Best long anime series (27+ episodes) — top 100 ranked

The highest-rated long-running anime with 27 or more episodes — something to settle into. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End leads with a score of 9.24, followed by Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Gintama Season 4. The 100 titles below average 8.24/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

  1. 1 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End poster

    Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

    Sousou no Frieren
    TV · 28 eps · Fall 2023 · Madhouse
    ★ 9.24
    1.5M members
    #1 on MAL
  2. 2 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood poster
    ★ 9.11
    3.8M members
    #2 on MAL
  3. 3 Gintama Season 4 poster

    Gintama Season 4

    Gintama°
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2015 · Bandai Namco Pictures
    ★ 9.05
    702K members
    #8 on MAL
  4. 4 Hunter x Hunter poster

    Hunter x Hunter

    Hunter x Hunter (2011)
    TV · 148 eps · Fall 2011 · Madhouse
    ★ 9.03
    3.3M members
    #9 on MAL
  5. 5 Legend of the Galactic Heroes poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
    OVA · 110 eps · Winter 1988 · K-Factory
    ★ 9.02
    372.1K members
    #11 on MAL
  6. 6 Gintama Season 2 poster

    Gintama Season 2

    Gintama'
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2011 · Sunrise
    ★ 9.02
    624.5K members
    #12 on MAL
  7. 7 Gintama poster

    Gintama

    TV · 201 eps · Spring 2006 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.93
    1.2M members
    #20 on MAL
  8. 8 Monster poster

    Monster

    TV · 74 eps · Spring 2004 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.90
    1.4M members
    #24 on MAL
  9. 9 Tomorrow's Joe 2 poster

    Tomorrow's Joe 2

    Ashita no Joe 2
    TV · 47 eps · Fall 1980 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ★ 8.82
    71.3K members
    #38 on MAL
  10. 10 Fighting Spirit poster

    Fighting Spirit

    Hajime no Ippo
    TV · 75 eps · Fall 2000 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.78
    714.5K members
    #43 on MAL
  11. 11 Great Teacher Onizuka poster

    Great Teacher Onizuka

    TV · 43 eps · Summer 1999 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.68
    939.6K members
    #75 on MAL
  12. 12 Gurren Lagann poster

    Gurren Lagann

    Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
    TV · 27 eps · Spring 2007 · Gainax
    ★ 8.65
    1.8M members
    #91 on MAL
  13. 13 Death Note poster

    Death Note

    TV · 37 eps · Fall 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.62
    4.4M members
    #104 on MAL
  14. 14 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind poster

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind

    JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze
    TV · 39 eps · Fall 2018 · David Production
    ★ 8.58
    1.2M members
    #124 on MAL
  15. 15 Nana poster

    Nana

    TV · 47 eps · Spring 2006 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.58
    806.4K members
    #127 on MAL
  16. 16 Slam Dunk poster

    Slam Dunk

    TV · 101 eps · Fall 1993 · Toei Animation
    ★ 8.56
    344.9K members
    #139 on MAL
  17. 17 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable poster

    JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

    JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa Kudakenai
    TV · 39 eps · Spring 2016 · David Production
    ★ 8.51
    1.3M members
    #159 on MAL
  18. 18 A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 4th Season poster

    A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 4th Season

    Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan 4th Season
    ONA · 52 eps · Spring 2014 · Original Force
    ★ 8.49
    3.7K members
    #170 on MAL
  19. 19 Space Brothers poster

    Space Brothers

    Uchuu Kyoudai
    TV · 99 eps · Spring 2012 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.48
    213.5K members
    #178 on MAL
  20. 20 Renegade Immortal poster

    Renegade Immortal

    Xian Ni
    ONA · 180 eps · Summer 2023 · BUILD DREAM
    ★ 8.48
    13.3K members
    #179 on MAL
  21. 21 Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files poster

    Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

    Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
    TV · 112 eps · Fall 1992 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.46
    766.4K members
    #192 on MAL
  22. 22 Hunter x Hunter poster

