What is the best anime from 2006?

NANA (8.74) ranks #1 among anime from 2006 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 14 anime from 2006 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 2006 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

← All years

Best anime of 2006, ranked

Every anime from 2006 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2006–2006). 14 titles, led by NANA (8.74). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

8.74

NANA

2006Top: Character 9.3

8.51

Gintama

2006Top: Character 9.2

8.28

Death Note

2006Top: Cultural 9.5

8.22

Welcome to the NHK (NHK ni Youkoso!)

2006Top: Character 9.0

7.83

Ouran High School Host Club

2006Top: Cultural 9.0

Bokura ga Ita (We Were There)

2006Top: Character 8.0

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

2006Top: Character 7.5

6.85

Hellsing Ultimate

2006Top: Animation 8.0

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower)

Related rankings

Best of 2026 Best of 2023 Best of 2022 Best of 2019 Best of 2018 Best of 2017

FAQ

What is the best anime from 2006?: NANA (8.74) ranks #1 among anime from 2006 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 14 anime from 2006 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 2006 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.