Best anthology anime
65 anime about anthology, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
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4.1Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 ep
MononokeTV · 2007 · 12 ep4.1In feudal Japan, evil spirits known as mononoke plague both households and the countryside, leaving a trail of fear in their wake. One mysterious person has the power to slay the mononoke where they stand; he is known only as the Medicine…
3.5Flavors of Youth
Movie · 2018 · 3 ep
Flavors of YouthShikiorioriMovie · 2018 · 3 ep3.5Anthology film for three short stories. The three shorts in the anthology are titled "Hidamari no Choushoku" (Sunny Breakfast), "Chiisana Fashion Show" (A Small Fashion Show), and "Shanghai Koi" (Shanghai Love), and all three will be set…
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3.1Junji Ito Collection
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
Junji Ito CollectionItou Junji: CollectionTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.1In the light of day and in the dead of night, mysterious horrors await in the darkest shadows of every corner. They are unexplainable, inescapable, and undefeatable. Be prepared, or you may become their next victim. Sit back in terror as…
4.0Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26
ONA · 2025 · 8 ep
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26ONA · 2025 · 8 ep4.0An anthology series adapting 8 short stories created by manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto between ages 17 and 26. 1) A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard (Dir. Seishirou Nagaya, ZEXCS) 2) Sasaki Stopped a Bullet…
3.6Blue Literature Series
TV · 2009 · 12 ep
Blue Literature SeriesAoi Bungaku SeriesTV · 2009 · 12 ep3.6Anthology series adapting six modern classics of Japanese literature: No Longer Human ( Ningen Shikkaku ) by Dazai Osamu — A high school student becomes lost and alienated. Despondent and aimless, he falls into a cycle of self abuse…
3.8Memories
Movie · 1995 · 3 ep
MemoriesMovie · 1995 · 3 ep3.8Memories is a compilation of three standalone short films encompassing different genres. Magnetic Rose — a science fiction tale that tells a chilling story of love, loss, and the unwillingness to forget. Stink Bomb — a tongue-in-cheek…
3.5Star Wars: Visions
ONA · 2021 · 9 ep
Star Wars: VisionsONA · 2021 · 9 ep3.5An anthology of animated shorts celebrating Star Wars through the lens of the world's best anime creators and storytellers. 1) The Duel (Mizuno Takanobu, Kamikaze Douga) 2) Tatooine Rhapsody (Taku Kimura, Studio Colorido) 3) The Twins…
3.3Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
TV · 2013 · 13 ep
Theatre of Darkness: YamishibaiYami ShibaiTV · 2013 · 13 ep3.3A picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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3.3Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
ONA · 2023 · 12 ep
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the MacabreItou Junji: ManiacONA · 2023 · 12 ep3.3A Netflix produced anime series adapting 20 stories chosen by Junji Ito, including from: - Tomie - Souichi - The Hanging Balloons - The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance - Unendurable Labyrinth - The Long Hair in the Attic - Bullied…
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3.5The Animatrix
OVA · 2003 · 9 ep
The AnimatrixOVA · 2003 · 9 ep3.51. Final Flight of the Osiris The crew of the Osiris discover an army preparing to invade Zion. While one crew member races inside the Matrix to get the message to Zion, the others try desperately to buy her enough time while fighting off…
3.5Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
TV · 2006 · 11 ep
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror TalesAyakashi: Japanese Classic HorrorTV · 2006 · 11 ep3.5A collection of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Kaidan," the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death. "Tenshu Monogatari," the story of forbidden love between a goddess and a human, and…
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3.3The Grimm Variations
ONA · 2024 · 6 ep
