Best anime of 2011 — top 57 ranked

The best anime that premiered in 2011, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Steins;Gate leads with a score of 9.07, followed by Hunter x Hunter and Gintama Season 2. The 57 titles below average 7.98/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 Steins;Gate poster

    Steins;Gate

    TV · 24 eps · Spring 2011 · White Fox
    DramaPsychologicalSci-FiSuspenseTime Travel
    ★ 9.07
    2.9M members
    #3 on MAL
  2. 2 Hunter x Hunter poster

    Hunter x Hunter

    Hunter x Hunter (2011)
    TV · 148 eps · Fall 2011 · Madhouse
    ActionAdventureFantasyShounen
    ★ 9.03
    3.3M members
    #9 on MAL
  3. 3 Gintama Season 2 poster

    Gintama Season 2

    Gintama'
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2011 · Sunrise
    ActionComedyGag HumorHistoricalParody
    ★ 9.02
    624.5K members
    #12 on MAL
  4. 4 Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 poster

    Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3

    Natsume Yuujinchou San
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2011 · Brain's Base
    IyashikeiMythologyShoujoSlice of LifeSupernatural
    ★ 8.56
    275.3K members
    #136 on MAL
  5. 5 Nichijou - My Ordinary Life poster

    Nichijou - My Ordinary Life

    Nichijou
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2011 · Kyoto Animation
    ComedyGag HumorSchoolShounen
    ★ 8.47
    999.9K members
    #180 on MAL
  6. 6 Puella Magi Madoka Magica poster

    Puella Magi Madoka Magica

    Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2011 · Shaft
    Award WinningDramaMahou ShoujoPsychologicalSuspense
    ★ 8.39
    1.4M members
    #247 on MAL
  7. 7 Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops - The New Age poster

    Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops - The New Age

    Doraemon Movie 31: Shin Nobita to Tetsujin Heidan - Habatake Tenshi-tachi
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Shin-Ei Animation
    AdventureComedyFantasyKidsMecha
    ★ 8.38
    23.7K members
    #252 on MAL
  8. 8 K-ON! The Movie poster

    K-ON! The Movie

    K-On! Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2011 · Kyoto Animation
    Award WinningCGDCTComedyMusic
    ★ 8.37
    361.6K members
    #267 on MAL
  9. 9 Bakuman. Season 2 poster

    Bakuman. Season 2

    Bakuman. 2nd Season
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2011 · J.C.Staff
    ComedyDramaOtaku CultureRomanceShounen
    ★ 8.33
    375.2K members
    #295 on MAL
  10. 10 Bunny Drop poster

    Bunny Drop

    Usagi Drop
    TV · 11 eps · Summer 2011 · Production I.G
    ChildcareIyashikeiJoseiSlice of Life
    ★ 8.31
    530.5K members
    #330 on MAL
  11. 11 Major: World Series poster

    Major: World Series

    OVA · 2 eps · Fall 2011 · SynergySP
    ShounenSportsTeam Sports
    ★ 8.29
    40.5K members
    #341 on MAL
  12. 12 Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day poster

    Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

    Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2011 · A-1 Pictures
    DramaSupernatural
    ★ 8.28
    1.7M members
    #351 on MAL
  13. 13 Fate/Zero poster

    Fate/Zero

    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2011 · ufotable
    ActionFantasyUrban Fantasy
    ★ 8.26
    1.6M members
    #372 on MAL
  14. 14 Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light poster

    Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light

    Hotarubi no Mori e
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2011 · Brain's Base
    Award WinningDramaRomanceShoujoSupernatural
    ★ 8.26
    889.6K members
    #375 on MAL
  15. 15 Kaiji: Against All Rules poster

    Kaiji: Against All Rules

    Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Hakairoku-hen
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2011 · Madhouse
    Adult CastHigh Stakes GamePsychologicalSeinenStrategy Game
    ★ 8.24
    217.6K members
    #407 on MAL
  16. 16 SKET Dance poster

    SKET Dance

    TV · 77 eps · Spring 2011 · Tatsunoko Production
    ComedySchoolShounen
    ★ 8.20
    241.5K members
    #459 on MAL
  17. 17 Chihayafuru poster

    Chihayafuru

    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2011 · Madhouse
    DramaJoseiLove PolygonRomanceSchool
    ★ 8.17
    503.1K members
    #509 on MAL
  18. 18 Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2 poster

    Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2

    Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Meiou Shinwa 2
    OVA · 13 eps · Winter 2011 · TMS Entertainment
    ActionAdventureFantasyHistoricalMythology
    ★ 8.12
    82.1K members
    #582 on MAL
  19. 19 Gosick poster

    Gosick

    TV · 24 eps · Winter 2011 · Bones
    DramaHistoricalMysteryRomance
    ★ 8.04
    616K members
    #703 on MAL
  20. 20 Hyouge Mono poster

    Hyouge Mono

    TV · 39 eps · Spring 2011 · Bee Train
    Adult CastDramaHistoricalSamuraiSeinen
    ★ 8.03
    32.7K members
    #718 on MAL
  21. 21 Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence poster

