Best musical theater anime
149 anime about musical theater, ranked by community score. Tags come from AniList voters; the percentage on each title page says how strongly the tag applies.
Highest rated
3.8Macross
TV · 1982 · 36 ep
MacrossTV · 1982 · 36 ep3.8In 1999, a giant alien spacecraft crash lands on South Ataria island. Humanity proceeds to attempt to rebuild this marvel, but political conflicts centered around the Macross result in a global war. After 10 years, the Unification Wars are…
3.8Macross Frontier: The False Songstress
Movie · 2009 · 1 ep
Macross Frontier: The False SongstressMacross F Movie 1: Itsuwari no UtahimeMovie · 2009 · 1 ep3.8Half retelling of the original Frontier series, half new story. Conspiracies arise within the Frontier government when Sheryl Nome arrives to the colonial fleet for her concert and is soon marked as a spy for Galaxy while childhood…
3.8The World's Continuation
Special · 2022 · 1 ep
The World's ContinuationSekai no TsuzukiSpecial · 2022 · 1 ep3.8Music video directed and animated by Stole for the song Sekai no Tsuzuki by Uta (Ado).
3.7The Duke of Death and His Maid
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
The Duke of Death and His MaidShinigami Bocchan to Kuro MaidTV · 2021 · 12 ep3.7How can you fall in love when you can’t even hold hands? Due to a childhood curse, anything that the Duke touches will die—which makes his flirty maid’s behavior all the more shocking! Is there a way for the Duke and his companions to…
3.7Backflip!!
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
Backflip!!Bakuten!!TV · 2021 · 12 ep3.7Each laugh takes them higher. Each tear makes them stronger. The final summer of middle school, Shoutarou Futaba discovers boys gymnastics and is completely enamored by it. Shoutarou ends up going to Soshukan Private High School (Also…
3.7Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Movie · 2009 · 1 ep
Professor Layton and the Eternal DivaLayton Kyouju to Eien no UtahimeMovie · 2009 · 1 ep3.7Layton receives a letter from the famed opera singer, Jenis Quatlane, inviting them to see her newest performance. She also asks Layton, Luke and Remi for assistance in a mystery, saying her friend Melina died one year ago, but returned…
3.7I'm invincible
Special · 2022 · 1 ep
I'm invincibleWatashi wa SaikyouSpecial · 2022 · 1 ep3.7Music video animated by Ai Niina for the song Watashi wa Saikyou by Uta (Ado).
3.6Sarazanmai
TV · 2019 · 11 ep
SarazanmaiTV · 2019 · 11 ep3.6The stage is Asakusa. One day, three 2nd-year middle school students — Kazuki Yasaka, Tooi Kuji, and Enta Jinnai — meet a mysterious kappa-like creature named Keppi, who forcibly takes their shirikodama (a mythical organ kappa steal…
3.6Those Snow White Notes
TV · 2021 · 12 ep
Those Snow White NotesMashiro no OtoTV · 2021 · 12 ep3.6Sawamura Matsugorou is a shamisen player of legendary talent. Upon his death, his grandson, Sawamura Setsu, lost his ability to play. Having lost his beloved sound, Setsu finds himself in Tokyo in search of a new sound to love. Tachiki…
3.6LINK CLICK (Shorts)
ONA · 2021 · 18 ep
LINK CLICK (Shorts)Shiguang Zhaoxiangguan de RichangONA · 2021 · 18 ep3.6Light-hearted chibi-style episodes of Shiguang Dailiren about the daily life in the photo studio.
3.6Living in a world without magic
Special · 2022 · 1 ep
Living in a world without magicMahou no Nai Sekai de Ikiru to Iu KotoSpecial · 2022 · 1 ep3.6Graduation work of Akiwashi.
Mature
3.6The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants
TV · 2020 · 13 ep
The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His DescendantsMaou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e KayouTV · 2020 · 13 ep3.6Anos, the Demon King of Tyranny, has defeated humans, spirits, and gods alike. But even demon kings get tired of all the fighting sometimes! Hoping for a more peaceful life, Anos decides to reincarnate himself. When he wakes two thousand…
3.6Lookism
ONA · 2022 · 8 ep
LookismOemojisangjuuiONA · 2022 · 8 ep3.6In a society that favors good looks, a high school outcast leads a double life switching between his two bodies that are polar opposites in appearance. (Source: Netflix)
Mature
3.6A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMAAwajima HyakkeiTV · 2026 · 12 ep3.6At Awajima Opera School, girls from across Japan strive to earn a place on stage. Wakana is driven by her love of musical theater, while Kinue studies with quiet discipline. Scholarship student Emi draws attention from all—but especially…
3.6THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS
TV · 2015 · 12 ep
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLSThe iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls 2nd SeasonTV · 2015 · 12 ep3.6The second season of THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls .
