A Mongolian Witch Just Dethroned Tanya the Evil — Summer 2026 Anime Rankings Just Got WILD

What happens when a quiet show about a witch in Mongolia storms past one of the most anticipated anime sequels of the year? You get the most chaotic Summer 2026 anime rankings anyone saw coming. And honestly? We are here for it.

The Summer 2026 anime season just hit its second week, and the results from Anime Corner’s weekly poll (over 5,000 fan votes) are absolutely wild. Saga of Tanya the Evil II held the crown in Week 1, but a surprise dark horse just snatched it away — and the entire anime community is buzzing about it.

The Shocking New #1: Jaadugar — A Witch in Mongolia

If you have not heard of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, you are not alone. This anime adaptation of Tomato Soup’s manga climbed from third place straight to the top of the rankings with 6.65% of the vote, becoming the second anime to claim the number one spot this season.

So what makes this show special? Set against the vast, sweeping landscapes of Mongolia, Jaadugar follows a young witch navigating a world where magic meets the harsh beauty of nomadic life. It is not your typical battle shounen or isekai power fantasy. It is atmospheric, emotional, and visually stunning — the kind of anime that sneaks up on you and refuses to let go.

The fact that it beat out Tanya the Evil, Mushoku Tensei Season 3, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You says everything about how diverse and unpredictable this season has become.

The Top 5: A Complete Power Shift

Here is how the top 5 shook out in Week 2:

#1 — Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (6.65%) — The breakout hit nobody predicted.

#2 — Though I Am an Inept Villainess (5.48%) — Making a massive debut at second place. This otome isekai adaptation is resonating hard with fans who love flawed, relatable protagonists. Satsuki Nakamura’s source material has a devoted following, and the anime is clearly doing it justice.

#3 — Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 (5.22%) — The isekai king stays in the top three for a second consecutive week. Despite ongoing controversy (yes, we know about the review-bombing), Rudeus Greyrat and Studio Bind are still dominating.

#4 — Saga of Tanya the Evil II (3.94%) — Dropped from first to fourth. Still strong, but the competition is fierce. Tanya von Degurechaff is not going down without a fight.

#5 — Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (3.81%) — The surprise romance hit that broke Crunchyroll’s servers keeps climbing. Sometimes a story about two tired adults finding comfort in quiet moments is exactly what people need.

The Rest of the Top 10 Is Just as Chaotic

#6 — Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (3.45%) — Another romance that is quietly stealing hearts.

#7 — I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (2.87%) — Dark, emotional, and absolutely gripping.

#8 — The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 (2.70%) — Yes, it is still going. Yes, it is still hilarious. Yes, there are even more girlfriends.

#9 — You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 (2.29%) — The chemistry keeps getting better.

#10 — Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 (2.10%) — The diving comedy that refuses to die. We love to see it.

Notable Entries Beyond the Top 10

A few shows deserve a shoutout for holding strong in a packed 71-anime ranking:

Kaiju Girl Caramelise landed at #11, proving that monster-girl romance still has a passionate fanbase. Daemons of the Shadow Realm (the new Hiromu Arakawa adaptation from Bones) sits at #12 — solid for a brand-new series. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 is at #13, which is surprisingly low for Rimuru Tempest, but the season just started.

And for the One Piece fans out there — yes, it is still charting at #28 with 1.20% of the vote. The Elbaf arc is doing work.

Why This Season Feels Different

Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive anime seasons in years. The gap between #1 and #5 is only about 3 percentage points. New shows are breaking into the top 10 every week. There is no single dominant series running away with the crown.

Compare that to previous seasons where one show (looking at you, Jujutsu Kaisen and Solo Leveling) would dominate for weeks. This time? It is anyone’s game. And that makes every weekly ranking drop feel like a championship match.

What Do You Think?

Is Jaadugar your pick for anime of the season? Did Tanya the Evil II get robbed? Are you sleeping on Though I Am an Inept Villainess? Drop your thoughts in the comments — the fandom wars are just getting started, and we want to hear your hot takes.

Vote for your favorites at the Anime Corner weekly poll and let your voice be heard. Week 3 is going to be absolutely insane.