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Winter 2026 · School Anime Ranking
Classrooms, clubs and youth
- Ranked titles
- 12 ranked
- Updated
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Score basis
Scores draw on 503K votes on AniList · MyAnimeList · Bangumi + the sentiment of 543 commentsHow?
Top 3 · School
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Rank 1: Journal with Witch
Ikoku Nikki
Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her…
Genres: DramaSlice of Life13 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollNetflix+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.7 out of 10
84% positive (sentiment score 7.9, 50 comments)
Where to Watch - Same place as on the previous chart,
Rank 2: You and I Are Polar Opposites
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku
Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her!
Genres: ComedyRomanceSlice of Life12 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)+2
Overall scoreOverall score 8.3 out of 10
84% positive (sentiment score 8.2, 83 comments)
Where to Watch - Same place as on the previous chart,
Rank 3: Kaya-chan Isn't Scary
Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai
Kaya-chan attends Hanamugi Kindergarten, and she has an incredibly strong sixth sense
Genres: ComedyHorrorSlice of Life12 eps · Finished
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)+2
Overall scoreOverall score 7.3 out of 10
53% positive (sentiment score 6.7, 43 comments)
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Rank 4: Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) Part 2
Jigoku Sensei Nube (2025) Part 2地獄先生ぬ～べ～ (2025) 第2クール
Meisuke "Nube" Nueno, a teacher at Doumori Elementary School and expert in the occult…
Official platforms: NetflixAmazon Prime VideoPlex+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
55% positive (sentiment score 6.7, 40 comments)
Rank 5: Tune In to the Midnight Heart
Mayonaka Heart Tune真夜中ハートチューン
When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
40% positive (sentiment score 6.0, 42 comments)
Rank 6: In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsukiうるわしの宵の月
Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 7.1 out of 10
30% positive (sentiment score 5.8, 43 comments)
Rank 7: Hana-Kimi
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e花ざかりの君たちへ
Mizuki Ashiya is on a mission: disguise herself as a boy and enroll in a male boarding…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
12 eps · FinishedONA
Overall score 6.8 out of 10
28% positive (sentiment score 5.9, 40 comments)
Rank 8: You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!
Osananajimi to wa Love Kome ni Naranai幼馴染とはラブコメにならない
Eeyuu, a high school boy, has a problem!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.5 out of 10
31% positive (sentiment score 5.6, 42 comments)
Rank 9: A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans
Jingai Kyoushitsu no Ningengirai Kyoushi人外教室の人間嫌い教師
After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans
Official platforms: Bahamut Anime CrazyABEMAAmazon Prime Video+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.3 out of 10
5% positive (sentiment score 5.1, 40 comments)
Rank 10: Dead Account
デッドアカウント
Always ready for a fight!
Official platforms: CrunchyrollAni-One Asia (YouTube)Ani-One (YouTube, Chinese)+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.1 out of 10
3% positive (sentiment score 4.6, 39 comments)
Rank 11: The Darwin Incident
Darwin Jihenダーウィン事変
Created in a biological science lab, Charlie is a half human, half chimpanzee hybrid…
Official platforms: Amazon Prime Video
Same place as on the previous chart,
13 eps · Finished
Overall score 6.1 out of 10
8% positive (sentiment score 4.5, 39 comments)
Rank 12: DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR
DARK MOON: Kuro no Tsuki - Tsuki no SaidanDARK MOON -黒の月: 月の祭壇-
In the seaside city of Riverfield stands Decelis Academy, home to seven mysterious boys…
Official platforms: CrunchyrollApple TVAmazon Prime Video+1
Same place as on the previous chart,
12 eps · Finished
Overall score 5.9 out of 10
7% positive (sentiment score 4.7, 42 comments)
12 School titles ranked in Winter 2026, all shown.
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