These are the anime that actually delivered in 1987. 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 1987
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING
Ranked by fans who actually watched every episode.
Maple Town no Koutsuu Anzen
City Hunter
Doraemon and Itchy the Stray
Machine Robo Battle Hackers
Captain Tsubasa no Koutsuu Anzen
Zillion Specials
Ox Tales
Fist of the North Star 2
The Story of Fifteen Boys
Oraa Guzura Dado (1987)
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
Mister Ajikko
Legend of the Forest
Shouri Toushu
Maple Town no Shouboutai
Mami the Psychic
Bubblegum Crisis
Taiman Blues: Shimizu Naoto-hen
Manga Nihon Keizai Nyuumon
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
City Hunter
Maple Town no Koutsuu Anzen
Doraemon and Itchy the Stray
Machine Robo Battle Hackers
Captain Tsubasa no Koutsuu Anzen
Zillion Specials
Ox Tales
Fist of the North Star 2
The Story of Fifteen Boys
Oraa Guzura Dado (1987)
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
Mister Ajikko
Legend of the Forest
Shouri Toushu
Maple Town no Shouboutai
Mami the Psychic
Bubblegum Crisis
Taiman Blues: Shimizu Naoto-hen
Manga Nihon Keizai Nyuumon
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best anime of 1987 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.