    Hunter x Hunter

    TV · 62 eps · Fall 1999 · Nippon Animation
    ★ 8.44
    660.1K members
    #202 on MAL
  23. 23 The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. poster

    The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

    Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan
    TV · 120 eps · Summer 2016 · J.C.Staff
    ★ 8.41
    1.3M members
    #230 on MAL
  24. 24 Tomorrow's Joe poster

    Tomorrow's Joe

    Ashita no Joe
    TV · 79 eps · Spring 1970 · Mushi Production
    ★ 8.39
    119.2K members
    #240 on MAL
  25. 25 Fights Break Sphere 5 poster

    Fights Break Sphere 5

    Doupo Cangqiong: Nian Fan
    ONA · 219 eps · Summer 2022 · Motion Magic
    ★ 8.38
    13.1K members
    #253 on MAL
  26. 26 Cross Game poster

    Cross Game

    TV · 50 eps · Spring 2009 · SynergySP
    ★ 8.37
    134.2K members
    #262 on MAL
  27. 27 A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 3rd Season poster

    A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 3rd Season

    Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan: Xinghai Feichi
    ONA · 48 eps · Fall 2023 · Original Force
    ★ 8.36
    4.5K members
    #272 on MAL
  28. 28 The Rose of Versailles poster

    The Rose of Versailles

    Versailles no Bara
    TV · 40 eps · Fall 1979 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ★ 8.36
    118.2K members
    #281 on MAL
  29. 29 Soul Land 2nd Season poster

    Soul Land 2nd Season

    Douluo Dalu 2nd Season
    ONA · 237 eps · Fall 2018 · Sparkly Key Animation Studio
    ★ 8.35
    24.6K members
    #283 on MAL
  30. 30 Swallowed Star 3rd Season poster

    Swallowed Star 3rd Season

    Tunshi Xingkong 3rd Season
    ONA · 33 eps · Summer 2022 · Sparkly Key Animation Studio
    ★ 8.35
    5.7K members
    #290 on MAL
  31. 31 Romeo's Blue Skies poster

    Romeo's Blue Skies

    Romeo no Aoi Sora
    TV · 33 eps · Winter 1995 · Nippon Animation
    ★ 8.32
    56.8K members
    #317 on MAL
  32. 32 Swallowed Star 4th Season poster

    Swallowed Star 4th Season

    Tunshi Xingkong 4th Season
    ONA · 175 eps · Fall 2023 · Sparkly Key Animation Studio
    ★ 8.32
    6.8K members
    #318 on MAL
  33. 33 Ace of Diamond: Second Season poster

    Ace of Diamond: Second Season

    Diamond no Ace: Second Season
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2015 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.31
    153.6K members
    #322 on MAL
  34. 34 The Beast Player Erin poster

    The Beast Player Erin

    Kemono no Souja Erin
    TV · 50 eps · Winter 2009 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.31
    95.9K members
    #323 on MAL
  35. 35 Moomin poster

    Moomin

    Tanoshii Muumin Ikka
    TV · 78 eps · Spring 1990 · Telescreen
    ★ 8.30
    34.3K members
    #335 on MAL
  36. 36 Naruto Shippuden poster

    Naruto Shippuden

    Naruto: Shippuuden
    TV · 500 eps · Winter 2007 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.29
    2.8M members
    #342 on MAL
  37. 37 Ace of Diamond Act II poster

    Ace of Diamond Act II

    Diamond no Ace: Act II
    TV · 52 eps · Spring 2019 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.28
    104.6K members
    #352 on MAL
  38. 38 Kingdom Season 2 poster

    Kingdom Season 2

    Kingdom 2nd Season
    TV · 39 eps · Summer 2013 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.28
    154.8K members
    #356 on MAL
  39. 39 Rurouni Kenshin poster

    Rurouni Kenshin

    Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
    TV · 94 eps · Winter 1996 · Gallop
    ★ 8.27
    530.3K members
    #365 on MAL
  40. 40 A Will Eternal 3rd Season poster

