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BEST OF 2016

Best anime of 2016

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 2016, out of 141 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 Koe no KatachiA Silent VoiceKoe no KatachiMovie · Summer 2016 · Kyoto AnimationDrama · Psychological · Romance8.86/10
  2. 2Poster for Kimi no Na wa.Your NameKimi no Na wa.Movie · Summer 2016 · Comix Wave FilmsComedy · Drama · Romance8.84/10
  3. 3Poster for Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen KoukouHaikyuu!! Karasuno High School vs Shiratorizawa AcademyHaikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen KoukouTV · Fall 2016 · 10 ep. · Production I.g.Comedy · Drama · School8.66/10
  4. 4Poster for Natsume Yuujinchou GoNatsume's Book of Friends Season 5Natsume Yuujinchou GoTV · Fall 2016 · 11 ep. · ShukaComedy · Drama · Fantasy8.45/10
  5. 5Poster for Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu-henKIZUMONOGATARI Part 2: NekketsuKizumonogatari II: Nekketsu-henMovie · Summer 2016 · ShaftAction · Drama · Fantasy8.45/10
  6. 6Poster for Ansatsu Kyoushitsu 2nd SeasonAssassination Classroom 2nd SeasonAnsatsu Kyoushitsu 2nd SeasonTV · Winter 2016 · 25 ep. · LercheAction · Comedy · Drama8.41/10
  7. 7Poster for JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa KudakenaiJoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is UnbreakableJoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa KudakenaiTV · Spring 2016 · 39 ep. · David ProductionAction · Adventure · Comedy8.38/10
  8. 8Poster for Mob Psycho 100Mob Psycho 100TV · Summer 2016 · 12 ep. · BonesAction · Comedy · Supernatural8.38/10
  9. 9Poster for Boku dake ga Inai MachiERASEDBoku dake ga Inai MachiTV · Winter 2016 · 12 ep. · A-1 PicturesMystery · Drama · Psychological8.35/10
  10. 10Poster for Hibike! Euphonium 2Sound! Euphonium 2Hibike! Euphonium 2TV · Fall 2016 · 13 ep. · Kyoto AnimationDrama · Music · School8.34/10
  11. 11Poster for Shouwa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuuShouwa Genroku Rakugo ShinjuuTV · Winter 2016 · 13 ep. · Studio DeenComedy · Drama · Historical8.34/10
  12. 12Poster for Kono Sekai no Katasumi niIn This Corner of the WorldKono Sekai no Katasumi niMovie · Fall 2016 · MAPPADrama · Historical · Military8.22/10
  13. 13Poster for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai SeikatsuRe:ZERO - Starting Life in Another WorldRe:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai SeikatsuTV · Spring 2016 · 25 ep. · White FoxAction · Adventure · Drama8.22/10
  14. 14Poster for Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nanThe Disastrous Life of Saiki K.Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nanTV · Summer 2016 · 120 ep. · Egg Firm / J.c. Staff / J.c.staffComedy · School · Slice of Life8.22/10
  15. 15Poster for Gintama°: Aizome Kaori-henGintama: Aizome Kaori-henGintama°: Aizome Kaori-henOVA · Summer 2016 · 2 ep. · Bandai Namco Pictures / Bn Pictures / SunriseAction · Adventure · Comedy8.21/10
  16. 16Poster for Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no SaraFood Wars! The Second PlateShokugeki no Souma: Ni no SaraTV · Summer 2016 · 13 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffComedy · Drama · Gourmet8.19/10
  17. 17Poster for 3-gatsu no LionMarch Comes In Like a Lion3-gatsu no LionTV · Fall 2016 · 22 ep. · ShaftComedy · Drama · Psychological8.18/10
  18. 18Poster for Boku no Hero AcademiaBoku no Hero AcademiaTV · Spring 2016 · 13 ep. · BonesAction · Adventure · Comedy8.14/10
  19. 19Poster for DoukyuuseiDoukyuuseiMovie · Winter 2016 · A-1 PicturesComedy · Drama · Music8.13/10
  20. 20Poster for Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu HitoThe Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a StarMahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu HitoOVA · Summer 2016 · 3 ep. · Wit StudioDrama · Fantasy · Romance8.11/10
  21. 21Poster for Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2nd SeasonMobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans 2nd SeasonKidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2nd SeasonTV · Fall 2016 · 25 ep. · SunriseAction · Drama · Mecha8.08/10
  22. 22Poster for ReLIFEReLIFETV · Summer 2016 · 13 ep. · Double Eagle / Tms EntertainmentComedy · Drama · Psychological8.07/10
  23. 23Poster for Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd SeasonBungo Stray Dogs 2nd SeasonBungou Stray Dogs 2nd SeasonTV · Fall 2016 · 12 ep. · BonesAction · Comedy · Sci-Fi8.04/10
  24. 24Poster for Magi: Sinbad no Bouken (TV)Magi: Adventure of SinbadMagi: Sinbad no Bouken (TV)TV · Spring 2016 · 13 ep. · Lay-DuceAction · Adventure · Comedy8.02/10
  25. 25Poster for Akagami no Shirayuki-hime 2nd SeasonSnow White with the Red Hair 2nd SeasonAkagami no Shirayuki-hime 2nd SeasonTV · Winter 2016 · 12 ep. · BonesAdventure · Comedy · Drama8.00/10
  26. 26Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!TV · Winter 2016 · 10 ep. · Studio DeenAction · Adventure · Comedy7.99/10
  27. 27Poster for Meitantei Conan Movie 20: Junkoku no NightmareDetective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest NightmareMeitantei Conan Movie 20: Junkoku no NightmareMovie · Spring 2016 · Tms Entertainment / V1 Studio / V₁studioAction · Adventure · Mystery7.98/10
  28. 28Poster for Durarara!!x2 KetsuDurarara!! X2 The Third ArcDurarara!!x2 KetsuTV · Winter 2016 · 12 ep. · ShukaAction · Comedy · Drama7.96/10
  29. 29Poster for One Piece Film: GoldOne Piece Film: GoldMovie · Summer 2016 · Toei AnimationAction · Adventure · Comedy7.94/10
  30. 30Poster for Yuri!!! on IceYuri!!! on IceTV · Fall 2016 · 12 ep. · MAPPAComedy · Drama · Romance7.94/10
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