AnimeJapan Previews Current Leaders in 'Manga We Want to See Animated' Poll

AnimeJapan's "Manga We Want to See Animated" Poll: Interim Results Revealed
AnimeJapan, a prominent event in the anime industry, has announced the interim results for its annual "Manga We Want to See Animated" ranking poll. This poll allows fans to express their desires for manga adaptations into anime series. The event organizers have noted the poll's past success in predicting future anime hits, citing examples like SPYxFAMILY and The Apothecary Diaries, which gained significant popularity after ranking high in previous polls.
The Top 10 Contenders
Currently, the top 10 manga titles vying for an anime adaptation are:
- Utsura nai ndesu (Ruka Konoshima)
- On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance (Shinnosuke Kanazawa)
- #Gal x Gal Yuri (Inoue)
- Centuria (Tohru Kuramori)
- Kozure Batsuichi, Saigo no Koi wa Numa Deshita (Moyo Mochimoto)
- Komyu-sho, Isekai e Iku (Story: Shogo Yamashita, Art: Takamasa Ukami)
- Strikeout Pitch (Kyu Sumiyoshi)
- Dinosaur Sanctuary (Itaru Kinoshita)
- The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen (mmk)
- Ryu Okuri no Isagi (Makoto Hoshino)
These titles represent a diverse range of genres and storytelling styles, reflecting the varied tastes of anime fans.
Voting Details and Timeline
The voting period for the "Manga We Want to See Animated" poll is ongoing and will conclude on January 30th at 11:59 p.m. JST (9:59 a.m. EST). Participants are allowed to cast one vote for up to three different manga titles. The organizers will announce the final results and hold an awards ceremony on March 4th. The top 10 winning manga will be showcased at AnimeJapan 2026, scheduled for March 28th to March 29th.
"Indie Game We Want to See Animated" Poll
In addition to the manga poll, AnimeJapan has introduced a new poll focusing on indie games. The "Indie Game We Want to See Animated" poll allows fans to vote for their favorite indie games that they would like to see adapted into anime series.
Indie Game Voting Details
Voting for the "Indie Game We Want to See Animated" poll began on January 26th and will continue until February 11th. Participants can cast only one vote from a selection of 35 titles. The winners will be announced on March 28th, and the top 10 winning indie games will be displayed at AnimeJapan 2026 from March 28th to March 29th.
AnimeJapan 2024 Event Details
This year's AnimeJapan event will take place from March 28th to March 31st. The first two days of the event will be open to the general public, while the last two days will be dedicated to business-related activities within the anime industry.
Sources
The information presented in this blog post is based on a press release and announcements made on AnimeJapan's official X/Twitter account and website.