Anime from 1998
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 1998, ranked by viewership and ratings.
1998 marked another notable year for anime, with new series joining established franchises and fresh original productions launching across major Japanese networks. This page collects the most popular 1998 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
31 titles
Initial D
Cardcaptor Sakura
Cowboy Bebop
TRIGUN
Brain Powerd
Master Keaton
Serial Experiments Lain
His and Her Circumstances
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
Princess Nine
Orphen
Neo Ranga
Cyber Team in Akihabara
Outlaw Star
Devil Lady
Flint: The Time Detective
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku Dash!
Mamotte Shugogetten
Blue Submarine No. 6
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (TV)
Geobreeders
Gasaraki
Lost Universe
Silent Möbius
Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers
Nazca
Getter Robo: Armageddon
Shadow Skill
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
Eat-Man '98
Overview of 1998 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 31 anime titles that premiered in 1998, ranked by popularity and community ratings. Each entry links to a full detail page with synopsis, cast, themes, and licensed watch options for your region. Notable releases include: Initial D, Cardcaptor Sakura, Cowboy Bebop, TRIGUN, Brain Powerd.
Highest-rated 1998 anime
Cardcaptor Sakura, Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain, TRIGUN earned the highest community scores among 1998 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 1998 anime sits at 7.7 out of 10 — a strong indicator of consistent quality across most productions that year. Every detail page surfaces premiere date, season and episode counts, the producing studio, voice cast, and official streaming partners.
How we curate 1998 anime
Titles on this page are ranked using TMDB's continuously-updated popularity metric, with brand-safety filtering applied so the catalog stays clean. Otakira hosts no episodes or copyrighted content of any kind — it is an information-only encyclopedia that points you to licensed streaming partners. Every entry has a bilingual (Arabic + English) detail page with long-form summary, FAQ, and per-season breakdown.
Why 1998 anime are worth watching
1998 marks a meaningful step in anime industry evolution, with several titles graduating from seasonal releases into global phenomena. These shows continue to dominate watchlists across the Arab anime community, and many remain highly active in conversation today. Explore the catalog to discover the underrated picks that complement the year's tentpole hits.
Frequently asked questions
What were the most popular anime of 1998?
Among the most popular 1998 anime are Initial D, Cardcaptor Sakura, Cowboy Bebop, TRIGUN, Brain Powerd, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 1998?
Our database currently lists 31 popular anime series that premiered in 1998; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 1998 anime?
Otakira is an information-only database — we don't host or link to streaming. Each detail page lists the original broadcast networks; check your regional licensed providers for legal streaming options.