The 1990s was a golden decade for anime, with many series that have since become classics and have influenced the anime industry globally. These series and films span a variety of genres including action, drama, romance, science fiction, fantasy, and psychological thriller, showcasing the diversity and creativity of anime during the 1990s. Here’s a list of notable anime from the 1990s:
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Sailor Moon (1992)
Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996)
Pokémon (1997)
Yu Yu Hakusho (1992)
Cardcaptor Sakura (1998)
Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
Cowboy Bebop (1998)
Trigun (1998)
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998)
Outlaw Star (1998)
Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)
The Vision of Escaflowne (1996)
Tenchi Muyo! (1992)
Akira (1990)
Fushigi Yûgi (1995)
Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
Magic Knight Rayearth (1993)
Slayers (1995)
Berserk (1997)
Nodame Cantabile (1992)
Escaflowne (1996)
Inuyasha (1996)
Golden Boy (1995)
Ranma ½ (1989-1992)
Initial D (1998)
Hikaru no Go (1999)
Hellsing (1997)
Yami no Matsuei (1998)
Shaman King (1998)
Love Hina (1997)
The Slayers (1995)
Digimon Adventure (1999)
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1993)
Hunter x Hunter (1999)
Fruits Basket (1999)
The Big O (1999)
Perfect Blue (1997)
Marmalade Boy (1992)
Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
Chobits (1999)
Slam Dunk (1993)
Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1990)
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (1998)
Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997)
Wild Arms: Twilight Venom (1998)
Gundam Wing (1995)
RoboTech (1995)
Miyuki (1996)
Paranoia Agent (1997)
The Twelve Kingdoms (1999)
Angelic Layer (1999)
Zodiac Knights (1996)
Saber Marionette J (1996)
Magical Project S (1999)
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal (1999)
Hokuto no Ken (1990)
Mushishi (1998)
Rising Sun (1997)
Kodocha (1996)
Fruits Basket (1999)
Boys Be... (1996)
Shoujo Kakumei Utena (1997)
Robotech (1991)
Cowboy Bebop (1998)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (1999)
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1993)
Witch Hunter Robin (1999)
Ragnarok (1998)
Hokuto no Ken (1990)
Cyborg 009 (1997)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1990)
City Hunter (1990)
Digimon Adventure (1999)
Marmalade Boy (1992)
Slam Dunk (1993)
Azumanga Daioh (1997)
Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)
Demon City Shinjuku (1993)
The End of Evangelion (1997)
Perfect Blue (1997)
GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) (1999)
Golden Boy (1995)
Brigadoon: Marin to Melan (1999)
Outlaw Star (1998)
Angel Links (1999)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (1997)
Kodomo no Omocha (1996)
Hellsing (1997)