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Best anime by A-1 Pictures, ranked

Every anime by A-1 Pictures in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2008–2024). 10 titles, led by Your Lie in April (7.86). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime by A-1 Pictures is Your Lie in April — 7.86 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 10 ranked below.

Your Lie in April
7.86
Your Lie in April
2014Top: Animation 8.7
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
7.40
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
2012Top: World 8.5
Erased
6.91
Erased
2016Top: Animation 8.0
Saint Young Men (Saint Oniisan)
6.80
Saint Young Men (Saint Oniisan)
2012Top: World 8.0
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii)
6.75
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii)
2018Top: World 7.2
The Seven Deadly Sins
6.60
The Seven Deadly Sins
2014Top: Animation 7.2
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)
6.55
Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)
2008Top: Animation 7.5
Solo Leveling
6.45
Solo Leveling
2024Top: Cultural 9.0
Sword Art Online
5.98
Sword Art Online
2012Top: Cultural 8.5
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
5.63
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
2023Top: Animation 7.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime by A-1 Pictures?
Your Lie in April (7.86) ranks #1 among anime by A-1 Pictures on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 10 anime by A-1 Pictures ranked?
Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying anime by A-1 Pictures by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.