Anime Spring 2026 Weekly Ranking May 8th to May 14th
May 8, 2026
Ranking for anime episodes released May 8, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Forgive me, I can't decide which anime was better between the first spots this week.
S: Must Watch
Episodes I believe you must watch or are missing out on.
1. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4. Ep.6
SUMMARY
Re:Zero is in a strange position for me as an anime. While I don't hate Subaru, I also don't like him. Yet, I respect him. That wouldn't be enough for me to call Re:Zero on of the pillars of Isekai however; its strength lies in having one of the most intriguing worlds in all of anime. In that snese, alongside a fantastic cast of characters, and the writing, this anime is phenomenal.
Now that I'm done singing praises, let's talk about the fight. Julius vs a drunkard, it's a one sided bought to say the least. Julius is defeated with ease, leaving Emilia to step up after creating a stipulation for victory. Emilia gives a incredible display, but it is a drunkards own misconceptions that ends with his defeat.
Emilia's victory only allows her to pass, leaving the rest of the team at a loss. They find out who they're up againt thanks to Shaula, but Julius returns alone to fight for his pride. The result is just as devastating, his life saved only by the ever persistent Subaru.
Julius suffeering the same fate he once bestowed upon Subaru is just what I mean when I say this anime is phenenomenol. For Subaru to hold no resentment, for Julius to apologize, and to see what he felt in the moment he thinks about, absolutely incredible.
10/10, Wonderful episode.
1. Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun. Ep.6
SUMMARY
Taking over 200 lashes just to deceive an opponent is surreal, but effective in deceiving the enemy.
Not everyone will fall for it however. Sugoh is well aware of the position they are in should they cross the river. Little Tairi has him arrested for suggesting they should scout and wait, the kid already has nothing but glory on his mind which will lead to dire consequences.
Upon hearing news of the actions from little Taira, Ryomon decides not to head into enemy territory. A banquet is the perefect place to be ambushed; and while they plan their next move, the group at the banquet is having a grand time in my opinion.
Hey, I'd be having a great time watching an idol performance, but Sugoh remains stone focused. You know who else is dead focused? Aoteru. His mind has never stopped since being briefed, and he is now predicting Sei's next move: charging into Yamato itself.
As predicted by Aoteru and Kaku, Sei invades Yamato. Their force overwhelms the soldeirs defending Kuzuryu castle and demand surrender under the condition of one head or all. This means handing over the stockpile of food as well, but thanks to a certain someone, Fukui has plenty of supply. The farming changes has helped both sides, I only wonder who will be victorius.
10/10 Incredible episode, incredible ending
3. Witch Hat Atelier. Ep.7
SUMMARY
Is the time to focus on Agott here? Will the author sway me to not hate her? Let's find out!
Qifrey and Olruggio save people from a carraige stuck in rushing water using perfect teamwork and a cool sword. They split upriver and downriver to check on the river, leaving Coco and Agott to watch over the group where they arrived. That's right, it's Coco's time to shine.
Just kidding, It's Agott's turn as Coco was dragged by collapsing land. The opportunity is all that Agott has been wanting, and we learn of the reason she is desperate to prove herself; however, it is line of thought which is the biggest difference between here and someone with love for magic like Coco.
Despite these differences, I'll commend Agott for her decision to distract the others so Coco can draw magic. With the opportunity, Coco succeeds in saving the boy pinned under a rock using two spells. Of course, she thanks Agott for the help, never once showing any malice towards Agott despite having right to.
A job well done is never unpunished , the knights Moralis appear to capture Agott and Coco. Just what spell did Coco use? In my opinion, she was framed!
9.5/10, let Coco go, you can have Agott!
4. Daemons of the Shadow Realm. Ep.6
SUMMARY
We get to see the siblings work together today. Their first attempt takes them to another realm in which Asa is left alone, or so she would think. Right is sent to an eternal darkness alongside her and keeps her calm. Seeing her vulnerability is nice, it's difficult to say she's a bad person from what we've seen.
Yuru's history as a hunter keeps him composed even in his empty realm alongside Left. He takes the opportunity to get some practice while Asa uses break to free herself.
The entire minute after Asa breaks free of the realm was great. Break allowed her to free herself from the realm, but also break a contract between master and daemon. She takes the deamon for herself after, but I wonder what more she can do with Break, and what Seal will be able to do.
