Get ready for the 13th annual "AnimeJapan 2026," Japan's massive anime convention, hitting Tokyo Big Sight on March 28 & 29, 2026!
And the highly anticipated results for this year's "Manga We Want to See Animated" ranking, a fan-favorite annual event, were officially unveiled on the 4th! This poll has a knack for spotting future anime adaptations, so let's dive into this year's list.
The AnimeJapan ranking is no joke – it's where everyday readers vote for manga they "want to see animated" or "want more people to discover." Anime fans even affectionately call it "Aniran."
Past chart-toppers that went on to become smash-hit anime include "SPY×FAMILY," "The Apothecary Diaries," and "Oshi no Ko." With over 30 titles already adapted, this list is basically a VIP pass to future anime greatness!
This year, 48 titles made the cut after initial selections, racking up over 220,000 votes! This ranking is always a huge deal, seen as a crucial barometer for predicting the next big anime sensation.
So, without further ado, here's this year's top list:
The Full TOP 10 List
1. "The Girl Next Door Looks at Me Like That" (by mmk)
2. "Strikeout Pitch" (by Sumiyoshi Kyu)
3. "Ketsubutler" (Butt Warrior) (by Naotaka Takade)
4. "Reirei Sōzō Utsuranai" (by Konoshimaru Ka)
5. "#Gyaru and Gyaru Yuri" (by Inoue)
6. "Company and Private Life - ON AND OFF -" (by Shinnosuke Kanazawa)
7. "Usotsuki! Gokū-kun" (by Makoto Yoshimoto)
8. "Dinosan" (Dinosaur Sanctuary) (by Itaru Kinoshita)
9. "Gokurakugai" (by Yuto Sano)
10. "Hyakunin Kon" (by Toru Amamori)
Taking the top spot, "The Girl Next Door Looks at Me Like That" is a pure romance comedy that kicks off with two characters secretly crushing on each other. The main duo is super into each other but gets caught up in a hilarious loop of overthinking and misunderstandings, leading to some seriously delightful will-they-won't-they tension.
Author mmk was stoked about the win, exclaiming, "Thank you so, so much for all your votes and support! I'll keep working hard, fueled by all your encouragement!"
Fans are already clamoring for an anime adaptation of the #1 pick, especially since this list has a pretty solid track record for making dreams come true. Now, all eyes are on the production studios to see if they'll snatch up these potential blockbusters and bring them to the screen!
via： AnimeJapan