whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Sci-Fi

The best school sci-fi anime you can start from the beginning

56 anime that are both sci-fi and school, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch, Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo, Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (ONA).

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1. 1 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion TV · 2006 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #61 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Film · 2006 · Madhouse · #622 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (ONA) Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction ONA · 2024 · 17 episodes · Production +h. · #879 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
4. 4 Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · Sunrise · #1069 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
5. 5 Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya TV · 2006 · 14 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #1136 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 Ai no Utagoe wo Kikasete Sing a Bit of Harmony Film · 2021 · J.C.Staff · #1557 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
7. 7 Orange TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Telecom Animation Film · #1683 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
8. 8 Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction Film · 2024 · Production +h. · #1699 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
9. 9 Persona 4 the Animation TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · AIC ASTA · #2070 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
10. 10 Xiao Lu He Xiao Lan Beryl and Sapphire ONA · 2018 · 72 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #2339 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
11. 11 Futatsu no Spica Twin Spica TV · 2003 · 20 episodes · Group TAC · #2449 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
12. 12 Plawres Sanshirou Plastic Model Wrestling Sanshiro TV · 1983 · 37 episodes · Kaname Productions · #2563 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
13. 13 Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei The Irregular at Magic High School TV · 2014 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #2823 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
14. 14 Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince Majestic Prince TV · 2013 · 24 episodes · Doga Kobo · #2927 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
15. 15 Nihon Animator Mihonichi Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition ONA · 2014 · 35 episodes · Sunrise · #3099 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
16. 16 Robotics;Notes TV · 2012 · 22 episodes · Production I.G · #3105 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
17. 17 Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami Magical Angel Creamy Mami TV · 1983 · 52 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #3152 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
18. 18 Gear Fighter Dendoh TV · 2000 · 38 episodes · Sunrise · #3308 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
19. 19 RideBack Ride Back TV · 2009 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #3417 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
20. 20 Accel World TV · 2012 · 24 episodes · Sunrise · #3717 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
21. 21 Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto Star Driver TV · 2010 · 25 episodes · Bones · #3837 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
22. 22 4-nin wa Sorezore Uso wo Tsuku The Little Lies We All Tell TV · 2022 · 11 episodes · Studio Flad · #4037 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
23. 23 Date A Live TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · AIC PLUS+ · #4104 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
24. 24 Saishuu Heiki Kanojo She, The Ultimate Weapon TV · 2002 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #4132 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
25. 25 Fanpai Chushihua Villain Initialization ONA · 2024 · 16 episodes · Chosen · #4279 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.