Best Fantasy Anime of the 2020s

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 698 fantasy titles spanning 2020–2029.

1
Madhouse · 2023 · 818,315 ratings
Audience reception is heavily divided. Some viewers praise the anime for its mature themes, emotional depth, and...
9.3
2
MAPPA · 2025 · 250,102 ratings
Audience opinions are divided on the Chainsaw Man movie. Some praise the artistic direction, animation, and emotional...
9.1
3
White Fox · 2026 · 111,410 ratings
Audience opinion is sharply divided, with many viewers feeling the series has become repetitive, over-reliant on its...
9
4
Toei Animation · 2024 · 105,227 ratings
The 'One Piece Fan Letter' episode is overwhelmingly praised as a beautiful and touching tribute to the series and its...
8.9
5
ufotable · 2020 · 218,991 ratings
The final installment of the Heaven's Feel trilogy is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience,...
8.6
6
Kinema Citrus · 2020 · 300,774 ratings
Audience reception is highly divided. Some viewers consider it a masterpiece with stunning visuals and a gripping...
8.6
7
Studio Bind · 2021 · 693,307 ratings
Mushoku Tensei Part 2 is a visually impressive isekai anime with a controversial protagonist. While some appreciate the...
8.6
8
Trigger · 2024 · 288,958 ratings
Dungeon Meshi is a well-received anime praised for its unique blend of dungeon crawling and cooking, innovative...
8.6
9
A-1 Pictures · 2025 · 474,690 ratings
Audience opinions are significantly polarized. While some viewers enjoy the spectacle and action, many criticize the...
8.6
10
Studio Bind · 2026 · 127,556 ratings
The audience is significantly polarized, with strong opinions on both sides. While many praise the show's deep...
8.6
11
B.CMAY PICTURES · 2021 · 34,597 ratings
The final season of Mo Dao Zu Shi is met with mixed feelings. While the series is praised for its art, characters, and...
8.5
12
Wit Studio · 2021 · 394,118 ratings
Ousama Ranking garnered a strong initial positive response due to its charming art style and emotionally engaging story...
8.5
13
B.CMAY PICTURES · 2025 · 67,798 ratings
Audience reviews are divided, with many anime-only viewers finding the initial episodes confusing due to rapid...
8.5
14
BUG FILMS · 2026 · 183,570 ratings
Audiences are highly divided on Witch Hat Atelier, with near-universal praise for its breathtaking animation and unique...
8.5
15
Red Dog Culture House · 2023 · 24,393 ratings
The second season of Tian Guan Cifu is a visually appealing and emotionally engaging continuation of the first, though...
8.4
16
8bit · 2021 · 637,593 ratings
Audience sentiment is mixed, with some viewers praising the series' world-building, character development, and engaging...
8.3
17
Drive · 2024 · 231,779 ratings
The audience generally enjoys KonoSuba! 3, praising its humor and character development, particularly Darkness's arc....
8.3
18
MAPPA · 2026 · 37,274 ratings
Audience reception for Dorohedoro Season 2 is overwhelmingly positive, with fans thrilled by the long-awaited...
8.3
19
Nexus · 2022 · 458,552 ratings
Audience reception is divided, with some praising the anime's satirical take on the isekai genre and its comedic...
8.2
20
Bones · 2022 · 148,638 ratings
The second part of Vanitas no Karte is a complex and visually appealing anime that delves deeper into the characters...
8.2