Japanese Fans Vote: Top 10 Must-Watch Reiwa Era Anime of All Time
While all-time anime rankings are common, a recent Japanese survey took a different approach by focusing exclusively on anime released during the Reiwa era, which officially began on May 1, 2019 and continues to the present day.
The survey was conducted on January 4 by Japanese company CMSite and published via the Rankingoo website. A total of 1,722 Japanese participants, both male and female, took part in the poll. The results offer a clear snapshot of modern mainstream anime preferences in Japan.
Below are the Top 10 Reiwa Era Anime, ranked by total votes, along with their release years.
Top 10 Reiwa Era Anime Rankings
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
Votes: 158 - The Apothecary Diaries (2023)
Votes: 87 - Oshi no Ko (2023)
Votes: 73 - Kaguya-sama: Love is War (2019)
Votes: 67 - The Dangers in My Heart (2023)
Votes: 66 - Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (2021)
Votes: 65 - Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (2022)
Votes: 64 - THE FIRST SLAM DUNK (2022)
Votes: 63 - Lycoris Recoil (2022)
Votes: 62 - Jujutsu Kaisen (2020)
Votes: 61
Interesting Insights from the Survey
Long-running franchises still hold power
Only two entries in the list come from long-established franchises: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury and THE FIRST SLAM DUNK, with the latter also being the only animated film in the ranking.
Newer titles dominate audience interest
Several anime released in 2023 ranked surprisingly high, including The Apothecary Diaries, Oshi no Ko, and The Dangers in My Heart. Their strong performance suggests that fresh storytelling and recent momentum play a major role in shaping modern anime popularity.
Wide genre diversity
Although action-driven shonen titles like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen remain extremely popular, the list reflects a broad range of genres. Drama, romance, isekai, mecha, sports, slice of life, and action are all represented, highlighting how diverse Reiwa era anime has become.
This ranking serves as a valuable guide for both long-time anime fans and newcomers looking to explore the defining works of the Reiwa era. With trends still evolving, it will be interesting to see how future releases reshape this list in the years ahead.
