Slime Reigns Supreme: Nine Weeks Atop Summer Anime Charts

As July 2026 rolls on, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime shows no signs of relinquishing its grip on viewers' recording schedules. The fourth season has now claimed the top spot in summer anime rankings for nine consecutive weeks, according to data from Panasonic's DiMORA service, which tracks recording reservations across the Tokyo metropolitan area.

The isekai juggernaut's staying power is remarkable in a season typically flush with fresh competition. Yet Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL—a reimagining that brought new staff and cast to the legendary cyberpunk franchise—has managed to secure second place, suggesting the classic property still commands attention even in reinvented form.

These rankings, compiled in the second week of July, exclude long-running programs that have aired for over a year, keeping the focus on what's capturing viewer interest in the current season rather than established fixtures. That constraint makes Slime's nine-week dominance even more striking; it's beating out an entire slate of fresh summer debuts.

The DiMORA data offers a particular lens on anime consumption: recording behavior often signals serious engagement. Unlike streaming views or social media buzz, people who set their devices to record a show are typically committed viewers planning to watch later. In that sense, Slime Season 4 isn't just trending—it's the anime audiences are actively making time for.

Source: Anime Eiga