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Best 2020s anime, ranked

Every 2020s anime in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2020–2026). 39 titles, led by Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (9.03). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best 2020s anime is Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — 9.03 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 39 ranked below.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
9.03
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023Top: Themes 9.5
Pluto
8.96
Pluto
2023Top: Themes 9.3
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
8.50
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
2026Top: World 9.2
Journal with Witch
8.46
Journal with Witch
2026Top: Character 9.0
Bocchi the Rock!
8.36
Bocchi the Rock!
2022Top: Animation 9.3
Heavenly Delusion (Tengoku Daimakyou)
8.26
Heavenly Delusion (Tengoku Daimakyou)
2023Top: World 8.7
Mushoku Tensei
8.26
Mushoku Tensei
2021Top: Animation 9.3
Jujutsu Kaisen
8.23
Jujutsu Kaisen
2023Top: Animation 9.0
Chainsaw Man
7.90
Chainsaw Man
2022Top: Animation 8.5
Oshi no Ko
7.70
Oshi no Ko
2023Top: Cultural 9.0
Nippon Sangoku
7.68
Nippon Sangoku
2026Top: World 8.2
Tamon's B-Side
7.64
Tamon's B-Side
2026Top: Character 8.0
Undead Unluck
7.64
Undead Unluck
2023Top: World 8.3
Sentenced to Be a Hero
7.59
Sentenced to Be a Hero
2026Top: World 8.0
The Ramparts of Ice
7.55
The Ramparts of Ice
2026Top: Character 8.0
Blue Lock
7.48
Blue Lock
2022Top: Cultural 8.5
Spy × Family
7.45
Spy × Family
2022Top: Cultural 8.5
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
7.40
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
2020Top: Character 8.0
Gachiakuta
7.40
Gachiakuta
2025Top: Animation 8.3
Dorohedoro
7.38
Dorohedoro
2020Top: World 9.0
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
7.38
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
2026Top: Character 7.8
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
7.35
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
2026Top: Animation 8.0
MARRIAGETOXIN
7.08
MARRIAGETOXIN
2026Top: Animation 7.4
Wind Breaker
6.99
Wind Breaker
2024Top: Animation 7.8
Urusei Yatsura
6.93
Urusei Yatsura
2022Top: Cultural 9.0
You and I Are Polar Opposites
6.93
You and I Are Polar Opposites
2026Top: Character 7.5
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
6.92
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
2026Top: Character 7.4
I Want to End this Love Game
6.92
I Want to End this Love Game
2026Top: Animation 7.3
Komi Can't Communicate
6.85
Komi Can't Communicate
2021Top: Animation 7.5
Kaiju No. 8
6.82
Kaiju No. 8
2024Top: Animation 7.8
Sakamoto Days
6.70
Sakamoto Days
2025Top: Character 7.0
Tune In to the Midnight Heart
6.60
Tune In to the Midnight Heart
2026Top: Animation 7.0
Solo Leveling
6.45
Solo Leveling
2024Top: Cultural 9.0
Tomodachi Game
6.44
Tomodachi Game
2022Top: Story 6.8
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
6.34
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
2026Top: Character 7.0
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
6.30
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
2026Top: Character 6.7
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
6.27
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
2024Top: Character 6.5
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
5.63
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
2023Top: Animation 7.0
Edens Zero
5.58
Edens Zero
2021Top: World 6.3

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FAQ

What is the best 2020s anime?
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (9.03) ranks #1 among 2020s anime on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 39 2020s anime ranked?
Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying 2020s anime by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.