Largest Anime Franchises
by : IridescentJaune
Largest groups (1-50):
1. Holo no Graffiti - 257🥇🔺
2. Pokemon - 213🥈🔺
3. Mobile Suit Gundam - 154🥉🔺
4. Sore Ike! Anpanman - 109🔺* (Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou (Robo-kun to Kotori episode) and Hal no Fue were screened in Yanase Takashi Theater with Anpanman ga Umareta Hi.)
5. Doraemon - 104🔺
6. One Piece - 102🔺
7. Love Live! - 88🔺
8. Detective Conan - 84🔺
9. Hello Kitty - 82🔺* (❗️WIP!)
10. BanG Dream! - 73🔺
11. Precure - 72🔺
12. The iDOLM@STER - 71🔺
13. Taka no Tsume - 69*
14. Irodorimidori - 63
15. Lupin III - 63🔺
16. Xi Yang Yang Yu Hui Tai Lang - 54🔺
17. Fate Series - 60
18. Crayon Shin-chan - 50
19. Dragon Ball - 47🔺
20. Ginga Tetsudou 999 - 44🔺
21. IDOLiSH7 - 42🔺
22. Xiong Chumo - 40🔺
23. Pororo - 40🔺
24. Wu Ren Dao Da Maoxian - 39
25. Digimon - 39🔺
26. Gintama - 39🔺
27. Arknights: Reimei Zensou - 38🔺
28. Peeping Life - 37🔺
29. Shimajirou - 36
30. Naruto - 34
31. Ghost in the Shell - 34
32. Ensemble Stars! - 34
33. Macross - 34
34. Code Geass - 34🔺
35. Cardfight!! Vanguard - 34🔺
36. Osomatsu-kun - 33
37. Kamiusagi Rope - 33
38. Duel Masters - 32🔺
39. Byeonsinjadongcha Tobot - 32
40. Gegege no Kitarou - 32🔺
41. Pretty Rhythm, PriPara - 31🔻
42. Nu Wushen de Canzhuo - 30🔺
43. Tennis no Ouji-sama - 29🔺
44. Boku no Hero Academia - 29🔺
45. Mahou no Princess, Mahou no Tenshi - 29* (Mahou no Princess Minky Momo, Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami, Mahou no Yousei Persia, Mahou no Star Magical Emi, and Mahou no Idol Pastel Yumi were clumped together (in Chiaki) probably due to some crossovers but they're actually different franchises. Should probably be renamed to Pierrot Mahou Shoujo Series or Pierrot Magical Girls Series as per https://pierrot.jp/magicalgirls/)
46. Zhu Zhu Xia - 29🔺
47. Tenchi Muyou! - 29
48. Mameshiba - 28
49. Hello Carbot - 28🔺
50. Bakemonogatari, Monogatari Series - 28🔺
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Slowly climbing to the top 50:
51. Xin Datou Er Zi He Xiao Tou Baba - 27
52. Girls & Panzer - 27🔺
53. Sword Art Online - 27🔺
54. Shingeki no Kyojin - 25
55. Tales Series - 25
56. Monster Strike - 24🔺
57. Chocosanji - 24🔺
58. Kinnikuman - 24🔺
59. Yuanshen (Genshin Impact) - 24🔺
60. Keroppi - 24* (❗️WIP!)
61. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! - 23
62. Dr. Slump - 23
63. Transformers - 23🔺
64. Kkoma Bus Tayo - 23
65. Inazuma Eleven - 23
66. Korasho no Kaitei Wakuwaku Daibouken! - 22🔺
67. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon - 22
68. Kaixin Baobei - 22
69. Initial D - 22🔺
70. Qin Shi Ming Yue - 22🔺
71. Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion - 22🔺
72. Hong Mao Lan Tu - 22
73. Uchuu Senkan Yamato - 22
74. Tetsuwan Atom, Astro Boy - 22
75. Toaru Series - 22🔺
76. Neon Genesis Evangelion - 21🔺
77. Kuroko no Basket - 21
78. Backkom - 21
79. Teekyuu - 21
80. Oshiri Tantei - 21🔺
81. Saint Seiya - 21
82. Persona - 21🔺
83. Tottoko Hamtarou - 21
84. Beyblade - 21🔺
85. Hokuto no Ken - 20
86. Bleach - 20🔺
87. Azur Lane - 20🔺
88. Sinbi Apateu - 20🔺
89. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken - 20🔺
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Under 20 entries:
90. Overlord - 19🔺
91. Aikatsu! - 19🔺
92. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha - 19 [🔞]
93. Chibi Maruko-chan - 19🔺
94. Ranma ½ - 19🔺
95. Sai Er Hao - 18
96. Haikyuu!! - 18
97. Yami Shibai - 18🔺
98. Hua Jiang Hu Zhi - 18🔺
99. Nanatsu no Taizai - 18
100. Youkai Watch - 18
101. Dou Dou Hu Wen Zhang Zhi Mi - 18
102. Cyborg 009 - 18🔺
103. Kaiketsu Zorori - 17🔺
104. Umi Monogatari - 17🔺
105. Soukou Kihei Votoms - 17🔺
106. Natsume Yuujinchou - 17
107. Nintama Rantarou - 17
108. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica - 17
109. Mazinger - 17
110. Ojamajo Doremi - 17🔺
111. Black Jack - 17🔺
112. Miniforce - 17
113. AU - 17
114. .hack - 16
115. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - 16🔺
116. Huyao Xiao Hongniang - 16
117. Free! - 16
118. Xin Qi Bao Long Zhan Che: Xun Long Doushi - 16
119. Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo - 16
120. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - 16🔺
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Under 15 entries:
121. Rurouni Kenshin - 15
122. Urusei Yatsura - 15
123. Turning Mecard - 15
124. Sylvanian Families - 15
125. Shakugan no Shana - 15
126. Devilman - 15
127. Hibike! Euphonium - 15
128. Battle Spirits - 15
129. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken - 15
130. Selected Shaonian Shiye - 15
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➡️Largest Anime Franchises (1-50): here
Largest Anime Franchises (51-100): here
For more, check out "Largest groups" on Chiaki: https://chiaki.site/?/tools/watch_order_groups/type/large
(Note: Count may not be always accurate since they mostly rely on the 'Related Entries' in anime pages and not all related entries listed are really part of some franchises.)
