Sword's Greatest Years, Ranked

When was the golden age of Sword? We ranked every year by the accumulated weighted rating of its best Sword titles — a year rises when it delivered many strongly-rated entries, not just a lone classic. Data from 3eyedraven's catalog.

1. #1 1985 10 great titles Best: ThunderCats
2. #2 2011 7 great titles Best: Blue Exorcist
3. #3 2021 6 great titles Best: Raya and the Last Dragon
4. #4 2009 5 great titles Best: Goemon
5. #5 2005 5 great titles Best: GARO