Are you curious about the top anime of Spring 2023 that captured the hearts of anime fans? According to the recent ranking by MyAnimeList, the genre that dominates the top slots is romance. While shounen still has plenty of room, many romance titles made it to the top 10. Surprisingly, the list did not include any isekai anime, unlike the Winter slot. The Spring slot showcased new mystery and adventure genres with multiple new titles, while still having a blend of old and new anime.
In contrast, highly anticipated titles such as Mashle: Magic and Muscle, The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2, or TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Season 2 did not make it to the top 10. However, almost all the top 10 anime had a rating above 8.00, which is an improvement from the slightly disappointing Winter slot. Here are the top 10 favorite anime from Spring 2023, which made it to the MyAnimeList rating:
10. My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 — 7.84
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 is a light-hearted romantic comedy (rom-com) series that anyone can relate to. The series tells the story of two gamers who met in the virtual world, which has become more common these days. After being cheated on and breaking up with her boyfriend, Akane Kinoshita seeks revenge through gaming. She then recruits legendary gamer Akito Yamada to help her realize her plan. However, they become closer, and the seeds of love begin to sprout between them.
9. Insomniacs After School — 8.00
Insomniacs After School or Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia is an anime that will resonate with most people since it deals with the problem of insomnia, which is now a nightmare for many. The series includes a love story that revolves around Ganta Nakami, a high school student who struggles to sleep. Due to this, he finds it difficult to concentrate and always looks for opportunities to sleep. Isaki Magari also suffers from insomnia and often sleeps in the deserted astronomy club. One day, they both meet and realize that they share the same problem. As a result, they become close.
8. Skip to Loafer — 8.19
Skip to Loafer is a touching romantic story that has become underrated because few people know about it. However, the warm story can be enjoyed by anyone who needs a relaxing anime. The anime follows Mitsumi Iwakura’s journey as she leaves her village and enters a high school in Tokyo. Mitsumi’s plan not to make any mistakes on her first day of school falls apart when she continuously experiences bad luck. Fortunately, she meets her classmate Sousuke Shima, who has experienced the same thing. Eventually, they become close.
7. Dr. Stone Season 3 — 8.21
For those who want a break from shounen battle anime, Dr. Stone offers a laid-back alternative with accessible scientific content that relates to the real world. Season 3 continues with Senku Ishigami’s efforts to revive modern civilization in the world. They build a ship and get a new ally, Ryusui Nanami, to explore the sea in-depth. But before they can solve the mystery, their ship is attacked, and the crew is petrified once again. Senku and his fellow survivors must solve the mystery to move forward.
The ranking reveals that the romance genre is still popular, but the new anime slots also include other exciting genres for fans to enjoy. Mystery and adventure genres have started to show up, which provides many intriguing anime titles to watch. So, don’t miss the opportunity to watch the top 10 anime from Spring 2023, which has topped the MyAnimeList ranking!