    A Will Eternal 3rd Season

    Yi Nian Yong Heng 3rd Season
    ONA · 59 eps · Summer 2024 · B.CMAY PICTURES
    ★ 8.27
    4.9K members
    #368 on MAL
  41. 41 Throne of Seal 2nd Season poster

    Throne of Seal 2nd Season

    Shen Yin Wangzuo 2nd Season
    ONA · 182 eps · Fall 2022 · Shenman Culture
    ★ 8.26
    8.3K members
    #379 on MAL
  42. 42 Revolutionary Girl Utena poster

    Revolutionary Girl Utena

    Shoujo Kakumei Utena
    TV · 39 eps · Spring 1997 · J.C.Staff
    ★ 8.26
    255.5K members
    #381 on MAL
  43. 43 Maison Ikkoku poster

    Maison Ikkoku

    TV · 96 eps · Spring 1986 · Studio Deen
    ★ 8.22
    85.2K members
    #431 on MAL
  44. 44 Dragon Ball Z poster

    Dragon Ball Z

    TV · 291 eps · Spring 1989 · Toei Animation
    ★ 8.21
    1.3M members
    #440 on MAL
  45. 45 The Demon Hunter 2 poster

    The Demon Hunter 2

    Cang Yuan Tu 2
    ONA · 36 eps · Fall 2024 · Shenman Culture
    ★ 8.20
    2.8K members
    #447 on MAL
  46. 46 SKET Dance poster

    SKET Dance

    TV · 77 eps · Spring 2011 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 8.20
    241.5K members
    #459 on MAL
  47. 47 Cardcaptor Sakura poster

    Cardcaptor Sakura

    TV · 70 eps · Spring 1998 · Madhouse
    ★ 8.19
    493.9K members
    #467 on MAL
  48. 48 A Will Eternal 2nd Season poster

    A Will Eternal 2nd Season

    Yi Nian Yong Heng 2nd Season
    ONA · 54 eps · Summer 2022 · B.CMAY PICTURES
    ★ 8.18
    10.1K members
    #504 on MAL
  49. 49 Beyond Time's Gaze 2nd Season poster

    Beyond Time's Gaze 2nd Season

    Guangyin Zhi Wai 2
    ONA · 52 eps · Spring 2026 · Yien Animation Studio
    ★ 8.17
    1.4K members
    #510 on MAL
  50. 50 Black Clover poster

    Black Clover

    TV · 170 eps · Fall 2017 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.15
    2M members
    #528 on MAL
  51. 51 Princess Tutu poster

    Princess Tutu

    TV · 38 eps · Summer 2002 · HAL Film Maker
    ★ 8.15
    188.9K members
    #534 on MAL
  52. 52 Ace of Diamond poster

    Ace of Diamond

    Diamond no Ace
    TV · 75 eps · Fall 2013 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.12
    271.6K members
    #570 on MAL
  53. 53 Fullmetal Alchemist poster
    ★ 8.12
    1.6M members
    #571 on MAL
  54. 54 Reborn! poster

    Reborn!

    Katekyou Hitman Reborn!
    TV · 203 eps · Fall 2006 · Artland
    ★ 8.12
    592.8K members
    #577 on MAL
  55. 55 The Master of Diabolism Q poster

    The Master of Diabolism Q

    Mo Dao Zu Shi Q
    ONA · 30 eps · Summer 2020 · B.CMAY PICTURES
    ★ 8.11
    28.5K members
    #597 on MAL
  56. 56 The Swords 2 poster

    The Swords 2

    Jian Lai 2nd Season
    ONA · 27 eps · Fall 2025 · Cloud Art
    ★ 8.10
    1.6K members
    #607 on MAL
  57. 57 City Hunter 2 poster

    City Hunter 2

    TV · 63 eps · Spring 1988 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.08
    32.1K members
    #631 on MAL
  58. 58 Hikaru no Go poster

    Hikaru no Go

    TV · 75 eps · Fall 2001 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.08
    152.2K members
    #637 on MAL
  59. 59 Kodocha poster

    Kodocha

    Kodomo no Omocha (TV)
    TV · 102 eps · Spring 1996 · Gallop
    ★ 8.07
    80.5K members
    #662 on MAL
  60. 60 Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden (1999) poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden (1999)

