The Best Anime About Teamwork, Ranked By Fans
  • Photo 1:
    • Fairy Tail
  • Photo 2:
    • World Trigger
  • Photo 3:
    • Log Horizon

The Best Anime About Teamwork, Ranked By Fans

Rowan Blake
Updated February 15, 2025 55 items
Ranked By
306 votes
47 voters
Voting Rules

Vote for the anime that proves teamwork makes the dream work.

Teamwork often serves as the backbone of many amazing anime series, showcasing how collaboration and unity can overcome even the most daunting challenges. The best anime about teamwork highlight characters who must rely on each other's strengths, communicate effectively, and grow together to achieve their goals. These stories are not just entertaining; they also impart valuable lessons about trust, perseverance, and the power of working together.

Whether it's a sports team striving for victory or a group of heroes battling formidable foes, these narratives resonate with viewers by emphasizing that success is rarely achieved alone. Which showcase of incredible anime teamwork inspires you? Vote for your favorite anime on this list and help others discover inspiring tales that celebrate the essence of teamwork.

  • No Game No Life
    • Photo:
      • No Game, No Life
    Online gamer siblings are thrust into a new realm where they must play to take over the world.
    10 votes
    Worth watching?
  • One Piece
    • Photo:
      • One Piece

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    One Piece celebrates the unbreakable spirit of camaraderie within Luffy's pirate crew, where every member's unique abilities are crucial in their epic quest. The series thrives on the premise that bonded hearts and teamwork can conquer the greatest seas.

    The Premise:

    An elastic man searches for the elusive pirate treasure, One Piece.
    25 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Assassination Classroom
    • Photo:
      • Assassination Classroom

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Assassination Classroom masterfully blends chaos and cooperation as students combine their unique skills to confront their mysterious teacher. Their shared mission showcases the transformative power of teamwork in the face of extraordinary challenges.

    The Premise:

    The students of Class 3E have an important assignment: kill their teacher by the end of the year.
    21 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Hunter x Hunter (2011)
    • Photo:
      • Hunter X Hunter

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Hunter x Hunter deeply explores the value of companionship and joint effort through the trials faced by Gon and his friends. Their collective struggles and victories underscore the necessity of teamwork in overcoming formidable challenges.

    The Premise:

    Gon Freecs works hard to become a hunter while searching for the father he doesn't remember.
    15 votes
    Worth watching?
  • The Rising of the Shield Hero
    • Photo:
      • The Rising of the Shield Hero
    A man equipped with a shield fights for good in a world that shuns him.
    11 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Love Live! School Idol Project
    • Photo:
      • Love Live! School Idol Project

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Love Live! School Idol Project highlights the journey of a group of girls combining their unique talents to achieve stardom. Their harmony on stage mirrors their deep-rooted cooperation and mutual support offstage.

    The Premise:

    A group of high school girls form an idol group to save their school from closing by achieving fame and success through their musical performances.

    A group of schoolgirls set out to become music idols in order to save their school from shutting down due to a lack of applicants.
    11 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Fairy Tail
    • Photo:
      • Fairy Tail

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Fairy Tail thrives on the guild's spirit of unity, where every member's strength and resolve contribute to a collective powerhouse. Teamwork is central, turning even the fiercest battles into showcases of allied force.

    The Premise:

    Lucy Heartfilia joins the Fairy Tail wizards' guild and partners with Natsu Dragneel.
    33 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Naruto
    • Photo:
      • Naruto

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Naruto quintessentially portrays the evolution of friendships and alliances in the ninja world, where teamwork is critical for mastering jutsu and overcoming foes. The narrative consistently reinforces that true power lies within united efforts.

    The Premise:

    Naruto Uzumaki is is determined to develop his ninja skills.
    24 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Black Clover emphasizes the power of unity among the Magic Knights, who leverage their diverse magical abilities to protect their kingdom. The bonds they form and the teamwork they exhibit become their greatest strength against dark forces.

    The Premise:

    In a world of magic, two orphan boys with different powers strive to become the greatest wizard.
    24 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Haikyu!!
    • Photo:
      • Haikyu!!

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Haikyu!! exemplifies how sheer determination and unity on the volleyball court can turn a scrappy high school team into champions. The series spotlights the evolving synergies among team members, making every victory a collective triumph.

    The Premise:

    A tale of youth and volleyball.
    32 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Dr. Stone
    • Photo:
      • Dr. Stone

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Dr. Stone underscores the fusion of intellect and muscle, as characters collaborate to rebuild civilization through science. Teamwork bridges the gap between prehistoric struggles and scientific innovation, proving that unity can indeed spark a revolution.

