What is the best anime from 1980?

Ashita no Joe (9.02) ranks #1 among anime from 1980 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 1 anime from 1980 ranked?

Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying anime from 1980 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 1980, ranked

Every anime from 1980 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1980–1980). 1 titles, led by Ashita no Joe (9.02). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime from 1980 is Ashita no Joe — 9.02 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 1 ranked below.

9.02

Ashita no Joe

1980Top: Cultural 9.8

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 1980?: Ashita no Joe (9.02) ranks #1 among anime from 1980 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 1 anime from 1980 ranked?: Each show is scored 1–10 on six criteria, weighted by demographic, into a single Codex score. This page lists every qualifying anime from 1980 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.