Best seinen anime
944 anime about seinen, 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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3.8Genshiken 2
TV · 2007 · 12 ep
Genshiken 2TV · 2007 · 12 ep3.8The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, otherwise known as Genshiken, is now under the charge of a more confident Sasahara. Things have changed in between semesters, and the otaku club now has a new otaku-hating member named…
3.8Is the Order a Rabbit?? ～Dear My Sister～
Movie · 2017 · 1 ep
Is the Order a Rabbit?? ～Dear My Sister～Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka?? Dear My SisterMovie · 2017 · 1 ep3.8Cocoa visits her family, in the mountains, after quite some time again after her sister Mocha wrote her, through a letter, to come back soon. Her friends will have to spend a week in the town without her, while Cocoa has time with her…
3.8Black Jack
OVA · 1993 · 10 ep
Black JackBlack Jack OVAOVA · 1993 · 10 ep3.8In the medical profession, there is a name spoken in hushed tones, of an unlicensed genius physician who can save lives—for a price. His name is Black Jack, and he is a dashing, moody figure, caped in black, a Harlock of medicine, a…
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3.8Birdy the Mighty: Decode 02
TV · 2009 · 12 ep
Birdy the Mighty: Decode 02Tetsuwan Birdy Decode:02TV · 2009 · 12 ep3.8Birdy and Tsutomu are still co-existing in the same body, as Birdy continues her duties as Federation Investigator and celebrity persona, and Tsutomu seeks to balance them with his normal everyday life. When a criminal group connected to…
3.8xxxHOLiC - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Movie · 2005 · 1 ep
xxxHOLiC - A Midsummer Night's DreamxxxHOLiC Movie: Manatsu no Yoru no YumeMovie · 2005 · 1 ep3.8Yuuko receives a letter from an unknown sender. It is an invitation to an auction. Seven avid collectors were invited to an old mansion. They all admit that they accepted the invitation to complete their collections. They waited for the…
3.8Encouragement of Climb Season 3
TV · 2018 · 13 ep
Encouragement of Climb Season 3Yama no Susume Third SeasonTV · 2018 · 13 ep3.8Aoi and Hinata are childhood friends. Aoi prefers staying indoors and is afraid of heights, whereas Hinata is outgoing and loves mountaineering. They both decide to climb a mountain in order to see a sunrise they saw together when they…
3.8Initial D Legend 3: Dream
Movie · 2016 · 1 ep
Initial D Legend 3: DreamNew Initial D Movie: Legend 3 - MugenMovie · 2016 · 1 ep3.8Takumi Fujiawara has garnered the attention of the street racer Ryousuke Takahashi, leader of the RedSuns. As he prepares for the biggest race in his life, Takumi finds himself trying to juggle his passion for racing with his personal…
3.8Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man
OVA · 2005 · 1 ep
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing ManKoukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing ManOVA · 2005 · 1 ep3.8In 2024, the terrorist incident known as "The Laughing Man Incident" occurred in which Ernest Serano, president of the groundbreaking micromachine company, Sereno Genomics, was kidnapped and ransomed. One day, the case having remained…
3.8Hozuki’s Coolheadedness 2: Part II
TV · 2018 · 13 ep
Hozuki’s Coolheadedness 2: Part IIHoozuki no Reitetsu 2nd Season: Sono NiTV · 2018 · 13 ep3.8The second part of Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2 .
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3.8Emma: A Victorian Romance Second Act
TV · 2007 · 12 ep
Emma: A Victorian Romance Second ActEikoku Koi Monogatari Emma: Molders-henTV · 2007 · 12 ep3.8In the faraway village of Haworth, a new chapter in Emma's life has begun. Now employed by the wealthy Molders family, Emma has resolved to put the past behind her. She'll have to adjust to a new house, a charming (but eccentric) new…
3.8Master Keaton OVA
OVA · 1999 · 15 ep
Master Keaton OVAOVA · 1999 · 15 ep3.8Taichi Keaton is a man of many talents: father, historian, frequent traveler, negotiator, archaeologist, former survival instructor, and all while working as an insurance investigator for Lloyd's of London. While his methods may seem a bit…
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3.8DRIFTERS
TV · 2016 · 12 ep
DRIFTERSDriftersTV · 2016 · 12 ep3.8The story centers around Shimazu Toyohisa, the real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors…
3.8One-Punch Man: Road to Hero
OVA · 2015 · 1 ep
One-Punch Man: Road to HeroOne Punch Man: Road to HeroOVA · 2015 · 1 ep3.8OVA bundled with the 10th volume of the One Punch Man manga. It features an original story by the series' mangaka, ONE, about the secret story of the birth of Saitama's hero suit.
