What is the best anime from 2000?

Hajime no Ippo (8.33) ranks #1 among anime from 2000 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 5 anime from 2000 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 2000 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2000, ranked

Every anime from 2000 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2000–2000). 5 titles, led by Hajime no Ippo (8.33). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

8.33

Hajime no Ippo

2000Top: Character 9.0

6.90

Hamtaro (Tottoko Hamtaro)

2000Top: Cultural 8.0

6.90

Saiyuki

2000Top: Character 7.8

6.60

Yu-Gi-Oh!

2000Top: Cultural 9.0

6.53

InuYasha

2000Top: Cultural 8.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2000?: Hajime no Ippo (8.33) ranks #1 among anime from 2000 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 5 anime from 2000 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 2000 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.