These are the anime that actually delivered in 1978. 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 1978
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING
Ranked by fans who actually watched every episode.
Manga Kodomo Bunko
Treasure Island
Eagle Riders
Manga Hajimete Monogatari
Spaceketeers
Pink Lady Monogatari: Eikou no Tenshi-tachi
The Adventures of the Little Prince
Candy Candy: Candy's Summer Vacation
World's Famous Stories for Children: Thumb Princess
Candy Candy: The Call of Spring
Perrine Monogatari
Uchuu Majin Daikengou
Shin Ace wo Nerae!
Captain Future
Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyokei Race
Muteki Koujin Daitarn 3
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Star Blazers: The Comet Empire
Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love
Smart-san
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia Episode
Majokko Tickle
Galaxy Express 999
Dangard Ace Movie: The Great Space War
Future Boy Conan
Ikkyuu-san (1978)
Daimos
Ringing Bell
Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo
King Fang
Lupin III: Pilot Film (1978)
The Stingiest Man in Town
One-Million Year Trip: Bander Book
Gatchaman: The Movie
Xiao Bai Ge
Sekai no Fushigi Tanken Series
Liang Zhang Bu Gao
Oneechan
Kagee Aesop Monogatari
The Fox and the Hunter
Treasure Island
Manga Kodomo Bunko
Eagle Riders
Manga Hajimete Monogatari
Spaceketeers
Pink Lady Monogatari: Eikou no Tenshi-tachi
The Adventures of the Little Prince
Candy Candy: Candy's Summer Vacation
World's Famous Stories for Children: Thumb Princess
Candy Candy: The Call of Spring
Perrine Monogatari
Uchuu Majin Daikengou
Shin Ace wo Nerae!
Captain Future
Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyokei Race
Muteki Koujin Daitarn 3
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Star Blazers: The Comet Empire
Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love
Smart-san
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia Episode
Majokko Tickle
Galaxy Express 999
Dangard Ace Movie: The Great Space War
Future Boy Conan
Ikkyuu-san (1978)
Daimos
Ringing Bell
Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo
King Fang
Lupin III: Pilot Film (1978)
The Stingiest Man in Town
One-Million Year Trip: Bander Book
Gatchaman: The Movie
Xiao Bai Ge
Sekai no Fushigi Tanken Series
Liang Zhang Bu Gao
Oneechan
Kagee Aesop Monogatari
The Fox and the Hunter
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best anime of 1978 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.
