Anime of 2005

2005 was a landmark year for anime, delivering a diverse slate of series that blended action, comedy, romance and slice-of-life storytelling. This page tracks six anime that aired in 2005, each with its own air date range, episode count and current streaming availability. Shakugan no Shana arrived as a dark fantasy series that became a defining title of the year, while Blood+ offered gothic supernatural drama. Comedy fans found plenty to enjoy in Negima! and the lighthearted vampire romance of Karin: Chibi Vampire, which proved that not all supernatural stories needed to be serious. School Rumble OVA provided focused comedy storytelling, and Doraemon (2005) continued the beloved sci-fi comedy franchise that has entertained generations.

Whether you're revisiting 2005's releases or discovering titles you missed the first time around, this collection represents what the year had to offer across multiple genres. Each series appears with its premiere and finale dates, a running episode count, and direct links to streaming platforms where available. Browse the full list to find where to watch these shows and track how many episodes remain in each series' run.