    Detective Conan Movie 15: Quarter of Silence

    Meitantei Conan Movie 15: Chinmoku no Quarter
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2011 · TMS Entertainment
    AdventureComedyDetectiveMysteryShounen
    ★ 8.01
    54.5K members
    #759 on MAL
  22. 22 Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 2 poster

    Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 2

    Kimi ni Todoke 2nd Season
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2011 · Production I.G
    DramaRomanceSchoolShoujo
    ★ 7.97
    569.3K members
    #818 on MAL
  23. 23 Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell poster

    Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

    Macross F Movie 2: Sayonara no Tsubasa
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Satelight
    Award WinningMechaMilitaryMusicRomance
    ★ 7.95
    30.2K members
    #855 on MAL
  24. 24 Penguindrum poster

    Penguindrum

    Mawaru Penguindrum
    TV · 24 eps · Summer 2011 · Brain's Base
    Avant GardeDramaMysteryPsychologicalSupernatural
    ★ 7.92
    324.1K members
    #905 on MAL
  25. 25 Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital poster

    Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital

    Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyou
    TV · 24 eps · Summer 2011 · Studio Deen
    ActionMythologyShounenSupernatural
    ★ 7.92
    174.2K members
    #906 on MAL
  26. 26 Bunny Drop Specials poster

    Bunny Drop Specials

    Usagi Drop Specials
    Special · 4 eps · Fall 2011 · Production I.G
    ChildcareIyashikeiJoseiSlice of Life
    ★ 7.91
    75.6K members
    #935 on MAL
  27. 27 Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms for Tomorrow poster

    Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms for Tomorrow

    Hanasaku Iroha
    TV · 26 eps · Spring 2011 · P.A. Works
    DramaWorkplace
    ★ 7.89
    350.2K members
    #966 on MAL
  28. 28 Carnival Phantasm poster

    Carnival Phantasm

    OVA · 12 eps · Summer 2011 · Lerche
    ComedyParodySupernatural
    ★ 7.87
    213.6K members
    #1,009 on MAL
  29. 29 K-On!!: Plan! poster

    K-On!!: Plan!

    K-On!!: Keikaku!
    Special · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Kyoto Animation
    CGDCTComedyMusicSchool
    ★ 7.86
    138.2K members
    #1,036 on MAL
  30. 30 The World God Only Knows II poster

    The World God Only Knows II

    Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai II
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2011 · Manglobe
    ComedyHaremOtaku CultureRomanceSchool
    ★ 7.86
    412.9K members
    #1,038 on MAL
  31. 31 Beelzebub poster

    Beelzebub

    TV · 60 eps · Winter 2011 · Pierrot Plus
    ActionChildcareComedyDelinquentsSchool
    ★ 7.84
    638.5K members
    #1,073 on MAL
  32. 32 Sekaiichi Hatsukoi OVA poster

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi OVA

    OVA · 2 eps · Winter 2011 · Studio Deen
    Boys Love
    ★ 7.84
    75.1K members
    #1,091 on MAL
  33. 33 Tiger & Bunny poster

    Tiger & Bunny

    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2011 · Sunrise
    ActionAdult CastComedyMysterySci-Fi
    ★ 7.83
    240.3K members
    #1,118 on MAL
  34. 34 Wagnaria!!2 poster

    Wagnaria!!2

    Working'!!
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2011 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyLove Status QuoRomanceSeinenWorkplace
    ★ 7.81
    291.2K members
    #1,175 on MAL
  35. 35 Broken Blade 5 poster

    Broken Blade 5

    Break Blade Movie 5: Shisen no Hate
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Production I.G
    Adult CastFantasyMechaMilitaryShounen
    ★ 7.80
    57.6K members
    #1,180 on MAL
  36. 36 Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love 2 poster

    Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love 2

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi 2
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2011 · Studio Deen
    Adult CastBoys LoveOtaku CultureWorkplace
    ★ 7.80
    178.6K members
    #1,197 on MAL
  37. 37 From Up on Poppy Hill poster

    From Up on Poppy Hill

    Coquelicot-zaka kara
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2011 · Studio Ghibli
    Award WinningHistoricalRomanceSchoolShoujo
    ★ 7.78
    233.3K members
    #1,233 on MAL
  38. 38 Hidamari Sketch x SP poster

    Hidamari Sketch x SP

    TV Special · 2 eps · Fall 2011 · Shaft
    CGDCTIyashikeiSchoolSlice of LifeVisual Arts
    ★ 7.78
    17.5K members
    #1,236 on MAL
  39. 39 The Legend of Luoxiaohei poster

    The Legend of Luoxiaohei

    Luo Xiaohei Zhanji
    ONA · 28 eps · Winter 2011 · HMCH
    ComedySupernatural
    ★ 7.76
    8.5K members
    #1,304 on MAL
  40. 40 Saiyuuki Gaiden poster

