IGN’s Best Anime Series of the Year category returns to celebrate six of the best anime that aired in 2018. This year saw a great mix of anime that incorporated heavy action with drama and anime that used unique relationships to propel adventures of self-exploration further.
- See all IGN’s Best of 2018 Awards
To qualify for a nomination, an anime needed to air at least half of its season run in 2018. For example, March Comes in like a Lion Season 2 aired its first half in 2017 and its second in 2018. Conversely, Sword Art Online: Alicization only began its long four-cour run and doesn’t meet the qualification requirements.
Source: IGN.com Best Anime Series of the Year