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BEST OF 1996

Best anime of 1996

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 1996, out of 35 ranked titles from that year. Scores are aggregated from six major anime databases; only titles listed on enough of them to have a reliable score are ranked. Chinese donghua are not included; they have their own ranking.

  1. 1Poster for Angel ga Tonda HiAngel ga Tonda HiMovie · Summer 1996Comedy · Slice of Life8.50/10
  2. 2Poster for Boku wa OusamaBoku wa Ou-sama (1994)Boku wa OusamaOVA · Summer 1996 · 4 ep. · Nippon Animation8.50/10
  3. 3Poster for Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku RomantanRurouni KenshinRurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku RomantanTV · Winter 1996 · 94 ep. · Gallop / Studio DeenAction · Adventure · Comedy8.20/10
  4. 4Poster for Meitantei ConanDetective ConanMeitantei ConanTV · Winter 1996 · 1219 ep. · 1st Studio / 7studio / Tms EntertainmentAction · Adventure · Comedy8.06/10
  5. 5Poster for Slayers NextSlayers NextTV · Spring 1996 · 26 ep. · E&g FilmsAction · Adventure · Comedy7.98/10
  6. 6Poster for Kodomo no Omocha (TV)KodochaKodomo no Omocha (TV)TV · Spring 1996 · 102 ep. · GallopComedy · Drama · Idols7.91/10
  7. 7Poster for Kidou Senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS ShoutaiMobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS TeamKidou Senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS ShoutaiOVA · Winter 1996 · 12 ep. · SunriseAction · Adventure · Drama7.89/10
  8. 8Poster for Ie Naki Ko RemyIe Naki Ko RemiIe Naki Ko RemyTV · Fall 1996 · 23 ep. · Nippon AnimationAdventure · Drama · Historical7.74/10
  9. 9The Vision of EscaFlowneTenkuu no EscaflowneTV · Spring 1996 · 26 ep. · SunriseAction · Adventure · Drama7.72/10
  10. 10Poster for Akachan to BokuBaby and MeAkachan to BokuTV · Summer 1996 · 35 ep. · PierrotComedy · Drama · School7.65/10
  11. 11Poster for Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor StarsSailor Moon Sailor StarsBishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor StarsTV · Spring 1996 · 34 ep. · Toei AnimationAction · Adventure · Comedy7.63/10
  12. 12Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae HashutsujoTV · Summer 1996 · 373 ep. · GallopAction · Comedy · Mystery7.57/10
  13. 13Boys Over FlowersHana yori DangoTV · Fall 1996 · 51 ep. · Toei AnimationComedy · Drama · Romance7.54/10
  14. 14Poster for Taiho Shichau zo (TV)You're Under ArrestTaiho Shichau zo (TV)TV · Fall 1996 · 47 ep. · Studio DeenAction · Comedy · Mystery7.54/10
  15. 15Poster for Kidou Senkan NadesicoMartian Successor NadesicoKidou Senkan NadesicoTV · Fall 1996 · 26 ep. · XebecAction · Adventure · Comedy7.51/10
  16. 16Poster for Shin Kimagure Orange☆Road: Soshite, Ano Natsu no HajimariNew Kimagure Orange Road - Summer's BeginningShin Kimagure Orange☆Road: Soshite, Ano Natsu no HajimariMovie · Fall 1996 · PierrotAction · Comedy · Drama7.51/10
  17. 17Angel DensetsuOVA · Fall 1996 · 2 ep. · Toei AnimationAction · Comedy · Drama7.40/10
  18. 18Poster for Tenchi Muyou! in LoveTenchi The Movie: Tenchi Muyo! In LoveTenchi Muyou! in LoveMovie · Spring 1996 · Aic / Anime InternationalAction · Adventure · Comedy7.40/10
  19. 19Slayers ReturnMovie · Summer 1996 · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffAction · Adventure · Comedy7.36/10
  20. 20Poster for Saber Marionette JSaber Marionette JTV · Fall 1996 · 25 ep. · Hal Film Maker / Junio Brain TrustAction · Adventure · Comedy7.34/10
  21. 21Poster for Future GPX Cyber Formula SagaCyber Formula SAGAFuture GPX Cyber Formula SagaOVA · Summer 1996 · 8 ep. · SunriseAction · Drama · Romance7.33/10
  22. 22Poster for Slayers SpecialsSlayers: The Book of SpellsSlayers SpecialsOVA · Summer 1996 · 3 ep. · J.c.staffAction · Adventure · Comedy7.30/10
  23. 23Poster for Crayon Shin-chan Movie 04: Henderland no DaiboukenCrayon Shin-chan Movie 4: Henderland no DaiboukenCrayon Shin-chan Movie 04: Henderland no DaiboukenMovie · Spring 1996 · Shin-Ei AnimationAdventure · Comedy · School7.27/10
  24. 24Poster for Black Jack the MovieBlack Jack the MovieMovie · Fall 1996 · Tezuka ProductionsMystery · Drama · Horror7.23/10
  25. 25After War Gundam XKidou Shinseiki Gundam XTV · Spring 1996 · 39 ep. · SunriseAction · Adventure · Drama7.23/10
  26. 26Poster for Doraemon Movie 17: Nobita to Ginga ExpressDoraemon Movie 17: Nobita's Galactic ExpressDoraemon Movie 17: Nobita to Ginga ExpressMovie · Winter 1996 · Shin-Ei AnimationAction · Adventure · Comedy7.21/10
  27. 27Poster for Lupin III: Dead or AliveLupin III: Dead or AliveMovie · Spring 1996 · Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie / Tms Entertainment / Tokyo Movie ShinshaAction · Adventure · Comedy7.15/10
  28. 28Poster for Tetsuwan BirdyBirdy the MightyTetsuwan BirdyOVA · Summer 1996 · 4 ep. · MadhouseAction · Comedy · Romance7.12/10
  29. 29Armitage III: Poly-MatrixMovie · Spring 1996 · Aic / Anime International / Pioneer LdcAction · Adventure · Sci-Fi6.80/10
  30. 30Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-henMovie · Summer 1996 · Nippon AnimationComedy · Drama · Historical6.72/10
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