The opening weekly popularity poll for the Fall 2026 television anime lineup has concluded, delivering a major upset as Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! surged past heavyweight contenders to capture first place. Securing 11.85% of the total community backing from over 5,100 participating voters, the romantic comedy proved that early pre-season expectations do not always dictate audience reception.
Closely trailing the victor, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 claimed second place with 9.99% of the tally. Meanwhile, FX Fighter Kurumi-chan rounded out the podium in third with 9.37%, separated by a razor-thin margin of just 0.62 percentage points. Further down the leaderboard, established favorites like STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Abundant Journey 2nd-3rd STAGE and Black Clover Season 2 held strong in fourth and fifth positions respectively.
The shift in rankings highlights a fascinating contrast with pre-season expectations. While Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! previously sat further down anticipation metrics, community momentum upon premiere night propelled its viewership conversion significantly. As subsequent episodes roll out across the autumn slate, the competition across romantic comedies, historical dramas, and action series is set to intensify.
