It’s been over six years since an anime episode achieved a perfect score on IMDb, and that episode still holds the top spot today. This is remarkable, especially considering how many excellent anime episodes have been released recently – 2025 was a particularly strong year. Standout episodes from that year included the action-packed moments of Solo Leveling Season 2, the moving flashback episode of One Piece focusing on Kuma’s story, and the surprisingly dark themes explored in Takopi’s Original Sins. Several episodes of My Hero Academia also received exceptionally high ratings on IMDb, breaking records along the way.
Both Takopi’s Original Sins and the final season of My Hero Academia were remarkably popular, with every episode receiving a score of 9 or higher on IMDb, demonstrating a particularly strong year for anime in 2025. Despite this impressive run of high-quality episodes, none managed to surpass the all-time highest-rated anime episode on IMDb: the finale of Vinland Saga’s first season, which aired on December 29, 2019. It earned the top spot upon release and has remained there, deservedly so.
The Highest-Rated Anime Episode Belonging To Vinland Saga Is Still at the Top
The final episode of Vinland Saga Season 1, “End of the Prologue,” is currently the highest-rated anime episode on IMDb, holding a 9.9 rating after over 30,000 reviews. This episode wraps up the first season and concludes Thorfinn’s years-long quest for revenge. Throughout the season, Vinland Saga drew viewers in with the story of Thorfinn, a warrior driven by vengeance and forced to live under the shadow of his enemy. Creator Makoto Yukimura intentionally structured the first season as an introduction, setting the stage for Thorfinn’s real journey – one of finding redemption and embracing his humanity – which begins in Season 2. The episode’s lasting popularity and high rating are well-earned, thanks to its careful details and the compelling character of Askeladd.
This episode is the last one created by WIT Studio for Vinland Saga, and it’s beautifully made. It powerfully portrays Askeladd claiming his kingship and his subsequent death, a turning point for Thorfinn. The episode expertly wraps up the entire season’s storyline with a surprising twist. By ending with Thorfinn facing an uncertain future after losing his drive for revenge, it’s a truly masterful finale. It remains one of the highest-rated anime episodes ever on IMDb, and it’s expected to stay that way for a long time.
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