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
Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-
Tokyo Revengers
To Your Eternity
SK8 the Infinity
Remake Our Life!
Ranking of Kings
EDENS ZERO
86 EIGHTY-SIX
The Case Study of Vanitas
The Detective Is Already Dead
Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles
DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO
The Duke of Death and His Maid
The aquatope on white sand
SHAMAN KING
Sonny Boy
Horimiya
takt op.Destiny
Baki Hanma
Pui Pui Molcar
Record of Ragnarok
Wonder Egg Priority
Digimon Ghost Game
Komi Can't Communicate
Shadows House
TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-
CARDFIGHT!! VANGUARD
The Faraway Paladin
Platinum End
Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Those Snow White Notes
Mieruko-chan
RE-MAIN
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
Kemono Jihen
Yo-kai Watch ♪
The Slime Diaries
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Godzilla Singular Point
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent
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: Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-, Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity, SK8 the Infinity, Remake Our Life!.
Highest-rated 2021 anime
Horimiya, SK8 the Infinity, Tokyo Revengers, Record of Ragnarok earned the highest community scores among 2021 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2021 anime sits at 7.8 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 Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-, Tokyo Revengers, To Your Eternity, SK8 the Infinity, Remake Our Life!, 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.