Spring 2026 Anime Rankings: Re:Zero and Witch Hat Atelier in a Battle for the Top!
As the Spring 2026 anime season continues in full swing, the weekly Anime Corner rankings, shaped by community votes, have been released. According to the second-week results, the power struggle between the season's heavy hitters has begun to clarify. At the top of the list is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, produced by White Fox studio, which covers the Pleiades Watchtower arc that fans have been waiting years for. Right behind it comes Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), dubbed the visual feast of the season and bearing the signature of Bug Films.
The most notable detail in this week's rankings is the strength of returning seasons. Classroom of the Elite IV (Year 2, 1st Semester) and the leader of the romance genre this season, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, are challenging the top three and maintaining their popularity. In particular, the dramatic scenes in the second episode of Re:Zero and the mesmerizing animation quality of Witch Hat Atelier under the direction of Ayumu Watanabe have been among the most discussed topics on social media. Fans predict that these two productions will trade the top spot throughout the season.
Among the newly started series, Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai), the latest work by Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa, managed to enter the top 5 with the high-quality craftsmanship of Studio Bones. Additionally, MarriageToxin, which draws attention with its mix of action and comedy, made a quick entry into the top 10 as one of the biggest surprises of the week. Industry analysts state that viewers are now showing great interest not only in popular names but also in original productions enriched by the music of names like Yuka Kitamura (Elden Ring composer).
Across the industry, eyes are turned to the Jump Press event to be held on April 27, 2026. At this event, an official anime announcement is expected for Kagurabachi, one of the most popular manga of recent times. If the rumors prove true and CygamesPictures takes on the project, a new giant could be born for 2027. In the coming weeks of the spring season, it is a matter of curiosity what kind of momentum giants like Dorohedoro Season 2 and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 will gain in the rankings.
