What is the best anime on iQIYI?

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (9.03) ranks #1 among anime on iQIYI on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 8 anime on iQIYI ranked?

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

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Best anime on iQIYI, ranked

Every anime on iQIYI in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2021–2026). 8 titles, led by Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (9.03). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime on iQIYI is Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — 9.03 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 8 ranked below.

9.03

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

2023Top: Themes 9.5

8.26

Mushoku Tensei

2021Top: Animation 9.3

7.59

Sentenced to Be a Hero

2026Top: World 8.0

7.45

Spy × Family

2022Top: Cultural 8.5

6.99

Wind Breaker

2024Top: Animation 7.8

6.82

Kaiju No. 8

2024Top: Animation 7.8

6.45

Solo Leveling

2024Top: Cultural 9.0

6.27

Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria

2024Top: Character 6.5

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FAQ

What is the best anime on iQIYI?: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (9.03) ranks #1 among anime on iQIYI on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 8 anime on iQIYI ranked?: Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying anime on iQIYI by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.