Top 18 Anime of the 2010s

From genre-defining blockbusters to quieter cult gems, this decade reshaped what animation could do, spanning brutal action, tear-jerking drama, and mind-bending sci-fi. Which one defined the era for you?

1

Attack on Titan

Hajime Isayama's dark fantasy about humanity's war against man-eating Titans, a defining global anime hit of the decade.

1000pts

2

Erased

A supernatural mystery about a man who travels back to his childhood to prevent a series of murders.

712pts

3

Mob Psycho 100

ONE's story of a powerful but emotionally restrained psychic middle-schooler, animated by Bones.

678pts

4

Made in Abyss

A deceptively cute adventure about children descending into a deadly, mysterious abyss.

678pts

5

Violet Evergarden

Kyoto Animation's beautifully animated story of a former child soldier learning human emotion.

639pts

6

Hunter x Hunter (2011)

Madhouse's acclaimed reboot following young Gon's quest to become a Hunter and find his father.

593pts

7

Vinland Saga

A historical epic following a young Viking seeking revenge in the brutal age of Norse warriors.

593pts

8

Haikyu!!

A high-energy volleyball sports anime following an undersized but determined high-school player.

539pts

9

Demon Slayer

Ufotable's visually stunning tale of Tanjiro hunting demons to cure his transformed sister.

539pts

10

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

David Production's flamboyant, multi-generational saga of the Joestar family and their Stands.

539pts

11

Psycho-Pass

A cyberpunk crime thriller set in a society that measures citizens' criminal potential.

539pts

12

Re:Zero

A dark isekai where Subaru is repeatedly sent back in time upon death in a fantasy world.

474pts

13

My Hero Academia

A superhero-school shonen following Izuku Midoriya in a world where most people have powers called Quirks.

474pts

14

One Punch Man

A satirical action comedy about a hero so strong he defeats any foe with a single punch.

474pts

15

Your Lie in April

An emotional drama about a piano prodigy rediscovering music through a free-spirited violinist.

474pts

16

Steins;Gate

A time-travel thriller about a self-proclaimed mad scientist who discovers how to send messages to the past.

395pts

17

The Promised Neverland

A tense thriller about orphans uncovering the horrifying secret of their idyllic home.

395pts

18

Kill la Kill

Trigger's frenetic action-comedy about a vengeful transfer student wielding a living uniform.

395pts