April – June
Spring 2012
123 titles aired · 88 ranked. Rank here is computed against this season only.
SFate/Zero 2ndシーズン
Fate/Zero Season 2
Sおおかみこどもの雨と雪
Wolf Children
A坂道のアポロン
Kids on the Slope
A黒子のバスケ
Kuroko's Basketball
A氷菓
Hyouka
A宇宙兄弟
Space Brothers
A宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
BLUPIN the Third ~峰不二子という女~
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
Bヨルムンガンド
Jormungand
B黄昏乙女×アムネジア
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
B君と僕。2
You and Me 2
B男子高校生の日常
Daily Lives of High School Boys Specials
B史上最強の弟子 ケンイチ OVA
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple: The Attack of Darkness
Bつり球
Tsuritama
BイナズマイレブンGO クロノ・ストーン
Inazuma Eleven GO: Chrono Stone
B劇場版 名探偵コナン 11人目のストライカー
Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker
Bあっちこっち
Place to Place
Bストライクウィッチーズ 劇場版
Strike Witches: The Movie
Cさんかれあ
Sankarea: Undying Love
Cこれはゾンビですか?オブ・ザ・デッド
Is this A Zombie? of the Dead
C咲-Saki-阿知賀編 episode of side-A
Saki - Episode of Side A
Cあっちこっち 幼稚園
Acchi Kocchi Youchien
C新テニスの王子様
Prince of Tennis II OVA
C謎の彼女X
Mysterious Girlfriend X
Ranked within Spring 2012
| # | Tier | Title | Year | Format | Eps | Studio | Comp | Score | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | Fate/Zero 2ndシーズン Fate/Zero Season 2 | 2012 | TV series | 12 | ufotable | 75.8 | 8.55 | 130,691 |
| 2 | S | おおかみこどもの雨と雪 Wolf Children | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | MADHOUSE, Studio Chizu | 73.8 | 8.43 | 86,765 |
| 3 | A | 坂道のアポロン Kids on the Slope | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Tezuka Productions, MAPPA | 68.0 | 8.14 | 32,434 |
| 4 | A | 黒子のバスケ Kuroko's Basketball | 2012 | TV series | 25 | Production I.G | 66.9 | 7.94 | 128,947 |
| 5 | A | 氷菓 Hyouka | 2012 | TV series | 22 | Kyoto Animation | 66.8 | 7.96 | 127,909 |
| 6 | A | 宇宙兄弟 Space Brothers | 2012 | TV series | 99 | A-1 Pictures | 66.1 | 8.38 | 9,687 |
| 7 | A | 宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 26 | Xebec, AIC | 64.3 | 8.15 | 8,318 |
| 8 | B | LUPIN the Third ~峰不二子という女~ Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine | 2012 | TV series | 13 | TMS Entertainment, Po10tial | 60.4 | 7.76 | 7,007 |
| 9 | B | ヨルムンガンド Jormungand | 2012 | TV series | 12 | WHITE FOX | 60.0 | 7.62 | 27,075 |
| 10 | B | 黄昏乙女×アムネジア Dusk Maiden of Amnesia | 2012 | TV series | 12 | SILVER LINK. | 59.6 | 7.58 | 32,068 |
| 11 | B | 君と僕。2 You and Me 2 | 2012 | TV series | 13 | J.C.STAFF | 59.5 | 7.78 | 6,795 |
| 12 | B | 男子高校生の日常 Daily Lives of High School Boys Specials | 2012 | Special | 6 | Sunrise | 58.4 | 7.68 | 15,749 |
| 13 | B | 史上最強の弟子 ケンイチ OVA Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple: The Attack of Darkness | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 11 | Brain's Base | 57.1 | 7.68 | 4,328 |
| 14 | B | つり球 Tsuritama | 2012 | TV series | 12 | A-1 Pictures | 56.5 | 7.43 | 11,582 |
| 15 | B | イナズマイレブンGO クロノ・ストーン Inazuma Eleven GO: Chrono Stone | 2012 | TV series | 51 | OLM | 56.3 | 7.35 | 9,205 |
| 16 | B | 劇場版 名探偵コナン 11人目のストライカー Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | TMS Entertainment | 56.2 | 7.57 | 5,286 |
| 17 | B | あっちこっち Place to Place | 2012 | TV series | 12 | AIC | 55.5 | 7.28 | 28,242 |