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I've also included:
- "Watch order guides" by other users I find helpful and for convenience; number of entries included.
- Some clubs (mostly the ones with the most members), if you want to join one and maybe revive some.
- Anime Watching Challenges by the Anime Watching Challenges Club [AWCc] (https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=70446); also check AWCc's Hall of Fame [HoF] (https://anime.jhiday.net/hof/).
- Live action adaptations (Ctrl + F in the [[ Live Action Adaptations ]] club (https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=5450) or use their script).
I'll be updating this from time to time so the entries will change.
*Inspired by this thread: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2032254 (Which anime franchise has the most MAL entries?)
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Legend:
🥇🥈🥉 - Gold, Silver, Bronze = Top 3
🔺 - Moved Up (risen in the rankings with new addition/s in the DB)
🔻 - Moved Down (something was removed in the DB)
✔️ - Description Box is up-to-date. Other stacks (number of entries, title change), challenges and clubs (status/activity) checked.
❗️WIP! - Work in progress (means I'm working on a watch order guide stack)
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P.S. Everything would look clean if they just enable BBCode for stacks.
P.P.S. I made a second stack for 51-100. So I could just move some of the entries to the other stack instead of really deleting them.
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[📌 Last Updated: April 22, 2026]
1. Holo no Graffiti - 257🥇🔺
2. Pokemon - 213🥈🔺
3. Mobile Suit Gundam - 154🥉🔺
4. Sore Ike! Anpanman - 109🔺* (Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou (Robo-kun to Kotori episode) and Hal no Fue were screened in Yanase Takashi Theater with Anpanman ga Umareta Hi.)
5. Doraemon - 104🔺
6. One Piece - 102🔺
7. Love Live! - 88🔺
8. Detective Conan - 84🔺
9. Hello Kitty - 82🔺* (❗️WIP!)
10. BanG Dream! - 73🔺
11. Precure - 72🔺
12. The iDOLM@STER - 71🔺
13. Taka no Tsume - 69*
14. Irodorimidori - 63
15. Lupin III - 63🔺
16. Xi Yang Yang Yu Hui Tai Lang - 54🔺
17. Fate Series - 60
18. Crayon Shin-chan - 50
19. Dragon Ball - 47🔺
20. Ginga Tetsudou 999 - 44🔺
21. IDOLiSH7 - 42🔺
22. Xiong Chumo - 40🔺
23. Pororo - 40🔺
24. Wu Ren Dao Da Maoxian - 39
25. Digimon - 39🔺
26. Gintama - 39🔺
27. Arknights: Reimei Zensou - 38🔺
28. Peeping Life - 37🔺
29. Shimajirou - 36
30. Naruto - 34
31. Ghost in the Shell - 34
32. Ensemble Stars! - 34
33. Macross - 34
34. Code Geass - 34🔺
35. Cardfight!! Vanguard - 34🔺
36. Osomatsu-kun - 33
37. Kamiusagi Rope - 33
38. Duel Masters - 32🔺
39. Byeonsinjadongcha Tobot - 32
40. Gegege no Kitarou - 32🔺
41. Pretty Rhythm, PriPara - 31🔻
42. Nu Wushen de Canzhuo - 30🔺
43. Tennis no Ouji-sama - 29🔺
44. Boku no Hero Academia - 29🔺
45. Mahou no Princess, Mahou no Tenshi - 29* (Mahou no Princess Minky Momo, Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami, Mahou no Yousei Persia, Mahou no Star Magical Emi, and Mahou no Idol Pastel Yumi were clumped together (in Chiaki) probably due to some crossovers but they're actually different franchises. Should probably be renamed to Pierrot Mahou Shoujo Series or Pierrot Magical Girls Series as per https://pierrot.jp/magicalgirls/)
46. Zhu Zhu Xia - 29🔺
47. Tenchi Muyou! - 29
48. Mameshiba - 28
49. Hello Carbot - 28🔺
50. Bakemonogatari, Monogatari Series - 28🔺
---
Slowly climbing to the top 50:
