Anime from 2018
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2018, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2018 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 2018 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Laid-Back Camp
Cells at Work!
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Golden Kamuy
Teasing Master Takagi-san
Goblin Slayer
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Cutie Honey Universe
Captain Tsubasa
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion: THE ANIMATION
Banana Fish
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
Violet Evergarden
DARLING in the FRANXX
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Grand Blue Dreaming
BAKI
RADIANT
Run with the Wind
GeGeGe no Kitaro
IDOLiSH7
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These
ZOMBIE LAND SAGA
DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
Layton Mystery Detective Agency: Kat's Mystery‑Solving Files
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO
The Piano Forest
Tsurune
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
HANEBADO!
A Place Further than the Universe
Drop Kick on My Devil!!
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!
MEGALOBOX
After the Rain
Tada Never Falls in Love
Devilman Crybaby
Pop Team Epic
LAST HOPE
PERSONA5 the Animation
Overview of 2018 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2018, 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: Laid-Back Camp, Cells at Work!, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Golden Kamuy, Teasing Master Takagi-san.
Highest-rated 2018 anime
Banana Fish, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Violet Evergarden, DARLING in the FRANXX earned the highest community scores among 2018 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2018 anime sits at 7.6 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 2018 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 2018 anime are worth watching
2018 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 2018?
Among the most popular 2018 anime are Laid-Back Camp, Cells at Work!, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Golden Kamuy, Teasing Master Takagi-san, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2018?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2018; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2018 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.