Best Performing Arts anime — top 37 ranked

The highest-rated performing arts anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Sound! Euphonium 3 leads with a score of 8.73, followed by Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju and Your Lie in April. The 37 titles below average 8.04/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

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  1. 1 Sound! Euphonium 3 poster

    Sound! Euphonium 3

    Hibike! Euphonium 3
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2024 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 8.73
    103.1K members
    #53 on MAL
  2. 2 Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju poster

    Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

    Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen
    TV · 12 eps · Winter 2017 · Studio Deen
    Adult CastDramaHistoricalJoseiLove Polygon
    ★ 8.69
    204.5K members
    #73 on MAL
  3. 3 Your Lie in April poster

    Your Lie in April

    Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
    TV · 22 eps · Fall 2014 · A-1 Pictures
    DramaLove PolygonMusicPerforming ArtsRomance
    ★ 8.64
    2.5M members
    #93 on MAL
  4. 4 Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju poster

    Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

    Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2016 · Studio Deen
    DramaHistoricalJoseiLove PolygonPerforming Arts
    ★ 8.54
    319K members
    #145 on MAL
  5. 5 Revue Starlight: The Movie poster

    Revue Starlight: The Movie

    Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2021 · Kinema Citrus
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 8.52
    27.3K members
    #155 on MAL
  6. 6 Medalist Season 2 poster

    Medalist Season 2

    Medalist 2nd Season
    TV · 9 eps · Winter 2026 · ENGI
    DramaPerforming ArtsSeinenSports
    ★ 8.43
    48.6K members
    #211 on MAL
  7. 7 Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life Season 2 poster

    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life Season 2

    Kono Oto Tomare! Part 2
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2019 · Platinum Vision
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchoolShounen
    ★ 8.42
    207.4K members
    #215 on MAL
  8. 8 Medalist poster

    Medalist

    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2025 · ENGI
    DramaPerforming ArtsSeinenSports
    ★ 8.38
    100.2K members
    #257 on MAL
  9. 9 Sound! Euphonium 2 poster

    Sound! Euphonium 2

    Hibike! Euphonium 2
    TV · 13 eps · Fall 2016 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 8.35
    261.6K members
    #287 on MAL
  10. 10 Nodame Cantabile poster

    Nodame Cantabile

    TV · 23 eps · Winter 2007 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyJoseiMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 8.25
    335.5K members
    #398 on MAL
  11. 11 Liz and the Blue Bird poster

    Liz and the Blue Bird

    Liz to Aoi Tori
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2018 · Kyoto Animation
    Award WinningDramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 8.24
    167.6K members
    #412 on MAL
  12. 12 Nodame Cantabile Finale poster

    Nodame Cantabile Finale

    TV · 11 eps · Winter 2010 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyJoseiMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 8.22
    134.4K members
    #433 on MAL
  13. 13 Welcome to the Ballroom poster

    Welcome to the Ballroom

    Ballroom e Youkoso
    TV · 24 eps · Summer 2017 · Production I.G
    Performing ArtsShounenSports
    ★ 8.18
    368.1K members
    #482 on MAL
  14. 14 Princess Tutu poster

    Princess Tutu

    TV · 38 eps · Summer 2002 · HAL Film Maker
    AnthropomorphicDramaLove PolygonMahou ShoujoMystery
    ★ 8.15
    188.9K members
    #534 on MAL
  15. 15 Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen poster

    Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen

    TV · 11 eps · Fall 2008 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyJoseiMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 8.13
    131.6K members
    #568 on MAL
  16. 16 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
  17. 17 Sound! Euphonium poster

    Sound! Euphonium

    Hibike! Euphonium
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2015 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 8.03
    520.8K members
    #717 on MAL
  18. 18 Yuri!!! On ICE: Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX "Welcome to The Madness" poster

    Yuri!!! On ICE: Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX "Welcome to The Madness"

    Yuri!!! on Ice: Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX - Welcome to The Madness
    Special · 1 ep · Spring 2017 · MAPPA
    Performing ArtsSports
    ★ 7.99
    93.5K members
    #792 on MAL
  19. 19 Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life poster

