Best anime of 2005 — top 36 ranked

The best anime that premiered in 2005, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Mushi-Shi leads with a score of 8.65, followed by Major S2 and Gintama: Jump Festa 2005 Special. The 36 titles below average 7.81/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 Mushi-Shi poster

    Mushi-Shi

    Mushishi
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2005 · Artland
    Adult CastAdventureHistoricalIyashikeiMystery
    ★ 8.65
    922.2K members
    #89 on MAL
  2. 2 Major S2 poster

    Major S2

    TV · 26 eps · Winter 2006 · Studio Hibari
    ShounenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 8.18
    77.3K members
    #494 on MAL
  3. 3 Gintama: Jump Festa 2005 Special poster

    Gintama: Jump Festa 2005 Special

    Gintama: Nanigoto mo Saisho ga Kanjin nanode Tashou Senobisuru Kurai ga Choudoyoi
    Special · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Sunrise
    ComedyHistoricalMechaParodySamurai
    ★ 8.07
    61.8K members
    #658 on MAL
  4. 4 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
    OVA · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Production I.G
    Adult CastDetectiveMechaMysteryPsychological
    ★ 8.06
    45.2K members
    #671 on MAL
  5. 5 Glass Mask poster

    Glass Mask

    Glass no Kamen (2005)
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2005 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    DramaPerforming ArtsRomanceShoujoShowbiz
    ★ 8.05
    45.7K members
    #683 on MAL
  6. 6 Eureka Seven poster

    Eureka Seven

    Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 2005 · Bones
    AdventureDramaMechaRomanceSci-Fi
    ★ 8.05
    465.5K members
    #687 on MAL
  7. 7 Honey and Clover poster

    Honey and Clover

    Hachimitsu to Clover
    TV · 24 eps · Spring 2005 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastDramaJoseiLove PolygonRomance
    ★ 7.97
    288.5K members
    #815 on MAL
  8. 8 Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's poster

    Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A's

    Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2005 · Seven Arcs
    ActionComedyDramaMahou Shoujo
    ★ 7.96
    70.6K members
    #838 on MAL
  9. 9 Akagi poster

    Akagi

    Touhai Densetsu Akagi: Yami ni Maiorita Tensai
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2005 · Madhouse
    Adult CastHigh Stakes GameOrganized CrimePsychologicalSeinen
    ★ 7.93
    116.1K members
    #886 on MAL
  10. 10 xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream poster

    xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

    xxxHOLiC Movie: Manatsu no Yoru no Yume
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Production I.G
    ComedyDramaMysteryPsychologicalSeinen
    ★ 7.93
    72.1K members
    #888 on MAL
  11. 11 Eyeshield 21 poster

    Eyeshield 21

    TV · 145 eps · Spring 2005 · Gallop
    ShounenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 7.91
    198.1K members
    #919 on MAL
  12. 12 Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid poster

    Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid

    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2005 · Kyoto Animation
    MechaMilitary
    ★ 7.91
    276.1K members
    #920 on MAL
  13. 13 Paradise Kiss poster

    Paradise Kiss

    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2005 · Madhouse
    DramaJoseiRomanceSchoolVisual Arts
    ★ 7.89
    268K members
    #976 on MAL
  14. 14 Capeta poster

    Capeta

    TV · 52 eps · Fall 2005 · Studio Comet
    RacingShounenSports
    ★ 7.86
    42.7K members
    #1,033 on MAL
  15. 15 Kaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix - The Layla Hamilton Story poster

    Kaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix - The Layla Hamilton Story

    Kaleido Star: Legend of Phoenix - Layla Hamilton Monogatari
    OVA · 1 ep · Fall 2005 · Gonzo
    ComedyDrama
    ★ 7.85
    15.7K members
    #1,061 on MAL
  16. 16 One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island poster

    One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island

    One Piece Movie 06: Omatsuri Danshaku to Himitsu no Shima
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2005 · Toei Animation
    ActionAdventureDramaFantasyShounen
    ★ 7.80
    124.5K members
    #1,196 on MAL
  17. 17 Doraemon (2005) poster

    Doraemon (2005)

    TV · Spring 2005 · Shin-Ei Animation
    AnthropomorphicComedyKidsSci-FiShounen
    ★ 7.79
    24.1K members
    #1,207 on MAL
  18. 18 Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths poster

    Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths

    Meitantei Conan Movie 09: Suihei Senjou no Strategy
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2005 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.79
    55.8K members
    #1,217 on MAL
  19. 19 Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno poster

    Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter - Inferno

    Saint Seiya: Meiou Hades Meikai-hen
    OVA · 12 eps · Fall 2005 · Toei Animation
    ActionAdventureFantasyMythologySci-Fi
    ★ 7.78
    56.1K members
    #1,255 on MAL
  20. 20 Kino's Journey: In Order to Do Something - Life Goes On poster

    Kino's Journey: In Order to Do Something - Life Goes On

    Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - Nanika wo Suru Tame ni - Life Goes On.
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2005 · A.C.G.T.
    AdventureDramaFantasy
    ★ 7.73
    63.9K members
    #1,389 on MAL
  21. 21 The Law of Ueki poster

    The Law of Ueki

    Ueki no Housoku
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2005 · Studio Deen
    ActionAdventureShounenSuper PowerSupernatural
    ★ 7.72
    127.4K members
    #1,432 on MAL
  22. 22 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children poster

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Square Enix Visual Works
    ActionFantasy
    ★ 7.71
    221.3K members
    #1,443 on MAL
  23. 23 School Rumble: Extra Class poster

    School Rumble: Extra Class

    School Rumble: Ichi Gakki Hoshuu
    OVA · 2 eps · Fall 2005 · Studio Comet
    ComedyRomanceSchoolShounen
    ★ 7.70
    62.7K members
    #1,487 on MAL
  24. 24 Aria the Animation poster

    Aria the Animation

    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2005 · HAL Film Maker
    IyashikeiSci-FiShounenSlice of Life
    ★ 7.69
    181.6K members
    #1,497 on MAL
  25. 25 One Stormy Night poster

    One Stormy Night

    Arashi no Yoru ni
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2005 · Group TAC
    AdventureAnthropomorphicComedyDramaFantasy
    ★ 7.65
    26.1K members
    #1,611 on MAL
  26. 26 Strawberry Marshmallow poster

    Strawberry Marshmallow

    Ichigo Mashimaro
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2005 · Daume
    CGDCTIyashikeiSlice of Life
    ★ 7.64
    134.6K members
    #1,658 on MAL
  27. 27 Banner of the Stars III poster

    Banner of the Stars III

    Seikai no Senki III
    OVA · 2 eps · Summer 2005 · Sunrise
    ActionMilitaryRomanceSci-FiSpace
    ★ 7.64
    19.2K members
    #1,671 on MAL
  28. 28 Honey and Clover Specials poster

    Honey and Clover Specials

    Hachimitsu to Clover Specials
    Special · 2 eps · Fall 2005 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyDramaJoseiRomance
    ★ 7.62
    33K members
    #1,724 on MAL
  29. 29 Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel poster

    Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel

    Meitantei Conan: Conan vs. Kid - Shark & Jewel
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.62
    9.5K members
    #1,732 on MAL
  30. 30 Rozen Maiden: Träumend poster

    Rozen Maiden: Träumend

    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2005 · Nomad
    ActionDramaSeinenSupernatural
    ★ 7.62
    112.3K members
    #1,738 on MAL
  31. 31 Emma: A Victorian Romance poster

    Emma: A Victorian Romance

    Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2005 · Studio Pierrot
    Adult CastDramaHistoricalRomanceSeinen
    ★ 7.61
    66.8K members
    #1,748 on MAL
  32. 32 Blood+ poster

    Blood+

    TV · 50 eps · Fall 2005 · Production I.G
    ActionDramaGoreHorrorMilitary
    ★ 7.60
    402.6K members
    #1,788 on MAL
  33. 33 Hell Girl poster

    Hell Girl

    Jigoku Shoujo
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2005 · Studio Deen
    HorrorMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalSuspense
    ★ 7.60
    390.8K members
    #1,800 on MAL
  34. 34 Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths Recap poster

    Detective Conan Movie 09: Strategy Above the Depths Recap

    Meitantei Conan Movie 09: Suihei Senjou no Strategy Recap
    TV Special · 1 ep · Spring 2005 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 7.60
    10.7K members
    #1,809 on MAL
  35. 35 Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage poster

    Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2005 · Square Enix Visual Works
    ActionDramaFantasySci-Fi
    ★ 7.59
    13.7K members
    #1,832 on MAL
  36. 36 Noein: To Your Other Self poster

    Noein: To Your Other Self

    Noein: Mou Hitori no Kimi e
    TV · 24 eps · Fall 2005 · Satelight
    AdventureDramaSci-FiTime Travel
    ★ 7.56
    98.9K members
    #1,966 on MAL

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