    The Premise:

    After an apocalypse, a genius and a strongman fight a rival clan to rebuild civilization.
    23 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Jujutsu Kaisen
    • Photo:
      • Jujutsu Kaisen

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Jujutsu Kaisen emphasizes the dynamic cooperation among sorcerers as they battle malevolent curses. Teamwork is pivotal, combining their diverse abilities to confront and exorcise the darkest evils.

    The Premise:

    Yuuji Itadori searches for cursed talismans in order to exorcise himself.
    21 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    The Promised Neverland intricately portrays the children’s ingenious collective efforts to escape a sinister fate. Their tightly-knit teamwork is the cornerstone of their daring strategies and survival plans.

    The Premise:

    Young orphans raised for a sinister purpose look for a way to escape from their evil caretaker.
    17 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Log Horizon
    • Photo:
      • Log Horizon

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Log Horizon delves into the strategic and social complexities of a virtual world where teamwork is essential for survival and success. Players’ cooperative efforts transform their confinement into an opportunity for collective growth and resilience.

    The Premise:

    A hit role-playing game becomes real-life danger.
    17 votes
    Worth watching?
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
    • Photo:
      • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
    A murdered office worker finds a new life and calling as a skillful slime in an alternate world.
    16 votes
    Worth watching?
  • World Trigger
    • Photo:
      • World Trigger

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    In World Trigger, the importance of strategic collaboration and trust among teammates is paramount in combating alien threats. Characters rely on their diverse strengths and abilities, proving that success hinges on seamless teamwork.

    The Premise:

    Yuma Kuga and Osamu Mikumo must work together to defend their new reality against unknown beings.
    18 votes
    Worth watching?
  • My Hero Academia
    • Photo:
      • My Hero Academia

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    In My Hero Academia, aspiring heroes learn that their individual quirks achieve greater impact through collaborative endeavors. The school’s lessons on teamwork shape them into formidable heroes ready to face any threat together.

    The Premise:

    Despite being born powerless in a super-powered world, Izuku never gives up on becoming a hero.
    27 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Fire Force
    • Photo:
      • Fire Force

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    In Fire Force, teamwork is not just a strategy but a lifeline, as the firefighters unite their powers to combat infernal threats. Their synchronized efforts and interdependence showcase the might of collective heroism.

    The Premise:

    A superhuman firefighter force deals with supernatural fire incidents.
    22 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Delicious in Dungeon
    • Photo:
      • Delicious in Dungeon
    Adventurers travel to a cursed kingdom to save their friend, cooking up a storm along the way.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Darling in the Franxx
    • Photo:
      • Darling in the Franxx
    Youngsters defend humanity from monsters by piloting large battle robots called Franxx.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Soul Eater
    Follows Maka Alburn and her adventures as a student at the Death Weapons Meister Academy.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Kuroko's Basketball
    • Photo:
      • Kuroko's Basketball

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Kuroko's Basketball celebrates the fusion of individual talents in a high-stakes basketball arena, where teamwork trumps solo prowess. The shared focus and coordination among players turn their team into an unbeatable force on the court.

    The Premise:

    Taiga Kagami and Tetsuya Kuroko aim to take the Seirin High School basketball team to the very top.
    29 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Kaiju No. 8
    • Photo:
      • Kaiju No. 8

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Kaiju No. 8 illustrates how humanity's survival against colossal threats depends on the seamless cooperation among defenders. The synergy among characters highlights the indispensable role of teamwork in combating overwhelming odds.

    The Premise:

    In a world plagued by Kaiju, Kafka Hibino promises to enlist in The Defense Force with Mina Ashiro.
    20 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
    • Photo:
      • Frieren

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End subtly portrays how the shared memories and lessons from past adventures enhance the protagonists' current quests. Teamwork transcends time, showing how bonds forged in battle continue to inspire and guide even after the journey ends.

    The Premise:

    An elf and her friends defeat a demon king in a great war.
    19 votes
    Worth watching?
  • 86 -Eighty Six-
    • Photo:
      • 86
    The Republic of San Magnolia has been attacked by its neighbor, the Empire.
    12 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Given
    • Photo:
      • given
    Mafuyu Satou is taught to play guitar by Ritsuka Uenoyama, who wants to make him his lead singer.
    5 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Grimgar, Ashes and Illusions
    • Photo:
      • Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
    A group of ragtag strangers fight to preserve the peace of their game-like world, Grimgar.
    5 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Magi: The Kingdom of Magic
    • Photo:
      • A-1 Pictures
    Magi: The Kingdom of Magic (A-1 Pictures, 2013) is a Japanese fantasy anime series based on the manga by Shinobu Ohtaka, and a sequel to the 2012 anime Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. Aladdin, Alibaba, and Morgiana go their separate ways after spending time together in Sindria to develop their own strengths, make new friends and prepare for what is coming.
    5 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
    • Photo:
      • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
    A youth begins a quest to fight demons and save his sister after his family is slaughtered.
    9 votes
    Worth watching?
  • KonoSuba
    • Photo:
      • KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
    A goddess gives Kazuma a second chance at life.
    9 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Bleach
    • Photo:
      • Bleach
    Ichigo Kurosaki becomes a Soul Reaper.
    11 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Slam Dunk
    • Photo:
      • Slam Dunk
    A high school freshman joins the basketball team to impress his crush and becomes a star.
    11 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Run with the Wind

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    Run with the Wind captures the essence of teamwork on the track, where individual stamina and collective motivation propel the team toward their marathon dreams. The unity among runners exemplifies the strength in shared aspirations.

