This Season's Anime: Rankings and Episode Buzz — 2026-10-23
The Fall 2026 anime season has settled into a competitive rhythm, with *Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!* taking the top spot in global fan polls and *The Apothecary Diaries* dominating Japanese recording rankings. Meanwhile, *Black Clover* Season 2 Episode 3 has shattered IMDb records, marking a historic high for anime episode ratings this season.
This Season's Anime: Rankings and Episode Buzz — 2026-10-23
Top developments
Black Clover Episode Shatters IMDb Records
Black Clover Season 2 Episode 3, aired recently, has officially become the highest-rated anime episode of the Fall 2026 season on IMDb. This milestone highlights the massive resurgence of the franchise after a five-year hiatus, with the new season drawing significant critical and fan praise.
Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! Leads Global Polls
In the Week 2 rankings for Fall 2026, Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! secured the number one position in Anime Corner’s weekly user polls. It narrowly edged out Firefly Wedding, which took second place with 12.43% of the vote, just 0.85 percentage points behind the winner. STEEL BALL RUN and The Apothecary Diaries rounded out the top four.
The Apothecary Diaries Dominates Japanese Recording Charts
In Japan, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 (Part 1) has maintained its lead in the weekly TV anime recording rankings for three consecutive weeks. It holds a significant lead, with more than double the points of the second-place show, demonstrating its enduring popularity in its home market.
Local view
Japanese media outlets are closely tracking viewer retention rates for new titles. A recent report from MAGMIX (via Yahoo! News) analyzed which new Fall 2026 anime viewers committed to finishing after watching the first few episodes. The data highlights how word-of-mouth and early episode quality are driving rapid follower growth for several new titles, distinguishing them from established franchises that launched with high initial anticipation.
Context & numbers
- The Vermilion Mask debuted with a 3.1% TV rating in Japan for the week of October 5–11.
- Dragon Ball Super: Beerus moved up to third place in the same weekly ranking with a 2.8% rating.
- Firefly Wedding captured 12.43% of the vote in the global Week 2 poll, placing it firmly in second position behind the leader.
On the radar
- Fall 2026 Sequels: Ten major anime sequels are currently airing or starting this month, including Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
- Crunchyroll Schedule: The streaming giant continues to roll out its Fall 2026 lineup, with Magic Knight Rayearth, Overgeared, and PSYREN among the key titles being released weekly.
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