# List of anime series by episode count

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.

## Televised series

This is a list of anime television series by episode count for series with a minimum of 100 episodes. Note that anime franchises with multiple television series are not listed on this page. Anime in Japan has a practice of naming seasons under their own separate title instead of by cours. This article will only cover series without distinct season names.
| No. | Series title | Started broadcasting | Finished broadcasting | Episode count | Runtime |
| 1 | Sazae-san | October 5, 1969 | Currently in production | 2,771 | 20–26 minutes |
| 2 | Nintama Rantarō | April 10, 1993 | Currently in production | 2,504 | 10 minutes |
| 3 | Ojarumaru | October 5, 1998 | Currently in production | 2,082 | 10 minutes |
| 4 | Oyako Club | October 3, 1994 | March 30, 2013 | 1,818 | 5 minutes |
| 5 | Doraemon (1979) | April 2, 1979 | March 18, 2005 | 1,787 | 11 minutes |
| 6 | Soreike! Anpanman | October 3, 1988 | Currently in production | 1,683 | 20–26 minutes |
| 7 | Kirin no Monoshiri Yakata | January 1, 1975 | December 31, 1979 | 1,565 | 5 minutes |
| 8 | Kirin Ashita no Calendar | January 1, 1980 | December 30, 1984 | 1,498 | 5 minutes |
| 9 | Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi | January 7, 1975 | January 2, 1995 | 1,494 | 20–26 minutes |
| 10 | Chibi Maruko-chan | January 8, 1995 | Currently in production | 1,447 | 20–26 minutes |
| 11 | Hoka Hoka Kazoku | October 1, 1976 | March 31, 1982 | 1,428 | 5 minutes |
| 12 | Doraemon (2005) | April 15, 2005 | Currently in production | 1,407 | 20–26 minutes |
| 13 | Monoshiri Daigaku Ashita no Calendar | July 1, 1966 | August 2, 1970 | 1,274 | 5 minutes |
| 14 | Crayon Shin-chan | April 13, 1992 | Currently in production | 1,250 | 20–26 minutes |
| 15 | Case Closed | January 8, 1996 | Currently in production | 1,156 | 20–26 minutes |
| 16 | One Piece | October 20, 1999 | Currently in production | 1,122 | 20–26 minutes |
| 17 | Sekai Monoshiri Ryokō | October 1, 1971 | December 31, 1974 | 1,006 | 5 minutes |
| 18 | Kotowaza House | April 4, 1987 | September 28, 1994 | 773 | 5 minutes |
| 19 | Asadayo!Kaishain | April 4, 2016 | March 29, 2019 | 744 | 1 minute |
| 20 | Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō | December 13, 1993 | March 31, 2008 | 726 | 20–26 minutes |
| 21 | Hanakappa | March 29, 2010 | Currently in production | 708 | 10 minutes |
| 22 | Ninja Hattori-kun | September 28, 1981 | December 25, 1987 | 696 | 10 minutes |
| 23 | Shimajiro no Waow! | April 2, 2012 | Currently in production | 638 | 8 minutes |
| 24 | Perman | April 4, 1983 | July 2, 1985 | 526 | 12 minutes |
| 25 | Obake no Q-tarō | April 1, 1985 | March 29, 1987 | 510 | 15 minutes |
| 26 | Naruto: Shippuden | October 3, 2007 | March 23, 2017 | 500 | 20–26 minutes |
| 27 | Morning Ninja team Gatchaman | April 18, 2011 | March 29, 2013 | 475 | 1 minute |
| 28 | Bonobono (2016) | March 7, 2016 | Currently in production | 450 | 5 minutes |
| 29 | Cooking Idol I! My! Mine! | March 30, 2009 | March 29, 2013 | 400 | 10 minutes |
| 30 | KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops | June 16, 1996 | December 19, 2004 | 373 | 20–26 minutes |
