In the world of anime, Bones is one of the best-known animation studios, renowned for their ability to consistently put out high-quality anime series. Their works have been both manga adaptations and original anime and can run the gamut from action to slice of life to comedic sci-fi weirdness. Bones' anime series have been some of the most popular throughout the 21st century so far, and even if they're not aware of it, most anime fans probably count a Bones series among their favorites.

Since Bones' work can differ quite a bit from one another, straight comparisons can be difficult, but the series listed below are some of the most popular or most inventive that they've ever produced. While they're on the list for different reasons, these are all the cream of the crop, and anime fans won't be disappointed after giving almost any of these a try.

10 Eureka Seven

Eureka Seven is a 2005 sci-fi/mecha anime that follows Renton Thurston, a young boy with dreams of adventure who gets wrapped up in a resistance group known as Gekkostate. It deals with the conflict between humans and beings known as Scub Coral, aliens who arrived from space one day and threatened to make Earth unlivable... or so it appeared. Renton is thrust into this conflict due to his association with a mysterious mecha pilot named Eureka, who may well have some kind of connection to the Coral. A massive mystery is beginning to unravel, and it's one that depends on the love story budding between Renton and Eureka, the outcome of which could change everything.

9 Carole & Tuesday

Carole & Tuesday is a 2019 music-based series by Cowboy Bebop's Shinichiro Watanabe, and actually shares a universe with the classic series. Carole is an impoverished refugee from Earth who's come to Mars for a new start, while Tuesday comes from a wealthy family with political connections who chooses to throw it all away and try to make her way as a musician. The pair meet up, and find that Tuesday's guitar playing goes well with Carole's keyboard, and thus a musical duo is born. The series is a must-watch for those who love music, and it's a fairly peaceful one compared to most on this list.

8 Darker than Black

Darker than Black is a 2007 series that tells of a world where a mysterious structure known as the Heaven's Gate (and its corresponding Hell's Gate) spontaneously appears one day, causing certain people nearby to develop mysterious "Contractor" powers–super abilities which come at a price which varies from person to person. It follows Hei, a Contractor working for China who acts as a spy, while simultaneously trying to find out what happened to his lost sister years ago. Darker than Black's take on powers and their drawbacks is an interesting one, although the show can be a bit edgy at times (as the name indicates).

7 Soul Eater

Soul Eater is a 2008-2009 fantasy series adapted from the manga of the same name by Atsushi Ohkubo. The series follows Maka Albarn, a shinigami-in-training, and her partner, Soul Eater, who has the ability to transform into a weapon. Both attend a school known as the Death-Weapon Meister Academy, where those with the ability to transform into weapons are trained alongside the "Meisters" who will wield them. Unfortunately, the Soul Eater manga wasn't complete at the time, and the anime had to come up with its own ending, which has proven controversial among fans. Still, the series is extremely entertaining and full of lively characters.

6 Fullmetal Alchemist

The original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist is an adaptation of the manga of the same name, but only partially; like Soul Eater, it had to come up with its own ending, and in so doing became a very different story from the manga, despite sharing characters. Following Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse, who lost much of their bodies in a failed attempt at resurrecting their mother, it tells the story of an adventure that's not quite like any other. The 2003 series is still beloved by many, and while different, the story it tells is almost as good as that of the manga.

5 Bungo Stray Dogs

A 2016 supernatural action series, Bungo Stray Dogs has the bizarre premise of bringing back famed authors and poets as teenagers with supernatural powers. The story follows Atsushi Nakajima, an orphan who has the strange ability to transform into a white tiger in the moonlight. After rescuing a detective who was about to commit suicide, Atsushi finds himself the target of underworld leaders, who want his tiger power as part of a bigger plot to alter the very fabric of reality. A wild and strange ride all the way through, Bungo Stray Dogs won its share of praise upon debut, and has remained popular ever since.

4 Mob Psycho 100

Beginning in 2016, Mob Psycho 100 is an adaptation of the webcomic of the same name by ONE, also the creator of One-Punch Man. Shigeo Kageyama, AKA Mob, has incredible psychic powers, but all he really wants is to live a normal life. In trying to get a grasp on his powers, he comes under the wing of Reigen Arataka, a phony psychic who runs a business dealing in exorcisms and other psychospiritual phenomena. Mob Psycho 100 is known both for its comedy and its intense action, which is often accompanied by trippy visuals that help to make the series memorable.

3 Space Dandy

Another series by Shinichiro Watanabe, Space Dandy is considered Cowboy Bebop's secret sequel with a twist. This 2014 anime takes the basic premise of Bebop–a crew of perpetually broke bounty hunters in space–and goes full comedy with it. While Space Dandy is often hilarious, the show has a surprising amount of depth to it, with the occasional poignant episode as a contrast to the lunacy that otherwise dominates. Space Dandy is also fascinating in that different episodes are done in different art styles, leading to some very striking visuals that are well-suited to the individual story being told.

2 My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia began in 2016, a great year for Bones, and rapidly became one of the most popular anime series in the world. In a world where the overwhelming majority of people have some special ability known as a Quirk, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya is one of the rare people who don't. Despite that, Midoriya hopes to become a great hero one day, and in proving his bravery to the top hero All Might, is given the chance to inherit All Might's power, finally giving him the key he needs to succeed. My Hero Academia is known for its compelling villains and lovable characters, while bringing something new to the otherwise tired superhero genre in a way that only anime can.

1 Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

In 2009 and 2010, Bones released another adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist, this time sticking close to the manga, which was very nearly completed at the time. While many of the same voice actors returned from the first series, this is in no way a sequel. Instead, it's an alternate telling, diving into aspects of the plot which hadn't been written in 2003 when the first series aired. Many fans hold Brotherhood in higher regard, and with new characters and a brilliantly executed plot, it's not hard to see why. Both versions are worth a watch, but Brotherhood is the one to choose if only picking one.

Bones has many other high-quality series that they've worked on over the years, and quickly rose to prominence with their consistently good output. Some of the series listed above are still ongoing, or only just recently ended, which may shake up the rankings once again, but for now, these are 10 of Bones' best anime series.