The Grimm VariationsGrimm KumikyokuONA · 2024 · 6 ep3.3Once upon a time, brothers Jacob and Wilhelm collected fairy tales from across the land and made them into a book. They also had a much younger sister, the innocent and curious Charlotte, who they loved very much. One day, while the…Highest rated
4.1Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 ep
MononokeTV · 2007 · 12 ep4.1In feudal Japan, evil spirits known as mononoke plague both households and the countryside, leaving a trail of fear in their wake. One mysterious person has the power to slay the mononoke where they stand; he is known only as the Medicine… 4.0Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26
ONA · 2025 · 8 ep
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26ONA · 2025 · 8 ep4.0An anthology series adapting 8 short stories created by manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto between ages 17 and 26. 1) A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard (Dir. Seishirou Nagaya, ZEXCS) 2) Sasaki Stopped a Bullet… 3.8Memories
Movie · 1995 · 3 ep
MemoriesMovie · 1995 · 3 ep3.8Memories is a compilation of three standalone short films encompassing different genres. Magnetic Rose — a science fiction tale that tells a chilling story of love, loss, and the unwillingness to forget. Stink Bomb — a tongue-in-cheek… 3.6Blue Literature Series
TV · 2009 · 12 ep
Blue Literature SeriesAoi Bungaku SeriesTV · 2009 · 12 ep3.6Anthology series adapting six modern classics of Japanese literature: No Longer Human ( Ningen Shikkaku ) by Dazai Osamu — A high school student becomes lost and alienated. Despondent and aimless, he falls into a cycle of self abuse…
3.6Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game: The Chronicles PV
Special · 2024 · 1 ep
Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game: The Chronicles PVSpecial · 2024 · 1 ep3.6A short animation commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game.
3.5Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition
ONA · 2014 · 36 ep
Japan Anima(tor)’s ExhibitionNihon Animator MihonichiONA · 2014 · 36 ep3.5Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition is the showcase of the animations produced by various directors with love and energy, which are planned from original projects, spin-off projects, promotional films, Music PV, and VJ Films etc... Episodes…
3.5POKÉTOON
ONA · 2020 · 8 ep
POKÉTOONPoketoonONA · 2020 · 8 ep3.5Short episodes released on the Pokémon Kids TV YouTube Channel. Episodes: #1: Scraggy & Mimikyu / Zuruggu to Mimikkyu (ズルッグとミミッキュ), released June 4, 2020. #2: The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero / Hero ni Naritai Yancham (ヒーローになりたいヤンチャム)… 3.5Star Wars: Visions
ONA · 2021 · 9 ep
Star Wars: VisionsONA · 2021 · 9 ep3.5An anthology of animated shorts celebrating Star Wars through the lens of the world's best anime creators and storytellers. 1) The Duel (Mizuno Takanobu, Kamikaze Douga) 2) Tatooine Rhapsody (Taku Kimura, Studio Colorido) 3) The Twins…Mature
3.5The Animatrix
OVA · 2003 · 9 ep
The AnimatrixOVA · 2003 · 9 ep3.51. Final Flight of the Osiris The crew of the Osiris discover an army preparing to invade Zion. While one crew member races inside the Matrix to get the message to Zion, the others try desperately to buy her enough time while fighting off…
3.5Robot Carnival
OVA · 1987 · 9 ep
Robot CarnivalOVA · 1987 · 9 ep3.59 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independent of one another. The common element is…
3.5Aoyama Goushou Tanpenshuu
Special · 1999 · 7 ep
Aoyama Goushou TanpenshuuSpecial · 1999 · 7 ep3.5GOSHO collection reveals the origin of the smash hit “Detective Conan.” “GO” into his world, and we will “SHO” you SEVEN romantic and exciting stories created by GOSHO AOYAMA. WAIT FOR ME (30 min.) A… 3.5Flavors of Youth
Movie · 2018 · 3 ep
Flavors of YouthShikiorioriMovie · 2018 · 3 ep3.5Anthology film for three short stories. The three shorts in the anthology are titled "Hidamari no Choushoku" (Sunny Breakfast), "Chiisana Fashion Show" (A Small Fashion Show), and "Shanghai Koi" (Shanghai Love), and all three will be set… 3.5Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
TV · 2006 · 11 ep