    Saiyuuki Gaiden

    OVA · 3 eps · Winter 2011 · Anpro
    ActionAdventureDramaFantasyShounen
    ★ 7.75
    14.9K members
    #1,336 on MAL
  41. 41 Shiki Specials poster

    Shiki Specials

    Special · 2 eps · Spring 2011 · Daume
    GoreHorrorMysteryPsychologicalShounen
    ★ 7.75
    77.8K members
    #1,339 on MAL
  42. 42 Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA poster

    Seitokai Yakuindomo OVA

    OVA · 8 eps · Spring 2011 · GoHands
    ComedyGag HumorSchoolShounen
    ★ 7.74
    138K members
    #1,374 on MAL
  43. 43 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D poster

    Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D

    Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Production I.G
    Adult CastDetectiveMechaMilitaryMystery
    ★ 7.71
    18.2K members
    #1,446 on MAL
  44. 44 Broken Blade 6 poster

    Broken Blade 6

    Break Blade Movie 6: Doukoku no Toride
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Production I.G
    Adult CastFantasyMechaMilitaryShounen
    ★ 7.68
    57.2K members
    #1,530 on MAL
  45. 45 Wandering Son poster

    Wandering Son

    Hourou Musuko
    TV · 11 eps · Winter 2011 · AIC Classic
    CrossdressingDramaRomanceSchoolSeinen
    ★ 7.68
    138.5K members
    #1,537 on MAL
  46. 46 Touhou Fantasy Kaleidoscope: The Memories of Phantasm poster

    Touhou Fantasy Kaleidoscope: The Memories of Phantasm

    Gensou Mangekyou: The Memories of Phantasm
    OVA · 20 eps · Summer 2011 · Manpuku Jinja
    Fantasy
    ★ 7.67
    12.1K members
    #1,552 on MAL
  47. 47 Baka & Test: Summon the Beasts 2 poster

    Baka & Test: Summon the Beasts 2

    Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni!
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2011 · SILVER LINK.
    ComedyLove PolygonRomanceSchoolSuper Power
    ★ 7.66
    388.8K members
    #1,580 on MAL
  48. 48 You and Me. poster

    You and Me.

    Kimi to Boku.
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2011 · J.C.Staff
    IyashikeiSchoolShounenSlice of Life
    ★ 7.65
    198.3K members
    #1,627 on MAL
  49. 49 Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu! poster

    Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!

    TV · 8 eps · Winter 2011 · Bridge
    ComedyGag HumorSchoolShounen
    ★ 7.65
    50.1K members
    #1,633 on MAL
  50. 50 THE IDOLM@STER poster

    THE IDOLM@STER

    The iDOLM@STER
    TV · 25 eps · Summer 2011 · A-1 Pictures
    ComedyDramaIdols (Female)Music
    ★ 7.61
    161.7K members
    #1,780 on MAL
  51. 51 Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love poster

    Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love

    Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2011 · Studio Deen
    Adult CastBoys LoveOtaku CultureWorkplace
    ★ 7.60
    232.5K members
    #1,814 on MAL
  52. 52 The Princess and the Pilot poster

    The Princess and the Pilot

    Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2011 · Madhouse
    Adult CastAdventureMilitaryRomance
    ★ 7.60
    81.9K members
    #1,818 on MAL
  53. 53 Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - A Memory of Snow Flowers poster

    Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom - A Memory of Snow Flowers

    Hakuouki: Sekkaroku
    OVA · 6 eps · Summer 2011 · Studio Deen
    ActionDramaFantasyHistoricalJosei
    ★ 7.58
    29.5K members
    #1,874 on MAL
  54. 54 Dragon Ball Z Kai: Bring Peace to the Future! Goku's Spirit is Eternal poster

    Dragon Ball Z Kai: Bring Peace to the Future! Goku's Spirit is Eternal

    Dragon Ball Kai: Mirai ni Heiwa wo! Goku no Tamashii yo Eien ni
    TV Special · 1 ep · Summer 2011 · Toei Animation
    ActionComedyFantasySci-FiShounen
    ★ 7.57
    56.2K members
    #1,917 on MAL
  55. 55 Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie poster

    Sengoku Basara - Samurai Kings: The Movie

    Sengoku Basara Movie: The Last Party
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2011 · Production I.G
    ActionFantasyHistoricalMartial ArtsSamurai
    ★ 7.56
    31.7K members
    #1,970 on MAL
  56. 56 YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily poster

    YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily

    Yuru Yuri
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2011 · Doga Kobo
    Award WinningCGDCTComedyGag HumorGirls Love
    ★ 7.56
    357.5K members
    #1,978 on MAL
  57. 57 Baka & Test: Summon the Beasts OVA poster

    Baka & Test: Summon the Beasts OVA

    Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu: Matsuri
    OVA · 2 eps · Winter 2011 · SILVER LINK.
    ComedySchoolSuper Power
    ★ 7.55
    132.6K members
    #1,988 on MAL

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