What is the best anime by Sunrise?

Cowboy Bebop (8.71) ranks #1 among anime by Sunrise on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 8 anime by Sunrise 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 Sunrise by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime by Sunrise, ranked

Every anime by Sunrise in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1998–2012). 8 titles, led by Cowboy Bebop (8.71). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime by Sunrise is Cowboy Bebop — 8.71 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 8 ranked below.

8.71

Cowboy Bebop

1998Top: Cultural 9.5

8.51

Gintama

2006Top: Character 9.2

8.10

Code Geass

2006Top: Cultural 9.0

7.32

Aikatsu!

2012Top: Cultural 8.0

6.85

Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou)

2000Top: Cultural 8.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime by Sunrise?: Cowboy Bebop (8.71) ranks #1 among anime by Sunrise on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 8 anime by Sunrise 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 Sunrise by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.