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999)
    OVA · 28 eps · Fall 1999 · K-Factory
    ★ 8.06
    23.3K members
    #667 on MAL
  61. 61 A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 5th Season poster

    A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 5th Season

    Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan: Mulan Zhi Zhan
    ONA · 52 eps · Spring 2026 · Original Force
    ★ 8.05
    1.9K members
    #681 on MAL
  62. 62 Glass Mask poster

    Glass Mask

    Glass no Kamen (2005)
    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2005 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ★ 8.05
    45.7K members
    #683 on MAL
  63. 63 Eureka Seven poster

    Eureka Seven

    Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 2005 · Bones
    ★ 8.05
    465.5K members
    #687 on MAL
  64. 64 Hyouge Mono poster

    Hyouge Mono

    TV · 39 eps · Spring 2011 · Bee Train
    ★ 8.03
    32.7K members
    #718 on MAL
  65. 65 Naruto poster

    Naruto

    TV · 220 eps · Fall 2002 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.03
    3.2M members
    #726 on MAL
  66. 66 KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple poster

    KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple

    Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi
    TV · 50 eps · Fall 2006 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 8.03
    328.3K members
    #733 on MAL
  67. 67 Soul Land 2: The Peerless Tang Clan poster

    Soul Land 2: The Peerless Tang Clan

    Douluo Dalu II: Jueshi Tangmen
    ONA · 182 eps · Spring 2023 · Sparkly Key Animation Studio
    ★ 8.02
    7.7K members
    #738 on MAL
  68. 68 Touch poster

    Touch

    TV · 101 eps · Spring 1985 · Group TAC
    ★ 8.02
    40.6K members
    #746 on MAL
  69. 69 Bleach poster

    Bleach

    TV · 366 eps · Fall 2004 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.01
    2.3M members
    #752 on MAL
  70. 70 The Twelve Kingdoms poster

    The Twelve Kingdoms

    Juuni Kokuki
    TV · 45 eps · Spring 2002 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 8.01
    177.9K members
    #755 on MAL
  71. 71 D.Gray-man poster

    D.Gray-man

    TV · 103 eps · Fall 2006 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 8.00
    739.4K members
    #766 on MAL
  72. 72 A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 2nd Season poster

    A Record Of Mortal's Journey To Immortality 2nd Season

    Fanren Xiu Xian Zhuan 2nd Season
    ONA · 51 eps · Fall 2021 · Original Force
    ★ 8.00
    5.7K members
    #767 on MAL
  73. 73 Tales of Saiunkoku poster

    Tales of Saiunkoku

    Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Season
    TV · 39 eps · Spring 2007 · Madhouse
    ★ 7.99
    45.8K members
    #787 on MAL
  74. 74 Dragon Ball poster

    Dragon Ball

    TV · 153 eps · Winter 1986 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.98
    1.2M members
    #794 on MAL
  75. 75 The File of Young Kindaichi poster

    The File of Young Kindaichi

    Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo
    TV · 148 eps · Spring 1997 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.98
    37.3K members
    #798 on MAL
  76. 76 Sailor Moon Sailor Stars poster

    Sailor Moon Sailor Stars

    Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars
    TV · 34 eps · Spring 1996 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.97
    124.2K members
    #805 on MAL
  77. 77 A Will Eternal poster

    A Will Eternal

    Yi Nian Yong Heng
    ONA · 52 eps · Summer 2020 · B.CMAY PICTURES
    ★ 7.97
    24.6K members
    #825 on MAL
  78. 78 Fist of the North Star poster

    Fist of the North Star

    Hokuto no Ken
    TV · 109 eps · Fall 1984 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.96
    145.7K members
    #832 on MAL
  79. 79 Looking for the Full Moon poster

    Looking for the Full Moon

    Full Moon wo Sagashite
    TV · 52 eps · Spring 2002 · Studio Deen
    ★ 7.95
    119.4K members
    #849 on MAL
  80. 80 Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai poster

    Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai

    Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai
    TV · 52 eps · Spring 1994 · E&G Films
    ★ 7.95
    18.4K members
    #850 on MAL
  81. 81 Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette poster

    Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette

    TV · 52 eps · Winter 2007 · Nippon Animation
    ★ 7.95
    35.3K members
    #854 on MAL
  82. 82 Hug tto! Precure poster

    Hug tto! Precure

    TV · 49 eps · Winter 2018 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.94
    32.3K members
    #865 on MAL
  83. 83 Heartcatch Precure! poster

    Heartcatch Precure!

