What is the best anime from 2017?

Made in Abyss (8.60) ranks #1 among anime from 2017 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 5 anime from 2017 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 2017 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2017, ranked

Every anime from 2017 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2017–2017). 5 titles, led by Made in Abyss (8.60). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

2017Top: Character 9.0

7.43

Recovery of an MMO Junkie (Net-juu no Susume)

2017Top: Character 8.0

6.52

Black Clover

2017Top: Character 6.8

6.35

Inuyashiki

2017Top: Themes 7.0

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What is the best anime from 2017?: Made in Abyss (8.60) ranks #1 among anime from 2017 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 5 anime from 2017 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 2017 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.