| 18 | B | ストライクウィッチーズ 劇場版 Strike Witches: The Movie | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | AIC | 55.2 | 7.46 | 4,660 |
| 19 | C | さんかれあ Sankarea: Undying Love | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Studio DEEN | 53.6 | 7.09 | 52,041 |
| 20 | C | これはゾンビですか?オブ・ザ・デッド Is this A Zombie? of the Dead | 2012 | TV series | 10 | Studio DEEN | 53.4 | 7.23 | 32,483 |
| 21 | C | 咲-Saki-阿知賀編 episode of side-A Saki - Episode of Side A | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Studio Gokumi | 52.7 | 7.31 | 4,328 |
| 22 | C | あっちこっち 幼稚園 Acchi Kocchi Youchien | 2012 | Special | 12 | AIC | 52.5 | 6.86 | 601 |
| 23 | C | 新テニスの王子様 Prince of Tennis II OVA | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 7 | Production I.G, M.S.C | 52.4 | 7.27 | 1,018 |
| 24 | C | 謎の彼女X Mysterious Girlfriend X | 2012 | TV series | 13 | Hoods Entertainment | 52.0 | 7.02 | 28,473 |
| 25 | C | しろくまカフェ Polar Bear's Café | 2012 | TV series | 50 | Studio Pierrot | 51.8 | 7.39 | 4,345 |
| 26 | C | 虹色ほたる~永遠の夏休み~ Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | Toei Animation | 51.7 | 6.94 | 796 |
| 27 | C | 名探偵コナン BONUS FILE ファンタジスタの花 Case Closed Magic File 6: Fantasista Flower | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | TMS Entertainment | 51.6 | 7.13 | 967 |
| 28 | C | AKB0048 | 2012 | TV series | 13 | Satelight | 50.8 | 7.04 | 5,736 |
| 29 | C | 劇場版 BLOOD-C The Last Dark BLOOD-C: The Last Dark | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | Production I.G | 50.7 | 6.96 | 10,382 |
| 30 | C | 『ポケットモンスターブラック2・ホワイト2』紹介SPムービー Pokémon Black 2 White 2: Introduction Special Movie | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 1 | OLM | 50.5 | 7.20 | 2,362 |
| 31 | C | たまゆら~hitotose~ 第5.5話「あったかい風の想い出なので」 Tamayura: hitotose - Attakai Kaze no Omoide Nanode | 2012 | Special | 1 | TYO Animations | 50.4 | 7.45 | 1,609 |
| 32 | C | ジュエルペットきら☆デコッ! Jewelpet Kira☆Deco! | 2012 | TV series | 52 | Studio Comet | 50.3 | 6.88 | 408 |
| 33 | C | 猫神やおよろず お花見ゴーストバスターズ Cat God: Ohanami Ghostbusters | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | AIC Plus+ | 49.7 | 6.57 | 451 |
| 34 | C | アマガミSS+ plus Amagami SS+ plus Specials | 2012 | Special | 6 | AIC | 49.6 | 6.99 | 4,341 |
| 35 | C | ハイスクールD×Dスペシャル High School DxD: Fantasy Jiggles Unleashed | 2012 | Special | 6 | TNK | 49.4 | 6.91 | 23,328 |
| 36 | C | アナザー The Other -因果- Another: The Other | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | P.A.WORKS | 49.1 | 6.94 | 24,474 |
| 37 | D | プリティーリズム・ディアマイフューチャー Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future | 2012 | TV series | 51 | Tatsunoko Production, Dongwoo Animation | 49.1 | 6.64 | 1,040 |
| 38 | D | 映画 クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶ!オラと宇宙のプリンセス Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi wo Yobu! Ora to Uchuu no Princess | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | Shin-Ei Animation | 48.8 | 6.83 | 1,244 |
| 39 | D | 銀河へキックオフ!! Galaxy Kickoff!! | 2012 | TV series | 39 | TYO Animations | 48.7 | 6.89 | 2,238 |
| 40 | D | 忍者ハットリくん (2012年版) Ninja Hattori-kun (2012) | 2012 | TV series | 52 | Shin-Ei Animation | 48.5 | 6.67 | 605 |
