Dorohedoro Beats Jujutsu Kaisen for Netflix Taiwan's Best 2026 Anime

Not sure where to start on Taiwan's Netflix anime library this year? The first half of 2026 has delivered an exceptional lineup, from powerhouse returning franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen and Oshi no Ko to the quietly emotional second season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. To cut through the clutter, here are the top 10 anime available on Netflix Taiwan in the first half of 2026, ranked by Douban audience score.

As the newly formed idol group B Komachi continues to grow in popularity, Ruby carves out a name for herself across idol and variety entertainment, while Aqua pursues acting as a cover for his quiet investigation into their mother Ai's murder. When Ruby discovers that Dr. Goro Amemiya, the man she cared for most in her past life, has long been dead, her once-simple dream of becoming an idol is shaken to its core. She grows harder, more calculating in her pursuit of the spotlight. Both siblings enter the entertainment industry carrying revenge in their hearts — and as their careers climb, the distance and secrets between them only grow.

Many viewers note that Season 3's opening and ending themes maintain the series' high standard and that the season recaptures the darker, more suspenseful atmosphere of Season 1. Ruby's gradual shift toward a revenge-driven path has been one of the most discussed storylines, with multiple characters scheming for their own ends and the rivalry within the entertainment industry becoming more sharply drawn. Manga readers have also praised the production team for fleshing out details from the source material, with many saying the anime adaptation makes character motivations and plot turns feel more fully realized.

Ayaha is a perfectly ordinary, perpetually busy teenager — until the day a princess named Kaguya, on the run from the moon, crashes into her life and somehow ends up moving in. Free-spirited and unwilling to accept her predetermined fate, Kaguya pulls Ayaha into a virtual world where the two find a new purpose through music and stage performance. As their shows attract growing attention, the secret behind Kaguya's escape and the pursuers closing in begin to cast a shadow over what began as a joyful encounter. Inspired by The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, the story weaves together virtual reality, idol culture, and coming-of-age themes.

Some viewers have described the series as "a yuri retelling of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter for a new generation," praising how naturally it blends classical folklore, virtual worlds, and the emotional lives of its young leads. The animation, color work, and stage sequences have drawn the most discussion, with the storyline spanning "eight thousand years of longing" leaving a deep impression on many. The music has also earned strong praise, particularly the pacing of the performance scenes and the use of VOCALOID classics, which add considerable emotional texture to the story.

Saburo Higashijima has dreamed of becoming Kamen Rider since childhood. At 40, he is still living on odd jobs while training his body in the mountains — yet as the years pile up, he cannot help but wonder whether it is time to let go of this seemingly impossible dream. Then a string of robberies carried out under the name "Shocker" appears, and Saburo finally gets his chance to put on a mask and step up. Along the way, he meets others who share his passion and begins to discover that the villainous organization from his childhood heroes may actually exist. What follows is a middle-aged fan's sincere, headlong quest to make his hero dream real.

Viewers have called this "the romance of a 40-year-old man," noting that the seemingly absurd premise actually speaks to the heroic dreams that adults never fully abandon. Saburo's unwavering commitment to justice has resonated with many grown-up viewers who remember their own childhood admiration for Kamen Rider. The fight choreography and sound design further strengthen the high-energy spirit, and the series manages to be both genuinely funny and emotionally earnest — a difficult balance to strike.

High schooler Koyuki Hikawa, shaped by difficult memories, has learned to keep everyone at arm's length — as if she has built an impenetrable wall of ice around herself. Entering high school, she encounters Minato Amemiya, who has no concept of personal boundaries and always finds a way to reach her, along with the dazzling Miki Azumi and the gentle Yota Hino. These four very different students gradually form an unlikely friend group. As friendship, secret crushes, and self-doubt intertwine, Koyuki begins to ask herself whether truly protecting herself means pushing everyone away, or risking trust that someone might actually understand her.

Viewers have broadly praised the series' portrayal of campus relationships and the psychological shifts behind them, particularly the way the female lead's struggle with personal boundaries and difficulty connecting with others strikes a familiar chord. Rather than telling the story from a single angle, the show uses multiple perspectives to capture the confusion that comes with friendship, unrequited feelings, and the search for identity. While some find the pacing slow and the characters prone to going back and forth, others argue that this very awkwardness and unease is what makes the portrayal of youth feel genuinely real.

No. 6 | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 | Douban: 8.8

In the wake of the Shibuya Incident, casualties are mounting, Satoru Gojo has been sealed away, and Yuji Itadori faces the death sentence once more, with former ally Yuta Okkotsu appointed as the executioner. Meanwhile, Kenjaku formally launches the brutal sorcery contest known as the "Culling Game," forcing awakened sorcerers and incarnated sorcerers to fight to the death. To break Gojo's seal, stop Kenjaku's plan, and rescue Tsumiki Fushiguro, Yuji, Megumi, and their allies have no choice but to enter the domain and face a new battlefield full of complex rules and overwhelmingly powerful enemies.

