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This is a list of anime series by episode count, with television series of at least 100 episodes, OVA series of at least 20 episodes and ONA series of at least 20 episodes.
No.Series TitleStarted BroadcastingFinished Broadcasting1October 5, 1969Currently in production2April 10, 1993Currently in production3October 5, 1998Currently in production4Oyako ClubOctober 3, 1994March 30, 2013- 15 Dragon Ball Z
- 14 Sgt. Frog
- 13 Bleach
- 12 Naruto (2002 - 2017), Aired For 15 Years
- 11 One Piece (1999 - Present), 24 Years Airing
- 10 Ojarumaru (1998 - Present), 25 Year Airing
- 9 Doraemon (1979 - 2005), 26 Years Airing
- 8 Pokémon (1997 - Present), 27 Years Airing
- 7 Case Closed (1996 - Present), 28 Years Airing
- 6 Chibi Maruko-chan (1995 - Present), 29 Years Airing
Produced by Toei Animation, based on the original series by Akira Toriyama
Surprisingly short compared to other long-running series – and its reputation – Dragon Ball Z sits at 291 episodes after running for seven years, and is one of the most recognizable entries of the shonen franchise. Dragon Ball Z picks up five years after the conclusion of the original Dragon Ball, opening with the Saiyan Saga, an iconic arc in shonen anime history that reintroduced Dragon Ball fans to Son Goku and his son, Gohan. While it would be easy to lump all the Dragon Ball franchise's...
Produced by Studio Sunrise, based on the original manga by Mine Yoshizaki
Boasting nearly 400 episodes over its entire run, Sgt. Frog is an anime that, while more niche to western audiences, is adorably iconic back in Japan. The series follows a small troupe of frog-like aliens occupying the planet Earth from their home planet, Keron. While the adorably unassuming aliens want to eventually conquer Earth, each of their attempts ends in failure, instead leading to slapstick hijinks involving the human characters. Filled with adorable puns about frogs (ex., Planet Ker...
Produced by Studio Pierrot, based on the original manga by Tite Kubo
Despite not quite measuring up to the other members of the "Big 3" shonen series of its time in terms of episode count, Bleach still maintains a spot as one of the longest-running anime of all time, especially considering how the series has made a huge comeback in the way of the ongoing Thousand Year Blood War, adapting the series' final arc. Following Ichigo and the other members of the Soul Society, Bleach is iconic for not only being one of the first anime to find mainstream success with w...
Produced by Studio Pierrot, based on the original manga by Masashi Kishimoto
One of the original shonen 'Big 3", Naruto has had a lasting impact on the anime and manga industries, inspiring modern talent and influencing the direction of modern Shonen Jump titles. The series follows the titular Naruto Uzumaki, a young boy shunned by the people in his home village. Despite aspiring to someday become the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, he faces a constant uphill battle learning that his body is the host of the Nine-Tailed Beast, and setting himself on a quest to bring...
Animated By Toei Animation & Based on the Manga By Eiichiro Oda
An all-time favorite worldwide, One Piece is based on one of the longest-running manga ever. It is a faithful adaptation with very little filler. Just before his execution, the world's most notorious pirate, Gol D. Roger, declared that he has hidden his ultimate treasure, the One Piece. Whoever completes the impossible quest and finds the treasure will become the new Pirate King. As Eiichiro Oda's manga is still ongoing with no signs of stopping yet, it may well overtake some currently longer...
Animated By Gallop & Created By Rin Inumaru
In a strange reverse isekai story, Ojarmaru follows a 5-year-old prince from ancient Japan who falls into a portal that leaves him stranded in present-day Japan. As with most other long-running anime, Ojarmaru is a kids anime with a delightfully juvenile sense of humor. Episode plots typically involve the titular prince being pursued by a trio of oni siblings also sent from the past who are after a powerful scepter Ojarmaru stole. While adult fans may not find much compelling about the series...