    TV · 49 eps · Winter 2010 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.93
    38K members
    #881 on MAL
  84. 84 Nobody's Boy Remi poster

    Nobody's Boy Remi

    Ie Naki Ko
    TV · 51 eps · Fall 1977 · Madhouse
    ★ 7.93
    20.1K members
    #882 on MAL
  85. 85 Sailor Moon S poster

    Sailor Moon S

    Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon S
    TV · 38 eps · Spring 1994 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.92
    161K members
    #892 on MAL
  86. 86 City Hunter poster

    City Hunter

    TV · 51 eps · Spring 1987 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.92
    93.4K members
    #894 on MAL
  87. 87 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam poster

    Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

    Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 1985 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.92
    90.6K members
    #901 on MAL
  88. 88 Yowamushi Pedal poster

    Yowamushi Pedal

    TV · 38 eps · Fall 2013 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 7.92
    250.1K members
    #912 on MAL
  89. 89 Anne of Green Gables poster

    Anne of Green Gables

    Akage no Anne
    TV · 50 eps · Winter 1979 · Nippon Animation
    ★ 7.91
    53.3K members
    #915 on MAL
  90. 90 Eyeshield 21 poster

    Eyeshield 21

    TV · 145 eps · Spring 2005 · Gallop
    ★ 7.91
    198.1K members
    #919 on MAL
  91. 91 Kaleido Star poster

    Kaleido Star

    TV · 51 eps · Spring 2003 · Gonzo
    ★ 7.91
    93.9K members
    #923 on MAL
  92. 92 Dear Brother poster

    Dear Brother

    Oniisama e...
    TV · 39 eps · Summer 1991 · Tezuka Productions
    ★ 7.91
    58.5K members
    #932 on MAL
  93. 93 Doraemon poster

    Doraemon

    Doraemon (1979)
    TV · 1787 eps · Spring 1979 · Shin-Ei Animation
    ★ 7.90
    73.7K members
    #941 on MAL
  94. 94 Stellar Transformation 6th Season poster

    Stellar Transformation 6th Season

    Xingchen Bian 6th Season
    ONA · 28 eps · Winter 2025 · Foch Film
    ★ 7.90
    1.8K members
    #956 on MAL
  95. 95 Yakitate!! Japan poster

    Yakitate!! Japan

    TV · 69 eps · Fall 2004 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.90
    106.3K members
    #957 on MAL
  96. 96 Go! Princess Pretty Cure poster

    Go! Princess Pretty Cure

    Go! Princess Precure
    TV · 50 eps · Winter 2015 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.89
    35.5K members
    #964 on MAL
  97. 97 Baki Hanma 2nd Season poster

    Baki Hanma 2nd Season

    Hanma Baki: Son of Ogre 2nd Season
    ONA · 27 eps · Summer 2023 · TMS Entertainment
    ★ 7.89
    123.9K members
    #967 on MAL
  98. 98 Super Dimension Fortress Macross poster

    Super Dimension Fortress Macross

    Macross
    TV · 36 eps · Fall 1982 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 7.89
    127.1K members
    #972 on MAL
  99. 99 Polar Bear Cafe poster

    Polar Bear Cafe

    Shirokuma Cafe
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 2012 · Studio Pierrot
    ★ 7.89
    104K members
    #979 on MAL
  100. 100 King of Braves GaoGaiGar poster

    King of Braves GaoGaiGar

    Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar
    TV · 49 eps · Winter 1997 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.89
    25.8K members
    #983 on MAL

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