3.8Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen OVA
OVA · 2021 · 1 ep
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai? Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen OVAOVA · 2021 · 1 ep3.8OVA adapting both chapters of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai Darkness and Chapter 96 of the main series.
3.8Jormungand
TV · 2012 · 12 ep
JormungandTV · 2012 · 12 ep3.8A ruthless arms dealer on a quixotic quest for world peace. A child soldier born into chaotic conflict. Their lives will intertwine as they journey together through the seedy underbelly of the world's arms market. (Source: FUNimation)
3.8One-Punch Man OVA
Special · 2015 · 6 ep
One-Punch Man OVAOne Punch Man SpecialsSpecial · 2015 · 6 ep3.8Specials included in the DVD/BD volumes of the anime. They feature original stories written by the series' mangaka, ONE The first special is titled "Shinobiyori-sugiru Kage" and takes place after Saitama's fight with Mosquito Girl, and it…
3.8Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
TV · 2022 · 12 ep
Akebi’s Sailor UniformAkebi-chan no Sailor-fukuTV · 2022 · 12 ep3.8It’s Komichi Akebi’s first year of junior high and she has her heart set on one thing: Robai Private Academy’s sailor uniform. As the next chapter of her life gets closer, she dreams of all the exciting new experiences she’ll get to…
3.8Hi Score Girl
TV · 2018 · 12 ep
Hi Score GirlHigh Score GirlTV · 2018 · 12 ep3.8The year is 1991 and 6th grader Yaguchi Haruo only has video games to live for. He's not popular in school and he's neither handsome, funny, nice nor even friendly. The only thing he has going for him is that he is good at video games. One…
3.8Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!?TV · 2026 · 12 ep3.8Meet Takuya Seo, an otaku who sits behind the popular gals in class, Ijichi and Amane. Since they're people from different "castes," you wouldn't expect them to have much in common. But when their worlds collide over a borrowed eraser…
3.8The Demon Girl Next Door
TV · 2019 · 12 ep
The Demon Girl Next DoorMachikado MazokuTV · 2019 · 12 ep3.8When Yuuko Yoshida wakes up one morning to discover that she’s sprouted horns and a tail, she learns something that her mother has been meaning to tell her. You know that battle between the Light and Dark that’s been going on since the…
3.8Record of Ragnarok II
ONA · 2023 · 10 ep
Record of Ragnarok IIShuumatsu no Walküre IIONA · 2023 · 10 ep3.8In a shocking turn of events, humanity has won its first battle in the Ragnarök tournament—a series of 13 fights that will decide the fate of mankind. Zeus, the head of gods, sends the demigod Heracles for the next round to avenge the…
3.8ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
TV · 2017 · 12 ep
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-kaTV · 2017 · 12 ep3.8"ACCA" is a giant unified syndicate residing in a kingdom split into 13 autonomous regions. ACCA was formed back when there was threat of a coup d'etat, and it has continued to protect the peace of civilians for almost one hundred years…
3.8Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey
Movie · 2012 · 1 ep
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for DoldreyBerserk: Ougon Jidai-hen II - Doldrey KouryakuMovie · 2012 · 1 ep3.8The Band of the Hawk and their enigmatic leader Griffith continue winning battle after battle as their prestige throughout the kingdom of Midland grows. But their latest task is one that has seen failure from everyone who has attempted it…
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…
3.8KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISEOtome Kaijuu CaraméliserTV · 2026 · 12 ep3.8Kuroe Akaishi just wants a normal high school life—but that’s impossible with a rare condition that turns her into a giant kaiju whenever her emotions spike! Things get even worse when she falls for Arata Minami, the most popular boy in…
3.8Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Movie · 2004 · 1 ep
