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BEST OF 2012

Best anime of 2012

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 2012, out of 118 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 Gintama': EnchousenGintama': EnchousenTV · Fall 2012 · 13 ep. · SunriseAction · Comedy · Drama8.76/10
  2. 2Poster for Natsume Yuujinchou ShiNatsume's Book of Friends Season 4Natsume Yuujinchou ShiTV · Winter 2012 · 13 ep. · Brain's BaseComedy · Drama · Fantasy8.50/10
  3. 3Poster for Fate/Zero 2nd SeasonFate Zero 2Fate/Zero 2nd SeasonTV · Spring 2012 · 12 ep. · UfotableAction · Adventure · Drama8.45/10
  4. 4Wolf ChildrenOokami Kodomo no Ame to YukiMovie · Summer 2012 · Chizu / Madhouse / Studio ChizuDrama · Fantasy · Romance8.45/10
  5. 5Bakuman 3Bakuman. 3rd SeasonTV · Fall 2012 · 25 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffComedy · Drama · Romance8.41/10
  6. 6Poster for Psycho-PassPsycho-PassTV · Fall 2012 · 22 ep. · Production I.g.Action · Sci-Fi · Mystery8.24/10
  7. 7Poster for Uchuu KyoudaiSpace BrothersUchuu KyoudaiTV · Spring 2012 · 99 ep. · A-1 PicturesAdventure · Comedy · Drama8.23/10
  8. 8Poster for Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199OVA · Spring 2012 · 26 ep. · Aic / XebecAction · Adventure · Drama8.22/10
  9. 9Poster for Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 2: Eien no MonogatariPuella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Part 2: EternalMahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 2: Eien no MonogatariMovie · Fall 2012 · ShaftAction · Drama · Fantasy8.22/10
  10. 10Poster for Sakamichi no ApollonKids on the SlopeSakamichi no ApollonTV · Spring 2012 · 12 ep. · MAPPA / Tezuka ProductionsDrama · Historical · Music8.21/10
  11. 11Poster for Shinsekai yoriFrom the New WorldShinsekai yoriTV · Fall 2012 · 25 ep. · A-1 PicturesAdventure · Drama · Fantasy8.13/10
  12. 12Poster for Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no MonogatariPuella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Part 1: BeginningsMahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no MonogatariMovie · Fall 2012 · ShaftAction · Drama · Fantasy8.10/10
  13. 13Poster for NisemonogatariNisemonogatariTV · Winter 2012 · 11 ep. · ShaftAction · Comedy · Drama8.10/10
  14. 14Poster for One Piece Film: ZOne Piece Film: ZMovie · Fall 2012 · Toei AnimationAction · Adventure · Comedy8.10/10
  15. 15Poster for HyoukaHyoukaTV · Spring 2012 · 22 ep. · Kyoto AnimationComedy · Mystery · Drama8.08/10
  16. 16Poster for Danshi Koukousei no NichijouDaily Lives of High School BoysDanshi Koukousei no NichijouTV · Winter 2012 · 12 ep. · SunriseComedy · School · Slice of Life8.07/10
  17. 17Gintama: Yorinuki Gintama-san on Theater 2DMovie · Summer 2012 · SunriseAction · Adventure · Comedy8.04/10
  18. 18Poster for Kuroko no BasketKuroko's BasketballKuroko no BasketTV · Spring 2012 · 25 ep. · Production I.g.Comedy · Drama · School8.04/10
  19. 19Poster for Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 2nd A'sMagical Girl Lyrical NANOHA The MOVIE 2nd A’sMahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 2nd A'sMovie · Summer 2012 · Seven ArcsAction · Comedy · Drama8.04/10
  20. 20The Pet Girl of SakurasouSakura-sou no Pet na KanojoTV · Fall 2012 · 24 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffComedy · Drama · Romance7.99/10
  21. 21Poster for Magi: The Labyrinth of MagicMagi: The Labyrinth of MagicTV · Fall 2012 · 25 ep. · A-1 PicturesAction · Adventure · Comedy7.98/10
  22. 22Poster for Initial D Fifth StageInitial D Fifth StageTV · Fall 2012 · 14 ep. · Synergy Sp / SynergyspAction · Drama · Romance7.96/10
  23. 23Poster for Kamisama HajimemashitaKamisama KissKamisama HajimemashitaTV · Fall 2012 · 13 ep. · Tms EntertainmentComedy · Fantasy · Romance7.95/10
  24. 24JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV)TV · Fall 2012 · 26 ep. · David ProductionAction · Adventure · Comedy7.93/10
  25. 25Poster for Jormungand: Perfect OrderJormungand: Perfect OrderTV · Fall 2012 · 12 ep. · White FoxAction · Adventure · Drama7.91/10
  26. 26Poster for Hidamari Sketch x HoneycombHidamari Sketch x HoneycombTV · Fall 2012 · 12 ep. · ShaftComedy · School · Slice of Life7.89/10
  27. 27History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi OVAShijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi OVAOVA · Winter 2012 · 11 ep. · Brain's BaseAction · Comedy · Martial Arts7.84/10
  28. 28Poster for Zetsuen no TempestBlast of TempestZetsuen no TempestTV · Fall 2012 · 24 ep. · BonesAction · Adventure · Drama7.82/10
  29. 29Poster for JormungandJormungandTV · Spring 2012 · 12 ep. · White FoxAction · Adventure · Military7.80/10
  30. 30Poster for Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!TV · Fall 2012 · 12 ep. · Kyoto AnimationComedy · Drama · Magical Girl7.79/10
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