Mature
3.6Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure
TV · 2004 · 39 ep
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch PureTV · 2004 · 39 ep3.6After the final battle against Gaito, Sara had given her life to remain with him. The sea world is now at peace, but only with six mermaid princesses. While Caren, Noel, and Coco have returned to their kingdoms, it should be time for…
3.6POP TEAM EPIC TV SPECIAL
Special · 2019 · 2 ep
POP TEAM EPIC TV SPECIALPoputepipikku TV SpecialSpecial · 2019 · 2 ep3.6
3.6Stella of the Theater: World Dai Star
TV · 2023 · 12 ep
Stella of the Theater: World Dai StarWorld Dai StarTV · 2023 · 12 ep3.6Theater has taken the entire world by storm in the 20th century, and teenager Kokona Ohtori aims to take the big stage. Performers who shine the brightest are called Dai Stars, and for Kokona, her first step into stardom is auditioning for…
3.6Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream
TV · 2011 · 51 ep
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora DreamTV · 2011 · 51 ep3.6Prism Stars are performers on the new popular ice show, Prism Show. They are superidols whose techniques, singing and fashion sense are a cut above all others. Aira and Rizumu are two Prism Stars whose goal is to become the best, the Prism…
3.6Suite Precure♪
TV · 2011 · 48 ep
Suite Precure♪TV · 2011 · 48 ep3.6Kanon Town is filled with music. Hibiki Houjou and Kanade Minamino have grown up in this town and have known each other since they were children. However, they no longer get along. One day the fairy Hummy from the land of music, Major…
3.6Cinderella
Special · 2021 · 1 ep
CinderellaSpecial · 2021 · 1 ep3.6Music video directed by Chiaki Kanno for the song Cinderella by Cider Girl. Note: The song featured in this music video was also used as the opening theme for the anime Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu.
3.5S.A: Special A
TV · 2008 · 24 ep
S.A: Special ASpecial ATV · 2008 · 24 ep3.5Hikari Hanazono has always been second to Kei Takishima. When they were six years old, their pro-wrestling loving fathers introduced them to each other. Assuming that she was the best in wrestling, young Hikari challenged Kei to a…
3.5Heroines Run the Show
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Heroines Run the ShowHeroine Tarumono! Kiraware Heroine to Naisho no OshigotoTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.5Hiyori left her hometown to pursue her passion, track and field, by enrolling in Tokyo's Sakuragaoka High School. Looking for a part-time job in Tokyo, she ended up working as an apprentice manager for her classmates (and LIP×LIP members)…
Mature
3.5The World Is Dancing
ONA · 2026 · 13 ep
The World Is DancingWorld Is DancingONA · 2026 · 13 ep3.5Born into a life of acting and dance with a traveling theater troupe in 14th-century Japan, 12-year old Oniyasha has one problem—he doesn't know what the point of any of it is. "Why must I step with the left foot here instead of the right?…
Mature
3.5Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch
TV · 2003 · 52 ep
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi PitchTV · 2003 · 52 ep3.5As the mermaid princess of the North Pacific (one of the seven mermaid kingdoms), Lucia entrusts a magical pearl to a boy who falls overboard a ship one night. Lucia must travel to the human world to reclaim her pearl and protect the…
3.5Healer Girl
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Healer GirlTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.5The world can be healed through music, and these three girls want to make it happen. Meet Kana Fujii, Reimi Itsushiro, and Hibiki Morishima—three healers-in-training at the Karasuma Phoniatric Clinic learning the art of healing patients’…
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…
3.5The Royal Tutor Movie
Movie · 2019 · 1 ep
The Royal Tutor MovieOushitsu Kyoushi Heine MovieMovie · 2019 · 1 ep3.5The four princes of the Kingdom of Granzreich are aiming to become the next king. Under the guidance of the royal tutor Heine Wittgenstein, while overcoming various obstacles and sometimes hesitating, they grow little by little. Appearing…
3.5Suu-funkan no Yell wo
Movie · 2024 · 1 ep
Suu-funkan no Yell woMovie · 2024 · 1 ep3.5The film's story begins when a high schooler who makes music videos meets a teacher who has given up on music. Amateur music video creator Kanata Asaya sees teacher and musician Yuu Orie busking on the street, and decides to make a music…
3.5Oh! My Goddess (2011)
OVA · 2011 · 3 ep
Oh! My Goddess (2011)Aa! Megami-sama! (2011)OVA · 2011 · 3 ep3.5OVAs bundled with volumes 42, 43 & 46 of the Aa! Megami-sama! manga.
3.5Aikatsu Friends!: Kagayaki no Jewel
TV · 2019 · 26 ep
Aikatsu Friends!: Kagayaki no JewelTV · 2019 · 26 ep3.5Two years after the Diamond Friends competition, Aine Yuuki, now is in high school, have a unexpected encounter with the mysterious idol Hibiki Tenshou who wears the shining Jeweling Dress.
3.5The Trapp Family Story
TV · 1991 · 40 ep
The Trapp Family StoryTrapp Ikka MonogatariTV · 1991 · 40 ep3.5Based on the same story that produced the classic musical 'The Sound of Music', this is the story of Maria, who leaves her life in a convent to take up the responsibility of taking care of Captain Trapp's children. (Source: Anime News…
3.5Just Because!
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
Just Because!TV · 2017 · 12 ep3.5The original anime Just Because! focuses on subtly portraying the feelings of a group of high school students nearing graduation. Near the end of second semester at third year, when students have very little time in high school left, and…
3.5Selection Project
TV · 2021 · 13 ep
Selection ProjectTV · 2021 · 13 ep3.5Suzune Miyama has been sick since childhood, but always used idol Akari Amasawa’s music for courage and smiles through hard times. Now in her final year of junior high, Suzune is auditioning against thousands of contestants to become one…
Mature
3.5Artiswitch
ONA · 2021 · 6 ep
ArtiswitchONA · 2021 · 6 ep3.5There was a rumour among the young people in Harajuku, Tokyo. There is a place called Ura-Harajuku somewhere in Harajuku, and it seems that there is a shop run by a witch. The witch's name is Nina. A young witch with a chameleon and a pig…
3.5A Silent Voice Specials
Special · 2017 · 2 ep
A Silent Voice SpecialsKoe no Katachi SpecialsSpecial · 2017 · 2 ep3.5The limited first edition of the Blu-ray Disc for Kyoto Animation's film adaptation of Yoshitoki Ooima's A Silent Voice manga includes two bonus new animation videos of AIKO's theme song Koi wo Shita no wa and Kensuke Ushio's in-film track…