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2026 · Female-Oriented Anime Ranking
Shoujo, josei and otome titles
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Rank 1: Journal with Witch
Ikoku Nikki
Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her…
Genres: DramaSlice of Life13 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflix+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.7 out of 10
84% positive (sentiment score 7.9, 50 comments)
Where to Watch - Same place as on the previous chart,
Rank 2: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
Tenmaku no Jaadugar
After losing her mother and her homeland, Sitara’s despair transforms into determination…
Genres: AdventureDrama12 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TV+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.4 out of 10
73% positive (sentiment score 7.6, 146 comments)
Where to Watch - New entry,
Rank 3: The Ramparts of Ice Season 2
Koori no Jouheki 2nd Season
Koyuki, the isolated girl; Miki, the former school idol; Minato, the guy with no concept…
Genres: ComedyDramaRomanceAiring · 1 episode aired
Next episode Oct 8
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Official platforms: NetflixABEMA+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.2 out of 10
83% positive (sentiment score 7.7, 223 comments)
Where to Watch
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Rank 4: Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!
Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!ガンバレ！中村くん！！
Love at first sight is no myth—just ask Okuto Nakamura
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 1 place since the previous chart,
13 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 8.2 out of 10
88% positive (sentiment score 7.6, 57 comments)
Rank 5: STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 2nd - 3rd STAGE
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run - 2nd & 3rd STAGEジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スティール・ボール・ラン 2nd＆3rd STAGE
The second and third race stage of JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run
Official platforms: Netflix
New entry,
Airing · 2 of 11 episodes airedONA
Next episode Oct 9
Early: 2 episodes aired, the score will change
Overall score 8.1 out of 10
75% positive (sentiment score 7.3, 153 comments)
Rank 6: The Ramparts of Ice
Koori no Jouheki氷の城壁
Socially inept, Higawa Koyuki maintains a wall between herself and other people
Official platforms: NetflixABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
14 eps · Finished
Overall score 8.1 out of 10
72% positive (sentiment score 7.1, 54 comments)
Rank 7: Though I Am an Inept Villainess
Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Denふつつかな悪女ではございますが ~雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝~
As maidens from the Five Clans battle for the Crown Prince’s heart, jealous Keigetsu uses…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflixDisney++1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
11 eps · Finished
Overall score 8.0 out of 10
64% positive (sentiment score 7.2, 157 comments)
Rank 8: Tamon's B-Side
Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?多聞くん今どっち！？
Utage Kinoshita is a high school girl who works part-time as a housekeeper
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 7.8 out of 10
67% positive (sentiment score 6.8, 45 comments)
Rank 9: Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo本好きの下剋上 領主の養女
Following a disastrous encounter with a noble, Myne finally resolves to say goodbye to…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyMighty Media (YouTube)+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 22 of 24 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 26
Overall score 7.6 out of 10
56% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 41 comments)
Rank 10: An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku.自称悪役令嬢な婚約者の観察記録。
Bertia is reincarnated into her favorite otome game—not as the heroine, but as the…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 7.6 out of 10
66% positive (sentiment score 6.8, 53 comments)
Rank 11: A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA
Awajima Hyakkei淡島百景
At Awajima Opera School, girls from across Japan strive to earn a place on stage
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.6 out of 10
63% positive (sentiment score 7.0, 43 comments)
Rank 12: Kirio Fan Club
Kirio Fanclub霧尾ファンクラブ
What would you do if your crush had ear-splitting farts?
Official platforms: Ani-One Asia (YouTube)HIDIVEAni-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
72% positive (sentiment score 7.1, 46 comments)
Rank 13: Victoria of Many Faces
Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria手札が多めのビクトリア
Betrayed by her own organization, Chloe flees her life as a spy and starts over under the…
Official platforms: Ani-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)Bahamut Anime Crazy+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
9 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.3 out of 10
59% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 116 comments)
Rank 14: Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion!
Doumo, Suki na Hito ni Horegusuri wo Irai Sareta Majo desu.どうも、好きな人に惚れ薬を依頼された魔女です。
“Make me a love potion.”
