Top 10 Best Animes of the 2000s

The Top Ten

  1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, often referred to simply as Code Geass, is a Japanese anime series created by Sunrise. It was directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, with original character designs by the manga artist group Clamp. The series debuted in 2006 and is known for its... read more

    I love a good anti-hero. Even though he's a mass murderer with a body count that has got to be in the hundreds of thousands, everything Lelouch does is for his little sister. Watching him coordinate war strategies is enough to keep me entertained. The characters are great along with the action. Great series, although I did enjoy R2 a little more than the first season.

    After the first few episodes of this anime, you really get into the series and it's hard to stop watching. I went through about six episodes in one day one time. The plot is great and it always keeps you wanting more. I was so sad that it ended.

  2. Fullmetal Alchemist

    Fullmetal Alchemist is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa. It follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who use alchemy in a quest to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to resurrect their mother. The original series aired in 2003, and a more faithful... read more

    The best in the 2000s but Bleach is close to being as good in some cases.

  3. Bleach

    Bleach is a Japanese anime series based on Tite Kubo's manga of the same name. The anime adapts the first 54 volumes of the manga and includes four anime-original arcs that aired alongside and between the main story arcs.

    The story follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a high school student with the ability... read more

    Some amazing episodes, a lot of filler. One of my favorite characters of all time.

    The most 2000s anime I've seen. Kinda reminds me of Danny Phantom and Fairly Odd Parents.

  4. InuYasha

    InuYasha is a manga franchise created by Rumiko Takahashi. It was adapted into two anime television series produced by Sunrise. The first aired for 167 episodes on Yomiuri TV in Japan from October 16, 2000, to September 13, 2004.... read more

    I just finished watching all 193 episodes again, and it was such an emotional rollercoaster ride. It was also the first anime I ever watched, and the first moment I ever saw Inuyasha on TV was unforgettable. The emotions after so many years that can still hold when I rewatched it in 2020 are proof that Inuyasha is an anime that transcends time. A love story that forever remains a gem in our hearts, that follows us for the rest of our lives.

    Reading so many comments of people also growing up with Inuyasha is incredibly heartwarming, and it makes me love the anime more than ever.

    InuYasha, another great series by Rumiko. A show with more of a dark tone than her previous series like Ranma, Maison Ikkoku, and Lum.

    Rin-ne, her latest installment, is a really fun show.

  5. Death Note

    Death Note is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. The story follows Light Yagami, a gifted high school student with a strong sense of justice who discovers a notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name in it. His actions as... read more

    I know it is in just about everyone's top ten, but I can't think of mine without it. A battle of wits between two geniuses? Add in a question of morality and you've got a winner. Light's scheming and L's sheer awesomeness keep the watcher riveted and thoroughly enthralled. Like I said, it does raise a question: what would I do if the Death Note had fallen into my hands?

  6. Naruto

    Naruto is an anime and manga franchise created by Masashi Kishimoto. The manga was adapted into a television anime series produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex. It premiered on TV Tokyo and other TX Network stations on October 3, 2002.... read more

    Naruto was the first anime I ever watched. It is the anime that started me on watching even more anime! But I am really behind on it. I tagged along with the series really late. I am only on season three of Naruto Shippuden. Sorry if I spelled it wrong, hopefully I didn't trigger anyone.

    At first, Naruto was pretty boring, because it had to explain so many things. But if you think about it, it is a really good thing. It might be annoying at times. But when you get to season three or four, it stops explaining things, and becomes more fast-paced. It still sometimes will explain things. But Naruto will still be my favorite anime.

    Yay! I just love this anime and all the characters! GREAT plot and awesome artwork!

    Also, the story really shows how the characters grow and change, just like real people!

  7. Gurren Lagann

    Gurren Lagann, known in Japan as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, is an anime series produced by Gainax in collaboration with Aniplex and Konami. It was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima. The show originally aired in 2007 and gained acclaim for its energetic style and ambitious... read more

  8. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is an anime series adapted from the Fullmetal Alchemist manga by Hiromu Arakawa. It closely follows the original manga storyline, in contrast to the earlier 2003 adaptation. The series is highly acclaimed for its animation, character development, and faithful adaptation... read more

  9. Ouran High School Host Club

    Ouran High School Host Club is a manga series by Bisco Hatori, serialized in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine from September 2002 to November 2010. The story follows a group of attractive male students who entertain female clients in a host club setting at the prestigious Ouran Academy.... read more

  10. Tokyo Mew Mew

    Originating in Japan, Tokyo Mew Mew is an anime series that aired in 2002. It was adapted from a manga written by Reiko Yoshida and illustrated by Mia Ikumi. The story follows five girls who gain animal-based powers to become the "Mew Mews," defenders of Earth against alien invaders... read more

