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6 Greatest Shojo Anime of 2026
2026's top shojo anime: Champignon Witch, Hana-Kimi, Tamon's B-Side, The Ramparts of Ice, Red River, and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk.
In brief
2026's top shojo anime: Champignon Witch, Hana-Kimi, Tamon's B-Side, The Ramparts of Ice, Red River, and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk. 2026's best shojo anime include Champignon Witch's lonely heroine, Hana-Kimi's high school romance, Tamon's B-Side's idol contrast, The Ramparts of Ice's emotional barriers, Red River's…
Champignon Witch
Luna, a black witch who grows toxic mushrooms, lives alone in the woods and faces isolation despite her kindness.
“Luna lives alone in the woods and possesses an ability that causes the growth of toxic mushrooms wherever she goes.”
Hana-Kimi
Mizuki Ashiya disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-male school with high jumper Izumi Sano.
“Mizuki Ashiya, a japanese-american girl, disguises herself as a boy so she can enroll at the all-male school attended by high jumper Izumi Sano.”
Tamon's B-Side
Utage Kinoshita discovers Tamon Fukuhara's private side after a housekeeping job sends her to his home.
“Utage Kinoshita thinks she knows everything worth knowing about her favorite idol, Tamon Fukuhara.”
The Ramparts of Ice
Koyuki Hikawa builds walls around herself, but Minato Amamiya refuses to stay outside.
“Koyuki Hikawa prefers keeping everyone at a distance because of her past experiences.”
Red River
Yuri Suzuki is dragged from modern japan to ancient anatolia where queen nakia uses her in a political scheme.
“Yuri is suddenly dragged from modern japan into ancient anatolia, where queen nakia intends to use her as part of a deadly political scheme.”
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk
Yoi Takiguchi meets Kohaku Ichimura, who sees something different in her despite her prince reputation.
“Yoi Takiguchi has spent years being called a prince. Her handsome appearance causes other students to treat her less like an ordinary teenage girl.”
What it means
2026's best shojo anime include Champignon Witch's lonely heroine, Hana-Kimi's high school romance, Tamon's B-Side's idol contrast, The Ramparts of Ice's emotional barriers, Red River's ancient fantasy, and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk's identity exploration.
