BEST OF 2026

Best anime of 2026 so far

The 30 highest-rated anime that premiered in 2026, out of 196 ranked titles from that year. Scores are aggregated from six major anime databases; only titles listed on enough of them to have a reliable score are ranked. Chinese donghua are not included; they have their own ranking. The year is still running, so this list changes as new shows finish airing.

  1. 1Poster for Sousou no Frieren 2nd SeasonFrieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2Sousou no Frieren 2nd SeasonTV · Winter 2026 · 10 ep. · MadhouseAdventure · Comedy · Drama8.78/10
  2. 2Poster for Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th SeasonRe:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th SeasonTV · Spring 2026 · 19 ep. · Studio Puyukai / White FoxAction · Adventure · Drama8.76/10
  3. 3Poster for Steel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na BoukenJoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run - 1st StageSteel Ball Run: JoJo no Kimyou na BoukenONA · Winter 2026 · 1 ep. · David ProductionAction · Adventure · Comedy8.66/10
  4. 4Poster for [Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season[Oshi no Ko] 3rd SeasonTV · Winter 2026 · 11 ep. · Doga Kobo / Dōga KōbōMystery · Drama · Idols8.65/10
  5. 5Poster for Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki DasuMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation 3rd SeasonMushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki DasuTV · Summer 2026 · 14 ep. · Studio Bind / StudiobindAction · Adventure · Drama8.63/10
  6. 6Poster for Black Clover 2nd SeasonBlack Clover 2nd SeasonTV · Fall 2026 · 6 ep. · PierrotAction · Adventure · Comedy8.62/10
  7. 7Poster for Gintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara DaienjouGintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara DaienjouMovie · Winter 2026 · Bandai Namco Pictures / Bn PicturesAction · Adventure · Comedy8.60/10
  8. 8Poster for Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo MinaiRascal Does Not Dream of a Dear FriendSeishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo MinaiMovie · Fall 2026 · CloverworksComedy · Drama · Psychological8.57/10
  9. 9Poster for Ikoku NikkiJournal with WitchIkoku NikkiTV · Winter 2026 · 13 ep. · ShukaDrama · Psychological · School8.55/10
  10. 10Poster for Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tanBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Part IV - The CalamityBleach: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tanTV · Summer 2026 · 10 ep. · Pierrot / Pierrot FilmsAction · Adventure · Comedy8.53/10
  11. 11Poster for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd SeasonThe Apothecary Diaries 3rd SeasonKusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd SeasonTV · Fall 2026 · 12 ep. · OLMComedy · Mystery · Drama8.47/10
  12. 12Poster for Seihantai na Kimi to Boku 2nd SeasonYou and I are Polar Opposites 2nd SeasonSeihantai na Kimi to Boku 2nd SeasonTV · Summer 2026 · 13 ep. · Lapin Track / LapintrackComedy · Drama · Romance8.40/10
  13. 13Poster for Tongari Boushi no AtelierWitch Hat AtelierTongari Boushi no AtelierTV · Spring 2026 · 13 ep. · Bug FilmsAdventure · Comedy · Drama8.38/10
  14. 14Poster for Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu - ZenpenJujutsu Kaisen: The Culling GameJujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu - ZenpenTV · Winter 2026 · 12 ep. · MAPPAAction · Comedy · Drama8.34/10
  15. 15Poster for Medalist 2nd SeasonMedalist Season 2Medalist 2nd SeasonTV · Winter 2026 · 9 ep. · Engi Co.ltd.Comedy · Drama · Psychological8.31/10
  16. 16Poster for Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th SeasonThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th SeasonTV · Spring 2026 · 24 ep. · 8 Bit / 8-Bit / 8bitAction · Adventure · Comedy8.28/10
  17. 17Poster for Seihantai na Kimi to BokuYou and I Are Polar OppositesSeihantai na Kimi to BokuTV · Winter 2026 · 12 ep. · Lapin Track / LapintrackComedy · Drama · Romance8.27/10
  18. 18Poster for Dorohedoro Season 2Dorohedoro 2Dorohedoro Season 2ONA · Spring 2026 · 11 ep. · MAPPAAction · Adventure · Comedy8.25/10
  19. 19Poster for Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season Part 2Ace of the Diamond: Act II 2nd Season - Part IIDiamond no Ace: Act II Second Season Part 2TV · Fall 2026 · 12 ep. · OLM Team Yoshioka / OLMComedy · School · Sports8.21/10
  20. 20Poster for Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2Wistoria: Wand and Sword 2nd SeasonTsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2TV · Spring 2026 · 12 ep. · Actas / Bandai Namco Pictures / Bn PicturesAction · Adventure · Drama8.20/10
  21. 21Poster for Chiikawa Movie: Ningyo no Shima no HimitsuEiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no HimitsuChiikawa Movie: Ningyo no Shima no HimitsuMovie · Summer 2026 · Cygamespictures / CypicComedy · Slice of Life8.19/10
  22. 22Poster for Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae DenThough I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden CourtFutsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae DenTV · Summer 2026 · 11 ep. · Doga Kobo / Dōga KōbōComedy · Drama · Fantasy8.19/10
  23. 23Poster for Golden Kamuy: SaishuushouGolden Kamuy Final SeasonGolden Kamuy: SaishuushouTV · Winter 2026 · 13 ep. · Brain's BaseAction · Adventure · Comedy8.19/10
  24. 24Poster for Paris ni Saku EtoileParis ni Saku EtoileMovie · Winter 2026 · Arvo AnimationHistorical · Slice of Life · Sports8.18/10
  25. 25Poster for Nippon SangokuNIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson SunNippon SangokuTV · Spring 2026 · 12 ep. · Studio KafkaAction · Drama · Military8.18/10
  26. 26Poster for Wareware wa UchuujinWe Are AliensWareware wa UchuujinMovie · Summer 2026 · Miyu Productions / Nothing NewDrama · Sci-Fi8.18/10
  27. 27Poster for Mononoke Movie 3: HebigamiMononoke The Movie: Chapter III - The Curse of the SerpentMononoke Movie 3: HebigamiMovie · Spring 2026 · Eota / Studio KafkaFantasy · Historical · Horror8.17/10
  28. 28Poster for Chou Kaguya-hime!Cosmic Princess Kaguya!Chou Kaguya-hime!ONA · Winter 2026 · 1 ep. · Studio Chromato / Studio ColoridoAction · Comedy · Drama8.16/10
  29. 29Poster for Made in Abyss: Mezameru ShinpiMade in Abyss Movie: Mezameru ShinpiMade in Abyss: Mezameru ShinpiMovie · Fall 2026 · Kinema CitrusAction · Adventure · Comedy8.16/10
  30. 30Poster for Super no Ura de Yani Suu FutariSmoking Behind the Supermarket With YouSuper no Ura de Yani Suu FutariTV · Summer 2026 · 12 ep. · Asahi ProductionComedy · Romance · Slice of Life8.16/10
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