TVS REGZA Announces Spring 2026 Anime/Drama Viewership Ranking Based on Data from 620,000 REGZA Units (Mid-Season Report)!
TVS REGZA has released its mid-season viewership ranking for Spring 2026 anime and dramas, based on viewing data from 620,000 REGZA units in the Kanto region. The ranking focuses on unique viewer counts who watched at least one-third of the program and at least 70% of the aired episodes, providing detailed trends across gender and age groups. 'Snowball Earth' topped the new works category, signaling a shift in trends beyond the typical Isekai genre.
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- 📰 Published: May 22, 2026 at 17:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 22, 2026 at 08:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 22, 2026 at 08:34 (2 min after Collected)
## Survey Overview
TVS REGZA Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) has announced the mid-season viewership ranking for Spring 2026 anime and dramas, based on viewing data from 620,000 REGZA units in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Saitama prefectures.
This ranking covers programs aired up to late night on April 29, 2026 (Friday). It aggregates data not only from real-time viewing but also from playback viewing of recorded programs within 7 days. Unlike traditional ratings, which count even a single minute of viewing, this ranking counts only devices that watched at least one-third of the program, and specifically, only those that watched at least 70% of the aired episodes of the season. This provides a ranking of unique viewership (devices/people) on a 'seasonal basis.'
Rankings are broken down not just in total, but also by demographic sectors: Teens (13-19), M1 (Male 20-34), F1 (Female 20-34), M2 (Male 35-49), F2 (Female 35-49), M3 (Male 50-64), and F3 (Female 50-64).
## Demographic Characteristics
### Teens (13-19) Sector
While 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 4)' shows strength, 'Mission: Yozakura Family (Season 2)' stands out as the runner-up. 'Wistoria: Wand-and-Sword (Season 2)' is notably higher in this group compared to others, ranking 4th.
### M1 (Male 20-34) Sector
'Dr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTURE (Season 4, Cour 3)' stands out as the leading unique title in the M1 sector, alongside other school-themed favorites such as 'The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses' (the 4th ranked title) and 'Classroom of the Elite (4th Season)'.
### F1 (Female 20-34) Sector
The standout title for the F1 sector is 'Tadaima, Ojama Saremashita!'. A notable characteristic of the F1 segment is the near-total absence of Isekai genre titles.
### M2 (Male 35-49) Sector
The leading unique title for M2 is 'Otaku ni Yasashii Gyaru wa Inai no!?'. Mainstream fantasy series based on popular manga continue to be popular.
### F2 (Female 35-49) Sector
'Ice Wall' stands out as the top unique title for F2. Other popular titles include 'Otaku ni Yasashii Gyaru wa Inai!?' (8th) and 'Atelier of Witch Hat' (9th).
### M3 (Male 50-64) Sector
'Himekishi wa Banzoku no Yome' ranks 8th as the standout title. There is a persistent trend of M3 viewers preferring Isekai titles.
### F3 (Female 50-64) Sector
'Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku.' leads as the primary unique title. 'Akane-banashi' also made the list, reflecting F3's interest in traditional arts like Rakugo.
## Overall Ranking
### New Works Category
'Snowball Earth' took the 1st place. The positioning as a follow-up to 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 4)' on Nippon TV contributed significantly to its recognition. With fewer Isekai titles this season, this result highlights the effectiveness of strategic time-slot programming.
### Series Works Category
'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 4)' overwhelmingly dominated the 2nd place, with more than double the score of the runner-up. The top 5 were dominated by Isekai works, creating a striking contrast to the new works category.
## Summary
The current findings reveal an interesting trend reversal in viewing behavior regarding Isekai titles between new works and series, making this a pivotal point to watch for future market trend shifts.
TVS REGZA Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) has announced the mid-season viewership ranking for Spring 2026 anime and dramas, based on viewing data from 620,000 REGZA units in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Saitama prefectures.
This ranking covers programs aired up to late night on April 29, 2026 (Friday). It aggregates data not only from real-time viewing but also from playback viewing of recorded programs within 7 days. Unlike traditional ratings, which count even a single minute of viewing, this ranking counts only devices that watched at least one-third of the program, and specifically, only those that watched at least 70% of the aired episodes of the season. This provides a ranking of unique viewership (devices/people) on a 'seasonal basis.'
Rankings are broken down not just in total, but also by demographic sectors: Teens (13-19), M1 (Male 20-34), F1 (Female 20-34), M2 (Male 35-49), F2 (Female 35-49), M3 (Male 50-64), and F3 (Female 50-64).
## Demographic Characteristics
### Teens (13-19) Sector
While 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 4)' shows strength, 'Mission: Yozakura Family (Season 2)' stands out as the runner-up. 'Wistoria: Wand-and-Sword (Season 2)' is notably higher in this group compared to others, ranking 4th.
### M1 (Male 20-34) Sector
'Dr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTURE (Season 4, Cour 3)' stands out as the leading unique title in the M1 sector, alongside other school-themed favorites such as 'The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses' (the 4th ranked title) and 'Classroom of the Elite (4th Season)'.
### F1 (Female 20-34) Sector
The standout title for the F1 sector is 'Tadaima, Ojama Saremashita!'. A notable characteristic of the F1 segment is the near-total absence of Isekai genre titles.
### M2 (Male 35-49) Sector
The leading unique title for M2 is 'Otaku ni Yasashii Gyaru wa Inai no!?'. Mainstream fantasy series based on popular manga continue to be popular.
### F2 (Female 35-49) Sector
'Ice Wall' stands out as the top unique title for F2. Other popular titles include 'Otaku ni Yasashii Gyaru wa Inai!?' (8th) and 'Atelier of Witch Hat' (9th).
### M3 (Male 50-64) Sector
'Himekishi wa Banzoku no Yome' ranks 8th as the standout title. There is a persistent trend of M3 viewers preferring Isekai titles.
### F3 (Female 50-64) Sector
'Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku.' leads as the primary unique title. 'Akane-banashi' also made the list, reflecting F3's interest in traditional arts like Rakugo.
## Overall Ranking
### New Works Category
'Snowball Earth' took the 1st place. The positioning as a follow-up to 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 4)' on Nippon TV contributed significantly to its recognition. With fewer Isekai titles this season, this result highlights the effectiveness of strategic time-slot programming.
### Series Works Category
'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 4)' overwhelmingly dominated the 2nd place, with more than double the score of the runner-up. The top 5 were dominated by Isekai works, creating a striking contrast to the new works category.
## Summary
The current findings reveal an interesting trend reversal in viewing behavior regarding Isekai titles between new works and series, making this a pivotal point to watch for future market trend shifts.
FAQ
Which areas are covered by the viewing data?
Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Saitama prefectures.
Does it include recorded viewing?
Yes, playback of recorded programs within 7 days is included.
Why is this ranking special?
It calculates unique counts on a 'seasonal basis' for viewers who watched over 70% of the broadcast episodes, rather than just using traditional ratings.