Toei Animation just made headlines again — the studio confirmed it did not license the planned French Dragon Ball theme park, a reminder of how fiercely it guards the biggest catalog in anime. Toei is the house that built the shonen blueprint: One Piece, Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya. So which Toei productions actually rank highest? Here's the SenpaiRanks board, with where to stream each.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the top Toei Animation anime are One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, and Slam Dunk — all sitting high on our dual-axis ranking, which grades Consensus (how broadly loved) separately from Quality (how well it holds up), rather than MyAnimeList's single blended score. One Piece (airing since 1999, past 1,170 episodes) streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix; the Dragon Ball run is on Crunchyroll; Slam Dunk and Sailor Moon are on Hulu and Crunchyroll depending on region.
The studio that never stopped
Toei has been animating since 1948. It doesn't chase the prestige single-cour lane MAPPA and Ufotable own now — it runs the marathons. One Piece alone is past its 1,170th episode and heading deeper into the Elbaf arc, whose English dub is rolling out on Crunchyroll this fall.
The ranked list
1. One Piece — airing since 1999
The longest-running powerhouse in the medium and a permanent top-Consensus pick on SenpaiRanks. Start with the anime, or jump to the arcs — either way it's on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
2. Dragon Ball Z — 1989, 291 episodes
The show that exported anime worldwide. The franchise keeps expanding, too: Dragon Ball Super: Beerus arrives this October.
3. Slam Dunk — 1993
The basketball classic that still tops sports-anime debates — see our best sports anime board. High Quality tier on SenpaiRanks.
4. Saint Seiya — 1986
Toei's mythic-armor blueprint; a whole subgenre grew out of it.
5. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon — 1992
The magical-girl standard-bearer and a global culture piece.
6. Digimon Adventure — 1999
The 1999 original still lands with the generation that grew up on it.
7. Dragon Ball — 1986
Where it all began. Goku's origin run, before Z scaled everything up.
8. Toriko — 2011
Toei's underrated battle-shonen deep cut for gourmet-hunting fans.
Where to watch
Crunchyroll carries the bulk of the modern Toei catalog (One Piece, Dragon Ball, Toriko). Netflix holds One Piece in many regions, and Hulu picks up Sailor Moon and select classics. We list every platform, not just one — that's the neutral read a streamer's own page won't give you.
Move the board
Each card links to that show's page, where you can rate it and see its live Consensus and Quality scores. Think Slam Dunk should outrank Dragon Ball Z? Log your vote and shift the ranking — the part MyAnimeList's fixed number can't do.
More boards: best shonen anime, what to watch this fall, and — if you're comparing rating sites — our IMDb-for-anime breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best Toei Animation anime?
A: On SenpaiRanks, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, and Slam Dunk lead the Toei board on the dual-axis ranking of Consensus and Quality.
Q: Where can I watch Toei anime?
A: Crunchyroll carries most modern Toei titles, One Piece is also on Netflix in many regions, and Hulu picks up Sailor Moon and select classics.
Q: How many episodes of One Piece are there?
A: One Piece has aired since 1999 and is past 1,170 episodes, making it the longest-running major anime in production.
Q: Is a new Dragon Ball anime coming?
A: Yes. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is set for October 2026, continuing Toei's flagship franchise.
Q: How is this ranking different from MyAnimeList?
A: MAL uses one blended score. SenpaiRanks separates Consensus (how broadly liked) from Quality (how well it holds up), so long-runners and prestige titles are judged on the right axis.