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2026 · School Anime Ranking
Classrooms, clubs and youth
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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: You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku 2nd Season
Six months have passed since the polar opposite classmates Miyu Suzuki and Yuusuke Tani…
Genres: ComedyDramaRomanceAiring · 11 of 13 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 27
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.4 out of 10
82% positive (sentiment score 7.6, 131 comments)
Where to Watch - Same place as on the previous chart,
Rank 3: You and I Are Polar Opposites
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku
Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her!
Genres: ComedyRomanceSlice of Life12 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.3 out of 10
84% positive (sentiment score 8.2, 83 comments)
Where to Watch
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Rank 4: The Ramparts of Ice Season 2
Koori no Jouheki 2nd Season氷の城壁 第2期
Koyuki, the isolated girl; Miki, the former school idol; Minato, the guy with no concept…
Official platforms: NetflixABEMAdアニメストア+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 episode aired
Next episode Oct 8
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 8.2 out of 10
83% positive (sentiment score 7.7, 223 comments)
Rank 5: 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 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 1 place since the previous chart,
14 eps · Finished
Overall score 8.1 out of 10
72% positive (sentiment score 7.1, 54 comments)
Rank 7: Draw This, Then Die!
Kore Kaite Shineこれ描いて死ね
First-year high school student Ai Yasumi lives on the island of Izu Oshima and loves…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflixBahamut Anime Crazy+1
Down 1 place since the previous chart,
Airing · 11 of 12 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 25
Overall score 8.1 out of 10
78% positive (sentiment score 7.6, 133 comments)
Rank 8: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3
Kimi no Koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo 3rd Season君のことが大大大大大好きな100人の彼女 第3期
The third season of Kimi no Koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
Official platforms: CrunchyrollViuApple TV+1
Down 1 place since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 8.1 out of 10
69% positive (sentiment score 7.3, 140 comments)
Rank 9: Ranma1/2 (2024) Season 3
Ranma 1/2 (2024) 3rd Seasonらんま1/2 (2024) 第3期
The third season of Ranma 1/2 (2024)
Official platforms: Netflix
New entry,
Airing · 1 episode aired
Next episode Oct 11
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 7.9 out of 10
93% positive (sentiment score 7.5, 95 comments)
Rank 10: Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3
Grand Blue Season 3ぐらんぶる Season 3
Iori's college shenanigans head overseas!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAmazon Prime VideoBahamut Anime Crazy+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.9 out of 10
62% positive (sentiment score 6.4, 143 comments)
Rank 11: Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!
Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!生徒会にも穴はある！
This is Fujinasu Academy, a private high school with top-achieving students located on…
Official platforms: ADN (Animation Digital Network)Bahamut 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 7.8 out of 10
83% positive (sentiment score 7.6, 309 comments)
Rank 12: The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashiポンコツ風紀委員とスカート丈が不適切なJKの話
Sakuradaimon is the school's prefect
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.8 out of 10
74% positive (sentiment score 7.2, 47 comments)
Rank 13: Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4魔入りました！入間くん 第4シリーズ
Suzuki Iruma and all thirteen students of the Misfit Class must perform to reach Rank 4…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflixApple TV+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 23 of 24 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 26
Overall score 7.8 out of 10
37% positive (sentiment score 6.2, 38 comments)
Rank 14: Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season-
Diamond no Ace act II: Second SeasonダイヤのA actII -Second Season-
The Seido baseball club heads to the spring invitational for an ultimate, heated baseball…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyNetflix+1
Down 2 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.7 out of 10
43% positive (sentiment score 6.2, 42 comments)
Rank 15: Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2杖と剣のウィストリア Season2
Will, a washout student at a magical academy who is unable to use magic, is aiming to…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollViuNetflix+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.7 out of 10
44% positive (sentiment score 6.1, 63 comments)
Rank 16: Clevatess Season 2
Clevatess II: Majuu no Ou to Itsuwari no Yuusha DenshouクレバテスⅡ-魔獣の王と偽りの勇者伝承-
The war is over, but General Drel's secrets remain
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Viu+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 12 of 13 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 30
Overall score 7.7 out of 10
61% positive (sentiment score 6.9, 132 comments)
Rank 17: 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 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.6 out of 10
63% positive (sentiment score 7.0, 43 comments)
Rank 18: Blue Box Season 2
Ao no Hako Season 2アオのハコ Season２
The second season of Ao no Hako
Official platforms: NetflixABEMAdアニメストア+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 of 12 episodes aired
Next episode Oct 11
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 7.5 out of 10
44% positive (sentiment score 6.1, 156 comments)
Rank 19: Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen Ichi Gakkiようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 4th Season 2年生編1学期
As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflixApple TV+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
16 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
24% positive (sentiment score 5.9, 49 comments)
Rank 20: I Want to End this Love Game
Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai愛してるゲームを終わらせたい
Childhood friends Yukiya and Miku share everything…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
47% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 49 comments)
Rank 21: I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Nattaクラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった
Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
37% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 54 comments)
Rank 22: Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!?オタクに優しいギャルはいない!?
