What is the best anime from 1995?

Neon Genesis Evangelion (8.83) ranks #1 among anime from 1995 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 3 anime from 1995 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 1995 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 1995, ranked

Every anime from 1995 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (1995–1995). 3 titles, led by Neon Genesis Evangelion (8.83). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime from 1995 is Neon Genesis Evangelion — 8.83 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 3 ranked below.

8.83

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995Top: Cultural 10.0

6.83

Fushigi Yûgi

1995Top: Cultural 7.5

6.12

Gunsmith Cats

1995Top: Animation 7.5

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 1995?: Neon Genesis Evangelion (8.83) ranks #1 among anime from 1995 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 3 anime from 1995 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 1995 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.