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Best anime on Netflix, ranked

Every anime on Netflix in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1988–2026). 85 titles, led by Hunter × Hunter (2011) (9.23). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime on Netflix is Hunter × Hunter (2011) — 9.23 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 85 ranked below.

Hunter × Hunter (2011)
9.23
Hunter × Hunter (2011)
2011Top: Story 9.5
Steins;Gate
9.11
Steins;Gate
2011Top: Story 9.5
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
9.03
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
2023Top: Themes 9.5
Pluto
8.96
Pluto
2023Top: Themes 9.3
Neon Genesis Evangelion
8.83
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Top: Cultural 10.0
NANA
8.74
NANA
2006Top: Character 9.3
Cowboy Bebop
8.71
Cowboy Bebop
1998Top: Cultural 9.5
Made in Abyss
8.60
Made in Abyss
2017Top: World 9.5
One Piece
8.58
One Piece
1999Top: Cultural 10.0
Gintama
8.51
Gintama
2006Top: Character 9.2
Re:Zero
8.50
Re:Zero
2016Top: Character 9.0
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
8.50
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
2026Top: World 9.2
March Comes In Like a Lion
8.45
March Comes In Like a Lion
2016Top: Character 9.0
Toradora!
8.43
Toradora!
2008Top: Character 9.0
My Hero Academia
8.40
My Hero Academia
2017Top: Character 9.0
Cardcaptor Sakura
8.30
Cardcaptor Sakura
1998Top: Cultural 9.5
Death Note
8.28
Death Note
2006Top: Cultural 9.5
Haikyuu!!
8.27
Haikyuu!!
2014Top: Cultural 9.0
Chihayafuru
8.23
Chihayafuru
2011Top: Character 8.5
Jujutsu Kaisen
8.23
Jujutsu Kaisen
2023Top: Animation 9.0
Fruits Basket
8.22
Fruits Basket
2019Top: Character 8.7
Attack on Titan
8.18
Attack on Titan
2013Top: Cultural 9.5
The Promised Neverland
8.18
The Promised Neverland
2019Top: Story 8.8
Code Geass
8.10
Code Geass
2006Top: Cultural 9.0
Devilman
8.10
Devilman
2018Top: Themes 9.0
Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)
8.03
Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)
1999Top: Character 9.0
Akira
7.98
Akira
1988Top: Cultural 10.0
Parasyte: The Maxim
7.93
Parasyte: The Maxim
2014Top: Character 8.3
Chainsaw Man
7.90
Chainsaw Man
2022Top: Animation 8.5
Your Lie in April
7.86
Your Lie in April
2014Top: Animation 8.7
Beastars
7.85
Beastars
2019Top: Character 8.5
Ouran High School Host Club
7.83
Ouran High School Host Club
2006Top: Cultural 9.0
Black Lagoon
7.75
Black Lagoon
2006Top: World 8.5
Yu Yu Hakusho
7.70
Yu Yu Hakusho
1992Top: Character 8.5
Dr. Stone
7.63
Dr. Stone
2019Top: World 8.5
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
7.55
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
2014Top: World 9.0
The Ramparts of Ice
7.55
The Ramparts of Ice
2026Top: Character 8.0
Assassination Classroom
7.53
Assassination Classroom
2015Top: Themes 8.5
Trigun
7.53
Trigun
1998Top: Cultural 8.5
Blue Lock
7.48
Blue Lock
2022Top: Cultural 8.5
Spy × Family
7.45
Spy × Family
2022Top: Cultural 8.5
Ushio to Tora
7.44
Ushio to Tora
2015Top: Character 7.8
Gachiakuta
7.40
Gachiakuta
2025Top: Animation 8.3
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
7.40
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
2012Top: World 8.5
Dorohedoro
7.38
Dorohedoro
2020Top: World 9.0
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
7.35
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
2026Top: Animation 8.0
PriPara
7.35
PriPara
2014Top: Character 8.0
Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)
7.29
Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom)
2003Top: Cultural 8.0
KonoSuba~
7.28
KonoSuba~
2016Top: Character 8.5
Naruto
7.28
Naruto
2007Top: Cultural 9.5
One Punch Man
7.28
One Punch Man
2015Top: Animation 9.5
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
7.15
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019Top: Animation 9.5
Kuroko's Basketball
7.13
Kuroko's Basketball
2012Top: Character 7.5
Pokémon
7.02
Pokémon
1997Top: Cultural 9.8
Kingdom
6.98
Kingdom
2012Top: World 8.0
Tokyo Ghoul
6.93
Tokyo Ghoul
2014Top: Cultural 8.5
Erased
6.91
Erased
2016Top: Animation 8.0
Saiyuki
6.90
Saiyuki
2000Top: Character 7.8
Hellsing Ultimate
6.85
Hellsing Ultimate
2006Top: Animation 8.0
Komi Can't Communicate
6.85
Komi Can't Communicate
2021Top: Animation 7.5

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FAQ

What is the best anime on Netflix?
Hunter × Hunter (2011) (9.23) ranks #1 among anime on Netflix on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 85 anime on Netflix 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 Netflix by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.