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 episode aired
Next episode Oct 12
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 7.2 out of 10
61% positive (sentiment score 6.4, 98 comments)
Rank 15: Hana-Kimi Season 2
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2nd Season花ざかりの君たちへ 第2期
The second season of Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 7.2 out of 10
54% positive (sentiment score 6.5, 94 comments)
Rank 16: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsukiうるわしの宵の月
Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
30% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 43 comments)
Rank 17: Always a Catch!
Nigashita Sakana wa Ookikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ookisugita Ken逃がした魚は大きかったが釣りあげた魚が大きすぎた件
Born into a legendary ducal family, martial prodigy Maria “Mimi” Annovazzi loses her…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.0 out of 10
43% positive (sentiment score 6.2, 47 comments)
Rank 18: Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai春夏秋冬代行者 春の舞
When the Agent of Spring, Hinagiku Kayo, is abducted, spring itself vanishes—plunging the…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
14 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.0 out of 10
38% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 61 comments)
Rank 19: Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!
Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (Ko)!ヒロイン？聖女？いいえ、オールワークスメイドです（誇）！
“I will become the world’s most wonderful maid!”
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 7.0 out of 10
52% positive (sentiment score 6.4, 138 comments)
Rank 20: My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishiいびってこない義母と義姉
Miya is the illegitimate child of a prominent family
Official platforms: Bahamut Anime CrazyTropics Entertainment (YouTube)ABEMA+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 11 of 12 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 26
Overall score 6.9 out of 10
62% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 97 comments)
Rank 21: Even Though I'm a Super Timid Noble Girl, I Accepted the Bet From My Cunning Fiancé
Yowaki MAX Reijou Nano ni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta弱気MAX令嬢なのに、辣腕婚約者様の賭けに乗ってしまった
I was reborn as a villainous daughter in a reverse harem otome game
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 of 12 episodes aired
Next episode Oct 11
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 6.9 out of 10
54% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 59 comments)
Rank 22: The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration
"Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa nai" to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Naze ka Dekiai Shitekimasu「きみを愛する気はない」と言った次期公爵様がなぜか溺愛してきます
Elsa, the daughter of a fallen aristocrat, receives news
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
54% positive (sentiment score 6.4, 83 comments)
Rank 23: Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter
Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai異世界の沙汰は社畜次第
Seiichirou Kondou, a salaryman approaching his 30s, gets caught up in a holy maiden…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
40% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 42 comments)
Rank 24: Hana-Kimi
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e花ざかりの君たちへ
Mizuki Ashiya is on a mission: disguise herself as a boy and enroll in a male boarding…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
28% positive (sentiment score 5.9, 40 comments)
Rank 25: Please Excuse My Younger Brothers
Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasenうちの弟どもがすみません
The manga centers on high school student Ito Hazui
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 12 of 24 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 26
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
37% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 90 comments)
Rank 26: A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation
Odayaka Kizoku no Kyuuka no Susume.穏やか貴族の休暇のすすめ。
Lizel, a brilliant young chancellor of a powerful nation in a fantasy realm, suddenly…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
46% positive (sentiment score 6.2, 41 comments)
Rank 27: The Holy Grail of Eris
Eris no Seihaiエリスの聖杯
It is common knowledge that nobles will do anything for power; lying, manipulation, and…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.7 out of 10
28% positive (sentiment score 5.6, 43 comments)
Rank 28: Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home!
Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu!ただいま、おじゃまされます！
So is this what it means to have roommates now?!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyTropics Entertainment (YouTube)+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.6 out of 10
33% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 43 comments)
Rank 29: The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2
Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. Season 2悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。Season2
The reborn villainess, Pride Royal Ivy, must weather the storm of a story thrown off…
Official platforms: HIDIVEAmazon Prime VideoADN (Animation Digital Network)+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.6 out of 10
14% positive (sentiment score 5.2, 43 comments)
Rank 30: The Ogre's Bride
Oni no Hanayome鬼の花嫁
A Japanese-style ayakashi Cinderella story!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.6 out of 10
30% positive (sentiment score 5.9, 138 comments)
Rank 31: Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things
Oji-san wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki.おじさんはカワイイものがお好き。
By day, Mitsutaka Oji is the handsome, dependable boss everyone admires
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 episode aired
Next episode Oct 11
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 6.5 out of 10
64% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 50 comments)
Rank 32: A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires
Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita.: Madousho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tataki Tsubushimasuブチ切れ令嬢は報復を誓いました。 ～魔導書の力で祖国を叩き潰します～
Elizabeth Leiston, daughter of the influential prime minister, is a picture-perfect lady…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMAdアニメストア
Down 5 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.5 out of 10
39% positive (sentiment score 5.4, 136 comments)
Rank 33: Champignon Witch
Champignon no Majoシャンピニオンの魔女
Luna, a black witch who lives quietly in a poisonous mushroom house, deep in the Black…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyMighty Media (YouTube)+1
Down 5 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.4 out of 10
16% positive (sentiment score 5.2, 38 comments)
Rank 34: The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World
Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohantabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car wo Shoukan Shimashita捨てられ聖女の異世界ごはん旅 隠れスキルでキャンピングカーを召喚しました
Rin Takanashi, a caregiver in her thirties, was unceremoniously discarded as "trash"…
Official platforms: Ani-One Asia (YouTube)HIDIVEAni-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 5 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.4 out of 10
50% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 92 comments)
Rank 35: From Far Away
Kanata Kara彼方から
On her way home from school one day, Noriko is unexpectedly plunged into a strange and…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 episode aired
Next episode Oct 12
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 6.4 out of 10
72% positive (sentiment score 6.1, 47 comments)
Rank 36: The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom
Marronnier Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishiマロニエ王国の七人の騎士
At the heart of a continent of eight kingdoms lies the Marronnier Kingdom
Official platforms: Amazon Prime Video
New entry,
Airing · 1 of 20 episodes aired
Next episode Oct 10
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 6.3 out of 10
60% positive (sentiment score 6.2, 62 comments)
Rank 37: Perfect Addiction
パーフェクトアディクション
Akihito is a college student obsessed with looks and sex, but he can't stand the…
Official platforms: Ani-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)Bahamut Anime Crazy+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 6.2 out of 10
47% positive (sentiment score 5.5, 43 comments)
Rank 38: Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. Season 2
Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. Season 2どうせ、恋してしまうんだ。Season 2
As seasons have passed, Mizuho Nishino's adolescence has been full of ups and downs
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.0 out of 10
18% positive (sentiment score 5.2, 40 comments)
Rank 39: The Case Book of Arne
Arne no Jikenboアルネの事件簿
Arne Neuntöte is a vampire detective who manipulates supernatural powers
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.0 out of 10
12% positive (sentiment score 5.1, 41 comments)
Rank 40: The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power
Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyou mo Muishiki ni Chikara wo Tare Nagasu無自覚聖女は今日も無意識に力を垂れ流す
Lady Carolina, the overlooked daughter of a powerful duke, has always believed herself to…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 5.9 out of 10
25% positive (sentiment score 4.7, 118 comments)
Rank 41: I'll Live a Long Life to Dote on My Favorite Stepbrother!
Saioshi no Gikei wo Mederu Tame, Nagaikishimasu!最推しの義兄を愛でるため、長生きします！
The story of Saioshi no Gikei wo Mederu Tame, Nagaikishimasu!
Official platforms: ABEMAAmazon Prime Videodアニメストア+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 5.8 out of 10
14% positive (sentiment score 5.4, 22 comments)
Rank 42: Red River
Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori天は赤い河のほとり
After a mysterious hand drags her beneath a puddle, modern Japanese teenager Yuri awakens…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 12 of 24 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 30
Overall score 5.8 out of 10
19% positive (sentiment score 4.9, 107 comments)
Rank 43: The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom
Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai Sareru悪役令嬢は隣国の王太子に溺愛される
Tiararose Lapis Clamentile is set to marry Hartknights, crown prince of Lapis…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 7 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 5.6 out of 10
3% positive (sentiment score 4.2, 40 comments)
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