What is the best mythology anime?

Devilman ranks #1 among mythology anime on the Anime Codex rubric, scoring 8.10 out of 10. Every title is scored on story, characters, themes, world-building, animation, and cultural impact — not vote counts.

How are the best mythology anime ranked?

Each show is scored 0-10 on six criteria - story, character writing, themes, world-building, animation, and cultural impact - then combined into a single weighted Codex score. The mythology list is those scores, sorted highest first.

How many mythology anime are ranked here?

9 mythology titles from the Codex catalogue currently carry a full ranking. The list updates as new shows are scored.

Is this ranking based on popularity?

No. Popularity and member counts don't feed the score. The ranking reflects the rubric only, which is why it often disagrees with the crowd - and that gap is the point.

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Best Mythology Anime, Ranked

The 9 best mythology anime in the Codex, ranked by weighted score across the six-criterion rubric - Devilman leads the list. Every title earned its place on story, characters, themes, world-building, animation, and cultural impact, not vote counts.

The short answer

The best mythology anime is Devilman — 8.10 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 9 ranked below.

1992Top: Character 8.5

7.44

Ushio to Tora

2015Top: Character 7.8

7.11

Saint Seiya

1986Top: Cultural 9.0

6.94

Kamisama Hajimemashita (Kamisama Kiss)

2012Top: Character 7.5

2014Top: Cultural 8.5

6.55

Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)

2008Top: Animation 7.5

6.53

InuYasha

2000Top: Cultural 8.0

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FAQ

What is the best mythology anime?: Devilman ranks #1 among mythology anime on the Anime Codex rubric, scoring 8.10 out of 10. Every title is scored on story, characters, themes, world-building, animation, and cultural impact — not vote counts.
How are the best mythology anime ranked?: Each show is scored 0-10 on six criteria - story, character writing, themes, world-building, animation, and cultural impact - then combined into a single weighted Codex score. The mythology list is those scores, sorted highest first.
How many mythology anime are ranked here?: 9 mythology titles from the Codex catalogue currently carry a full ranking. The list updates as new shows are scored.
Is this ranking based on popularity?: No. Popularity and member counts don't feed the score. The ranking reflects the rubric only, which is why it often disagrees with the crowd - and that gap is the point.