Domestic Animation Weekly Rankings for First Half of February 2026 Revealed: “Renegade Immortal” Tops Chart, “Sword of Coming” Season 2 Breaks Out as New Hit

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According to comprehensive data from multiple权威 sources in early to mid-February 2026, the domestic animation market remained火热 after the Spring Festival holiday. The Top 10 weekly online effective viewership rankings for February 10-16 have been officially released, with fantasy themes dominating and new and established IPs competing fiercely on an increasingly competitive landscape.

“Renegade Immortal” Claims Top Spot, “Sword of Coming” Season 2 Breaks Out Strongly

This week’s rankings see “Renegade Immortal” firmly in first place with 88.29 million views, consistently attracting audiences with its tight plot and high word-of-mouth. Classic IP annual series “Battle Through the Heavens” follows closely with 83.01 million views, its stable fan base supporting long-term performance.

The most attractive entry is “Sword of Coming” Season 2, which strong broke into the top three with 81.13 million views, establishing itself as a new hit. The scenes of A’Liang single-handedly storming the Great Li imperial city, slaying deities, and cleaving the false Jade Capital with one sword became exploring points for viewership. The magnificent spectacle of ascending to immortality at the peak of the Thirteenth Realm, with all swordsmen beneath heaven raising their swords in farewell, not only demonstrated top-tier production standards but also fulfilled audiences’ every expectation of the “sword immortal” fantasy. The 81.13 million views are dual testament to its production quality and audience popularity.

Established IPs Show Stability with Variations, “Douluo Continent” Series Demonstrates Layered

“Douluo Continent II: The Unrivaled Tang Sect” ranks fourth with 76.51 million views. While the series still maintains strong appeal, there is a noticeable gap compared to its groundbreaking predecessor. “Swallowed Star” takes fifth place with 70.93 million views, its grand world view and elegant special effects continuing to attract fantasy enthusiasts. “Perfect World” ranks sixth with 64.85 million views; Shi Hao’s growth epic still holds high popularity, with the “Battle of the Ten Kings” segment featuring overwhelming odds and shock special effects contributing nearly 50 million views from a single episode.

2D Dark Horse Emerges, Paused Series Still Demonstrates National Appeal

In a market dominated by 3D animation, the 2D-styled “Under One Person” Season 6 secured seventh place with 48.13 million views, becoming a standout. Its success upon release stems from the suspenseful mainline of Feng Baobao’s origins and its unique Superpower Worldview, though established IPs face higher content expectations, making pacing and innovation crucial.

“Throne of Seal” ranks eighth with 47.41 million views. Adapted from a classic web novel, it has faced some audience suspect regarding its updating rthme and plot design. “Shrouding the Heavens” places ninth with 46.23 million views, sustained by its loyal fantasy genre audience. The original “Douluo Continent” series rounds out the top ten with 37.68 million views, significantly surpassed by its sequel, indicating IP layered trends.

The most surprising entry is “A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality.” Despite being on hiatus, it still garnered 35.89 million views (note: this figure is not included in the weekly top ten but reflects IP appeal). Audiences repeatedly revisit classic scenes like the Nascent Soul formation and eagerly await the return of “Xuan Gu Zhuan” and the new annual series, testament to its national popularity.

Genre Observation: Prosperity and Underlying Concerns Beneath Fantasy Dominance

The chart structure reveals that 8 out of the top 10 titles are fantasy genre, reflecting current mainstream preferences in the domestic animation market but also raising discussions about genre homogeneity and innovation bottlenecks. While the Japanese animation market features a diverse bloom of science fiction, sports, mystery, romance, and other genres, domestic animation appears to still require bolder innovation and more diversification attempts.

The “three-way hegemony” formed by “Sword of Coming” Season 2, “Renegade Immortal,” and “Battle Through the Heavens” marks fierce competition between new and established IPs built on high-quality production. The rankings reflect both audiences’ continued追捧 for innovative genres and well-crafted works, as well as the稳固 dominance of established IPs alongside breakthrough attempts by emerging forces.

Industry Outlook: Premium Quality and Internationalization as Future Directions

The 2026 domestic animation rankings reveal a picture both brilliant and complex: Chinese animation has transformed from wild growth to highly commercialized, gradually moving from tradition towards专业化 and premium quality. But beneath the brilliance, challenges and隐忧 persist—genre ceilings, plateau periods for serialization series, and the predicament of being “held hostage” by fantasy are barriers the industry must overcome.

The sustained break out of top-tier IPs and the enterprising of emerging forces jointly drive the prosperity of the industry ecosystem. Future competition will increasingly focus on content innovation and production excellence. Those who can more deeply insight audience needs will seize the initiative in this animation wave. Truly influential works are never temporary hot styles, but classics that withstand the test of time and market. Which track will birth the next breakout hit? It’s worth waiting to see.