Filmarks' Summer Anime Ranking Puts Ghost in the Shell at No. 1
On July 7, 2026, Filmarks published its 2026 summer anime expectation ranking, a snapshot built from user Clip activity inside the service. The release matters because it shows what Japanese viewers were already saving and following before the season fully settled in. This is not a critic poll; it is a real-time pulse of anticipation.
The No. 1 title was 攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, which reached 3,704 Clips. 無職転生Ⅲ ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ followed closely with 3,511 Clips, and the rest of the top 10 leaned heavily toward sequels, returning franchises, and a few highly watched manga adaptations.
What Was Announced
Filmarks said its ranking was based on service data rather than editorial judgment. The top 10 looked like this:
- 1. 攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - 3,704 Clips
- 2. 無職転生Ⅲ ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ - 3,511 Clips
- 3. 正反対な君と僕 第2期 - 3,225 Clips
- 4. 逃げ上手の若君 第二期 - 2,982 Clips
- 5. 幼女戦記Ⅱ - 2,868 Clips
- 6. スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり - 2,408 Clips
- 7. 天幕のジャードゥーガル - 2,233 Clips
- 8. BLEACH 千年血戦篇-禍進譚- - 2,071 Clips
- 9. きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい - 1,475 Clips
- 10. 二十世紀電氣目録-ユーレカ・エヴリカ- - 1,222 Clips
That distribution is the main story. The list is not dominated by a single gimmick or a one-off breakout title. Instead, it is anchored by familiar intellectual property and follow-up seasons, which is exactly the kind of pattern that makes summer anime season planning useful for international fans.
Why It Matters
For anime watchers, a ranking like this works as a demand signal. It tells you which shows people are already bookmarking, not which shows have already won the year. A high Clip count usually means an audience has decided a title is worth tracking before the first episode airs.
That is especially useful in a season where franchise recognition still matters. 攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL leads the chart, but the rest of the top 10 shows the same pattern: sequel seasons, established adaptations, and titles with built-in reader familiarity. In other words, the chart captures attention before broadcast availability does.
Context for International Fans
For readers outside Japan, the important detail is that Filmarks reflects a Japanese audience. It is a strong indicator of domestic enthusiasm, but it is not the same thing as worldwide buzz. A show can rank highly in Filmarks and still arrive later, or on different platforms, in other regions.
That said, the list is still a practical guide. If a title is already pulling strong Clip numbers in Japan, it is usually worth checking the official site and distributor announcements for global rollout details, subtitles, and region-specific availability. The ranking also shows how deep the 2026 summer slate is: long-running hits, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, and manga adaptations all share space near the top.
What Happens Next
As the summer premieres continue, the ranking will inevitably move. Some titles will climb once first-episode clips, opening sequences, and word-of-mouth start circulating. Others will settle into a quieter lane. The useful part is the starting point: before the season fully unfolds, Filmarks gives a clear view of what Japanese anime fans were paying attention to on July 7.
Information was checked on July 8, 2026 at 08:03 JST.
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