Anime from 2017
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2017, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2017 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 2017 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
Classroom of the Elite
The Ancient Magus' Bride
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS
Made in Abyss
Black Clover
Saga of Tanya the Evil
Sakura Quest
Fate/Apocrypha
In Another World with My Smartphone
BanG Dream!
Little Witch Academia
Masamune-kun's Revenge
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria
Kakegurui
Tsuredure Children
Magical Circle Guruguru
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Tsukigakirei
BLEND-S
Re:Creators
UQ Holder!
7O3X Fastest Finger First
KiraKira☆PreCure a la Mode
Altair: A Record of Battles
One Room
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
Restaurant to Another World
Girls' Last Tour
AHO-GIRL
Just Because!
Knight's & Magic
Recovery of an MMO Junkie
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation
A Centaur's Life
Welcome to the Ballroom
GARO -VANISHING LINE-
Land of the Lustrous
GAMERS!
Overview of 2017 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2017, 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: Classroom of the Elite, The Ancient Magus' Bride, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, Made in Abyss.
Highest-rated 2017 anime
Black Clover, Classroom of the Elite, The Ancient Magus' Bride, Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor earned the highest community scores among 2017 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2017 anime sits at 7.7 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 2017 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 2017 anime are worth watching
2017 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 2017?
Among the most popular 2017 anime are Classroom of the Elite, The Ancient Magus' Bride, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, Made in Abyss, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2017?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2017; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2017 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.