 on MAL
  35. 35 Wagnaria!! poster

    Wagnaria!!

    Working!!
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2010 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyLove Status QuoRomanceSeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.63
    459.3K members
    #1,710 on MAL
  36. 36 The Great Passage poster

    The Great Passage

    Fune wo Amu
    TV · 11 eps · Fall 2016 · Zexcs
    Adult CastAward WinningDramaWorkplace
    ★ 7.62
    137.8K members
    #1,723 on MAL
  37. 37 Aggretsuko poster

    Aggretsuko

    Aggressive Retsuko
    TV · 100 eps · Spring 2016 · Fanworks
    AnthropomorphicComedyMusicWorkplace
    ★ 7.61
    116K members
    #1,742 on MAL
  38. 38 Servant x Service poster

    Servant x Service

    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2013 · A-1 Pictures
    Adult CastComedySeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.61
    238.5K members
    #1,773 on MAL
  39. 39 Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love poster

    Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2011 · Studio Deen
    Adult CastBoys LoveOtaku CultureWorkplace
    ★ 7.60
    232.5K members
    #1,814 on MAL
  40. 40 The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife poster

    The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife

    Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2026 · Project No.9
    Adult CastFantasyRomanceUrban FantasyWorkplace
    ★ 7.60
    61.5K members
    #1,819 on MAL
  41. 41 You're Under Arrest (1996) poster

    You're Under Arrest (1996)

    Taiho Shichau zo (TV)
    TV · 47 eps · Fall 1996 · Studio Deen
    ActionAdult CastComedySeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.58
    46.7K members
    #1,898 on MAL
  42. 42 YaShe poster

    YaShe

    Ya She
    ONA · 12 eps · Fall 2024 · Colored Pencil Animation
    Adult CastMysteryMythologySupernaturalWorkplace
    ★ 7.56
    5.3K members
    #1,976 on MAL

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