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror TalesAyakashi: Japanese Classic HorrorTV · 2006 · 11 ep3.5A collection of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Kaidan," the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death. "Tenshu Monogatari," the story of forbidden love between a goddess and a human, and…
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3.5Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo
Movie · 1987 · 3 ep
Manie Manie: Neo TokyoManie-Manie: Meikyuu MonogatariMovie · 1987 · 3 ep3.51) Labyrinth Labyrinthos A girl and her cat fall through a looking-glass into a dark labyrinth full of strange people. 2) Running Man In the distant future, a tough racer uses his psychokinetic powers against his opponents during his final…
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3.5Star Wars: Visions Volume 3
ONA · 2025 · 9 ep
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3ONA · 2025 · 9 ep3.5The critically-acclaimed series of animated shorts returns to Japan for a third installment in collaboration with nine anime studios. 1) The Duel: Payback (Mizuno Takanobu, Kamikaze Douga x Anima) 2) The Song of Four Wings (Hiroyasu…
3.5Otona Joshi no Anime Time
Special · 2011 · 4 ep
Otona Joshi no Anime TimeSpecial · 2011 · 4 ep3.5A series of animations based on prize-winning short stories for women. Kawamo wo Suberu Kaze (January 7, 2011) In the story, 33-year-old Kanazawa native Noriko had decided long ago not to accept an ordinary, provincial life for herself…
3.5Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi
ONA · 2026 · 8 ep
Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth JediStar Wars: Visions - Kyuuninme no JediONA · 2026 · 8 ep3.5The 8-episode limited anime series is part of an all-new Star Wars: Visions Presents banner, which allows filmmakers to tell longer-form Star Wars: Visions stories. Picking up not long after the events of the Visions shorts, in the new…
3.5Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho II
OVA · 1995 · 4 ep
Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho IIYuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho IIOVA · 1995 · 4 ep3.5Eizou Hakusho II actually consists of four separate volumes. Each volume focuses around one of the main characters; Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, or Kuwabara. Each episode is basically recap about the specific character's involvement in the…
3.4The Cockpit
OVA · 1993 · 3 ep
The CockpitOVA · 1993 · 3 ep3.41. Slipstream About a Luftwaffe pilot who must choose between his duty to his country: to guard a bomber loaded with Germany's final hope of victory... the world's first atomic bomb... or his duty to the world: to let it fall in flames to…
3.4Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou
TV · 2003 · 13 ep
Takahashi Rumiko GekijouTV · 2003 · 13 ep3.4Rumic World TV (2003) consists of thirteen independent series based on short stories from 1987-2000 by Takahashi Rumiko. The episode order is not sorted based on the year the story was written. For example, the first episode "Tragedy of…
3.4Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1
Movie · 2018 · 3 ep
Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1Chiisana Eiyuu: Kani to Tamago to Toumei NingenMovie · 2018 · 3 ep3.4Modest Heroes will consist of three shorts by three different directors: "Kanini & Kanino" ("Kani no Kanino") by Hiromasa Yonebayashi will be a 15-minute fantasy adventure story of two crab siblings, and will be long. "Life Ain't Gonna…
3.4Genius Party Beyond
Movie · 2008 · 5 ep
Genius Party BeyondMovie · 2008 · 5 ep3.4The sequel to Genius Party. It includes most of the films which were eventually finished but not included in the original Genius Party. 1.) Gala (directed by Mahiro Maeda) A massive object lands near a village filled with strange…
3.4Phoenix
TV · 2004 · 13 ep
PhoenixHi no ToriTV · 2004 · 13 ep3.4Hi no Tori is a collection of stories that all have something in common. The Phoenix, whose blood is believed to give an eternal life to one who drinks it. Therefore many seek to kill it, but as the Phoenix of the tale, it's reborn from…Mature