Yuru and Asa had their moment, but Jin stole the show. His actions show how capable the guy is, but also how willing people are to kill in this anime. That goes for both sides, though the team hunting the twins were underprepared for those protecting the twins.
The relationship the Kagemori group with their daemons is nice, but not something everyone has it seems. Asa's personality shines through with her new, temporary, pals, something even Yuru must take note of. Another thing he notes is Asa's eyepatch. There is a big reason for it, one that will once again force Yuru to question everything he believes.
9.5/10, this anime is great at sprinkling in the information.
5. Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester. Ep.10
SUMMARY
As smart as Ayanokouji is, there are some things even he isn't the best at. I wouldn't be surprised if the president made the quizzes to throw Ayanokouji off, which once again leaves me wondering if the guy will even come near the the top of the results. I shouldn't doubt him, but I'm opened to being surprised.
Ayanokouji camps with Sudo's group where we once again peer into Ike's mind. He's still hurt about the situation with his crush but I still believe he brought this upon himself. Tsubasa is the one to give good advice here, diving into her past to do so though only Ayanokouji notices what she has done.
After some challenges and quizzes, we end the night with a feast before the moment of truth. Sike! Who cares about positions, AYANOKOUjJ JUST KISSED KEI! SOUND THE ALARMS, THE MANIPULATOR JUST DESTROYED ANY CAHNCE OF KEI BEING SAVED. Poor girl, I hope he at least let's her down easy; she's too sweet and I would hate to see her get hurt.
We'll have to wait until next week to get results, I wonder if Ayanokouji will go on the offensive then.
9/10, bro please, don't hurt her
A: Very Good
Good episodes, anime I would recommend to someone looking for something to watch.
6. Digimon Beatbreak. Ep.30
SUMMARY
We've known a little of Makoto's past for some time, but I don't believe we ever knew about his twin brother. We get to meet said brother, but it's a reunion with the father of the Kuonji boys that drives the episode.
Makoto's father has a hatred for Chiropmon given that they are the reason the boy left the family. Of course, Makoto would have never left should father Kuonji have accepted Chiropmon as part of the family, but the man is too hard headed about his personal belief. So much so that he has hired another digimon user to take Chiropmon away.
Makoto and Chiropmon vs the digmon user was heartbreaking to start. Chiropmon blames himself for the position Makoto finds himself in, even though Makto would never do that. In time, Chiropmon understands this and we have a new ultimate digivolution. IS HE A JET NOW? AND MAKOTO GETS TO STEER HIM?! Yea, Scourgechiropmon might be one of the coolest digimon we've ever gotten.
After a victory well deserved, we get a reunion between brothers. Having many of my own, I hope the brothers continue to grow their relationship.
8.7/10, stop trying to seperate these two!
7. I Want to End this Love Game. Ep.5
SUMMARY
Yukiya is a nice guy, but we've known this for some time. While he may need some practice cooking, the guy is more focused on the competion with his beloved. Today's battle, combing Miku's hair.
Miku's on the offensive to start, bringing over a comb and injured hand to force Yukiya's confession through a secret weapon, perfume? Or something that she put in her hair, I have no idea what the bottle was. Whatever it was, Yukiya notices but returns the offensive before the two are caught making googly eyes at eachother.
To end the episode, we get some more of Yukiya's little sister, Wakana. He's giving her a hard time becasue she was out late, leading to a fight which leaves Yukiuya wondering if he was in the wrong. Rememebr when I said Yukiya was a good guy? He's been looking after the girls he loves for a long time, all with good intentions in mind.
8.5/10, the greenest flag continues
8. Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2. Ep.0
SUMMARY
The battle is over, but that means we must now mourn the losses. Rosty's sacrifice brings memories of the past to Will as his memories are being manipulated. Why I wonder. It doesn't seem everyone has Will's best interest in mind, instead they wish to use him because his abilities; I only hope he will not allow himself to be used forever.
There is a lot of focus around Will in the aftermath of the attack, even magia vander have him in mind. Of them, Elfaria is the only one worried about his well being, she even disregards a summons as she thinks of him.
I'm glad we we get some time for other parts of the attack as well. Collete honors Rusty with flowers before we see work being done to repair the city.We learn more of the plots including Will here, but soon it is time for graduation.
