As Spring 2026 winds down, Anime News Network's latest weekly rankings reveal which series are capturing audiences through mid-June. The competitive field shows no clear dominant force, with various genres and storytelling styles all finding their audience.

Top Performers

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk continues to make a strong showing at #2, suggesting the comedy-romance hybrid has maintained viewer interest week after week. An Observation Log of My Fiancée sits at #3, while Witch Hat Atelier rounds out the top five at #4—positioning the fantasy adventure among the season's most-watched titles.

Needy Girl Overdose holds at #5, followed by The Ramparts of Ice at #6. The middle of the rankings shows strong variety, from A Hundred Scenes of Awajima (#7) to the historical epic Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun (#8).

Genre Spread

The rankings reflect Spring 2026's diverse offerings. Drama-focused series like Akane-banashi (#9) and MAO (#10) sit alongside fantasy staples like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (#11) and Wistoria: Wand and Sword (#12). Continued favorites like Re:ZERO's new season (#14) and One Piece (#17) maintain solid positions despite competing against fresh releases.

Deeper in the Pack

Sequels and continuations populate the lower rankings, with Classroom of the Elite 4th Season at #20, Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 at #18, and Dr. Stone: Science Future at #13. Romantic comedies like Always a Catch! (#22) and lighter fare such as Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun (#25) show the season's breadth.

With rankings accounting for cumulative scores across the season, these positions represent viewer consistency rather than single-week spikes. As the season approaches its conclusion, the solidifying rankings offer a clearer picture of which titles have genuinely resonated with audiences over the full spring slate.