Anime from 2012
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2012, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2012 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 2012 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Kingdom
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
Sword Art Online
Psycho-Pass
Aikatsu!
Saint Seiya Omega
Kuroko's Basketball
Girls und Panzer
Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear
Place to Place
Kokoro Connect
Hyouka
Another
Kamisama Kiss
Space Brothers
Little Busters!
From the New World
Tari Tari
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!
Glitter Force
Robotics;Notes
Bodacious Space Pirates
Daily Lives of High School Boys
K
Tsuritama
Kids on the Slope
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Magi
Code:Breaker
Polar Bear Cafe
AKB0048
Jormungand
Accel World
Blast of Tempest
Busou Shinki: Armored War Goddess
My Little Monster
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer
The Knight in the Area
The Prince of Tennis II
Overview of 2012 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2012, 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: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kingdom, NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals, Sword Art Online, Psycho-Pass.
Highest-rated 2012 anime
Kamisama Kiss, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kuroko's Basketball, Another earned the highest community scores among 2012 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2012 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 2012 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 2012 anime are worth watching
2012 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 2012?
Among the most popular 2012 anime are JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kingdom, NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals, Sword Art Online, Psycho-Pass, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2012?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2012; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2012 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.