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BEST OF 1998

Best anime of 1998

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 1998, out of 34 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 Cowboy BebopCowboy BebopTV · Spring 1998 · 26 ep. · SunriseAction · Adventure · Comedy8.57/10
  2. 2Poster for Kocchi Muite MiikoKocchi Muite MiikoTV · Winter 1998 · 42 ep. · Toei AnimationComedy · Slice of Life8.53/10
  3. 3Poster for Initial D First StageInitial DInitial D First StageTV · Spring 1998 · 26 ep. · Gallop / Pastel / Studio CometAction · Drama · Romance8.16/10
  4. 4Poster for TrigunTrigunTV · Spring 1998 · 26 ep. · MadhouseAction · Adventure · Comedy8.15/10
  5. 5Poster for Perfect BluePerfect BlueMovie · Winter 1998 · Madhouse / OniroMystery · Drama · Horror8.14/10
  6. 6Poster for Cardcaptor SakuraCardcaptor SakuraTV · Spring 1998 · 70 ep. · MadhouseAction · Adventure · Comedy8.07/10
  7. 7Legend of the Galactic Heroes GaidenGinga Eiyuu Densetsu GaidenOVA · Winter 1998 · 24 ep. · Artland / K-Factory / Magic BusAction · Mystery · Drama8.07/10
  8. 8Serial Experiments LainTV · Summer 1998 · 13 ep. · Triangle StaffSci-Fi · Drama · Mystery7.94/10
  9. 9Poster for Meitantei Conan Movie 02: 14-banme no TargetDetective Conan: The Fourteenth TargetMeitantei Conan Movie 02: 14-banme no TargetMovie · Spring 1998 · Kyokuichi Tokyo Movie Shinsha / Tms EntertainmentAction · Adventure · Comedy7.84/10
  10. 10Poster for Kareshi Kanojo no JijouHis and Her CircumstancesKareshi Kanojo no JijouTV · Fall 1998 · 26 ep. · Gainax / J.c. Staff / J.c.staffComedy · Drama · Romance7.68/10
  11. 11Poster for Master KeatonMaster KeatonTV · Fall 1998 · 24 ep. · MadhouseAdventure · Comedy · Mystery7.65/10
  12. 12Poster for Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Tokubetsu-henMobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special EditionShin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Tokubetsu-henMovie · Summer 1998 · SunriseAction · Drama · Mecha7.65/10
  13. 13Poster for Seihou Bukyou Outlaw StarOutlaw StarSeihou Bukyou Outlaw StarTV · Winter 1998 · 24 ep. · SunriseAction · Adventure · Comedy7.63/10
  14. 14Getter Robo ArmageddonChange!! Getter Robo: Sekai Saigo no HiOVA · Summer 1998 · 13 ep. · Bee Media / Brain's BaseAction · Adventure · Drama7.52/10
  15. 15Poster for Grander Musashi RVGrander Musashi RVTV · Spring 1998 · 39 ep. · Nippon AnimationAdventure · Sports7.43/10
  16. 16Slayers GorgeousMovie · Summer 1998 · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffAction · Adventure · Comedy7.39/10
  17. 17Cyber Formula SINFuture GPX Cyber Formula SinOVA · Fall 1998 · 5 ep. · SunriseAction · Drama · Romance7.36/10
  18. 18Poster for Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-sanSexy Commando Gaiden Sugoiyo!! Masaru-sanSexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-sanTV · Winter 1998 · 48 ep. · Magic BusAction · Comedy · Martial Arts7.35/10
  19. 19Hunter x Hunter: Jump Super Anime Tour 1998Hunter x Hunter PilotOVA · Summer 1998 · 1 ep. · PierrotAction · Adventure · Fantasy7.34/10
  20. 20Slayers ExcellentOVA · Fall 1998 · 3 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffAction · Adventure · Comedy7.25/10
  21. 21Poster for Yokohama Kaidashi KikouYokohama Kaidashi KikouOVA · Spring 1998 · 2 ep. · Ajia-Do / AjiadoDrama · Sci-Fi · Slice of Life7.25/10
  22. 22Poster for Pokemon Movie 01: Mewtwo no GyakushuuPokemon Movie 1: The First MoviePokemon Movie 01: Mewtwo no GyakushuuMovie · Summer 1998 · OLM Digital / OLMAction · Adventure · Comedy7.18/10
  23. 23Poster for Princess Nine: Kisaragi Joshikou YakyuubuPrincess NinePrincess Nine: Kisaragi Joshikou YakyuubuTV · Spring 1998 · 26 ep. · Big Bang / Mushi Production / Phoenix EntertainmentAction · Comedy · Drama7.17/10
  24. 24Poster for Saber Marionette J to XSaber Marionette J to XTV · Fall 1998 · 26 ep. · Hal Film MakerAction · Adventure · Comedy7.16/10
  25. 25Poster for Popolocrois MonogatariPopolocrois MonogatariTV · Fall 1998 · 25 ep. · Bee Train Productions / Production I.gAction · Adventure · Fantasy7.15/10
  26. 26Poster for Legend of BasaraLegend of BasaraTV · Spring 1998 · 13 ep. · Kss / Pp ProjectAction · Adventure · Drama7.12/10
  27. 27Poster for Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi DenRecord of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic KnightLodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi DenTV · Spring 1998 · 27 ep. · Aic / Anime InternationalAction · Adventure · Drama7.12/10
  28. 28Poster for Doraemon Movie 19: Nobita no Nankai DaiboukenDoraemon Movie 19: Nobita's South Sea AdventureDoraemon Movie 19: Nobita no Nankai DaiboukenMovie · Winter 1998 · Shin-Ei AnimationAdventure · Comedy · Fantasy7.11/10
  29. 29Blue Submarine No. 6Ao no 6-gouOVA · Fall 1998 · 4 ep. · GonzoAction · Adventure · Drama6.81/10
  30. 30Oh! My Goddess: The Adventures of Mini-GoddessAa! Megami-sama!: Chicchai tte Koto wa Benri da neTV · Spring 1998 · 48 ep. · OLMAction · Adventure · Comedy6.69/10
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