Anime from 2021
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2021, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2021 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 2021 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
EDENS ZERO
To Your Eternity
86 EIGHTY-SIX
The aquatope on white sand
Ranking of Kings
SHAMAN KING
Horimiya
The Case Study of Vanitas
Girlfriend, Girlfriend
takt op.Destiny
SK8 the Infinity
Baki Hanma
Shadows House
Komi Can't Communicate
The Duke of Death and His Maid
Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-
Sonny Boy
Wonder Egg Priority
Godzilla Singular Point
Mieruko-chan
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-
Record of Ragnarok
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent
SSSS.DYNAZENON
The Slime Diaries
Those Snow White Notes
The Faraway Paladin
RE-MAIN
My Senpai Is Annoying
The Way of the Househusband
CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
Kageki Shojo!!
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Kemono Jihen
Blue Period
Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
Overview of 2021 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2021, 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: Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, EDENS ZERO, To Your Eternity, 86 EIGHTY-SIX, The aquatope on white sand.
Highest-rated 2021 anime
Horimiya, SK8 the Infinity, Record of Ragnarok, TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- earned the highest community scores among 2021 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2021 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 2021 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 2021 anime are worth watching
2021 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 2021?
Among the most popular 2021 anime are Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles, EDENS ZERO, To Your Eternity, 86 EIGHTY-SIX, The aquatope on white sand, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2021?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2021; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2021 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.