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceInnocenceMovie · 2004 · 1 ep3.8The year is 2032. With the advancement of medical technology humanity has grown into a more technologically driven creature, creating a breed of cyborg citizen. Along with the development of cybernetics the world has seen rapid development…
3.8The Way of the Househusband: Season 2
ONA · 2023 · 5 ep
The Way of the Househusband: Season 2Gokushufudou Season 2ONA · 2023 · 5 ep3.8With a wicked scar on his face, a terrifying gaze, and an apron adorned with a teddy bear, ex-yakuza member Tatsu proudly assumes the role of a full-time househusband. Already familiar with the regular challenges of grocery shopping, Tatsu…
3.8Outlaw Star
TV · 1998 · 24 ep
Outlaw StarSeihou Bukyou Outlaw StarTV · 1998 · 24 ep3.8Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades responsible for odd jobs and bounty hunting with his partner, Jim Hawking. Stuck on a rundown planet, he’s going nowhere fast. But when a bodyguard job goes sideways, he finds himself the proud owner…
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3.8Migi&Dali
TV · 2023 · 13 ep
Migi&DaliMigi to DaliTV · 2023 · 13 ep3.8After finally adopting a child, the Sonoyamas were unprepared for the mystery that would soon unravel. Hitori seems to be the perfect son for his loving parents. He's handsome, intelligent, and grateful for his new lavish life—but he has a…
3.8Poco's Udon World
TV · 2016 · 12 ep
Poco's Udon WorldUdon no Kuni no Kiniro KemariTV · 2016 · 12 ep3.8Souta Tawara is a web designer working in Tokyo. When he visits his family's Udon place in his hometown Kagawa Prefecture, he discovers a young boy. Upon confronting the boy, Souta soon learns his secret and decides to quit his job in…
3.8Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge
TV · 2010 · 13 ep
Arakawa Under the Bridge x BridgeTV · 2010 · 13 ep3.8In the dry riverbed of Arakawa River, undefeated elite Ichinomiya Kou (aka Ric) met the lovely homeless girl Nino, a self-declared Venusian. Their awkward love stirs up trouble among the other strange inhabitants of the riverbed. (Source…
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3.8Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games
TV · 2026 · 12 ep
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting GamesTai-Ari deshita. Ojousama wa Kakutou Game nante ShinaiTV · 2026 · 12 ep3.8Mitsuki Aya has one goal at the elite Kuromi Girls’ Academy: to become a refined young lady like the school’s flawless “White Lily,” Yorue Mio. But her image of Mio shatters when Aya accidentally catches her...playing fighting games?!…
3.8Saint☆Oniisan (Movie)
Movie · 2013 · 1 ep
Saint☆Oniisan (Movie)Movie · 2013 · 1 ep3.8What if Jesus and Buddha were living on Earth in modern times? What if they shared an apartment in Japan? Saint Young Men is a movie about the daily lives of Jesus and Buddha, focusing on different element of modern life.
3.8House of Five Leaves
TV · 2010 · 12 ep
House of Five LeavesSaraiya GoyouTV · 2010 · 12 ep3.8Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled and loyal swordsman, but his naïve, diffident nature has more than once caused him to be let go by the lords who employ him. Hungry and desperate, he agrees to become a bodyguard for…
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3.8Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine
TV · 2015 · 12 ep
Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet NineSidonia no Kishi: Daikyuu Wakusei SenekiTV · 2015 · 12 ep3.8Having narrowly avoided the collision with the asteroid, the Sidonia sets a course for the Lem system in order to wipe out the Gauna nest. (Source: Polygon Pictures)
3.8Non Non Biyori: Okinawa e Ikukoto ni Natta
OVA · 2014 · 1 ep
Non Non Biyori: Okinawa e Ikukoto ni NattaOVA · 2014 · 1 ep3.8Suguru wins some tickets to Okinawa in a shopping mall lottery, so the whole gang plan to go on a trip there. To prepare for the trip, the girls practise being on an aeroplane and go to a convenience store to buy some travel things…