The Most Influential Anime Series Ever

Explore the anime that have left an indelible mark on the industry and popular culture, from genre-defining classics to critically acclaimed masterpieces.

The top 3

  1. Top 3 Highest-Rated Anime on MyAnimeList: As of recent updates, 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' often holds the #1 spot on MyAnimeList with a score around 9.26, though 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run' briefly reached 9.37 after its debut episode. 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood' is also consistently ranked among the top, often with a score around 9.17-9.21.
  2. Three Anime Series That Defined Their Genres: 'Astro Boy' (1963) is widely recognized as starting it all for anime, 'Mobile Suit Gundam' (1979) revolutionized the mecha genre by introducing more adult themes, and 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' (1995) was a significant work of the "otaku age" that redefined psychological mecha anime.
  3. Most Awarded Anime Series of All Time: 'Attack on Titan' leads with 42 award wins, followed by 'My Hero Academia' and 'Re: Zero' with 41 each, with 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' also having won 29 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

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