Studio Bones has spent two decades as the studio you call when a fight scene has to move. From Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood to My Hero Academia, its catalog is stacked with the kind of action and character animation that ages well. Here is how the Bones library ranks on SenpaiRanks right now — Consensus score, where to watch, and why each one earns its slot.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the three best Studio Bones anime by Consensus score are Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (9.08), Mob Psycho 100 (8.07), and Ouran Koukou Host Club (8.02). FMA: Brotherhood is not just the top Bones title — it is one of the highest-rated shows on the entire board. The ranking below is ordered by SenpaiRanks Consensus, the score for how broadly a show lands with anime-native voters, not a general audience.
The ranked list
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — SenpaiRanks Consensus 9.08
Bones, 2009, 64 episodes. The complete, manga-faithful retelling of the Elric brothers' story and the benchmark every long-running shonen adaptation gets measured against. Per SenpaiRanks, it leads the Bones board at a 9.08 Consensus — near the top of the whole ranking. Streaming on Crunchyroll and often Netflix by region.
2. Mob Psycho 100 — SenpaiRanks Consensus 8.07
Bones, 2016, 12 episodes. ONE's other franchise, animated with a visual freedom almost nothing else on TV attempts. The base season sits at 8.07; season II climbs to 8.25 on our board. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
3. Ouran Koukou Host Club — SenpaiRanks Consensus 8.02
Bones, 2006, 26 episodes. Still the reverse-harem comedy the genre is measured against, and proof Bones is not only an action studio. Holds an 8.02 Consensus two decades on.
4. Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven — SenpaiRanks Consensus 7.89
Bones, 2005, 50 episodes. A mecha coming-of-age epic that pairs the studio's animation with a genuine long-form character arc. Sits at 7.89.
5. Boku no Hero Academia — SenpaiRanks Consensus 7.80
Bones, 2016. The shonen tentpole that defined a generation of the genre; the base season holds 7.80 and season 2 climbs to 8.02 on our board. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
6. Noragami — SenpaiRanks Consensus 7.77
Bones, 2014. A sharp action-fantasy with one of the studio's most-loved casts; Aragoto pushes the franchise to 7.94. Streaming on Crunchyroll and HIDIVE by region.
7. Bungou Stray Dogs — SenpaiRanks Consensus 7.52
Bones, 2016. Literary-name supernatural action that keeps improving — the fourth season reaches 7.97. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
The Bones signature
The through-line is animation that serves character, not spectacle for its own sake. That is also why the dual axis matters here: FMA: Brotherhood scores high on both our Consensus and Quality boards, while a few Bones titles land broadly (Consensus) without the same craft ceiling (Quality). MyAnimeList gives you one number; we split it so you can tell "everyone likes it" from "it holds up." For more studio boards, compare the best Madhouse anime, the best Kyoto Animation anime, or the broader best shonen anime ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best Studio Bones anime?
A: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, at a 9.08 SenpaiRanks Consensus — also one of the highest-rated shows on the whole board.
Q: Where can I watch Studio Bones anime?
A: Most of the catalog streams on Crunchyroll, with FMA: Brotherhood also on Netflix and Noragami on HIDIVE in some regions.
Q: Is My Hero Academia a Bones anime?
A: Yes. Bones has animated every TV season; the base season holds a 7.80 Consensus and season 2 reaches 8.02 on SenpaiRanks.
Q: How is this ranking calculated?
A: By SenpaiRanks Consensus — a Bayesian, lifecycle-corrected score built from anime-native voters, shown alongside a separate Quality score. Rate any of these to move the board.
Q: What is the newest Studio Bones show?
A: The studio keeps active seasonal output; check each show's live ranking page for its current air status and score.