Round one is in the books, and the field has been cut in half. Now, with just 32 anime remaining, the tournament arc presses on as round two ofAniMarch Madness 2026 begins today!
AniMarch Madness is our month-long, single-elimination anime tournament where series go head-to-head until only one remains. It’s one of our favorite annual events here at BtT—a celebration of the shows that have moved us, thrilled us, and kept us hitting “next episode” late into the night.
Round one brought plenty of excitement as fans rallied behind favorites, underdogs fought valiantly, and the bracket began to take shape. But now the competition gets even tougher and every matchup from here on out gets a little more intense.
Here’s what the bracket looks like:
Hot Matches This Round
A few of the most intriguing matchups this round include:
- ERASED vs. Vinland Saga
- My Hero Academia vs. Re:ZERO
- Demon Slayer vs. Dandadan
- Spy x Family vs. Kaguya-sama: Love is War
- Fruits Basket (2019) vs. Komi Can’t Communicate
- My Happy Marriage vs. Sakamoto Days
We’re expecting some very spirited voting and debate as these battles play out!
How to Vote
Just like in round one, all voting takes place on Instagram and Discord. Be sure to follow us on Instagram so you don’t miss the daily polls, and hop into our Discord community to discuss the matchups and cheer on your favorites with other anime fans as you vote.
We’ll be posting four matches per day throughout the week, so make sure to check in regularly and cast your votes.
Will the top seeds keep cruising? Will an underdog start a miracle run? Only one way to find out.
Go vote now!
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