51. Xin Datou Er Zi He Xiao Tou Baba - 27
52. Girls & Panzer - 27🔺
53. Sword Art Online - 27🔺
54. Shingeki no Kyojin - 25
55. Tales Series - 25
56. Monster Strike - 24🔺
57. Chocosanji - 24🔺
58. Kinnikuman - 24🔺
59. Yuanshen (Genshin Impact) - 24🔺
60. Keroppi - 24* (❗️WIP!)
61. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! - 23
62. Dr. Slump - 23
63. Transformers - 23🔺
64. Kkoma Bus Tayo - 23
65. Inazuma Eleven - 23
66. Korasho no Kaitei Wakuwaku Daibouken! - 22🔺
67. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon - 22
68. Kaixin Baobei - 22
69. Initial D - 22🔺
70. Qin Shi Ming Yue - 22🔺
71. Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion - 22🔺
72. Hong Mao Lan Tu - 22
73. Uchuu Senkan Yamato - 22
74. Tetsuwan Atom, Astro Boy - 22
75. Toaru Series - 22🔺
76. Neon Genesis Evangelion - 21🔺
77. Kuroko no Basket - 21
78. Backkom - 21
79. Teekyuu - 21
80. Oshiri Tantei - 21🔺
81. Saint Seiya - 21
82. Persona - 21🔺
83. Tottoko Hamtarou - 21
84. Beyblade - 21🔺
85. Hokuto no Ken - 20
86. Bleach - 20🔺
87. Azur Lane - 20🔺
88. Sinbi Apateu - 20🔺
89. Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken - 20🔺
---
Under 20 entries:
90. Overlord - 19🔺
91. Aikatsu! - 19🔺
92. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha - 19 [🔞]
93. Chibi Maruko-chan - 19🔺
94. Ranma ½ - 19🔺
95. Sai Er Hao - 18
96. Haikyuu!! - 18
97. Yami Shibai - 18🔺
98. Hua Jiang Hu Zhi - 18🔺
99. Nanatsu no Taizai - 18
100. Youkai Watch - 18
101. Dou Dou Hu Wen Zhang Zhi Mi - 18
102. Cyborg 009 - 18🔺
103. Kaiketsu Zorori - 17🔺
104. Umi Monogatari - 17🔺
105. Soukou Kihei Votoms - 17🔺
106. Natsume Yuujinchou - 17
107. Nintama Rantarou - 17
108. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica - 17
109. Mazinger - 17
110. Ojamajo Doremi - 17🔺
111. Black Jack - 17🔺
112. Miniforce - 17
113. AU - 17
114. .hack - 16
115. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - 16🔺
116. Huyao Xiao Hongniang - 16
117. Free! - 16
118. Xin Qi Bao Long Zhan Che: Xun Long Doushi - 16
119. Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo - 16
120. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - 16🔺
---
Under 15 entries:
121. Rurouni Kenshin - 15
122. Urusei Yatsura - 15
123. Turning Mecard - 15
124. Sylvanian Families - 15
125. Shakugan no Shana - 15
126. Devilman - 15
127. Hibike! Euphonium - 15
128. Battle Spirits - 15
129. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken - 15
130. Selected Shaonian Shiye - 15
---
➡️Largest Anime Franchises (1-50): here
Largest Anime Franchises (51-100): here
For more, check out "Largest groups" on Chiaki: https://chiaki.site/?/tools/watch_order_groups/type/large
(Note: Count may not be always accurate since they mostly rely on the 'Related Entries' in anime pages and not all related entries listed are really part of some franchises.)
---
I've also included:
- "Watch order guides" by other users I find helpful and for convenience; number of entries included.
- Some clubs (mostly the ones with the most members), if you want to join one and maybe revive some.
- Anime Watching Challenges by the Anime Watching Challenges Club [AWCc] (https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=70446); also check AWCc's Hall of Fame [HoF] (https://anime.jhiday.net/hof/).
- Live action adaptations (Ctrl + F in the [[ Live Action Adaptations ]] club (https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=5450) or use their script).
I'll be updating this from time to time so the entries will change.
*Inspired by this thread: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2032254 (Which anime franchise has the most MAL entries?)
---
Legend:
🥇🥈🥉 - Gold, Silver, Bronze = Top 3
🔺 - Moved Up (risen in the rankings with new addition/s in the DB)
🔻 - Moved Down (something was removed in the DB)
✔️ - Description Box is up-to-date. Other stacks (number of entries, title change), challenges and clubs (status/activity) checked.
❗️WIP! - Work in progress (means I'm working on a watch order guide stack)
---
P.S. Everything would look clean if they just enable BBCode for stacks.
P.P.S. I made a second stack for 51-100. So I could just move some of the entries to the other stack instead of really deleting them.
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[📌 Last Updated: April 22, 2026]
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