    The Premise:

    Run with the Wind (NTV, 2018) is a Japanese sports comedy anime series based on the novel by Shion Miura from Production I.G animation studio. Kakeru Kurahara was a track star in high school, but after losing his money gambling, he resorts to shoplifting food and a chance encounter with a fourth year college student leads him to change his life's direction.
    15 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Chihayafuru
    • Photo:
      • Chihayafuru

    Why It's Got Team Spirit:

    In Chihayafuru, teamwork extends beyond the karuta board, as Chihaya and her friends support each other's personal and competitive growth. The harmony of their collective spirit echoes in their pursuit of victory.

    The Premise:

    Chihaya takes on the dream of becoming Japan's best karuta player.
    16 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Great Pretender
    • Photo:
      • Wit Studio
    Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con noted crook Laurent Thierry.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
    • Photo:
      • Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
    Subaru Natsuki, a teenage gamer, is thrust into a mysterious fantasy land.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Sailor Moon
    • Photo:
      • Sailor Moon
    A schoolgirl and her friends transform into powerful heroes to battle the forces of evil.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Eyeshield 21
    • Photo:
      • Eyeshield 21
    Historia de un equipo colegial de football americano.
    8 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Free!
    • Photo:
      • Free!: Eternal Summer
    Members of a school swimming club become friends.
    8 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Captain Tsubasa
    • Photo:
      • Captain Tsubasa

    A young and talented soccer player dreams of winning the World Cup and pursues his passion while inspiring teammates and overcoming challenges on and off the field.

    6 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Gurren Lagann
    • Photo:
      • Gurren Lagann
    The peace of an underground community is disrupted when a robot crashes into the village.
    4 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Bocchi the Rock!
    Hitori "Bocchi-chan" Gotoh is a lonely high school girl whose heart lies in her guitar.
    6 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Girls und Panzer
    • Photo:
      • Girls und Panzer
    High school girls compete in the martial art of armored tank combat.
    4 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Tiger & Bunny
    • Photo:
      • Tiger & Bunny
    Set in a futuristic city, two superheroes, Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr., work together.
    6 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Ace of Diamond
    • Photo:
      • Ace of the Diamond
    A gifted baseball player gets a scholarship to play baseball at a prestigious high school.
    4 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Yowamushi Pedal
    • Photo:
      • Yowamushi Pedal
    Onada Sakamichi finds himself joining a bicycle racing team at school.
    4 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Dragon Ball Z
    • Photo:
      • Dragon Ball Z
    The adventures of a powerful warrior named Goku and his allies who defend Earth from threats.
    15 votes
    Worth watching?
  • The Prince of Tennis
    • Photo:
      • The Prince of Tennis
    Ryoma Echizen wins four consecutive titles in the American Junior Tennis tournaments.
    7 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Shirobako
    • Photo:
      • P.A. Works

    A group of friends navigate the challenges of the anime industry, striving to create successful productions while growing both professionally and personally.

    A group of friends move to Tokyo and get jobs in the anime industry.
    1 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Bakuman.
    Mahiro and Takagi team up to pursue their dreams of making it in the manga industry.
    2 votes
    Worth watching?
  • K-On!
    • Photo:
      • K-ON
    Five high school girls become friends through the Light Music Club.
    2 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Koyuki and Ryusuke form a band.
    2 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Big Windup!
    • Photo:
      • Big Windup!
    Baseball pitcher Ren Mihashi tries regain his self-confidence and lead his team to victory.
    4 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Sound! Euphonium
    • Photo:
      • Sound! Euphonium
    The quirky members of a high school brass band struggle to master their instruments.
    1 votes
    Worth watching?
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
    • Photo:
      • Sunrise
    Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (JNN, 2015) is a Japanese action sci-fi mecha anime series from Sunrise animation studio, and the fourteenth entry in the Gundam franchise. When Mikazuki Augus, a young member of a private security company known as the CGS, accepts a mission to protect a young woman seeking to liberate the Martian city of Chryse from Earth’s rule, he sets off a chain of events that threatens to send the galaxy back to war.
    1 votes
    Worth watching?