Meet Takuya Seo, an otaku who sits behind the popular gals in class, Ijichi and Amane
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
52% positive (sentiment score 6.5, 52 comments)
Rank 23: I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day
Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitaiきみが死ぬまで恋をしたい
At the mysterious orphanage where Sheena lives, death is nothing new to its…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 12 of 13 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 29
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
57% positive (sentiment score 6.3, 141 comments)
Rank 24: KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE
Otome Kaijuu Caraméliser乙女怪獣キャラメリゼ
Kuroe Akaishi just wants a normal high school life—but that’s impossible with a rare…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
53% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 137 comments)
Rank 25: 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 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
72% positive (sentiment score 7.1, 46 comments)
Rank 26: Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shite mo Kenka ga Shitai花織さんは転生しても喧嘩がしたい
Once the Demon King, now a shut-in NEET—Ryuusei Narukami’s second life is anything but…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
Airing · 11 of 12 episodes aired
Next episode Sep 27
Overall score 7.4 out of 10
69% positive (sentiment score 7.0, 120 comments)
Rank 27: Kaya-chan Isn't Scary
Kaya-chan wa Kowakunaiカヤちゃんはコワくない
Kaya-chan attends Hanamugi Kindergarten, and she has an incredibly strong sixth sense
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.3 out of 10
53% positive (sentiment score 6.7, 43 comments)
Rank 28: KILL BLUE
Kill Aoキルアオ
Juuzou Oogami is a legendary hitman who has never failed an assignment, no matter how…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflixPlex+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.2 out of 10
43% positive (sentiment score 6.1, 49 comments)
Rank 29: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) Part 2
Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) Part 2地獄先生ぬ～べ～ (2025) 第2クール
Meisuke "Nube" Nueno, a teacher at Doumori Elementary School and expert in the occult…
Official platforms: NetflixAmazon Prime VideoPlex+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
55% positive (sentiment score 6.7, 40 comments)
Rank 30: Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroiカナン様はあくまでチョロい
Kanan, a female demon, infiltrates a high school with the goal of devouring some…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
56% positive (sentiment score 6.5, 50 comments)
Rank 31: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II
Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になるII
Beryl Gardenant, a swordmaster from the countryside, is settling into his new life as a…
Official platforms: Amazon Prime Video
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
55% positive (sentiment score 6.6, 122 comments)
Rank 32: Tune In to the Midnight Heart
Mayonaka Heart Tune真夜中ハートチューン
When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 5 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
40% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 42 comments)
Rank 33: Even a Replica Can Fall in Love
Replica Datte, Koi wo Suru.レプリカだって、恋をする
When she doesn’t feel well, when there’s a test, when she doesn’t want to go to school...
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
49% positive (sentiment score 6.3, 43 comments)
Rank 34: 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 5 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
30% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 43 comments)
Rank 35: Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School
Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hanadarake na Meimonkou de, Gakuin Ichi no Ojou-sama (Seikatsu Nouryoku Kaimu) wo Kagenagara Osewa suru Koto ni Narimashita才女のお世話 高嶺の花だらけな名門校で、学院一のお嬢様(生活能力皆無)を陰ながらお世話することになりました
Hinako Konohana is the perfect young lady—graceful, elegant, and flawless… or so everyone…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.9 out of 10
45% positive (sentiment score 6.3, 142 comments)
Rank 36: 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 37: Yowayowa Sensei
Yowa Yowa Senseiよわよわ先生
High school homeroom teacher Hiyori Hiwamura is known as the “Scary Teacher,” and if you…
Official platforms: Ani-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)Bahamut Anime Crazy+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
54% positive (sentiment score 6.4, 46 comments)
Rank 38: Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!