| 31 | Bleach | October 5, 2004 | March 27, 2012 | 366 | 20–26 minutes |
| 31 | Kirin Monoshiri Daiquiri: Manga Bushiness | August 3, 1970 | September 30, 1971 | 366 | 5 minutes |
| 32 | Charady no Joke na Mainichi | April 1, 2009 | March 30, 2010 | 365 | 3 minutes |
| 33 | Sgt. Frog | April 3, 2004 | April 3, 2011 | 358 | 20–26 minutes |
| 34 | Kiteretsu Daihyakka | March 27, 1988 | June 9, 1996 | 331 | 20–26 minutes |
| 35 | Atashin'chi | April 19, 2002 | September 19, 2009 | 330 | 20–26 minutes |
| 36 | Puzzle & Dragons | April 2, 2018 | Currently in production | 329 | 20–26 minutes |
| 37 | Fairy Tail | October 12, 2009 | September 29, 2019 | 328 | 20–26 minutes |
| 38 | Instant History | May 1, 1961 | February 24, 1962 | 312 | 3 minutes |
| 39 | Manga Hajimete Monogatari | May 6, 1978 | March 31, 1984 | 305 | 20–26 minutes |
| 40 | Hyppo and Thomas | January 1, 1971 | September 30, 1972 | 300 | 3 minutes |
| 41 | Hamtaro | July 7, 2000 | March 31, 2006 | 296 | 20–26 minutes |
| 41 | Ikkyū-san | October 15, 1975 | June 28, 1982 | 296 | 20–26 minutes |
| 42 | Boruto: Naruto Next Generations | April 5, 2017 | March 26, 2023 | 293 | 20–26 minutes |
| 43 | Dragon Ball Z | April 26, 1989 | January 31, 1996 | 291 | 20–26 minutes |
| 44 | Dotanba no Manners | October 3, 1984 | April 9, 1987 | 283 | 5 minutes |
| 45 | Pokémon (1997 series) | April 1, 1997 | November 14, 2002 | 276 | 20–26 minutes |
| 46 | Gan to Gon | April 5, 1974 | August 13, 1975 | 260 | 5 minutes |
| 46 | Hoshi no Ko Poron | April 1, 1974 | March 21, 1975 | 260 | 5 minutes |
| 47 | Folktales from Japan | April 1, 2012 | March 26, 2017 | 258 | 20–26 minutes |
| 48 | A Penguin's Troubles | April 5, 2008 | March 30, 2013 | 253 | 10 minutes |
| 49 | Chiikawa | April 4, 2022 | Currently in production | 248 | 1 minute |
| 50 | Dr. Slump Arale-chan | April 8, 1981 | February 19, 1986 | 243 | 20–26 minutes |
| 50 | Good Morning!!! DORONJO | March 30, 2015 | March 25, 2016 | 243 | 1 minute |
| 51 | Itazura tenshi Chippo-chan | March 30, 1970 | December 31, 1970 | 240 | 5 minutes |
| 52 | Ohayo The Genie Family | March 31, 2014 | March 27, 2015 | 237 | 1 minute |
| 53 | Mazinger ZIP | April 8, 2013 | March 28, 2014 | 227 | 1 minute |
| 54 | Miracle! Mimika | April 3, 2006 | March 27, 2009 | 225 | 10 minutes |
| 55 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters | April 18, 2000 | September 29, 2004 | 224 | 20–26 minutes |
| 56 | Naruto | October 3, 2002 | February 8, 2007 | 220 | 20–26 minutes |
| 57 | Yo-kai Watch | January 8, 2014 | March 30, 2018 | 214 | 20–26 minutes |
| 58 | Katekyō Hitman Reborn! | October 7, 2006 | September 25, 2010 | 203 | 20–26 minutes |
| 59 | Gintama | April 4, 2006 | March 25, 2010 | 201 | 20–26 minutes |
| 59 | Ojamajo Doremi | February 9, 1999 | January 26, 2003 | 201 | 20–26 minutes |
| 60 | Holly the Ghost | January 28, 1991 | April 12, 1993 | 200 | 10 minutes |
| 60 | Parasol Henbee | October 2, 1989 | January 28, 1991 | 200 | 10 minutes |
| 60 | Sailor Moon | March 7, 1992 | February 8, 1997 | 200 | 20–26 minutes |
| 61 | Gatapishi | April 2, 1990 | March 29, 1991 | 199 | 10 minutes |