Animated By Shin-Ei Animation & Based on the Manga By Fujiko F. Fujio
Doraemonhas long been a staple of the anime medium, with several series bearing the name running for long stretches of time. The 1979 series in particular, however, has managed to garner the longest tenure of the franchise. The 1979 rendition of Doraemon ran for twenty-six years and aired over 1,700 episodes before coming to an end in 2005. Though the series is still far from the longest-running anime's episode count, the total amount of episodes in the entire Doraemon pantheon is over 3,000.
Animated By OLM & Based on the Video Game Franchise Created By Satoshi Tajiri
So long as Pokémon games keep getting made, new seasons of the anime will keep on coming. The young Trainer Ash Ketchum and his partner Pikachu travel through region after region, catching new Pokémon, making new friends, and winning battle after battle in hopes of becoming a Pokémon Master. The show continues to be a hit worldwide among audiences of all ages, with Pikachu being a favorite in many countries. While its stakes aren't exactly high, it's bright, optimistic, and more than fun enou...
Animated By TMS Entertainment & Based on the Manga By Gosho Aoyama
Shinichi Kudo is a brilliant young detective, already assisting seasoned police on big cases with his lightning-fast analyses. However, with success comes enemies: two criminals attack Shinichi and force-feed him experimental poison. Instead of killing him, the poison turns him into a child, forcing him to adopt a new identity as he continues to try and solve crimes. It's a testament to the strength of the show's writing that viewers are still tuning into Shinichi's latest cases even as they...
Animated By Nippon Animation & Based on the Manga By Momoko Sakura Chibi Maruko-chan might technically be a single-season anime, but it will be harder to marathon than the average 12- or 24-episode season. With an episode count well into the thousands, it would take over three weeks to finish the whole thing. Maruko-chan started in 1995 and has sin...
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- Soreike! Anpanman, Go! (Soreike! Anpanman) – 2860 Stories (1491 Episodes) Studio. TMS Entertainment. Air Years. 1988 – 2013. Genre. Comedy. In terms of superhero origin stories, a sweet roll bean jam filling fighting crime isn't something most viewers might expect.
- Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi – 1471 Episodes. Studio. Group TAC. Air Years. 1976 – 1994. Genre. Fantasy. Folk tales have inspired many movies and shows but none more than Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi.
- The Affectuous Family (Hoka Hoka Kazoku) – 1428 Episodes. Studio. Eiken. Air Years. 1976 – 1982. Genre. Comedy. The Affectuous Family began airing its 5-minute episodes back in 1976 with new episodes airing on weekdays until the show ended in 1982.
- Kirin Tomorrow's Calendar (Kirin Ashita No Calendar) – 1306 Episodes. Studio. N/A. Air Years. 1980 – 1984. Genre. Historical. Kirin Ashita no Calendar was apparently the last iteration of this history-based educational anime, and it produced a lot of episodes in a fairly short time span.
This is a list of anime series by franchise series total episode count for series with a minimum of 200 total episodes in the franchise, including television series episodes and specials, OVAs, and films.
- 5 The Punk Hazard Arc Doesn't Have Many Challenges For The Straw Hats. 46 Episodes.
- 6 The Enies Lobby Arc Introduces Luffy's New Gear Forms For The First Time. 46 Episodes. Highlights of the Arc: Luffy symbolically attacks the World Government flag.
- 7 The Thriller Bark Arc Brings The Dead Musician Brook Into The Straw Hats. 45 Episodes. Highlights of the Arc: Brook is introduced. Zoro bravely takes Luffy's punishment out of loyalty.
- 8 The Skypiea Arc's Main Villain Isn't As Fleshed-Out As He Could Have Been. 43 Episodes. Highlights of the Arc: Luffy's giant shadow previews Joy Boy. Enel is flung far, far away.
Jan 30, 2024 · Shows like Hunter x Hunter and Fairy Tail feature some incredibly long story arcs.
Dec 23, 2015 · The 15 Longest Running Anime. I bet many anime fans think that One Piece has been airing forever. But it isn't anything compared to the classics on this list! Come learn about the 15 longest running anime series in Japan, very few of which have been released overseas!
