What is the best anime from 2010?

Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) (7.80) ranks #1 among anime from 2010 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 4 anime from 2010 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 2010 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2010, ranked

Every anime from 2010 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2010–2010). 4 titles, led by Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) (7.80). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime from 2010 is Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) — 7.80 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 4 ranked below.

7.80

Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime)

2010Top: Character 8.5

Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

2010Top: Character 7.5

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2010?: Princess Jellyfish (Kuragehime) (7.80) ranks #1 among anime from 2010 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 4 anime from 2010 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 2010 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.