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Summer 2026 · Sci-Fi Anime Ranking

Future, technology and space

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  1. Still #1

    Rank 1: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL

    Koukaku Kidoutai: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL

    The year is 2029. In near-future Japan, where the world has become highly…

    Genres: ActionEcchiPsychological

    10 eps · Finished

    Official platforms: Amazon Prime VideoABEMA+2

    Overall score

    Overall score 7.7 out of 10

    56% positive (sentiment score 6.8, 149 comments)

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  2. Same place as on the previous chart,

    Rank 2: Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi

    Star Wars: Visions - Kyuuninme no Jedi

    The 8-episode limited anime series is part of an all-new Star Wars: Visions Presents…

    Genres: ActionAdventureSci-Fi

    8 eps · FinishedONA

    Official platforms: Disney+Hulu

    Overall score

    Overall score 6.8 out of 10

    31% positive (sentiment score 5.7, 51 comments)

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  3. Same place as on the previous chart,

    Rank 3: BLACK TORCH

    Jirou Azuma is no average high schooler

    Genres: ActionAdventureFantasy

    12 eps · Finished

    Official platforms: CrunchyrollViu+2

    Overall score

    Overall score 6.5 out of 10

    30% positive (sentiment score 5.2, 136 comments)

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Rank changes vs.

  1. Rank 4: Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance

    Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance魔法少女リリカルなのは EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance

    Thirty years ago, the world was nearly destroyed by the sudden appearance of unknown…

    Official platforms: CrunchyrollBahamut Anime CrazyMighty Media (YouTube)+1

    Same place as on the previous chart,
    Genres: ActionComedyDrama

    12 eps · Finished

    Overall score 6.3 out of 10

    23% positive (sentiment score 4.8, 119 comments)

  2. Rank 5: Thunder 3

    サンダー３

    Three ordinary schoolboys come into possession of a DVD that supposedly opens a gateway…

    Official platforms: Netflix

    Same place as on the previous chart,
    Genres: AdventureDramaSci-Fi

    Airing

    Overall score 5.9 out of 10

    16% positive (sentiment score 4.6, 81 comments)

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