It’s hard to believe, but the 1990s officially became a significant part of history. The era we refer to when watching classic anime is one that we have to revisit after school hours to catch up on various television channels.
Despite this, the 90s were truly remarkable for many fans of Japanese animation. During this period, numerous new anime series were released that have become iconic and beloved to this day. It’s safe to say that the 1990s were a pivotal chapter for the anime industry.

Below, we will review 30 outstanding anime that premiered in the 1990s! From legendary titles that are still widely recognized today, such as Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon, to lesser-known series that are nonetheless fantastic.
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion
2. Cowboy Bebop

3. Dragon Ball Z
4. Sailor Moon
5. Rurouni Kenshin
6. Yu Yu Hakusho
7. Slam Dunk
8. Berserk
9. Cardcaptor Sakura

10. Trigun
11. Great Teacher Onizuka
12. Fushigi Yugi
13. Ghost in the Shell
14. Tenchi Muyo!
15. Escaflowne
16. Outlaw Star
17. Revolutionary Girl Utena
18. The Vision of Escaflowne
19. Nadesico: Prince of Darkness
20. Princess Mononoke

21. Detective Conan
22. Excel Saga
23. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
24. Magic Knight Rayearth
25. Irresponsible Captain Tylor
26. Patlabor
27. The Slayers
28. Martian Successor Nadesico
29. Golden Boy
30. Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040

Each anime listed above comes with a unique story and captivating characters, as well as a distinct animation style. If you want to delve deeper into the anime world and discover some of the best series ever produced, be sure to check out this list of the 30 best anime from the 1990s!
From the list above, which anime have you watched?