| 41 | D | ファイ・ブレイン 〜神のパズル 第2シリーズ Phi-Brain ~ Puzzle of God: The Orpheus Order | 2012 | TV series | 25 | Sunrise | 48.5 | 7.03 | 3,620 |
| 42 | D | 名探偵コナン えくすかりばあの奇跡 Case Closed: The Miracle of Excalibur | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | TMS Entertainment | 48.2 | 6.70 | 1,295 |
| 43 | D | アクセル・ワールド Accel World | 2012 | TV series | 24 | Sunrise | 48.1 | 6.79 | 58,613 |
| 44 | D | 君のいる町 黄昏交差点 Kimi no Iru Machi: Tasogare Kousaten | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 2 | Tatsunoko Production | 47.8 | 6.91 | 3,858 |
| 45 | D | ルパン三世 ルパン一家勢揃い Lupin III: Lupin Ikka Seizoroi | 2012 | Special | 1 | Studio Saki Makura | 47.6 | 6.55 | 590 |
| 46 | D | 輪廻のラグランジェ ピクチャードラマ Rinne no Lagrange Picture Drama | 2012 | Special | 6 | Production I.G, Xebec | 47.4 | 5.99 | 538 |
| 47 | D | めだかボックス Medaka Box | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Gainax | 47.0 | 6.75 | 20,116 |
| 48 | D | カードファイト!! ヴァンガード アジアサーキット編 Cardfight!! Vanguard Asia Circuit | 2012 | TV series | 39 | TMS Entertainment | 47.0 | 6.60 | 2,896 |
| 49 | D | 這いよれ!ニャル子さん Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Xebec | 46.9 | 6.72 | 28,917 |
| 50 | D | ぷかぷかジュジュ Puka Puka Juju | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | The Answer Studio | 46.9 | 6.52 | 933 |
| 51 | D | タイトロープ Tight-rope | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 2 | PrimeTime | 46.6 | 6.57 | 3,617 |
| 52 | D | NARUTOナルトSD ロック・リーの青春フルパワー忍伝 NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals | 2012 | TV series | 51 | Studio Pierrot | 46.5 | 6.78 | 8,266 |
| 53 | D | シャケちゃん Shake-chan | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 1 | — | 46.3 | 6.04 | 746 |
| 54 | D | 夏色キセキ Natsuiro Kiseki | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Sunrise | 46.2 | 6.74 | 3,659 |
| 55 | D | テルマエ・ロマエ Thermae Romae Specials | 2012 | Special | 2 | DLE | 46.1 | 6.53 | 544 |
| 56 | D | ふるさと再生 日本の昔ばなし Folktales from Japan | 2012 | TV series | 258 | Tomason | 45.3 | 6.91 | 561 |
| 57 | D | 交響詩篇エウレカセブン第51話「ニュー・オーダー」 Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven: New Order | 2012 | Special | 1 | bones | 44.8 | 6.22 | 802 |
| 58 | D | しらんぷり Shiranpuri | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | Shirogumi | 44.6 | 6.08 | 804 |
| 59 | D | ルパン8世 Lupin 8-sei | 2012 | Special | 1 | TMS Entertainment | 44.1 | 5.55 | 570 |
| 60 | D | ゼットマン Zetman | 2012 | TV series | 13 | TMS Entertainment | 44.0 | 6.49 | 9,024 |
| 61 | D | お願い!アインツベルン相談室 Fate/Zero: Please! Einzbern Counseling Room | 2012 | Special | 6 | ufotable | 43.7 | 6.51 | 4,514 |
| 62 | D | のねのね劇場 Blood-C: None-None Gekijou | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 7 | Studio PuYUKAI | 43.6 | 5.36 | 560 |
| 63 | D | リコーダーとランドセル レ♪ Recorder and Randsell Re | 2012 | TV short | 13 | Seven | 43.4 | 6.48 | 3,693 |
| 64 | D | 黒魔女さんが通る!! Kuromajo-san ga Tooru!! | 2012 | TV short | 60 | Shin-Ei Animation | 43.4 | 6.40 | 712 |
| 65 | D | シーキューブ C3: Outdoor School Confusion | 2012 | Special | 1 | SILVER LINK. | 43.3 | 6.34 | 3,073 |
| 66 | E | ゆるめいつ 3でぃ Yurumates 3D | 2012 | TV short | 13 | C2C | 42.9 | 5.98 | 1,121 |
| 67 | E | マケン姫っ! OVA Maken-Ki! OVA | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 2 | Xebec | 42.4 | 6.31 | 6,172 |
