The renowned online anime store dAnime Store in Japan has released its rankings of the best anime series from the Spring 2023 season (from April to June). Although many new anime series were only released in a few episodes, dAnime Store conducted this survey to identify the most popular content that captured the audience’s interest each season.
The survey was conducted from April 21 to April 28, this year, with over 65,000 participants. The results provide insights into the anime viewing trends among Japanese viewers during this season.

Below are the results from the dAnime Store survey. The rankings may change in the coming days as new episodes of anime are released and storylines continue to develop.
- Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni Season 2
- Kawaisugi Crisis
- Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu! (Yuri Is My Job!)
- Dead Mount Death Play
- The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion
- Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (Insomniacs After School)
- My Home Hero
- Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru (My Clueless First Friend)
- Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart)
- Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top
- Isekai One Turn Kill Neesan
- Otonari ni Ginga (A Galaxy Next Door)
- Yuusha ga Shinda! (The Legendary Hero Is Dead!)
- Megami no Café Terrace (The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses)
- Tonikaku Kawaii 2nd Season (TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You)
- Skip to Loafer
- Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Season 2
- Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudou (KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World)
- Blue Orchestra
- Edomae Elf (Otaku Elf)
- Kaguya-sama: Love is War – The First Kiss That Never Ends TV Version
- Dr. STONE Season 3
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2
- MASHLE: Magic and Muscles
- Tensei Kizoku no Isekai Boukenroku (The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure)
- Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
- I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too

3. Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999)

2. Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3

1. Oshi no Ko

Similar to the previous entries, Oshi no Ko stands out as the top-ranking anime series in this survey, reflecting the unexpected popularity it has garnered from many viewers. This indicates that this anime is being watched with great enthusiasm.
Oshi No Ko delves into the darker aspects behind the glamorous facade of the showbiz industry. The storyline revolves around the entertainment industry, helping viewers gain a clearer understanding of the hidden struggles within this challenging field.