What is the best 1960s anime?

Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) (6.87) ranks #1 among 1960s anime on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 2 1960s anime ranked?

Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying 1960s anime by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best 1960s anime, ranked

Every 1960s anime in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1963–1969). 2 titles, led by Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) (6.87). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

6.87

Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)

1963Top: Cultural 10.0

6.58

Sazae-san

1969Top: Cultural 10.0

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What is the best 1960s anime?: Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) (6.87) ranks #1 among 1960s anime on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 2 1960s anime ranked?: Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying 1960s anime by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.