My spring 2026 anime watchlist
The spring anime season is here! I didn’t care too much about last season, but this one I actually care about. Let’s go over what I will engage with this season. You’ll notice a lot of this I have read before or am going to read.
Personal Must-watches
The anime I will 100% watch start to finish.
THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! Itsuka, Mannaka de
So for the first time in this blog, Idolm@ster gets mentioned. I’ll make a solo post about my different experiences and likes with idolm@ster at some point because it just won’t fit in a regular post nor this one. So the actual OVA was pretty fun. It got me to like Miya, and I will actually read her commus in the future. The biggest surprise for me was a cover of “Linda Linda” by the blue hearts. I have never heard of this song until this cover, and I didn’t read the credits, so I thought it was a new original song, and it was so out of nowhere and not idol-like it made me laugh. Great cover and fun ova.. 75 
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun! Season 4
Iruma’s season 4! YEAH! My favorite manga actually made it through to its 4th season! And its 24 episodes for the 4th season in a row! Hopefully this means Evidol Games! And Evidol Games means One Centimeter’s Distance! It’s going to be a great season. First episode was fun; Purson’s trumpet sounded great. God I love iruma. There’s no way I wasn’t going to watch it.
My Hero Academia: More
I’m watching this because why not? I read all of MHA(including the chapter this OVA adapts) already; I saw the final season; might as well. 
What I will give a shot
My Ribdiculous Reincarnation
The premise of this alone was so funny I was already going to give it a shot. Then I watched episode 1. And I was just blown away. It was so insanely funny I was NOT ready. Between the infinite rib army to the rib selfcest yaoi, it went all over the place. I was hooked on the absurdity of it all. Theres 2 reasons this isn’t in must-watch: The protagonist, and the potential of the show. The protagonist is a very lewd guy, and I think many people might find him annoying. The FMC’s cold demeanor will work for many, but the male protag will not work for as many. I mean, his whole body is quite literally an erogenous zone, which will probably turn people away as well as his general raunchyness. And even if it works at the beginning, there’s no guarantee it’ll work for the whole show, tying into the second reason. I don’t know how long the show can keep its comedy for.. Thankfully, it’s short and only has 12 episodes, but it’ll have to be seen if it can keep being funny, and have its lewd protagonist, for the entire runtime. The different animation styles and live-action in the OP seem so interesting. 
Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly
Studio Pierrot does a mahou shoujo for the first time since 1998. Does it look good? Eh. I didn’t get too hooked on episode 1. However, it is kinda refreshing seeing a magical girl get powers and not have to fight evils. I’m interested to see where it goes, and the OP and ED are cute(except for ILLIT singing the OP), but I’m not too interested in the current state so far. Let’s see where it goes. Fansub only. 
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
So i’ll talk about this more on the regular blog post, but I’ve been reading the manga version of this show for a while now. Part 3’s manga isn’t done yet, and what do you know, here’s the anime version of part 3. The OP was ugly and used AI in it’s opening before WIT Studio caught on, but the actual show ain’t bad. The voice I had for a few characters aint what was on the show but it’s fine.
What I might give a shot/read
This includes both stuff I was reading that’s getting an adaptation, and stuff I might read instead, as well as general might watch.
Yowayowa sensei
It looks like a fun ecchi. I planned to read it before but scanlations were kinda halted.
The Food Diary of Miss Maid
I do like some food manga. I like maids. Seems nice enough.
Komekami! Girls
A simple CGDCT about 7 children of rice goddesses. Simple but what can I say, I’m a bit of a sucker for CGDCT. Unfortunately, no fansubs nor official subs so I’ll have to wait. 
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
I’ve been slowly reading Detective Conan(currently on chapter 655, or episode 549), but I haven’t seen any of the movies. The main reason is not wanting to be spoiled. However, this does bring up a paradox. If I don’t want to be spoiled, why is it on the list? The reason is that I have a close relative that likes Conan. Therefore, there’s a chance they might want me to watch the movie with them. 
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon 3rd Season
So I didn’t expect this to get a third season, to be honest. I watched the first season and had a fun time, but I skipped the second season because reasons. Yet, it returns with a third season to everyone’s surprise. Watching this means I’ll have to watch season 2 but it’s ok. It has an OP by vtuber duo FUWAMOCO which is surprising. Haven’t heard it and probably won’t until I watch it. 
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
So I actually used to read this manga and enjoyed it. Why’d I stop? Man, I don’t remember anymore. Will probably read instead.
Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!?
Cute love triangle gyaru romcom. I read it already so it’s more of a “might watch here and there” type experience instead. Little fetishy but how many of these aren’t a little fetishy?
Onegai AIPRI
So while I do like some idol stuff, I’m not too sure on this one. The reason it’s on this list is because I started the previous show, Himitsu no Aipri, and it was alright, but I ended up not committing to it for reasons. It went on for 100 episodes and I don’t feel like watching allat if i dont start it early. Fansub only. 
Witch Hat Atelier
This is like the big hit of this season or something idk I’ll read it probably. I’ve seen 2 atelier anime before.
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
An interesting spin on the villainess genre by changing the viewpoint into the man himself. I’ve read a couple fun villainess stories here and there so I’ll probably read this one.
Kamiina Botan
Drunk girl romcom. Sure. Might read.