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Best 2000s anime, ranked

Every 2000s anime in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2000–2009). 77 titles, led by Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.25). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
9.25
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2009Top: Story 9.5
Monster
9.24
Monster
2004Top: Character 9.7
NANA
8.74
NANA
2006Top: Character 9.3
Mushishi
8.68
Mushishi
2005Top: Themes 9.5
Honey and Clover (Hachimitsu to Clover)
8.66
Honey and Clover (Hachimitsu to Clover)
2005Top: Character 9.2
Hikaru no Go
8.65
Hikaru no Go
2001Top: Character 9.2
Gintama
8.51
Gintama
2006Top: Character 9.2
Hajime no Ippo
8.33
Hajime no Ippo
2000Top: Character 9.0
Death Note
8.28
Death Note
2006Top: Cultural 9.5
Gungrave
8.23
Gungrave
2003Top: Character 9.0
Welcome to the NHK (NHK ni Youkoso!)
8.22
Welcome to the NHK (NHK ni Youkoso!)
2006Top: Character 9.0
Paradise Kiss
8.15
Paradise Kiss
2005Top: Character 8.5
Major
8.13
Major
2004Top: Character 9.0
Cross Game
8.08
Cross Game
2009Top: Character 9.0
Nodame Cantabile
7.85
Nodame Cantabile
2007Top: Character 8.5
Ouran High School Host Club
7.83
Ouran High School Host Club
2006Top: Cultural 9.0
Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You)
7.78
Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You)
2009Top: Character 8.5
Black Lagoon
7.75
Black Lagoon
2006Top: World 8.5
Lovely Complex
7.68
Lovely Complex
2007Top: Character 8.5
Black Jack
7.63
Black Jack
2004Top: Cultural 8.5
Skip Beat!
7.58
Skip Beat!
2008Top: Character 8.5
Genshiken
7.53
Genshiken
2004Top: World 8.5
Konjiki no Gash Bell!! (Zatch Bell)
7.48
Konjiki no Gash Bell!! (Zatch Bell)
2003Top: Themes 8.5
Bokura ga Ita (We Were There)
7.45
Bokura ga Ita (We Were There)
2006Top: Character 8.0
Pretty Cure (Futari wa Precure)
7.41
Pretty Cure (Futari wa Precure)
2004Top: Cultural 9.0
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
7.40
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
2004Top: Character 8.5
Eyeshield 21
7.33
Eyeshield 21
2005Top: Character 8.0
Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)
7.29
Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)
2003Top: Cultural 8.0
Naruto
7.28
Naruto
2007Top: Cultural 9.5
School Rumble
7.20
School Rumble
2004Top: Character 8.0
Detroit Metal City
7.18
Detroit Metal City
2008Top: Character 7.5
Ristorante Paradiso
7.12
Ristorante Paradiso
2009Top: World 8.0
Hataraki Man
7.10
Hataraki Man
2006Top: Themes 8.0
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
6.98
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
2006Top: Character 7.5
Cyborg 009
6.92
Cyborg 009
2001Top: Cultural 8.0
Hamtaro (Tottoko Hamtaro)
6.90
Hamtaro (Tottoko Hamtaro)
2000Top: Cultural 8.0
Saiyuki
6.90
Saiyuki
2000Top: Character 7.8
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee
6.88
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee
2009Top: World 8.0
Hellsing Ultimate
6.85
Hellsing Ultimate
2006Top: Animation 8.0
Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou)
6.85
Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou)
2004Top: World 7.5
D.Gray-man
6.81
D.Gray-man
2006Top: World 7.5
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower)
6.78
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower)
2006Top: Themes 7.5
Kekkaishi
6.75
Kekkaishi
2006Top: World 7.5
Yakitate!! Japan
6.70
Yakitate!! Japan
2004Top: World 8.0
Inazuma Eleven
6.65
Inazuma Eleven
2008Top: Cultural 8.5
Beyblade (Bakuten Shoot Beyblade)
6.60
Beyblade (Bakuten Shoot Beyblade)
2001Top: Cultural 7.5
Yu-Gi-Oh!
6.60
Yu-Gi-Oh!
2000Top: Cultural 9.0
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)
6.55
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)
2008Top: Animation 7.5
Bleach
6.55
Bleach
2004Top: Cultural 8.5
InuYasha
6.53
InuYasha
2000Top: Cultural 8.0
Whistle!
6.50
Whistle!
2002Top: Character 7.5
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
6.45
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
2003Top: World 7.5
Soul Eater
6.38
Soul Eater
2008Top: Animation 8.0
Peach Girl
6.35
Peach Girl
2005Top: Character 7.0
07-Ghost
6.33
07-Ghost
2009Top: Character 6.5
Loveless
6.33
Loveless
2005Top: World 7.2
Atashin'chi
6.28
Atashin'chi
2002Top: Character 7.5
Jewelpet
6.28
Jewelpet
2009Top: Cultural 7.0
Fairy Tail
6.25
Fairy Tail
2009Top: Cultural 7.5
Vampire Knight
6.23
Vampire Knight
2008Top: Character 6.5

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FAQ

What is the best 2000s anime?
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.25) ranks #1 among 2000s anime on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 77 2000s anime ranked?
Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying 2000s anime by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.