Those entering the tower are selected, a total of 49 to start but there is one hat remaining. There are two conditions to gaining entry to the tower, the second being what will allow Will to live hjs dream. For his creation of the magic, Courage, he has been selected. There is confusion and disagreement, but it's none other than an old rival that gives Will the respect he deserves.
8.4/10, what is to come?
B: Good/Solid
9. Liar Game. Ep.0
SUMMARY
I knew Shinichi had a plan ready. His reasoning for pinning down who is the true enemy is far beyond my understanding, I must admit that I am not that smart. With that being said, the guy has been a step ahead as usual and keeps the game alive. He also wastes no time in starting his next plan, making his enmies fight eachother.
And fight each other they do. Now that X's identity and betrayal has been revealed, the other players are hesitant to do as they ask. The original X is the one to bring a new idea to the remaining group, though they hesitate until the last moment when they must make a decision.
Will Shinichi win? He seems very confidnet that he will.
8/10, keep your head up Nao
C: It's ok/ Fine
These are shows I happen to pick up but struggle to finish. Still watchable, but not without a good break in between episodes.
D: Do Not Recommend
Shows I do not recommend you watch for various issues.
10. Farming Life in Another World Season 2. Ep.6
SUMMARY
Few will like what I have to say, but it must be done.This anime has the Slime problem. It hints at something that is never to come, despite it being ever prevelant in the source material. That's right, for the thousandth time, I'm takling about the Harem.
And I wouldn't do so if this anime didn't decdicate an entire episode to a marraige challenge. With the arrival of some charging angels, Hikaru must decide what to do with them. Of couse, we have the nothing bad can ever happen to this guy plague just like in Slime, so nothing bad actually happens.
We then get some challenges which he does well in, and end the episode understanding that the idea of the girls all liking hikaru is there, but for some odd reason the studio refuses to allow anyhting from it.
All I want to say is, you, yes you, are allowed to want more. Perhaps this is enough for you, in which case I say desire more. There could be drama, there could be war, there could be love! But, all that is served is bland stew.
5/10, same same but different.
11. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4. Ep.5
SUMMARY
A lot of people I discuss with say I'm too harsh on Slime, I disagree. I am not harsh enough.
This episode is prime example of what I despise about this anime. For one, I have no problem with the crew going around and getting dressed; I love Shuna's design and seeing her in a cute outfit was worth watching up to that point. But that is all.
I want the author to stop acting like anything could ever go wrong for the slime. There are no stakes in this anime, all will go as he wants and pleases. The entire episode Rimiru is worried about losing his cool and promises not to do it, and yet he does. And you know what? There will be no consequences, everything will go as he wants because that is all this anime is. He will win a complete flawless victory, shoot the entirety of the kingdoms in attendance may serve him afterwards why not.
The biggest issue wth the anime is the super computer in his brain. I will never ever forgive when he sacrificed a spell as cost for something else. I thought, oh wow losing that could be problematic in the future. Nope. He had a copy of it stored. HE HAD A COPY OF IT STORED. Bunk off slime.
3/10, stop acting like there are stakes and go the farming life in another world route, at least they're honest about it. Also wipe this grins off your faces thing 1 and thing 2, this isn't how diplomacy works and you should ashamed of Rimiru
F: Bad
Anime with glaring issues that make them not only difficult to watch, but the watcher angry at times.
12. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5. Ep.6
SUMMARY
Sorry, Sumi, you can't save this anime anymore.
So here it is, the point of no return of this series in my opinion. Kazuya, after three months of having no contact with Mizuhara, A GIRL WHO ISN'T HIS GIRLFRIEND, WHO HAS MADE IT CLEAR MANY TIMES SHE DOESN'T WANT TO DATE HIM, HAS CRUMBLED! WHAT A LOSER!
Why would Kazuya think anyone would want smoene like him? He should be thanking the gods above that anyone wants to be in his vicinty, especially somone as pretty as Ruka.
He's pathetic.
But Mizuhara is just as bad. It's what I hate the most about her character, she refuses to mature. She avoids contact, dodges his attempts to book, hides in her apartment from him, JUST TELL THE GUY IT CAN'T HAPPEN. YOU HAVE TO RIP THE BANDAID OFF! GROW UP!
And don't try to use Ruka to defend your actions you... you pretty, but unbelievably imature woman! That's all folks!
0/10, Kazuya doesn't even deserve his fish