What is the best anime by A-1 Pictures?

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (7.40) 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 6 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.

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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 (2008–2023). 6 titles, led by Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (7.40). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

7.40

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic

2012Top: World 8.5

6.80

Saint Young Men (Saint Oniisan)

2012Top: World 8.0

6.75

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii)

2018Top: World 7.2

6.60

The Seven Deadly Sins

2014Top: Animation 7.2

6.55

Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)

2008Top: Animation 7.5

5.63

Mashle: Magic and Muscles

2023Top: Animation 7.0

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What is the best anime by A-1 Pictures?: Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (7.40) 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 6 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.