Ichijouma Mankitsu-gurashi!一畳間まんきつ暮らし！
High school girl in the manga cafe!
Official platforms: PlexAmazon Prime VideoADN (Animation Digital Network)+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
11 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.7 out of 10
33% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 40 comments)
Rank 39: BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA
BanG Dream! Yume∞Mitaバンドリ！ ゆめ∞みた
Suddenly thrown together, a group of girls are now debuting as the virtual band, Mugendai…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyABEMA+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.7 out of 10
34% positive (sentiment score 5.3, 127 comments)
Rank 40: The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten2
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2nd Seasonお隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件 第2期
Now a couple, Amane and Mahiru navigate school life and overcome their pasts in this…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Netflix+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.6 out of 10
13% positive (sentiment score 4.9, 53 comments)
Rank 41: Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her
Tenkousaki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi datta Ken転校先の清楚可憐な美少女が、昔男子と思って一緒に遊んだ幼馴染だった件
Seven years after making a childhood promise to always be friends, Hayato is reunited…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.5 out of 10
35% positive (sentiment score 5.6, 137 comments)
Rank 42: Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2
Otomege Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu 2乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です2
Office worker Leon has just been thrust into an otome game where women hold all the power
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 3 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.5 out of 10
39% positive (sentiment score 5.3, 136 comments)
Rank 43: You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!
Osananajimi to wa Love Kome ni Naranai幼馴染とはラブコメにならない
Eeyuu, a high school boy, has a problem!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 5 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.5 out of 10
31% positive (sentiment score 5.6, 42 comments)
Rank 44: A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans
Jingai Kyoushitsu no Ningengirai Kyoushi人外教室の人間嫌い教師
After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans
Official platforms: Bahamut Anime CrazyABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.3 out of 10
5% positive (sentiment score 5.1, 40 comments)
Rank 45: Haibara's Teenage New Game+
Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game灰原くんの強くて青春ニューゲーム
We all have embarrassing memories or deep regrets from high school, right?
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.2 out of 10
22% positive (sentiment score 5.0, 46 comments)
Rank 46: Dead Account
デッドアカウント
Always ready for a fight!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.1 out of 10
3% positive (sentiment score 4.6, 39 comments)
Rank 47: The Darwin Incident
Darwin Jihenダーウィン事変
Created in a biological science lab, Charlie is a half human, half chimpanzee hybrid…
Official platforms: Amazon Prime Video
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.1 out of 10
8% positive (sentiment score 4.5, 39 comments)
Rank 48: DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR
DARK MOON: Kuro no Tsuki - Tsuki no SaidanDARK MOON -黒の月: 月の祭壇-
In the seaside city of Riverfield stands Decelis Academy, home to seven mysterious boys…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 5.9 out of 10
7% positive (sentiment score 4.7, 42 comments)
Rank 49: From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage
Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bouken-roku落第賢者の学院無双～二度目の転生、Sランクチート魔術師冒険録～
The great sage Ephtal dies in despair after failing to reach the peak of magic—but 400…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 4 places since the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 5.8 out of 10
19% positive (sentiment score 4.8, 139 comments)
Rank 50: Now That I Can Control Reality With A Mouse Cursor, I'm Gonna Click Away On The Girls!
Mouse Cursor de Genjitsu wo Sousa Dekiru You ni Natta node, Onnanoko wo Ippai Click Shimasuマウスカーソルで現実を操作できるようになったので、女の子をいっぱいクリックしまーす
What if you could control reality with a mouse cursor?
Official platforms: ADN (Animation Digital Network)NiconicoAmazon Prime Video+1
New entry,
Airing · 1 of 8 episodes airedTV short
Next episode Oct 12
Early: 1 episode aired, the score will change
Overall score 5.5 out of 10
40% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 15 comments)
Small sample (Fewer than 30 ratings: the score may still move noticeably with new ratings)Rank 51: Marika's Love Meter Malfunction
Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru茉莉花ちゃんの好感度はぶっ壊れている
Confessing to my childhood friend Marika was impossible for someone as unpopular as me
Official platforms: Bahamut Anime CrazyABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Down 5 places since the previous chart,
8 eps · FinishedTV short
Overall score 5.3 out of 10
3% positive (sentiment score 4.9, 39 comments)
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