These are the anime that actually delivered in 1961. Every score here comes from fans rating each episode as it aired, so a strong premiere can't carry a weak finale. The ranking updates weekly. Filter by Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter, or see what's airing this week.
All Seasons 1961
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING
Ranked by fans who actually watched every episode.
There is Here
Anju to Zushioumaru
Plus 50000-nen
Kaguya-hime (1961)
Kitte no Gensou
Awate Tokoya
Kuma-chan no Picnic
Daremo Shiranai
Gonpinpin no Uta
Tom Pillibi
Akahana no Tonakai
Renshen Wawa
Instant History
Tana wo Tsukurimashou
Taiyang de Xiao Keren
Gaemiege Bejjangi
Kui Kwai Manimani
Kamotori Gonbee
Nihongo no Okeiko
Onpu
Mane
Commotion at Ikedaya
Yike Da Baicai
Sanbiki no Hachi
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
Salgijohgo Balgeunnala, Naegagajin i Hanpyolo
Shuide Benling Da
Shaka no Shougai
Henohenomoheji
Anju to Zushioumaru
There is Here
Plus 50000-nen
Kaguya-hime (1961)
Kitte no Gensou
Awate Tokoya
Kuma-chan no Picnic
Daremo Shiranai
Gonpinpin no Uta
Tom Pillibi
Akahana no Tonakai
Renshen Wawa
Instant History
Tana wo Tsukurimashou
Taiyang de Xiao Keren
Gaemiege Bejjangi
Kui Kwai Manimani
Kamotori Gonbee
Nihongo no Okeiko
Onpu
Mane
Commotion at Ikedaya
Yike Da Baicai
Sanbiki no Hachi
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
Salgijohgo Balgeunnala, Naegagajin i Hanpyolo
Shuide Benling Da
Shaka no Shougai
Henohenomoheji
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best anime of 1961 so far?
- The current number one sits at the top of this list, ranked by fans who scored every episode as it aired. The order updates weekly while the season airs.
- How are these rankings decided?
- Fans rate individual episodes, not whole shows. No critic scores, no studio hype. If a show falls apart in its second half, the ranking shows it.