| 68 | E | 流れ星レンズ Nagareboshi Lens | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | Kinema Citrus, Advance Syakujii | 42.3 | 6.08 | 2,061 |
| 69 | E | こいけん!~私たちアニメになっちゃった!~ Koi-ken! Watashitachi Anime ni Nacchatta! | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 12 | Marvy Jack | 42.1 | 5.39 | 604 |
| 70 | E | 緋色の欠片 Hiiro no Kakera: The Tamayori Princess Saga | 2012 | TV series | 13 | Studio DEEN | 41.8 | 6.28 | 5,622 |
| 71 | E | ガッ活! Gakkatsu! | 2012 | TV short | 25 | NHK | 41.7 | 5.91 | 643 |
| 72 | E | エウレカセブンAO Eureka Seven AO | 2012 | TV series | 24 | bones | 40.4 | 6.29 | 6,908 |
| 73 | E | クイーンズブレイド リベリオン Queen's Blade Rebellion | 2012 | TV series | 12 | ARMS | 40.3 | 5.88 | 2,462 |
| 74 | E | まりもの花~最強武闘派小学生伝説~ Marimo no Hana: Saikyou Butouha Shougakusei Densetsu | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | Kinema Citrus | 40.3 | 4.73 | 636 |
| 75 | E | メタルファイト ベイブレード ZEROG Beyblade: Shogun Steel | 2012 | TV short | 38 | SynergySP | 40.1 | 5.80 | 2,517 |
| 76 | E | PES: Peace Eco Smile PES: Peace Eco Smiles | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 7 | Studio 4°C | 39.6 | 5.21 | 587 |
| 77 | E | 宇宙兄弟 Apo's Dream Space Brothers: Apo's Dream | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | Milky Cartoon | 39.5 | 4.91 | 495 |
| 78 | E | 戦国コレクション Sengoku Collection | 2012 | TV series | 26 | Brain's Base | 39.4 | 6.02 | 1,736 |
| 79 | E | うぽって!! Upotte!! | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 10 | Xebec | 39.3 | 6.14 | 6,088 |
| 80 | E | オズマ Ozma | 2012 | TV series | 6 | GONZO, LandQ studios | 39.2 | 5.86 | 1,600 |
| 81 | E | 青の祓魔師 劇場版 特別映像 Ao no Exorcist Movie Tokubetsu Eizou | 2012 | Special | 1 | — | 38.5 | 5.86 | 1,866 |
| 82 | E | 聖闘士星矢Ω Saint Seiya Omega | 2012 | TV series | 97 | Toei Animation | 38.4 | 5.96 | 4,208 |
| 83 | E | シャイニング・ハーツ 〜幸せのパン〜 Shining Hearts | 2012 | TV series | 12 | Production I.G | 37.1 | 5.81 | 2,886 |
| 84 | E | しばいぬ子さん Shiba Inuko-san | 2012 | TV short | 26 | DAX Production, Hotline | 37.1 | 5.43 | 1,057 |
| 85 | E | あいまい! 萌えCanちぇんじ! Ai Mai! Moe Can Change! | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | — | 36.3 | 5.02 | 1,048 |
| 86 | E | Holy Knight (ホーリーナイト) Holy Knight | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 2 | Lilix | 33.6 | 5.31 | 3,326 |
| 87 | E | C.L.A.Y. | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 1 | — | 28.9 | 3.32 | 838 |
| 88 | E | PINKY(ピンキー) Pinky | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 1 | — | 28.3 | 3.00 | 939 |
Also aired, unranked
| # | Tier | Title | Year | Format | Eps | Studio | Comp | Score | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | blossom | 2012 | Music video | 1 | Ordet | — | 6.47 | 1,001 | |
| — | 終わりのクロニクル Owari no Chronicle | 2012 | Special | 1 | — | — | 4.94 | 376 | |
| — | スクライド オルタレイション 後編 QUAN Scryed Alteration II: Quan | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | Sunrise | — | 6.53 | 295 | |
| — | ベイウィールズ BeyWheelz: Powered by Beyblade | 2012 | TV series | 13 | SynergySP | — | 5.28 | 297 | |
| — | やさしいマーチ-The Tender March- Yasashii March: The Tender March | 2011 | Music video | 1 | Geidai Animation | — | 6.25 | 495 | |
| — | ゴン Gon | 2012 | TV series | 50 | Daewon Media | — | 5.83 | 293 | |
