These are the anime that actually delivered in 1997. 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 1997
WHAT'S WORTH WATCHING
Ranked by fans who actually watched every episode.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Princess Mononoke
Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
Berserk
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Pokémon
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Tokyo Pig
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter
Kikansha Sensei
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha
Super Express Hikarian
Ninpen Manmaru
Kishin Douji Zenki Gaiden: Anki Kitan
Hanitarou desu.
Kyuumei Senshi Nanosaver
Azumi Mamma★Mia
Speed Racer X
Princess Mononoke
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
Berserk
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Pokémon
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Tokyo Pig
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter
Kikansha Sensei
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha
Super Express Hikarian
Ninpen Manmaru
Kishin Douji Zenki Gaiden: Anki Kitan
Hanitarou desu.
Kyuumei Senshi Nanosaver
Azumi Mamma★Mia
Speed Racer X
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best anime of 1997 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.