Anime from 2016
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2016, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2016 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 2016 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Bungo Stray Dogs
Mob Psycho 100
KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!
March Comes In Like a Lion
Aikatsu Stars!
Orange
Beyblade Burst
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Dimension W
My Hero Academia
Yuri!!! on Ice
91 Days
Tiger Mask W
Ace Attorney
Amanchu!
NEW GAME!
JOKER GAME
Twin Star Exorcists
ALL OUT!!
ReLIFE
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
ERASED
Witchy Precure!
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Occultic;Nine
Berserk
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School
Days
Macross Δ
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Ajin
SUPER LOVERS
Rewrite
Trickster
Divine Gate
Kiznaiver
Kuromukuro
Overview of 2016 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2016, 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: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Bungo Stray Dogs, Mob Psycho 100, KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!, March Comes In Like a Lion.
Highest-rated 2016 anime
My Hero Academia, KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!, Yuri!!! on Ice, ERASED earned the highest community scores among 2016 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2016 anime sits at 7.6 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 2016 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 2016 anime are worth watching
2016 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 2016?
Among the most popular 2016 anime are Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Bungo Stray Dogs, Mob Psycho 100, KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!, March Comes In Like a Lion, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2016?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2016; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2016 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.