Anime of 2016

2016 was a landmark year for anime, delivering fifty-five series that would define the decade ahead. This catalogue includes the breakthrough hits that remain essential viewing today: My Hero Academia introduced viewers to one of the most beloved superhero casts in anime, while Your Name. and A Silent Voice became instant classics that transcended the medium's usual audience. Mob Psycho 100 and Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- each brought fresh energy to their genres, the former balancing comedy with genuine heart and the latter redefining the isekai formula with its time-loop narrative.

Beyond these pillars, 2016 housed ongoing fan favorites like HAIKYU!! 3rd Season, which continued to capture the intensity of competitive volleyball, and Assassination Classroom Second Season, wrapping up its emotionally charged story. Whether you missed these series on their original broadcast or want to revisit the year's full roster, this page shows you everything that aired in 2016 with air dates, episode countdowns, and links to where each series streams. Browse the complete list to rediscover forgotten gems or finally experience the titles that shaped modern anime.