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BEST OF 2023

Best anime of 2023

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 2023, out of 174 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 Frieren: Beyond Journey’s EndFrieren: Beyond Journey’s EndTV · Fall 2023 · 28 ep. · MadhouseFantasy · Adventure · Drama9.11/10
  2. 2Poster for Kusuriya no HitorigotoThe Apothecary DiariesKusuriya no HitorigotoTV · Fall 2023 · 24 ep. · OLM / Toho Animation StudioComedy · Mystery · Drama8.84/10
  3. 3Poster for Vinland Saga Season 2Vinland Saga Season 2TV · Winter 2023 · 24 ep. · MAPPAAction · Adventure · Drama8.49/10
  4. 4Poster for Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd SeasonJUJUTSU KAISEN Season 2Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd SeasonTV · Summer 2023 · 23 ep. · MAPPAAction · Comedy · Drama8.48/10
  5. 5Poster for Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Yakusai-henIs It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV: Part IIDungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Yakusai-henTV · Winter 2023 · 11 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffAction · Adventure · Comedy8.42/10
  6. 6Poster for [Oshi no Ko][Oshi no Ko]TV · Spring 2023 · 11 ep. · Doga Kobo / Dōga KōbōComedy · Mystery · Drama8.42/10
  7. 7Poster for Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! 2nd SeasonThe Eminence in Shadow 2nd SeasonKage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! 2nd SeasonTV · Fall 2023 · 12 ep. · NexusAction · Comedy · Drama8.41/10
  8. 8Poster for Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tanBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Part II - The SeparationBleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Ketsubetsu-tanTV · Summer 2023 · 13 ep. · PierrotAction · Adventure · Comedy8.40/10
  9. 9Poster for Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-henDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village ArcKimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-henTV · Spring 2023 · 11 ep. · UfotableAction · Adventure · Comedy8.26/10
  10. 10Poster for Boku no Kokoro no Yabai YatsuThe Dangers in My HeartBoku no Kokoro no Yabai YatsuTV · Spring 2023 · 12 ep. · Shin-Ei AnimationComedy · Drama · Romance8.25/10
  11. 11Poster for Blue GiantBlue GiantMovie · Winter 2023 · NutDrama · Music · School8.23/10
  12. 12Poster for Bungou Stray Dogs 4th SeasonBungo Stray Dogs 4th SeasonBungou Stray Dogs 4th SeasonTV · Winter 2023 · 13 ep. · BonesAction · Comedy · Mystery8.23/10
  13. 13Poster for Dr. Stone: New World Part 2Dr. Stone: New World - Part IIDr. Stone: New World Part 2TV · Fall 2023 · 11 ep. · Die Studio / Die4studio / Tms EntertainmentAction · Adventure · Comedy8.22/10
  14. 14Poster for PlutoPlutoONA · Fall 2023 · 8 ep. · MAPPA / Studio M2Action · Adventure · Sci-Fi8.21/10
  15. 15Poster for Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki DasuMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation 2nd SeasonMushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki DasuTV · Summer 2023 · 12 ep. · Studio Bind / StudiobindAction · Adventure · Comedy8.20/10
  16. 16Poster for Tengoku DaimakyouHeavenly DelusionTengoku DaimakyouTV · Spring 2023 · 13 ep. · Production I.g.Adventure · Comedy · Sci-Fi8.18/10
  17. 17Poster for Seishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo MinaiRascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack KidSeishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo MinaiMovie · Fall 2023 · CloverworksComedy · Drama · Psychological8.17/10
  18. 18Poster for Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to suShangri-La FrontierShangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to suTV · Fall 2023 · 25 ep. · C2cAction · Adventure · Comedy8.17/10
  19. 19Poster for Precure All Stars Movie FPrecure All Stars Movie FMovie · Summer 2023 · Toei AnimationAction · Adventure · Drama8.16/10
  20. 20Poster for Meitantei Conan Movie 26: Kurogane no SubmarineDetective Conan Movie 26: Black Iron SubmarineMeitantei Conan Movie 26: Kurogane no SubmarineMovie · Spring 2023 · 1st Studio / Tms EntertainmentAction · Comedy · Mystery8.14/10
  21. 21Poster for Sasaki to Miyano Movie: Sotsugyou-henSasaki and Miyano: Graduation ChapterSasaki to Miyano Movie: Sotsugyou-henMovie · Winter 2023 · Studio DeenComedy · Romance · School8.13/10
  22. 22Poster for Bungou Stray Dogs 5th SeasonBungo Stray Dogs 5th SeasonBungou Stray Dogs 5th SeasonTV · Summer 2023 · 11 ep. · BonesAction · Comedy · Mystery8.12/10
  23. 23Poster for Spy x Family Season 2Spy x Family Season 2TV · Fall 2023 · 12 ep. · Cloverworks / Wit StudioAction · Comedy · Drama8.12/10
  24. 24Poster for JigokurakuHell's Paradise: JigokurakuJigokurakuTV · Spring 2023 · 13 ep. · MAPPAAction · Adventure · Drama8.10/10
  25. 25Poster for Dr. Stone: New WorldDr. Stone: New WorldTV · Spring 2023 · 11 ep. · Die Studio / Die4studio / Tms EntertainmentAction · Adventure · Comedy8.09/10
  26. 26Poster for Horimiya: PieceHorimiya: The Missing PiecesHorimiya: PieceTV · Summer 2023 · 13 ep. · CloverworksComedy · Romance · School8.08/10
  27. 27Poster for Spy x Family Movie: Code: WhiteSpy x Family Movie: Code: WhiteMovie · Fall 2023 · Cloverworks / Wit StudioAction · Adventure · Comedy8.06/10
  28. 28Poster for Kimi wa Houkago InsomniaInsomniacs After SchoolKimi wa Houkago InsomniaTV · Spring 2023 · 13 ep. · Liden Films / LidenfilmsComedy · Drama · Romance8.05/10
  29. 29Poster for Buddy DaddiesBuddy DaddiesTV · Winter 2023 · 12 ep. · P.a. Works / P.a.worksAction · Comedy · Drama8.03/10
  30. 30Poster for Skip to LoaferSkip and LoaferSkip to LoaferTV · Spring 2023 · 12 ep. · P.a. Works / P.a.worksComedy · Drama · Romance8.00/10
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