Must-Watch Anime & Must-Have Merch: The Spring 2026 Power Rankings Are Here!

The countdown to the April season has officially begun, and the energy within the anime community has reached a fever pitch. Japan’s premier review hub, Filmarks, has just dropped its definitive user survey for the Spring 2026 season—and the results are a massive statement of intent from the fans.

Here are the top six titles fans are looking forward to the most:

Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Arc (Part 1)	Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2	The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 (Part 1)	【Oshi No Ko】Season 3	Tokyo Revengers: Three Deities Arc	Medalist Season 2

The story kicks off when the seal on a powerful cursed artifact is suddenly broken. To save those around him, high schooler Yuji Itadori swallows a rotted, cursed finger, thrusting him headfirst into a world of deadly sorcery. It’s a gritty dark fantasy that follows Jujutsu Sorcerers as they risk everything to protect humanity from the terrifying curses that lurk in the shadows.

Set in a world long after the Hero’s party successfully defeated the Demon King, the story follows Frieren, an elven mage who remains largely unchanged while her companions age. It is only after the passing of the Hero Himmel that she truly awakens to the fleeting nature of human life. Stirred by regret and a desire for connection, she sets out on a new quest to truly understand humanity and retrace the memories left behind by her former comrades.

The story follows Maomao, a young woman who may appear ordinary but possesses a profound knowledge of herbs and deadly poisons. After being thrust into the heart of the Imperial Court, she finds herself entangled in a series of bizarre and mysterious incidents. Using her expertise as an apothecary to uncover the truth, she navigates a world of palace intrigue in this brilliant mystery series filled with wit and unexpected twists.

Gorou Amamiya, an OB-GYN and die-hard fan of the idol Ai Hoshino, is shocked to find himself reincarnated as her own son, Aqua. However, his idyllic new life is shattered by a tragic incident involving his mother. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance, Aqua vows to infiltrate the entertainment industry to track down the person responsible and uncover the dark truth. It’s a gripping series that masterfully blends cold-blooded revenge with a scathing look at the realities of show business.

When the down-on-his-luck Takemichi Hanagaki learns that his middle-school ex-girlfriend, Hinata Tachibana, has been killed in a brutal gang conflict, his life hits rock bottom. But after a near-death experience grants him the ability to leap back in time, he realizes he has a chance to rewrite history. To save the girl he loves, Takemichi must infiltrate the treacherous world of delinquent gangs and climb to the top to stop the tragedy before it happens. It’s a high-stakes tale of second chances, grit, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.

Tsukasa Akeuraji, a coach whose own dreams of skating glory were once shattered, encounters Inori Ageuma, a young girl with an undying passion for the ice. Despite facing overwhelming odds and starting later than her peers, the two form an unbreakable bond. Fuelled by sheer tenacity and mutual support, they set their sights on the ultimate goal: the Olympic gold medal. This is a powerful coming-of-age story about resilience and the relentless pursuit of a dream.