What is the best anime by MAPPA?

Banana Fish (8.70) ranks #1 among anime by MAPPA on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 7 anime by MAPPA 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 MAPPA by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime by MAPPA, ranked

Every anime by MAPPA in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2015–2023). 7 titles, led by Banana Fish (8.70). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime by MAPPA is Banana Fish — 8.70 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 7 ranked below.

2023Top: Animation 9.0

7.90

Chainsaw Man

2022Top: Animation 8.5

7.44

Ushio to Tora

2015Top: Character 7.8

2017Top: Animation 7.5

6.35

Inuyashiki

2017Top: Themes 7.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime by MAPPA?: Banana Fish (8.70) ranks #1 among anime by MAPPA on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 7 anime by MAPPA 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 MAPPA by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.