Spring 2026 Anime Recap: The Season's Hits and Misses

Spring 2026 is wrapping up (or has just wrapped). It was a massive season packed with sequels, new adaptations, and some surprises. Here's a comprehensive recap of everything that aired this spring.

Quick Summary

• Over 50 shows premiered in Spring 2026.
• Top scorers: Witch Hat Atelier (86), Re:ZERO Season 4 (88), and Daemons of the Shadow Realm (78 trending high).
• Flops: Several lower-rated isekai like Monster Eater (40) and Ingoku Danchi (48).
• Trending champions: Daemons of the Shadow Realm and Witch Hat Atelier dominated discussions.

Top 10 Highest-Rated Spring 2026 Anime

Rank	Title	Score	Status
1	Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4	88	Releasing (continues to Summer)
2	Witch Hat Atelier	86	Releasing (still airing)
3	That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4	81	Releasing
4	Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4	80	Releasing
5	Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester	78	Releasing
6	Daemons of the Shadow Realm	78	Releasing
7	Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke	76	Releasing
8	Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3	82	Releasing
9	The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten2	76	Releasing
10	An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess	74	Releasing

Biggest Surprises

• Daemons of the Shadow Realm – Hiromu Arakawa's new work became the most trending show of the season.
• KILL BLUE – A fresh action-comedy that gained a cult following (trending 124).
• Akane-banashi – A rakugo drama that scored 77 and trended at 136.

Biggest Disappointments

• Monster Eater – Scored only 40 despite its isekai premise.
• Ingoku Danchi – Ecchi series that scored 48 and failed to impress.
• Marika's Love Meter Malfunction – Only 47, despite a solid premise.

Spring 2026 by the Numbers

• Total shows: ~55
• Average score across all: ~68
• Most common genre: Fantasy and Action
• Most popular season for sequels: Slime, Classroom of the Elite, Re:ZERO, and Dr. STONE all returned.

Final Thoughts

Spring 2026 was a season of high highs and low lows. The sequels largely delivered, while several new isekai failed to stand out. If you're catching up, prioritize Re:ZERO, Witch Hat Atelier, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm.