Anime magazine Animedia (アニメディア) celebrated its 45th anniversary with the July 2026 issue, released on June 10. Over nearly half a century, the publication has featured countless anime series on its cover, becoming a beloved institution for fans across Japan.
To mark the milestone, anime news site Anime!Anime! conducted a reader survey asking: “Which anime would you most like to see on a magazine cover?” The poll ran from June 6 to June 13 and collected responses from 170 participants. The gender split was roughly even, with respondents aged 19 and under making up approximately 35% of voters, followed by those in their 30s at around 25%.
Here are the highlights from the results:
No. 3 — Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen (夜桜さんちの大作戦)
Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen claimed third place, with fans eager to see the series’ beloved characters grace a magazine cover while the show continues to enjoy strong popularity.
No. 2 — Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃)
Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) secured second place. The franchise has previously appeared on magazine covers, yet fans clearly still want to see more — a testament to its enduring appeal.
No. 1 — An Anime With a Spinoff Airing Very Soon
The top spot went to an anime currently riding a wave of excitement thanks to an upcoming spinoff. Notably, both the first- and second-place titles have previously featured on the cover of Animedia, showing that proven fan favourites continue to dominate reader wishlists.
Full Top 10 Ranking
- 1st — Anime with an upcoming spinoff
- 2nd — Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃)
- 3rd — Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen (夜桜さんちの大作戦)
- 4th–10th — Additional titles, accompanied by a variety of reader comments
Voters cited a wide range of reasons for their choices — from currently airing series and long-awaited sequels to classic titles deserving a special feature and new works they’d love to see with original cover illustrations — reflecting the rich diversity of taste among anime fans today.
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