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
Super Fishing Grander Musashi
Kikansha Sensei
Bamboo Bears
Speed Racer X
Kyuumei Senshi Nanosaver
Hanitarou desu.
Kishin Douji Zenki Gaiden: Anki Kitan
Super Express Hikarian
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha
Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Bonobono
Azumi Mamma★Mia
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Hamos: The Green Chariot
Tokyo Pig
Rurouni Kenshin: Review Special
TWO-MIX: White Reflection
Spoon-hime no Swing Kitchen
Samurai X Recap
Cutey Honey F
Coji-Coji
Bakumatsu no Spasibo
Ninpen Manmaru
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Maze: The Mega-Burst Space
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Gwiyeoun Jjokkomi
Hareluya II Boy
In The Beginning: The Bible Stories
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Spiral City
Fortune Quest
Cooking Master Boy
Hell Teacher Nube: Summer Holiday of Fear! Legend of the Sea of Suspicion
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Niji no Pyramid
Hana Yori Dango The Movie
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! WGP Bousou Mini Yonku Daitsuiseki
Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi
Hermes: Winds of Love
The Dog of Flanders
Flame of Recca
The File of Young Kindaichi
Psycho Diver: Soul Siren
Dr. Slump
Jungle Emperor Leo
City Hunter: The Motion Picture
Hyper Police
The☆Doraemons: The Mysterious Thief Dorapan The Mysterious Cartel
Hell Teacher Nube: 0 a.m. Nube Dead
The Slayers Try
Battle Athletes Victory
Cutie Honey F Movie
Super Demon Hero Wataru
The Cases of Young Kindaichi: Shinigami Hospital Murder
Crayon Kingdom of Dreams
Brave Command Dagwon: The Boy with Crystal Eyes
Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Samurai X: The Motion Picture
Lupin III: Island of Assassins
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go WGP
Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques
King of Classroom, Yamazaki
King of Braves GaoGaiGar
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Eat-Man
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
Pokemon: Aki no Special
Shinkai Densetsu Meremanoid
Burn Up Excess
Kerokero Chime
Sakura Wars
Macross Dynamite 7
Slayers Great
Mahou Gakuen Lunar! Aoi Ryuu no Himitsu
Mysterious Play OVA 2
CLAMP School Detectives
Last Orders
Those Who Hunt Elves II
Photon: The Idiot Adventures
Haunted Junction
Kigyou Senshi Yamazaki: Long Distance Call
Battle Athletes
VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Bokura wa Hero
Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness
Strange Love
Rayearth
Vampire Princess Miyu
Kakyuusei: Elf Version
Konpeki no Kantai: Sourai Kaihatsu Monogatari
Elmer's Adventure: My Father's Dragon
Ayane's High Kick
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
Super Fishing Grander Musashi
Kikansha Sensei
Bamboo Bears
Speed Racer X
Kyuumei Senshi Nanosaver
Hanitarou desu.
Kishin Douji Zenki Gaiden: Anki Kitan
Super Express Hikarian
Gegege no Kitarou: Youkai Tokkyuu! Maboroshi no Kisha
Spooky Kitaro: The Obake Nighter
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Bonobono
Azumi Mamma★Mia
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Hamos: The Green Chariot
Tokyo Pig
Rurouni Kenshin: Review Special
TWO-MIX: White Reflection
Spoon-hime no Swing Kitchen
Samurai X Recap
Cutey Honey F
Coji-Coji
Bakumatsu no Spasibo
Ninpen Manmaru
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
Maze: The Mega-Burst Space
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy
Gwiyeoun Jjokkomi
Hareluya II Boy
In The Beginning: The Bible Stories
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Spiral City
Fortune Quest
Cooking Master Boy
Hell Teacher Nube: Summer Holiday of Fear! Legend of the Sea of Suspicion
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Niji no Pyramid
Hana Yori Dango The Movie
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! WGP Bousou Mini Yonku Daitsuiseki
Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi
Hermes: Winds of Love
The Dog of Flanders
Flame of Recca
The File of Young Kindaichi
Psycho Diver: Soul Siren
Dr. Slump
Jungle Emperor Leo
City Hunter: The Motion Picture
Hyper Police
The☆Doraemons: The Mysterious Thief Dorapan The Mysterious Cartel
Hell Teacher Nube: 0 a.m. Nube Dead
The Slayers Try
Battle Athletes Victory
Cutie Honey F Movie
Super Demon Hero Wataru
The Cases of Young Kindaichi: Shinigami Hospital Murder
Crayon Kingdom of Dreams
Brave Command Dagwon: The Boy with Crystal Eyes
Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Samurai X: The Motion Picture
Lupin III: Island of Assassins
Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go WGP
Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques
King of Classroom, Yamazaki
King of Braves GaoGaiGar
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Eat-Man
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
Pokemon: Aki no Special
Shinkai Densetsu Meremanoid
Burn Up Excess
Kerokero Chime
Sakura Wars
Macross Dynamite 7
Slayers Great
Mahou Gakuen Lunar! Aoi Ryuu no Himitsu
Mysterious Play OVA 2
CLAMP School Detectives
Last Orders
Those Who Hunt Elves II
Photon: The Idiot Adventures
Haunted Junction
Kigyou Senshi Yamazaki: Long Distance Call
Battle Athletes
VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Bokura wa Hero
Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness
Strange Love
Rayearth
Vampire Princess Miyu
Kakyuusei: Elf Version
Konpeki no Kantai: Sourai Kaihatsu Monogatari
Elmer's Adventure: My Father's Dragon
Ayane's High Kick
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.
