What is the best anime from 2002?

Whistle! (6.50) ranks #1 among anime from 2002 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 5 anime from 2002 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 2002 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2002, ranked

Every anime from 2002 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2002–2002). 5 titles, led by Whistle! (6.50). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

6.50

Whistle!

2002Top: Character 7.5

6.28

Atashin'chi

2002Top: Character 7.5

6.05

Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning

2002Top: Character 6.5

6.04

Tokyo Mew Mew

2002Top: Cultural 7.0

5.29

Duel Masters

2002Top: Cultural 6.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2002?: Whistle! (6.50) ranks #1 among anime from 2002 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 5 anime from 2002 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 2002 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.