| 62 | Let's Go COOKR'n | April 1, 2013 | March 20, 2015 | 196 | 10 minutes |
| 63 | Tamagon the Counselor | October 5, 1972 | September 28, 1973 | 195 | 5 minutes |
| 63 | Urusei Yatsura (1981) | October 14, 1981 | March 19, 1986 | 195 | 20–26 minutes |
| 64 | Astro Boy (1963) | January 1, 1963 | December 31, 1966 | 193 | 20–26 minutes |
| 64 | Inuyasha | October 16, 2000 | March 29, 2010 | 193 | 20–26 minutes |
| 65 | Pokemon: Ruby and Sapphire | November 21, 2002 | September 14, 2006 | 192 | 20–26 minutes |
| 66 | Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl | September 28, 2006 | September 9, 2010 | 191 | 20–26 minutes |
| 67 | Star of the Giants | March 30, 1968 | September 18, 1971 | 182 | 20–26 minutes |
| 68 | Yu-Gi-Oh! GX | October 6, 2004 | March 26, 2008 | 180 | 20–26 minutes |
| 69 | Aikatsu! | October 8, 2012 | March 31, 2016 | 178 | 20–26 minutes |
| 69 | The Prince of Tennis | October 10, 2001 | March 30, 2005 | 178 | 20–26 minutes |
| 70 | Zenmai Zamurai | April 3, 2006 | March 26, 2010 | 175 | 5 minutes |
| 71 | Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories | July 15, 2013 | Currently in production | 174 | 5 minutes |
| 72 | Mirmo! | April 6, 2002 | September 27, 2005 | 172 | 20–26 minutes |
| 73 | Black Clover | October 3, 2017 | March 30, 2021 | 170 | 20–26 minutes |
| 73 | Chirorin Mura Monogatari | April 6, 1992 | March 19, 1993 | 170 | 10 minutes |
| 73 | Pokonyan! | April 5, 1993 | March 29, 1996 | 170 | 10 minutes |
| 73 | Yadamon | August 24, 1992 | July 16, 1993 | 170 | 10 minutes |
| 74 | Dragon Ball Z Kai | April 5, 2009 | June 28, 2015 | 167 | 20–26 minutes |
| 75 | Obocchama-kun | January 14, 1989 | September 26, 1992 | 164 | 20–26 minutes |
| 76 | Dokaben | October 6, 1976 | December 26, 1979 | 163 | 20–26 minutes |
| 76 | Hai! Akko Desu | October 12, 1988 | March 26, 1992 | 163 | 20–26 minutes |
| 77 | Sobakasu Pucchi! | March 31, 1969 | October 4, 1969 | 162 | 5 minutes |
| 78 | Ranma ½ (1989) | April 15, 1989 | September 25, 1992 | 161 | 20–26 minutes |
| 79 | My Hero Academia | April 3, 2016 | Currently in production | 159 | 20–26 minutes |
| 80 | Bōken Shōnen Shadar | September 18, 1967 | March 16, 1968 | 156 | 10 minutes |
| 80 | Chō Tokkyū Hikarian | April 2, 1997 | March 29, 2000 | 156 | 7 minutes |
| 80 | Odenkun | August 4, 2005 | February 27, 2009 | 156 | 7 minutes |
| 80 | Otoko do-Ahou! Koushien | September 28, 1970 | March 27, 1971 | 156 | 10 minutes |
| 80 | Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daishou | September 29, 1969 | March 28, 1970 | 156 | 10 minutes |
| 80 | Pinch to Punch | September 29, 1969 | March 28, 1970 | 156 | 5 minutes |
| 80 | Urikupen Kyūjotai | September 30, 1974 | March 29, 1975 | 156 | 5 minutes |
| 80 | Ninjala | January 8, 2022 | Currently in production | 156 | 20–26 minutes |
| 81 | Lupin the 3rd Part II | October 3, 1977 | October 6, 1980 | 155 | 20–26 minutes |
| 82 | Major | November 13, 2004 | September 25, 2010 | 154 | 20–26 minutes |
| 82 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's | April 2, 2008 | March 30, 2011 | 154 | 20–26 minutes |
| 83 | Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! | January 8, 1996 | December 21, 1998 | 153 | 20–26 minutes |
