These are the anime that actually delivered in 1985. 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 1985
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING
Ranked by fans who actually watched every episode.
Angel's Egg
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Haai Step Jun
Ninja Hattori-kun Plus Perman: Ninja Kaijuu Jippou tai Miracle Tamago
Pro Golfer Saru (TV)
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam: Kieta 12-nin
Onegai! Samia Don
Spooky Kitaro
Gu-Gu Ganmo (Movie)
Tongari Boushi no Memole: Marielle no Housekibako
Ninja Robots
Sangokushi (1985)
Area 88
Touch
A Little Princess Sara
Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami: Lovely Serenade
Creamy Mami: Long Goodbye
Bumpety Boo
Musashi no Ken
Konpora Kid
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Angel's Egg
Haai Step Jun
Ninja Hattori-kun Plus Perman: Ninja Kaijuu Jippou tai Miracle Tamago
Pro Golfer Saru (TV)
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam: Kieta 12-nin
Onegai! Samia Don
Spooky Kitaro
Gu-Gu Ganmo (Movie)
Tongari Boushi no Memole: Marielle no Housekibako
Ninja Robots
Sangokushi (1985)
Area 88
Touch
A Little Princess Sara
Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami: Lovely Serenade
Creamy Mami: Long Goodbye
Bumpety Boo
Musashi no Ken
Konpora Kid
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best anime of 1985 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.