The action sequences in Season 3 remain the primary talking point, with episode four's fight sequence featuring Maki drawing particular attention for its direction, sense of speed, and sound design. The production team has experimented with framing and visual storytelling in ways that give each battle a distinct feel. While some viewers retain reservations about the source material's later arcs, the majority credit the anime adaptation's execution and pacing with substantially raising the story's watchability.

The story moves to 1890s America, where a transcontinental horse race is about to begin. Johnny Joestar, a former prodigy jockey who lost the use of his legs in an accident, witnesses the outlaw Gyro Zeppeli perform a mysterious technique called the "Spin" and finds that his own legs briefly respond. He decides to follow Gyro into the race. As the two push through the wilderness against a series of formidable opponents, a mysterious corpse, the reach of national power, and a vast conspiracy gradually surface beneath the competition, transforming this cross-country race into a life-or-death struggle with world-altering stakes.

Many JoJo franchise fans say the series feels like "the familiar flavor is finally back," with particular praise for the race scenes' speed and tension, which viewers compare to motorsport. While some frames occasionally suffer from inconsistent visual quality, the story's structure, character dynamics, and ability system have earned strong marks. Familiar elements from previous franchise entries reappear in fresh forms, and for many longtime fans, that alone is reason enough to stay hooked.

Season 2 continues the northward journey of the three companions toward the legendary "Resting Place of Souls." Along the way, they face dangerous demon encounters and meet travelers carrying their own deeply human stories. For Frieren, whose life spans a thousand years, the fleeting moments she spends alongside humans are slowly beginning to carry more weight. And the words and choices that Himmel left behind continue to quietly reshape the way she understands love and time.

Some viewers have said that watching Frieren makes their heart "slowly settle," and Season 2 is seen as preserving the calm, gentle tone of the first. Some find the pacing even slower this time around, yet the nuanced handling of regret, parting, home, and acceptance remains. Several viewers have been moved to tears by the passages involving the "Southern Hero," and the interweaving of main quest moments with quieter daily scenes continues to deepen the emotional bonds between characters.

Outwardly bubbly Suzuki is actually deeply self-conscious, always adjusting her behavior to match everyone else's expectations. The classmate she secretly admires, Tani, is calm and reserved and refreshingly honest about what he thinks. When Suzuki musters the courage to take the first step toward him, the two embark on an awkward, tender romance that tests two very different personalities. As they go, they slowly learn to express affection, jealousy, and uncertainty honestly. The story also follows several other classmates navigating their own friendships and romantic feelings, offering a delicate portrait of high school students who desperately want to get closer to each other and are just as afraid of getting hurt.

Viewers have described the series as "a wholesome and refreshingly direct high school romance ensemble," with the light, natural pacing prompting many to say it "reawakened their inner romantic." The show deliberately avoids engineering misunderstandings, instead letting characters grow through genuine communication as they slowly learn each other's hearts. The varied ways different characters respond to romantic feelings also make the campus setting feel authentically lived-in.

Fifteen-year-old Asa Tawakusu loses both parents in an accident and is taken in by her aunt, Makio Takashiro, a novelist who is notoriously bad at connecting with people. The two are utterly unlike each other and navigate their shared life through one fumbling conversation and long silence after another, slowly working out how close to stand. Beginning with the smallest details of everyday life, the story explores what loneliness and growth feel like after loss, and how two estranged relatives gradually become the person the other can lean on.

The dialogue and emotional depth of Journal With a Witch have drawn widespread praise, and some viewers have placed it at the top of their personal year-end list. Rather than reducing the grief of losing family to a single emotion, the story shows two people who do not know how to understand each other finding their way toward a relationship — slowly, honestly, and without shortcuts. The series' meditation on becoming one's own person has moved many viewers, with some saying it left them rethinking what family, growing up, and truly knowing another person can mean.

No. 1 | Dorohedoro Season 2 | Douban: 9.5

Season 2 continues Caiman's search for his identity and the curse that took his face. Moving between the "Hole" and the world of Magic Users alongside Nikaido, the two press on in their hunt for the sorcerer responsible. As Nikaido's own magical abilities come to light and the Bosses get involved, the search spirals into a multi-faction brawl. Caiman's lost memories, the true identity of the mysterious man inside his mouth, and the nature of his connection to the Magic User world all edge closer to an answer.

What viewers find most irresistible about Dorohedoro is still its singular mix of gory spectacle, black comedy, and genuine warmth. Season 2's visual quality has also been credited with making the chaotic combat and magic sequences feel more fully realized. Some describe the viewing experience as "a psychedelic trip," yet beneath all the mayhem, the friendship and trust between its characters remain the story's emotional core — and the reason it claims the top spot on this list. （Related： 'The First Jasmine' Tops June's Chinese Drama Chart, Outstreaming Netflix's 'Ashes to Crown' ｜ Latest ）

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