| 83 | Dragon Ball | February 26, 1986 | April 12, 1989 | 153 | 20–26 minutes |
| 83 | Kirarin Revolution | April 7, 2006 | March 27, 2009 | 153 | 20–26 minutes |
| 83 | Kiratto Pri Chan | April 8, 2018 | May 30, 2021 | 153 | 20–26 minutes |
| 83 | Pro Golfer Saru | April 2, 1985 | March 28, 1988 | 153 | 20–26 minutes |
| 84 | Fist of the North Star | October 11, 1984 | February 18, 1988 | 152 | 20–26 minutes |
| 85 | Cooking Papa | April 9, 1992 | May 25, 1995 | 151 | 20–26 minutes |
| 85 | Tetsujin 28-go Gao | April 6, 2013 | March 26, 2016 | 151 | 5 minutes |
| 86 | Zatch Bell! | April 6, 2003 | March 26, 2006 | 150 | 20–26 minutes |
| 87 | Hunter × Hunter (2011) | October 2, 2011 | September 24, 2014 | 148 | 20–26 minutes |
| 87 | The Kindaichi Case Files | April 7, 1997 | September 11, 2000 | 148 | 20–26 minutes |
| 87 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V | April 6, 2014 | March 26, 2017 | 148 | 20–26 minutes |
| 88 | Toriko | April 3, 2011 | March 30, 2014 | 147 | 20–26 minutes |
| 88 | Hetalia | January 2009 | Currently in production | 147 | 5 minutes |
| 88 | Pokémon Journeys | November 17, 2019 | March 24, 2023 | 147 | 20–26 minutes |
| 88 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! | April 3, 2022 | Currently in production | 147 | 20-26 minutes |
| 89 | Pokemon: Sun & Moon | November 17, 2016 | November 3, 2019 | 146 | 20–26 minutes |
| 89 | Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendō | September 8, 2020 | Currently in production | 144 | 9 minutes |
| 90 | Eyeshield 21 | April 6, 2005 | March 19, 2008 | 145 | 20–26 minutes |
| 91 | Tamagotchi! | October 12, 2009 | September 3, 2012 | 143 | 20–26 minutes |
| 92 | Kingdom | June 4, 2012 | March 31, 2024 | 142 | 20–26 minutes |
| 93 | PriPara | July 5, 2014 | March 28, 2017 | 140 | 20–26 minutes |
| 94 | Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama | October 1, 2015 | June 28, 2018 | 139 | 20–26 minutes |
| 95 | Kinnikuman | April 3, 1983 | October 1, 1986 | 137 | 20–26 minutes |
| 96 | Oishinbo | October 17, 1988 | March 17, 1992 | 136 | 20–26 minutes |
| 96 | Rilu Rilu Fairilu | February 6, 2016 | January 5, 2019 | 136 | 20–26 minutes |
| 97 | Dragon Ball Super | July 5, 2015 | March 25, 2018 | 131 | 20–26 minutes |
| 98 | Captain Tsubasa | October 13, 1983 | March 27, 1986 | 128 | 20–26 minutes |
| 99 | Inazuma Eleven | October 5, 2008 | April 27, 2011 | 127 | 20–26 minutes |
| 99 | Mīmu Iro Iro Yume no Tabi | April 3, 1983 | September 29, 1985 | 127 | 20–26 minutes |
| 100 | Ace of Diamond | October 6, 2013 | March 28, 2016 | 126 | 20–26 minutes |
| 101 | Yawara! | October 16, 1989 | September 21, 1992 | 124 | 20–26 minutes |
| 102 | Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS | May 10, 2017 | September 25, 2019 | 120 | 20–26 minutes |
| 103 | Esper Mami | April 7, 1987 | October 26, 1989 | 119 | 20–26 minutes |
| 104 | Azuki-chan | April 4, 1995 | March 17, 1998 | 117 | 20–26 minutes |
| 104 | Ultra B | April 4, 1987 | March 27, 1989 | 117 | 10 minutes |
| 105 | D.Gray-man | October 3, 2006 | September 27, 2016 | 116 | 20–26 minutes |
