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BEST OF 2020

Best anime of 2020

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 2020, out of 112 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 Violet Evergarden MovieViolet Evergarden MovieMovie · Summer 2020 · Kyoto AnimationAdventure · Drama · Fantasy8.70/10
  2. 2Poster for Jujutsu KaisenJujutsu KaisenTV · Fall 2020 · 24 ep. · MAPPAAction · Supernatural · Fantasy8.69/10
  3. 3Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-henDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie - Mugen TrainKimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-henMovie · Fall 2020 · UfotableAction · Adventure · Comedy8.59/10
  4. 4Poster for Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2Haikyuu!! To the Top Part IIHaikyuu!! To the Top Part 2TV · Fall 2020 · 12 ep. · Production I.g.Comedy · Drama · School8.56/10
  5. 5Poster for Made in Abyss Movie 3: Fukaki Tamashii no ReimeiMade in Abyss Movie: Dawn of the Deep SoulMade in Abyss Movie 3: Fukaki Tamashii no ReimeiMovie · Winter 2020 · Kinema CitrusAction · Adventure · Comedy8.56/10
  6. 6Poster for Kingdom 3rd SeasonKingdom 3Kingdom 3rd SeasonTV · Spring 2020 · 26 ep. · Pierrot / St. Signpost / St.signpost.co.Action · Adventure · Drama8.50/10
  7. 7Poster for Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai ZunousenKaguya-sama: Love Is War 2Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai ZunousenTV · Spring 2020 · 12 ep. · A-1 Pictures / Clip+bisonComedy · Drama · Psychological8.49/10
  8. 8Poster for Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring SongFate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] III. spring songFate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring SongMovie · Summer 2020 · UfotableAction · Drama · Fantasy8.48/10
  9. 9Poster for Fruits Basket 2nd SeasonFruits Basket 2nd SeasonTV · Spring 2020 · 25 ep. · 8 Pan / 8pan / Tms EntertainmentComedy · Drama · Fantasy8.45/10
  10. 10Poster for Haikyuu!! To the TopHaikyuu!! To the TopTV · Winter 2020 · 13 ep. · Production I.g.Comedy · Drama · School8.37/10
  11. 11Poster for Golden Kamuy 3rd SeasonGolden Kamuy Season 3Golden Kamuy 3rd SeasonTV · Fall 2020 · 12 ep. · Geno StudioAction · Adventure · Comedy8.34/10
  12. 12Poster for Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachiJosee, The Tiger and the FishJosee to Tora to Sakana-tachiMovie · Fall 2020 · BonesDrama · Romance · School8.30/10
  13. 13Poster for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd SeasonRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd SeasonTV · Summer 2020 · 13 ep. · White FoxAction · Adventure · Drama8.26/10
  14. 14Poster for Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. KanMy Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU: ClimaxYahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. KanTV · Summer 2020 · 12 ep. · Feel.Comedy · Drama · Romance8.23/10
  15. 15Poster for Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd SeasonAscendance of a Bookworm (Season 2)Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 2nd SeasonTV · Spring 2020 · 12 ep. · Ajia-Do / AjiadoComedy · Drama · Fantasy8.19/10
  16. 16Poster for Toaru Kagaku no Railgun TA Certain Scientific Railgun TToaru Kagaku no Railgun TTV · Winter 2020 · 25 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffAction · Comedy · Mystery8.08/10
  17. 17Poster for Stand By Me Doraemon 2Stand By Me Doraemon 2Movie · Fall 2020 · Robot Communications / Shin-Ei Animation / ShirogumiAdventure · Comedy · Drama8.06/10
  18. 18Poster for Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!TV · Winter 2020 · 12 ep. · Science SaruAction · Adventure · Comedy8.03/10
  19. 19Poster for Yuukoku no MoriartyMoriarty the PatriotYuukoku no MoriartyTV · Fall 2020 · 11 ep. · Production I.g.Action · Adventure · Mystery8.03/10
  20. 20Haikyuu!! Riku vs. KuuOVA · Winter 2020 · 2 ep. · Production I.g.Comedy · Drama · School8.02/10
  21. 21Poster for Shingeki no Kyojin: ChronicleAttack on Titan Movie 4: ChronicleShingeki no Kyojin: ChronicleMovie · Summer 2020 · Wit StudioAction · Adventure · Drama8.02/10
  22. 22Poster for DorohedoroDorohedoroTV · Winter 2020 · 12 ep. · MAPPAAction · Adventure · Comedy8.01/10
  23. 23Poster for Given Movie 1Given MovieGiven Movie 1Movie · Summer 2020 · LercheComedy · Drama · Music8.01/10
  24. 24Poster for Great PretenderGreat PretenderTV · Summer 2020 · 23 ep. · Wit StudioAction · Adventure · Comedy7.99/10
  25. 25Poster for Kono Sekai no Tanoshimikata: Secret Story FilmKono Sekai no Tanoshimikata: Secret Story FilmMovie · Fall 2020 · ClapMusic7.96/10
  26. 26Poster for Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution KizunaDigimon Adventure Movie: Last Evolution KizunaDigimon Adventure: Last Evolution KizunaMovie · Winter 2020 · Toei Animation / Yumeta / Yumeta CompanyAction · Adventure · Comedy7.93/10
  27. 27Poster for Maoujou de OyasumiSleepy Princess in the Demon CastleMaoujou de OyasumiTV · Fall 2020 · 12 ep. · Doga Kobo / Dōga KōbōComedy · Fantasy · Slice of Life7.93/10
  28. 28Poster for Tonikaku KawaiiTONIKAWA: Over The Moon For YouTonikaku KawaiiTV · Fall 2020 · 12 ep. · Seven ArcsComedy · Romance · Slice of Life7.89/10
  29. 29Poster for Somali to Mori no KamisamaSomali and the Forest SpiritSomali to Mori no KamisamaTV · Winter 2020 · 12 ep. · Hornets / SatelightAdventure · Drama · Fantasy7.85/10
  30. 30Poster for IDOLiSH7 Second Beat!IDOLiSH7 Second Beat!TV · Spring 2020 · 15 ep. · TroycaComedy · Drama · Idols7.83/10
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