What is the best anime from 2020?

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (7.40) ranks #1 among anime from 2020 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 2 anime from 2020 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 2020 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2020, ranked

Every anime from 2020 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2020–2020). 2 titles, led by Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (7.40). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime from 2020 is Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai — 7.40 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 2 ranked below.

7.40

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

2020Top: Character 8.0

7.38

Dorohedoro

2020Top: World 9.0

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2020?: Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (7.40) ranks #1 among anime from 2020 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 2 anime from 2020 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 2020 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.