On February 19, Niconico announced its mid-season ranking for Winter 2025 anime, based on view counts, comments, and user engagement up to February 16.

Taking the #1 spot is ‘From Bureaucrat to Villainess’, adapted from the manga by Michirou Ueyama (serialized in Monthly Young King OURs GH). The series, which ranked 4th in the 2020 Next Manga Awards, has captivated audiences with its hilarious isekai comedy.

🕵️ Story:
A 52-year-old diligent public servant, Kenzaburou Tondabayashi, is reincarnated as a villainess in an otome game. Using his “Elegant Cheat” ability, he unknowingly charms handsome men left and right—all while maintaining his middle-aged bureaucratic mindset.

Top 3 Anime in Niconico’s Winter 2025 Ranking

🥈 #2 – Medalist
Following closely in 2nd place is ‘Medalist’, based on Tsurumaikada’s manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon (Kodansha).

⛸️ Story:
A former figure skater-turned-coach, Tsukasa Akeuraji, mentors Inori Yui, a young skater with a burning passion. As they aim for the podium, Inori faces her first major competition—the Meiko Cup, where fierce rivals await.

🥉 #3 – SAKAMOTO DAYS
Coming in 3rd place is ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS’, based on Yuto Suzuki’s manga, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

🕶️ Story:
Once the most feared assassin, Taro Sakamoto left the underworld behind after falling in love. Now, he runs a small convenience store, but his legendary past continues to catch up with him as ruthless assassins attempt to bring him down. Expect explosive action and comedic moments!

2025 Winter Anime Mid-Season Rankings (Niconico)

1️⃣ From Bureaucrat to Villainess
2️⃣ Medalist
3️⃣ SAKAMOTO DAYS
4️⃣ The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
5️⃣ Sentai Red Becomes an Adventurer in Another World
6️⃣ Zen Shuu.
7️⃣ Kuroiwa Medaka Doesn't Understand My Cuteness
8️⃣ I'm a Guild Receptionist, But I Hate Overtime, So I'll Solo the Boss
9️⃣ The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2
🔟 Shangri-La Frontier 2nd Season

Source : ORICON NEWS