Anime from 2020
Discover the most popular anime that premiered in 2020, ranked by viewership and ratings.
2020 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 2020 premieres in our database, ranked by current viewership and critical reception.
40 titles
JUJUTSU KAISEN
BNA
Rent-a-Girlfriend
The Misfit of Demon King Academy
Tower of God
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
Moriarty the Patriot
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World
Great Pretender
In/Spectre
Princess Connect! Re:Dive
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Dorohedoro
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Shadowverse
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
The God of High School
Digimon Adventure:
Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS
Assault Lily BOUQUET
Akudama Drive
I'm Standing on a Million Lives
Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina
Listeners
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
The Gymnastics Samurai
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Arte
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
POKÉTOON
Healin' Good Precure
SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME
The Millionaire Detective – Balance: UNLIMITED
By the Grace of the Gods
Deca-Dence
Mewkledreamy
Kakushigoto
Overview of 2020 anime
Otakira's catalog currently tracks 40 anime titles that premiered in 2020, 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: JUJUTSU KAISEN, BNA, Rent-a-Girlfriend, The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Tower of God.
Highest-rated 2020 anime
JUJUTSU KAISEN, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You, The Misfit of Demon King Academy earned the highest community scores among 2020 premieres. The average TMDB rating across 2020 anime sits at 7.8 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 2020 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 2020 anime are worth watching
2020 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 2020?
Among the most popular 2020 anime are JUJUTSU KAISEN, BNA, Rent-a-Girlfriend, The Misfit of Demon King Academy, Tower of God, ranked by global popularity and TMDB community ratings.
How many anime premiered in 2020?
Our database currently lists 40 popular anime series that premiered in 2020; many additional niche productions also aired during the same year.
Where can I watch these 2020 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.