BEST OF 2005

Best anime of 2005

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 2005, out of 67 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 MushishiMushishiTV · Fall 2005 · 26 ep. · ArtlandAdventure · Mystery · Drama8.52/10
  2. 2Poster for Full Metal Panic! The Second RaidFull Metal Panic! The Second RaidTV · Summer 2005 · 13 ep. · Kyoto AnimationAction · Comedy · Drama8.17/10
  3. 3Eureka SevenKoukyoushihen Eureka SevenTV · Spring 2005 · 50 ep. · BonesAction · Adventure · Comedy8.10/10
  4. 4Poster for Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing ManKoukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing ManOVA · Summer 2005 · 1 ep. · Production I.g.Action · Sci-Fi · Mystery8.00/10
  5. 5Poster for Hachimitsu to CloverHoney and CloverHachimitsu to CloverTV · Spring 2005 · 24 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffComedy · Drama · Romance7.98/10
  6. 6Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A'sMahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A'sTV · Fall 2005 · 13 ep. · Seven ArcsAction · Adventure · Comedy7.92/10
  7. 7Poster for Glass no Kamen (2005)Glass Mask (2005)Glass no Kamen (2005)TV · Spring 2005 · 51 ep. · Tms Entertainment / Tokyo Movie ShinshaDrama · Romance7.90/10
  8. 8Poster for Kaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix - Layla Hamilton MonogatariKaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix - Layla Hamilton StoryKaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix - Layla Hamilton MonogatariOVA · Fall 2005 · 1 ep. · GonzoComedy · Drama · Fantasy7.87/10
  9. 9Poster for CapetaCapetaTV · Fall 2005 · 52 ep. · Studio CometAction · Comedy · Drama7.81/10
  10. 10Poster for Meitantei Conan Movie 09: Suihei Senjou no StrategyDetective Conan Movie 9: Strategy Above the DepthsMeitantei Conan Movie 09: Suihei Senjou no StrategyMovie · Spring 2005 · Tms Entertainment / Tokyo MovieAction · Adventure · Comedy7.79/10
  11. 11Poster for Eyeshield 21Eyeshield 21TV · Spring 2005 · 145 ep. · GallopAction · Comedy · Drama7.78/10
  12. 12Poster for Paradise KissParadise KissTV · Fall 2005 · 12 ep. · MadhouseComedy · Drama · Romance7.78/10
  13. 13Banner of the Stars IIISeikai no Senki IIIOVA · Summer 2005 · 2 ep. · SunriseAction · Adventure · Drama7.77/10
  14. 14Poster for xxxHOLiC Movie: Manatsu no Yoru no YumexxxHOLiC Movie: Manatsu no Yoru no YumeMovie · Summer 2005 · Production I.g.Adventure · Comedy · Drama7.75/10
  15. 15Final Fantasy VII: Advent ChildrenMovie · Summer 2005 · Square Enix Visual WorksAction · Adventure · Sci-Fi7.74/10
  16. 16Poster for Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita TensaiAkagiTouhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita TensaiTV · Fall 2005 · 26 ep. · Dr Movie / MadhouseDrama · Historical · Psychological7.73/10
  17. 17Poster for Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - Nanika wo Suru Tame ni - Life Goes On.Kino's Journey: Life Goes OnKino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - Nanika wo Suru Tame ni - Life Goes On.Movie · Winter 2005 · A.c.g.t. / AcgtAdventure · Drama · Fantasy7.72/10
  18. 18Poster for School Rumble: Ichi Gakki HoshuuSchool Rumble: Extra ClassSchool Rumble: Ichi Gakki HoshuuOVA · Fall 2005 · 2 ep. · Studio CometComedy · Romance · School7.72/10
  19. 19Poster for Eikoku Koi Monogatari EmmaEmma: A Victorian RomanceEikoku Koi Monogatari EmmaTV · Spring 2005 · 12 ep. · PierrotDrama · Historical · Romance7.70/10
  20. 20Poster for Aria the AnimationAria the AnimationTV · Fall 2005 · 13 ep. · Hal Film MakerComedy · Drama · Fantasy7.66/10
  21. 21Poster for Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of ShamballaFullmetal Alchemist - The Movie: Conqueror of ShamballaFullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of ShamballaMovie · Summer 2005 · BonesAction · Adventure · Comedy7.65/10
  22. 22Poster for Sugar Sugar RuneSugar Sugar RuneTV · Summer 2005 · 51 ep. · PierrotAdventure · Comedy · Drama7.64/10
  23. 23Poster for Blood+Blood PlusBlood+TV · Fall 2005 · 50 ep. · Production I.g.Action · Drama · Fantasy7.63/10
  24. 24Poster for Ichigo MashimaroStrawberry MarshmallowIchigo MashimaroTV · Summer 2005 · 12 ep. · DaumeComedy · School · Slice of Life7.62/10
  25. 25Poster for Noein: Mou Hitori no Kimi eNoein - to your other selfNoein: Mou Hitori no Kimi eTV · Fall 2005 · 24 ep. · SatelightAction · Adventure · Drama7.62/10
  26. 26Shakugan no ShanaTV · Fall 2005 · 24 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffAction · Comedy · Drama7.62/10
  27. 27Poster for Rozen Maiden: TräumendRozen Maiden TraumendRozen Maiden: TräumendTV · Fall 2005 · 12 ep. · NomadAction · Adventure · Comedy7.60/10
  28. 28Poster for Ueki no HousokuThe Law of UekiUeki no HousokuTV · Spring 2005 · 51 ep. · Studio DeenAction · Adventure · Comedy7.59/10
  29. 29Arashi no Yoru niMovie · Fall 2005 · Group TacAdventure · Comedy · Drama7.56/10
  30. 30Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLETsubasa ChronicleTV · Spring 2005 · 26 ep. · Bee Train ProductionsAction · Adventure · Drama7.55/10
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