| 106 | Candy Candy | October 1, 1976 | February 2, 1979 | 115 | 20–26 minutes |
| 106 | GeGeGe no Kitarō (1985) | October 12, 1985 | March 21, 1988 | 115 | 20–26 minutes |
| 106 | Pikachin-Kit | January 6, 2018 | March 28, 2020 | 115 | 20–26 minutes |
| 107 | Dororonpa! | April 8, 1991 | September 27, 1991 | 114 | 5:30-10 minutes |
| 107 | GeGeGe no Kitarō (1996) | January 7, 1996 | March 29, 1998 | 114 | 20–26 minutes |
| 107 | Saint Seiya | October 11, 1986 | April 1, 1989 | 114 | 20–26 minutes |
| 108 | Galaxy Express 999 | September 14, 1978 | March 28, 1981 | 113 | 20–26 minutes |
| 109 | Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai | October 4, 1992 | December 25, 1994 | 112 | 20–26 minutes |
| 109 | Yu Yu Hakusho | October 10, 1992 | January 7, 1995 | 112 | 20–26 minutes |
| 110 | Fisherman Sanpei | April 7, 1980 | June 28, 1982 | 109 | 20–26 minutes |
| 110 | Sally the Witch | December 5, 1966 | December 30, 1968 | 109 | 20–26 minutes |
| 111 | Teekyu | October 7, 2012 | September 27, 2017 | 108 | 2 minutes |
| 111 | Yatterman | January 1, 1977 | January 27, 1979 | 108 | 20–26 minutes |
| 112 | Science Ninja Team Gatchaman | October 1, 1972 | September 29, 1974 | 105 | 20–26 minutes |
| 112 | Tiger Mask | October 2, 1969 | September 30, 1971 | 105 | 20–26 minutes |
| 113 | Attack No. 1 | December 7, 1969 | November 28, 1971 | 104 | 20–26 minutes |
| 113 | Croket! | April 7, 2003 | March 27, 2005 | 104 | 20–26 minutes |
| 113 | Di Gi Charat Nyo! | April 6, 2003 | March 28, 2004 | 104 | 12 minutes |
| 113 | Inakappe Taishō | October 4, 1970 | September 24, 1972 | 104 | 20–26 minutes |
| 113 | Moomin | April 12, 1990 | March 26, 1992 | 104 | 20–26 minutes |
| 113 | Robotan | October 4, 1966 | September 27, 1968 | 104 | 20–26 minutes |
| 113 | The Song of Tentomushi | October 6, 1974 | September 26, 1976 | 104 | 20–26 minutes |
| 114 | Ganso Tensai Bakabon | October 6, 1975 | September 26, 1977 | 103 | 20–26 minutes |
| 114 | The Gutsy Frog | October 7, 1972 | September 28, 1974 | 103 | 20–26 minutes |
| 114 | Ojamanga Yamada-kun | September 28, 1980 | October 10, 1982 | 103 | 20–26 minutes |
| 115 | Kodocha | April 5, 1996 | March 27, 1998 | 102 | 20–26 minutes |
| 115 | MÄR | April 3, 2005 | March 25, 2007 | 102 | 20–26 minutes |
| 116 | Guru Guru Town Hanamaru-kun | October 3, 1999 | September 29, 2001 | 101 | 20–26 minutes |
| 116 | Slam Dunk | October 16, 1993 | March 23, 1996 | 101 | 20–26 minutes |
| 116 | Touch | March 24, 1985 | March 22, 1987 | 101 | 20–26 minutes |
| 117 | Aggretsuko (2016) | April 2, 2016 | March 31, 2018 | 100 | 1 minute |
| 117 | Aikatsu Stars! | April 7, 2016 | March 29, 2018 | 100 | 20–26 minutes |
| 117 | Coji-Coji | October 4, 1997 | September 25, 1999 | 100 | 20–26 minutes |
| 117 | Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020) | October 3, 2020 | October 22, 2022 | 100 | 20–26 minutes |
| 117 | GeGeGe no Kitarō (2007) | April 1, 2007 | March 29, 2009 | 100 | 20–26 minutes |
| 117 | Kirby: Right Back at Ya! | October 6, 2001 | September 27, 2003 | 100 | 20–26 minutes |

## Original video animation

This is a list of original video animation (OVA) series by episode count for series with a minimum of 20 episodes.