    11. The Newcomers
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    Naruto Shippuden

    Naruto: Shippuden is the anime sequel to the original Naruto series, adapting content from volume 28 onward of the manga. The show premiered in Japan on February 15, 2007, on TV Tokyo. It is produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date, continuing the story of Naruto Uzumaki as he faces... read more

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    Gintama

    Gin Tama, also styled as Gintama, is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Hideaki Sorachi, serialized beginning on December 8, 2003, in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump. The series is known for its blend of comedy, action, and science fiction set in an alternate-history Edo period. It was adapted... read more

    13. The Contenders

  13. Elfen Lied

    Elfen Lied is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Lynn Okamoto. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine from June 2002 to August 2005. The series includes 107 chapters, which have been compiled into twelve tankōbon volumes.

  14. Clannad

    Clannad is the anime adaptation of the visual novel developed by Key for Windows PCs in 2004. The game was later ported to PlayStation consoles and the Xbox 360. It was the best-selling PC title in Japan in 2004 and appeared in national top 50 rankings several more times afterward.... read more

    The emotional story of a teen boy with father issues who meets a teen girl (who happens to be one of the sweetest girls in anime). He befriends her and eventually falls in love with her.

  15. Lucky Star

    Lucky Star is a slice-of-life anime television series that originally aired in Japan from April 8, 2007, to September 16, 2007. The story follows the everyday lives of four high school girls: Konata Izumi, Kagami Hiiragi, Tsukasa Hiiragi, and Miyuki Takara. It is known for its charming "moe" characters... read more

  16. One Piece

    One Piece is a manga franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. The manga was adapted into an original video animation (OVA) produced by Production I.G in 1998. The anime series produced by Toei Animation began broadcasting in Japan in 1999 and, as of now, has aired 851 episodes.

  17. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

    Haruhi Suzumiya (Japanese: 涼宮ハルヒ, Hepburn: Suzumiya Haruhi) is a Japanese light novel series written by Nagaru Tanigawa and illustrated by Noizi Ito. It was first published in 2003 by Kadokawa Shoten in Japan with the novel The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Since then, it has been followed by 11 additional... read more

    Probably the most influential anime of this decade. Perhaps part of the appeal is trying to figure out what the hell is going on. It has grabbed the attention of thousands. The interactions between the characters are enthralling. Despite many trying to imitate this beloved series, the likes have never been reproduced (even by its own sequel).

  18. Higurashi: When They Cry

    Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni, also known as When They Cry, is a Japanese horror anime and visual novel series. Created by Ryukishi07, the story is set in the fictional village of Hinamizawa and follows a group of friends entangled in mysterious and often violent events... read more

  19. Futari wa Pretty Cure

  20. Soul Eater

    Soul Eater is an anime series directed by Takuya Igarashi and produced by Bones, Aniplex, Dentsu, Media Factory, and TV Tokyo. It adapts the Soul Eater manga written and illustrated by Atsushi Ohkubo. The anime aired in Japan from April 2008 to March 2009.

  21. Fairy Tail

    Fairy Tail is a manga franchise created by Hiro Mashima. It was adapted into an anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and Satelight, which first aired in Japan on October 12, 2009. The franchise also includes several original video animations and a feature film titled Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess... read more

  22. Negima! Magister Negi Magi

  23. Azumanga Daioh

    Azumanga Daioh (あずまんが大王, Hepburn: Azumanga Daiō) is a Japanese four-panel comic strip (yonkoma) manga written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma. It was serialized from February 1999 to May 2002 in the monthly magazine Dengeki Daioh published by MediaWorks. Three additional chapters were... read more

  24. Fruits Basket

    After losing her mother in a tragic accident, 16-year-old Tohru Honda goes to live with her grandfather. However, when his house undergoes renovations, she chooses not to trouble her friends or extended family. Instead, she secretly moves into a tent in the nearby woods and tries to maintain her normal... read more

  25. Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

  26. Princess Tutu

    Princess Tutu is a Japanese magical girl anime series created by Ikuko Itoh in 2002 for the animation studio Hal Film Maker. Inspired by ballet and fairy tales, particularly The Ugly Duckling and Swan Lake, the story follows a duck who is transformed into the mythical ballerina Princess Tutu in order... read more

  27. Cowboy Bebop

    Cowboy Bebop is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in 1998 and was produced by the animation studio Sunrise. The series was directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, written by Keiko Nobumoto, and featured character designs by Toshihiro Kawamoto and mechanical designs by Kimitoshi Yamane. The music... read more

    Never seen it, but I know it's a must-see. Can't believe I passed on it when it first came out, but it's a definite must-see for me.

    Cowboys in space. Need I continue?

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