    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life

    Kono Oto Tomare!
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2019 · Platinum Vision
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchoolShounen
    ★ 7.94
    359.1K members
    #868 on MAL
  20. 20 Akane-banashi poster

    Akane-banashi

    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2026 · Zexcs
    DramaPerforming ArtsShounen
    ★ 7.93
    80.3K members
    #877 on MAL
  21. 21 Kaleido Star poster

    Kaleido Star

    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2003 · Gonzo
    ComedyDramaPerforming ArtsShowbizSupernatural
    ★ 7.91
    93.9K members
    #923 on MAL
  22. 22 Yuri!!! On Ice poster

    Yuri!!! On Ice

    Yuri!!! on Ice
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2016 · MAPPA
    Award WinningPerforming ArtsSports
    ★ 7.90
    967K members
    #959 on MAL
  23. 23 Sound! Euphonium the Movie: May the Melody Reach You! poster

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie: May the Melody Reach You!

    Hibike! Euphonium Movie 2: Todoketai Melody
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2017 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.88
    37.5K members
    #987 on MAL
  24. 24 Dance Dance Danseur poster

    Dance Dance Danseur

    TV · 11 eps · Spring 2022 · MAPPA
    DramaPerforming ArtsSeinen
    ★ 7.80
    107K members
    #1,183 on MAL
  25. 25 Sound! Euphonium: Our Promise: A Brand New Day poster

    Sound! Euphonium: Our Promise: A Brand New Day

    Hibike! Euphonium Movie 3: Chikai no Finale
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2019 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.79
    87.9K members
    #1,210 on MAL
  26. 26 The Anthem of the Heart poster

    The Anthem of the Heart

    Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda.
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2015 · A-1 Pictures
    DramaPerforming ArtsRomanceSchool
    ★ 7.79
    359.4K members
    #1,213 on MAL
  27. 27 Inu-Oh poster

    Inu-Oh

    Inu-Ou
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2022 · Science SARU
    Award WinningFantasyHistoricalMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 7.78
    44.1K members
    #1,240 on MAL
  28. 28 Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai poster

    Nodame Cantabile: Finale - Mine to Kiyora no Saikai

    Special · 1 ep · Spring 2010 · J.C.Staff
    Adult CastComedyJoseiMusicPerforming Arts
    ★ 7.78
    47.3K members
    #1,251 on MAL
  29. 29 Backflip!! Movie poster

    Backflip!! Movie

    Bakuten!! Movie
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2022 · Zexcs
    Performing ArtsSchoolSports
    ★ 7.72
    22.5K members
    #1,401 on MAL
  30. 30 Kageki Shojo!! poster

    Kageki Shojo!!

    Kageki Shoujo!!
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2021 · PINE JAM
    DramaPerforming ArtsSchoolShoujo
    ★ 7.72
    94.7K members
    #1,414 on MAL
  31. 31 Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest poster

    Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest

    Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2023 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.69
    39.1K members
    #1,508 on MAL
  32. 32 Your Lie in April: Moments poster

    Your Lie in April: Moments

    Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso: Moments
    OVA · 1 ep · Spring 2015 · A-1 Pictures
    MusicPerforming ArtsShounen
    ★ 7.69
    122K members
    #1,521 on MAL
  33. 33 Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie Part 1 poster

    Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie Part 1

    Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium: Zenpen
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2026 · Kyoto Animation
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.67
    12K members
    #1,567 on MAL
  34. 34 Revue Starlight poster

    Revue Starlight

    Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2018 · Kinema Citrus
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.67
    100.4K members
    #1,570 on MAL
  35. 35 Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band poster

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    Hibike! Euphonium Movie 1: Kitauji Koukou Suisougaku-bu e Youkoso
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2016 · Kyoto Animation
    MusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.62
    36K members
    #1,726 on MAL
  36. 36 The Piano Forest poster

    The Piano Forest

    Piano no Mori
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2007 · Madhouse
    DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchoolSeinen
    ★ 7.62
    73.4K members
    #1,737 on MAL
  37. 37 Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight: Rondo Rondo Rondo poster

    Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight: Rondo Rondo Rondo

    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2020 · Kinema Citrus
    MusicPerforming ArtsSchool
    ★ 7.57
    9.2K members
    #1,936 on MAL

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