| — | 爆TECH!爆丸 Baku TECH! Bakugan | 2012 | TV short | 51 | Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment | — | 5.07 | 295 | |
| — | The Four Seasons | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 4 | — | — | 5.81 | 317 | |
| — | 劇場版 セイクリッドセブン – 銀月の翼 – ピクチャードラマ Sacred Seven: Wings of the Silver Moon Picture Drama | 2012 | Special | 2 | Sunrise | — | 5.67 | 179 | |
| — | あらしのよるに ひみつのともだち One Stormy Night: Secret Friends | 2012 | TV series | 26 | Sparky Animation | — | 6.20 | 184 | |
| — | 東京ディズニーリゾートTVCM「夢がかなう場所」 Where Dreams Come True | 2012 | Special | 1 | Production I.G | — | 5.85 | 349 | |
| — | 仮面ライダーフォーゼ×クレオンしんちゃん Kamen Rider Fourze X Crayon Shin-chan | 2012 | Special | 4 | — | — | 5.52 | 197 | |
| — | テルマエ・ロマエ 古代ローマ人が宇宙へ Thermae Romae: Kodai Romajin ga Uchuu e | 2012 | Special | 1 | DLE | — | 5.45 | 205 | |
| — | デュエル・マスターズ ビクトリーV Duel Masters Victory V | 2012 | TV short | 51 | Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions | — | 5.10 | 108 | |
| — | ぴすとっ☆ PistStar☆ | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 1 | — | — | 4.48 | 222 | |
| — | テルマエ・ロマエx TOTO企業コラボレーション Thermae Romae: Thermae Romae x TOTO Collaboration | 2012 | Special | 1 | DLE | — | 5.36 | 118 | |
| — | 秘密結社鷹の爪.jp himitsukesshatakanotsume.jp | 2012 | ONA (net original) | 78 | — | — | 4.85 | 48 | |
| — | 秘密結社鷹の爪 NEO Himitsukessha Taka no Tsume NEO | 2012 | TV short | 38 | DLE | — | 5.49 | 61 | |
| — | しまじろうのわお! Shimajiro: A Wonderful Adventure | 2012 | TV short | — | The Answer Studio | — | 5.35 | 29 | |
| — | リトル・チャロ東北編 Little Charo: Magical Journey in Tohoku | 2012 | TV short | 12 | Spooky graphic | — | 4.93 | 44 | |
| — | 進研ゼミ高校講座 Shinken Seminar Koukou Kouza | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | Manglobe | — | 4.52 | 56 | |
| — | スティッチと砂の惑星 Stitch and the Planet of Sand | 2012 | Special | 1 | Shin-Ei Animation | — | 5.46 | 57 | |
| — | 鷹の爪NEO 予告ムービー Taka no Tsume NEO Announcement Movie | 2012 | Special | 1 | — | — | 3.74 | 62 | |
| — | 紙兎ロペ つか、夏休みラスイチってマジっすか!? Paper Rabbit Rope: Wait Last One For Summer Vacation For Real!? | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | — | — | 3.73 | 41 | |
| — | 映画「紙兎ロペ」 Episode 0 Paper Rabbit Rope Movie Episode 0 | 2012 | Special | 1 | — | — | 4.43 | 53 | |
| — | 猫の棲む島 Neko no Sumu Shima | 2012 | Special | 1 | Ashi Productions | — | 4.88 | 24 | |
| — | 紙兎ロペ AUコラボEP Paper Rabbit Rope x AU Collaboration | 2012 | Special | 3 | — | — | 4.05 | 41 | |
| — | 紙兎ロペ パナソニックコラボEP Paper Rabbit Rope x Panasonic Collaboration | 2012 | Special | 1 | — | — | 4.50 | 38 | |
| — | パブー&モジーズ Paboo & Mojies | 2012 | TV short | 52 | Dongwoo Animation, We've | — | 4.73 | 33 | |
| — | パンダのたぷたぷ Panda no Taputapu | 2012 | TV short | 431 | Kachidoki Studio | — | 5.00 | 27 | |
| — | 火の鳥 絆編 Hi no Tori: Kizuna-hen | 2012 | Feature film | 1 | Tezuka Productions | — | 4.91 | 11 | |
| — | ポンタと遠足 Ponta to Ensoku | 2012 | OVA (home video) | 1 | Arplants | — | 5.25 | 16 | |
| — | ズモモとヌペペ Zumomo to Nupepe | 2012 | TV short | 32 | Egg | — | 4.70 | 23 | |
| — | リボンちゃん Ribbon-chan | 2012 | TV short | 24 | — | — | 5.29 | 21 | |
| — | 山に輝く ガイド犬平治号 Yama ni Kagayaku: Guide-ken Heiji Gou | 2012 | Special | 1 | Toei Animation | — | 4.38 | 21 |