Best Sports Anime of All Time

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 293 sports titles spanning 1990–present.

1
Madhouse · 2000 · 337,885 ratings
Hajime no Ippo is a highly regarded sports anime praised for its engaging characters, exciting fight choreography, and...
8.8
2
Production I.G · 2016 · 867,256 ratings
The audience generally enjoyed Haikyuu!! Karasuno Koukou vs. Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou, praising its animation,...
8.8
3
Madhouse · 2009 · 187,343 ratings
The audience generally enjoys 'Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger,' praising its character development, improved animation,...
8.6
4
Madhouse · 2014 · 161,979 ratings
Audience sentiment is largely positive, praising the character development, storytelling, and soundtrack. Some fans...
8.6
5
Tatsunoko Production · 2014 · 202,372 ratings
Ping Pong the Animation is a unique and thought-provoking series that focuses on character development and emotional...
8.6
6
Production I.G · 2016 · 1,019,939 ratings
The audience generally loves Haikyuu!! Second Season, praising its character development, motivating themes, and...
8.6
7
Toei Animation · 1993 · 150,892 ratings
Slam Dunk is a classic sports anime praised for its humor, character development, and inspiring story about teamwork...
8.5
8
Production I.G · 2020 · 547,670 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, with many praising the series' core strengths like character development and exciting...
8.5
9
Toei Animation · 2022 · 35,214 ratings
The First Slam Dunk is a well-received adaptation, praised for its animation, sound, and emotional storytelling. While...
8.5
10
Production I.G · 2024 · 102,370 ratings
Audience sentiment is mixed. While the animation, voice acting, and sound design are praised, many feel the movie is...
8.5
11
Production I.G · 2014 · 1,335,510 ratings
Haikyuu!! is overwhelmingly praised for its strong character development, inspiring themes, and exciting depiction of...
8.4
12
Madhouse · 2020 · 70,354 ratings
The audience generally appreciates Chihayafuru 3 for maintaining the series' high quality, character development, and...
8.4
13
Production I.G · 2020 · 641,543 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, primarily due to changes in art style and animation quality. While many appreciate the...
8.4
14
CygamesPictures · 2024 · 29,501 ratings
The movie is largely praised for its animation, pacing, and emotional depth, exceeding expectations even for fans of...
8.4
15
CygamesPictures · 2025 · 44,862 ratings
The audience largely enjoys Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray for its compelling underdog story and well-animated races....
8.4
16
CygamesPictures · 2025 · 27,031 ratings
Audience sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, praising the intense races, character development, and high production...
8.4
17
SynergySP · 2009 · 43,705 ratings
The audience is generally positive about Major S5, appreciating its return to form after a weaker previous season....
8.3
18
Madhouse · 2008 · 122,470 ratings
Audience consensus is largely positive, praising the show's strategic depth and unique premise. However, some find the...
8.3
19
Madhouse · 2013 · 137,727 ratings
Chihayafuru 2 is well-received for its engaging karuta matches, strong character development, and emotional depth....
8.3
20
Production I.G · 2015 · 509,184 ratings
The final season of Kuroko no Basket is a mixed bag for viewers. Many fans enjoy the exciting matches, character...
8.3