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
Super GALS!
Shaman King
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002
Hellsing
X
Baki the Grappler
Star Ocean EX
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Fruits Basket
Digimon Tamers
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Battle Doll: Angelic Layer
Noir
Cyborg 009
Haré+Guu
Rave Master
Galaxy Angel
s-CRY-ed
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Z.O.E Dolores, i
Project Arms
Zoids: New Century
Mazinkaiser
R.O.D: Read or Die
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar
Sister Princess
Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru
Samurai Girl Real Bout High School
Prétear
The SoulTaker
I My Me! Strawberry Eggs
Ajimu: Beach Story
Babel II: Beyond Infinity
Alien Nine
Puni Puni Poemy
Tales of Eternia The Animation
Zaion: I Wish You Were Here
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, Super GALS!, Shaman King.
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, Super GALS!, Shaman King, 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.