Anime from 1999
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 1999, ranked by viewership and ratings.
1999 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 1999 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
35 titles
Hunter x Hunter
One Piece
Digimon: Digital Monsters
Magical DoReMi
Great Teacher Onizuka
Zoids: Chaotic Century
Turn A Gundam
Medabots
The Big O
Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
Monster Farm
Steel Angel Kurumi
Betterman
Infinite Ryvius
Corrector Yui
Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure
Blue Gender
I'm Gonna Be An Angel!
Legend of Himiko
Excel Saga
Bucky - The Incredible Kid
Reign: The Conqueror
Di Gi Charat
Tenamonya Voyagers
Angel Links
Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch
Soul Hunter
Now and Then, Here and There
Amazing Nurse Nanako
Cyborg Kuro-chan
Karakuri Zoushi Ayatsuri Sakon
Arc the Lad
Sorcerer on the Rocks
Pet Shop of Horrors
Cat Soup Theater
Overview of 1999 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 35 anime titles that premiered in 1999, 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: Hunter x Hunter, One Piece, Digimon: Digital Monsters, Magical DoReMi, Great Teacher Onizuka.
Highest-rated 1999 anime
One Piece, Zoids: Chaotic Century, Cyborg Kuro-chan, Hunter x Hunter earned the highest community scores among 1999 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 1999 anime sits at 8.0 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 1999 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 1999 anime are worth watching
1999 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 1999?
Among the most popular 1999 anime are Hunter x Hunter, One Piece, Digimon: Digital Monsters, Magical DoReMi, Great Teacher Onizuka, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 1999?
Our database currently lists 35 popular anime series that premiered in 1999; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 1999 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.