| No. | Program Name | Started Broadcasting | Finished Broadcasting | Episode count |
| 1 | Legend of the Galactic Heroes | Dec. 1988 | March 1997 | 110 |
| 2 | Puchimas! Petit Idolmaster | Jan. 2013 | March 2013 | 64 |
| 3 | Legend of the Galactic Heroes Side Stories | Feb. 1998 | July 2000 | 52 |
| 4 | Konpeki no Kantai | Feb. 1993 | August 2003 | 32 |
| 5 | Saint Seiya: Hades | Nov. 2002 | August 2008 | 31 |
| 6 | Hunter × Hunter | Jan. 2002 | August 2004 | 30 |
| 6 | Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki | Sept. 1992 | May 2021 | 30 |
| 7 | Case Closed | March 2000 | April 2012 | 27 |
| 8 | Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas | June 2009 | July 2011 | 26 |
| 9 | Tōma Kijinden ONI | Oct. 1995 | March 1996 | 25 |
| 10 | Supernatural: The Animation | Jan. 2011 | April 2011 | 22 |

## Original net animation

This is a list of original net animation (ONA) series by episode count for series with a minimum of 20 episodes.
| No. | Program Name | Started Broadcasting | Finished Broadcasting | Episode count |
| 1 | Puchimas!! Petit Petit Idolmaster | April 2014 | June 2014 | 74 |
| 2 | Beyblade Burst Rise | April 2019 | March 2020 | 52 |
| 2 | Beyblade Burst Surge | April 2020 | March 2021 | 52 |
| 2 | Beyblade Burst QuadDrive | April 2021 | March 2022 | 52 |
| 2 | Hetalia: Axis Powers | January 2009 | March 2010 | 52 |
| 3 | Aggretsuko | April 2018 | February 2023 | 51 |
| 4 | Hetalia: World Series | March 2010 | March 2011 | 48 |
| 5 | Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades | September 25, 2015 | Currently in production | 44 |
| 6 | Baki | June 2018 | Currently in production | 39 |
| 6 | Sailor Moon Crystal | July 2014 | June 2016 | 39 |
| 7 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean | December 2021 | December 2022 | 38 |
| 8 | Starry Sky | December 2010 | June 2011 | 26 |
| 8 | Xam'd: Lost Memories | July 2008 | February 2009 | 26 |
| 9 | The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya | February 2009 | May 2009 | 25 |
| 10 | Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie | October 2014 | March 2015 | 24 |
| 10 | Magical Play | November 2001 | May 2002 | 24 |
| 10 | Petit Eva: Evangelion@School | March 2007 | September 2007 | 24 |
| 10 | Psychic Academy | March 2002 | September 2002 | 24 |
| 11 | Penguin Musume Heart | April 2008 | November 2008 | 22 |
| 12 | Hetalia: The Beautiful World | January 2013 | June 2013 | 20 |
| 12 | Kyō no Asuka Show | August 2012 | January 2013 | 20 |