April New Anime First Week Popularity Ranking! Re:Zero Tops the Chart by a Landslide
The overseas popularity ranking for the first week of April 2026 new anime is out. Let's see what everyone is watching~
1st Place: Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World Season 4 (12.04%)
Truly the ceiling of isekai anime. With a decade-old IP and deep foundations, it hits the top spot whenever a new season drops. Subaru Natsuki's time-loop adventures remain high-octane, and the passion of long-time fans is at an all-time high.
2nd Place: Witch Hat Atelier (10.27%)
The dark horse of the season! A pillar-level original work from JUMP+, its blend of healing, growth, and magic appeals to everyone. The animation perfectly captures the manga's art style, and the magical scenes are breathtakingly beautiful.
3rd Place: Classroom of the Elite Season 4 (5.58%)
Ayanokoji is forever the GOAT! He's been winning over fans with his high-IQ maneuvers since the first season. In season 4, the school battles escalate even further with constant plot twists.
Dark Horse: Messenger of the Underworld
Not a top-tier IP, yet it surged into the top five in its first week! With a fresh and unique premise—the underworld, messengers, and isekai adventures—it stands out from traditional power-fantasy anime.
Other notable mentions include The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, Dr. Stone Season 4, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, and more.
Which shows are you all watching this season? Are you a long-time Re:Zero fan checking in, or have you been won over by Witch Hat Atelier?
1st Place: Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World Season 4 (12.04%)
Truly the ceiling of isekai anime. With a decade-old IP and deep foundations, it hits the top spot whenever a new season drops. Subaru Natsuki's time-loop adventures remain high-octane, and the passion of long-time fans is at an all-time high.
2nd Place: Witch Hat Atelier (10.27%)
The dark horse of the season! A pillar-level original work from JUMP+, its blend of healing, growth, and magic appeals to everyone. The animation perfectly captures the manga's art style, and the magical scenes are breathtakingly beautiful.
3rd Place: Classroom of the Elite Season 4 (5.58%)
Ayanokoji is forever the GOAT! He's been winning over fans with his high-IQ maneuvers since the first season. In season 4, the school battles escalate even further with constant plot twists.
Dark Horse: Messenger of the Underworld
Not a top-tier IP, yet it surged into the top five in its first week! With a fresh and unique premise—the underworld, messengers, and isekai adventures—it stands out from traditional power-fantasy anime.
Other notable mentions include The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, Dr. Stone Season 4, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, and more.
Which shows are you all watching this season? Are you a long-time Re:Zero fan checking in, or have you been won over by Witch Hat Atelier?
