Anime from 2016
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2016, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2016 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 2016 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Mob Psycho 100
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
March Comes In Like a Lion
Beyblade Burst
Bungo Stray Dogs
KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!
Ace Attorney
My Hero Academia
Aikatsu Stars!
Orange
Witchy Precure!
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Twin Star Exorcists
Yuri!!! on Ice
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Ajin
Descending Stories
JOKER GAME
Days
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Dimension W
91 Days
ERASED
Macross Δ
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
ALL OUT!!
Berserk
NEW GAME!
Digimon Universe: App Monsters
Rewrite
Amanchu!
Ninja Girl & Samurai Master
Divine Gate
ReLIFE
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School
Drifters
SUPER LOVERS
Kaijuu Girls
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Tales of Zestiria the X
Overview of 2016 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2016, 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: Mob Psycho 100, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, March Comes In Like a Lion, Beyblade Burst, Bungo Stray Dogs.
Highest-rated 2016 anime
My Hero Academia, KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!, Yuri!!! on Ice, Mob Psycho 100 earned the highest community scores among 2016 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2016 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 2016 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 2016 anime are worth watching
2016 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 2016?
Among the most popular 2016 anime are Mob Psycho 100, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, March Comes In Like a Lion, Beyblade Burst, Bungo Stray Dogs, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2016?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2016; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2016 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.