What is the best anime by Nippon Animation?

Chibi Maruko-chan (7.51) ranks #1 among anime by Nippon Animation on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 2 anime by Nippon Animation 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 Nippon Animation by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime by Nippon Animation, ranked

Every anime by Nippon Animation in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1990–2006). 2 titles, led by Chibi Maruko-chan (7.51). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

7.51

Chibi Maruko-chan

1990Top: Cultural 9.5

6.78

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower)

2006Top: Themes 7.5

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What is the best anime by Nippon Animation?: Chibi Maruko-chan (7.51) ranks #1 among anime by Nippon Animation on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 2 anime by Nippon Animation 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 Nippon Animation by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.