3.3Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
ONA · 2023 · 12 ep
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the MacabreItou Junji: ManiacONA · 2023 · 12 ep3.3A Netflix produced anime series adapting 20 stories chosen by Junji Ito, including from: - Tomie - Souichi - The Hanging Balloons - The Strange Hikizuri Siblings: The Séance - Unendurable Labyrinth - The Long Hair in the Attic - Bullied…Mature
3.3The Grimm Variations
ONA · 2024 · 6 ep
The Grimm VariationsGrimm KumikyokuONA · 2024 · 6 ep3.3Once upon a time, brothers Jacob and Wilhelm collected fairy tales from across the land and made them into a book. They also had a much younger sister, the innocent and curious Charlotte, who they loved very much. One day, while the…
3.3Genius Party
Movie · 2007 · 7 ep
Genius PartyMovie · 2007 · 7 ep3.3An anthology of seven short animated films from Studio 4°C: 1.) Genius Party (directed by Atsuko Fukushima) A bizarre bird-like creature runs through a barren desert and finds what seems to be a smiling egg lying on the ground. 2.)…
3.3Halo Legends
ONA · 2009 · 9 ep
Halo LegendsONA · 2009 · 9 ep3.3This sweeping science-fiction saga delves into the rich Halo universe with 7 exciting stories including tales of Master Chief's mysterious origins, the Spartans' advanced combat capabilities and the tense rivalry between Spartans and…
3.3Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Parallel Works
Special · 2008 · 8 ep
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Parallel WorksSpecial · 2008 · 8 ep3.3An anthology of animated shorts featuring characters from Gurren Lagann in alternative worlds. Every clip is animated by a particular animator of GAINAX. Creators are Akira Amemiya, Shin Itagaki, Hirokazu Kojima, SUEZEN, Ryouji Masuyama…
3.3Koitabi: True Tours Nanto
Special · 2013 · 6 ep
Koitabi: True Tours NantoSpecial · 2013 · 6 ep3.3The short tells three love stories set in Nanto.
3.3Persona 5 the Animation: A Magical Valentine's Day
OVA · 2019 · 1 ep
Persona 5 the Animation: A Magical Valentine's DayOVA · 2019 · 1 ep3.3OVA bundled with the twelfth Persona 5 the Animation Blu-Ray & DVD 3.3Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
TV · 2013 · 13 ep
Theatre of Darkness: YamishibaiYami ShibaiTV · 2013 · 13 ep3.3A picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan. (Source: Crunchyroll)
3.3Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Parallel Works 2
Special · 2010 · 7 ep
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Parallel Works 2Special · 2010 · 7 ep3.3Another installment in the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Parallel Works anthology series of animated shorts, featuring characters from Gurren Lagann in alternative worlds. Every clip is animated by a particular animator of GAINAX. Creators…
3.2Batman: Gotham Knight
OVA · 2008 · 6 ep
Batman: Gotham KnightOVA · 2008 · 6 ep3.2Batman animated anthology based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. Episodes 1) Have I Got a Story for You (俺たちのスゴい話) - Shoujirou Nishimi (STUDIO 4℃) 2) Crossfire (クロスファイア) - Futoshi Higashide (Production I.G.) 3) Field Test…Mature
3.1Junji Ito Collection
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
Junji Ito CollectionItou Junji: CollectionTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.1In the light of day and in the dead of night, mysterious horrors await in the darkest shadows of every corner. They are unexplainable, inescapable, and undefeatable. Be prepared, or you may become their next victim. Sit back in terror as…
3.1Sweat Punch
OVA · 2002 · 5 ep
Sweat PunchOVA · 2002 · 5 ep3.1Sweat Punch is a series of five Studio 4°C shorts collected as a direct-to-DVD package film entitled Deep Imagination . 1. Tanpetori Kyouju no Yuuutsu (タンペトリー教授の憂鬱, Professor Dan Petory's Blues) A musical number starring a hand puppet…
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3.1SHORT PEACE
Movie · 2013 · 4 ep
SHORT PEACEMovie · 2013 · 4 ep3.1An anthology of four standalone films encompassing different genres. Tsukumo (Possessions) A lost wanderer seeks refuge inside a shrine where he finds lots of possessed objects. Hi no Youjin (Combustible) The movie depicts the events that…