What is the best anime from 2021?

Mushoku Tensei (8.26) ranks #1 among anime from 2021 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.

How are these 3 anime from 2021 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 2021 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.

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Best anime of 2021, ranked

Every anime from 2021 in the Codex, scored on six things that actually matter and ranked by weighted score (2021–2021). 3 titles, led by Mushoku Tensei (8.26). Re-ranked automatically as scores change — no stale lists.

The short answer

The best anime from 2021 is Mushoku Tensei — 8.26 out of 10 on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric — scored, not voted. All 3 ranked below.

8.26

Mushoku Tensei

2021Top: Animation 9.3

6.85

Komi Can't Communicate

2021Top: Animation 7.5

5.58

Edens Zero

2021Top: World 6.3

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FAQ

What is the best anime from 2021?: Mushoku Tensei (8.26) ranks #1 among anime from 2021 on the Anime Codex rubric, which scores each show on story, characters, themes, world, animation and cultural impact.
How are these 3 anime from 2021 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 2021 by that score and updates as the catalogue grows.