What is the best anime from 1986?

Maison Ikkoku (8.37) ranks #1 among anime from 1986 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 2 anime from 1986 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 1986 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 1986, ranked

Every anime from 1986 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1986–1986). 2 titles, led by Maison Ikkoku (8.37). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime from 1986 is Maison Ikkoku — 8.37 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 2 ranked below.

8.37

Maison Ikkoku

1986Top: Character 9.0

7.11

Saint Seiya

1986Top: Cultural 9.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 1986?: Maison Ikkoku (8.37) ranks #1 among anime from 1986 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 2 anime from 1986 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 1986 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.