Anime from 2000
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2000, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2000 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 2000 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
25 titles
InuYasha
Fighting Spirit
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Saiyuki
Hamtaro
FLCL
Ghost Stories
Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO Baby
King of the Braves GaoGaiGar FINAL
Brigadoon: Marin & Melan
Boogiepop Phantom
Ceres: Celestial Legend
Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran
Gravitation
NieA_7
Android Kikaider
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Strange Dawn
Sakura Wars
Descendants of Darkness
Gate Keepers
éX-Driver
Pilot Candidate
Labyrinth of Flames
Angel Sanctuary
Overview of 2000 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 25 anime titles that premiered in 2000, 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: InuYasha, Fighting Spirit, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Saiyuki, Hamtaro.
Highest-rated 2000 anime
Fighting Spirit, InuYasha, Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO Baby, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters earned the highest community scores among 2000 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2000 anime sits at 8.1 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 2000 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 2000 anime are worth watching
2000 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 2000?
Among the most popular 2000 anime are InuYasha, Fighting Spirit, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Saiyuki, Hamtaro, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2000?
Our database currently lists 25 popular anime series that premiered in 2000; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2000 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.