10 Near-Perfect Anime Endings That Are Downright Untouchable, Ranked

There aren't many, but a few of the best anime around also have great endings. For an ending to be truly great, a series needs to wrap up all of its loose ends, end in a way that makes sense and doesn't change the series entirely, and sometimes, leave fans wanting a little more.

Tsuki ga Kirei

Tsuki ga Kirei is the epitome of an underrated anime gem. It's one of the best realistic romance anime series ever made, and it's a shame that it doesn't get the attention that it deserves.

The series stars two middle schoolers who are more introverted than most. They quickly develop feelings for one another, start dating, and explore the intricacies of their new romance. The final arc of the series puts some pretty big obstacles in the couple's way, and the ending does a great job of bringing it all together.

Devilman Crybaby

Devilman Crybaby is a wild ride of an anime. It's one of the darkest series of all time, and dark series in particular have an especially difficult time ending in a way that satisfies both the story itself and the audience.

Devilman Crybaby can barely be explained in words. It's an action-packed, thought-provoking, deceptive anime that tricks both the viewer and the protagonist masterfully. The story is filled with so many twists and turns that it seemed like a proper ending would be impossible, but somehow, Devilman Crybaby pulls it off.

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense is more than an anime series with a ridiculously long name: it's one of the most adorable isekai franchises around. It takes the tired isekai genre and breathes life into it, leaving behind a wonderfully whimsical show in the process.

Bofuri is only two seasons long. It's a quick journey that does a great job of being a light-hearted thrill ride through a handful of episodes. It feels like Bofuri should have been longer, but the ending does a great job of tying all the loose ends together and sending Maple and her friends off once and for all.

Horimiya

Horimiya might be the pinnacle of romance anime. It dodges almost every annoying trope that plagues the genre, creates a wonderful couple in a short amount of time, and has plenty of amazing side characters that make the series better every time they're on-screen.

Horimiya does more in 13 episodes than most romance anime series do in several seasons. One of the only negatives of Horimiya is that it's only 13 episodes long, but because the series is so popular, the skipped chapters came back in a second season called Horimiya: The Missing Pieces to create not one, but two wonderful endings to the show.

Nichijou

If Horimiya is the pinnacle of romance anime, then Nichijou is about as good as it gets for comedy. Nichijou is downright hilarious, and it only gets funnier the longer it runs. The soul of Nichijou isn't in its story necessarily, but the series still does a great job of wrapping every side story up at the end.

The joy of Nichijou is in the comedy itself. It's a nonstop festival of funny, and each of the main characters come together in the end to create an ending that works for everyone.

Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate is easily one of the best anime series of all time, and its ending plays a big role in that. Ending Steins;Gate must have been incredibly difficult for the creators of the series because it's one of the most ambitiously complex series ever made.

The series itself is complicated from the very first episode. Steins;Gate dives into time travel and fatalism masterfully, exploring deep philosophical thought so well that all of its viewers can understand. Somehow, the ending brings every piece together perfectly, winding the series down and cementing it as an all-time great.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has no business being as good as it is. It took the world of Cyberpunk up a few levels, showcasing the gritty, dark world with an amazing story, intoxicating characters, and a narrative that just doesn't quit.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners might be the perfect example of an ending in which nobody wins, and yet, that's the only way the series could have ended. Some stories try to let everyone get their share at the end to the series' detriment, and Edgerunners epitomizes the fact that the exact opposite might be even better.

Takopi's Original Sin

Takopi's Original Sin appeared out of nowhere and left just as quickly. It's a masterpiece that is only six episodes long, telling a better story in less than a few hours than most series do in dozens.

To call Takopi's Original Sin dark would be a massive understatement, and, in a way, it would be doing the series a disservice. Takopi's Original Sin tackles some of the heaviest topics in anime with a maturity and grace that they deserve. For most of the series, it seemed like there was no way of ending well, but Takopi pulled it off like only it could.

Mob Psycho 100

Mob Psycho 100 might be the current generation's defining anime. It's silly, funny, action-packed, and exceptionally profound all at once. What seems like a cute story about an introvert with amazing powers becomes so much more, and the ending does the entire story justice.

Mob is the perfect protagonist in Mob Psycho. He keeps to himself, has a hard time always speaking his mind, and, somehow, has the most powerful abilities of anyone in the series. He saw his amazing abilities as more of a detriment than an asset, but the series finale showed that they might not hold him back as much as he thought.

For years, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood was considered the single greatest anime series of all time. While Frieren: Beyond Journey's End has finally put in a legitimate challenge to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood's throne, this series will always be considered a titan of the genre.

Like many great anime series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood tackles very heavy topics that would break most series before they ever got off the ground. It ended in a way that just made sense: there were no over-the-top winners, justice was served in a way that fit, and the world of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood moved on like it should have.