What is the best anime from 2001?

Hikaru no Go (8.65) ranks #1 among anime from 2001 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 5 anime from 2001 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 2001 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2001, ranked

Every anime from 2001 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2001–2001). 5 titles, led by Hikaru no Go (8.65). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

8.65

Hikaru no Go

2001Top: Character 9.2

6.92

Cyborg 009

2001Top: Cultural 8.0

6.60

Beyblade (Bakuten Shoot Beyblade)

2001Top: Cultural 7.5

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2001?: Hikaru no Go (8.65) ranks #1 among anime from 2001 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 5 anime from 2001 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 2001 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.