Stories about otaku show how much anime, manga and games can shape life. Series and films about fans, cosplayers or everyday nerds combine humor with heart. But which anime in this category is best?
The opinion of the fans
The English-language website Ranker.com has been running a live poll for some time now, allowing fans to vote on which anime centered around otaku culture they have enjoyed the most so far.
We looked at the current interim results on November 23, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. and of course we don’t want to withhold them from you. As usual, you can find the top 20 rankings below these lines.
What do you think of the fan favorites? Is a title missing or can one be deleted? Please let us know your opinion in the comments!
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RANKING
20. Bakuman.
19. Himouto! Umaru-chan
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18. Cartoon Girls
17. The World God Only Knows
16. Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun
15. Magical Destroyers
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14. Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
13. Otaku Eleven
12. Genshiken
11. Kiss him, not me!