Anime from 2001
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2001, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2001 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 2001 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
The Prince of Tennis
Beyblade
Hikaru no Go
Shaman King
Digimon Tamers
Baki the Grappler
Cyborg 009
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Fruits Basket
Hellsing
Project Arms
Noir
Rave Master
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002
Galaxy Angel
Battle Doll: Angelic Layer
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
X
Star Ocean EX
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Z.O.E Dolores, i
Super GALS!
Haré+Guu
Sister Princess
s-CRY-ed
Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru
Zoids: New Century
Prétear
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar
Mazinkaiser
Babel II: Beyond Infinity
I My Me! Strawberry Eggs
The SoulTaker
Puni Puni Poemy
Alien Nine
R.O.D: Read or Die
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here
Geneshaft
Tales of Eternia The Animation
Samurai Girl Real Bout High School
Overview of 2001 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2001, 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: The Prince of Tennis, Beyblade, Hikaru no Go, Shaman King, Digimon Tamers.
Highest-rated 2001 anime
Digimon Tamers, Shaman King, The Prince of Tennis, Hellsing earned the highest community scores among 2001 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2001 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 2001 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 2001 anime are worth watching
2001 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 2001?
Among the most popular 2001 anime are The Prince of Tennis, Beyblade, Hikaru no Go, Shaman King, Digimon Tamers, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2001?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2001; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2001 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.