《鬼滅之刃》and 《神隱少女》Lost! The Top 10 Most Discussed Anime in Taiwan is This: Detective Speeds and Kills, Netizens Praise After Watching

Animated films have always held an important position in the hearts of Taiwanese movie fans, ranging from family-friendly adventures to profound works depicting growth, parental love, and life choices. With the arrival of summer vacation, multiple new animated films have consecutively hit the big screen, and classic works and popular series have once again become the focus of discussion. According to the 《網路溫度計DailyView》 word-of-mouth volume rankings, which statistically analyzed online discussions from June 22 to July 21, 2026, 《名偵探柯南：高速公路的墮天使》 topped the charts with 15,660 mentions, followed closely by 《小小兵（1～3）》 with 11,936 mentions. Thus, two works in this ranking surpassed 10,000 mentions. 《劇場版 吉伊卡哇 人魚島的秘密》 ranked third with 9,154 mentions. The survey data was provided by 《KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎》.

The 10th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《海洋奇緣（1～2）》 with 2,780 online mentions. 《海洋奇緣》 depicts a girl named Moana who, in order to save her gradually lifeless homeland, defies the long-standing tribal rule prohibiting sea travel and embarks on a journey to find the demigod Maui. By the second installment, Moana has become a mature navigator but receives another call from her ancestors, necessitating a journey to a long-lost dangerous sea area to find the legendary island that can reconnect various island nations. Both works incorporate family responsibility, cultural heritage, and the exploration of the unknown into oceanic adventures.

Audiences generally had a good impression of the first installment's songs, ocean scenes, and Moana's growth. The evaluation of the second installment, however, was more divided. Some netizens felt that while the sequel was slightly inferior to the first, it was still a well-completed work; others felt that the plot was too formulaic, and that the ancestral whale and new characters were not given enough development. However, the vast seascape, music, and final scenes were still very suitable for the big screen. Another viewer was moved by Moana's acceptance of her ancestral mission and her longing for her family across the sea, and after watching, they "cried a lot."

The 10th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《海洋奇緣（1～2）》（Image source: imdb)

The 9th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《魔法阿媽》 with 2,840 online mentions. A young boy named DouDou is temporarily sent to live with his grandmother in Keelung after his father has a car accident. DouDou, accustomed to urban life, dislikes his grandmother for being superstitious and talkative and disobeys her by entering the storage room, breaking a jar with a talisman on it, which allows an evil spirit to possess the black cat Kuolo. The evil spirit tempts DouDou to collect his grandmother's three tears, claiming that this will allow him to sell his grandmother. The relationship between the grandmother and grandson gradually changes through a series of supernatural events.

Many netizens resonated with the Taiwanese dubbing, Keelung streetscapes, and folk beliefs in the film. Someone described it as "very good, and the dubbing is great," someone liked DouDou's transformation from a willful child to a more empathetic one, and someone expressed that Taiwan needs more animations with its own cultural characteristics. Of course, there are also different opinions. Some viewers believe that the later status of the work has the added effect of childhood memories and TV reruns. Whether or not it is regarded as a masterpiece, the Taiwanese sense of life and the bond between grandparents presented by 《魔法阿媽》 are still irreplaceable by other works today.

The 9th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《魔法阿媽》（Image source: Facebook / 《魔法阿媽》)

The 8th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《神隱少女》 with 2,995 online mentions. A ten-year-old girl named Chihiro moves with her parents and accidentally stumbles into a spirit world where her parents are turned into pigs after eating food without permission. To stay and find a way to save her parents, Chihiro, with the help of a white dragon, enters a bathhouse run by Yubaba and has her name taken away, being called "Chihiro" instead. Originally timid and dependent on her parents, she gradually learns to be brave, responsible, and strives to guard her true name after encountering the River Spirit, No-Face, and Yubaba.

Many viewers stated that as children, they only found the spirit world fantastical and a bit scary, but upon rewatching as adults, they understood more. A netizen said this film needs to be "older to understand," and someone praised the story as detailed and complete, with someone who has watched it at least twenty times still liking it very much. Dcard viewers saw loneliness, inferiority, and the desire for attention in No-Face. Different life stages of rewatching often lead to new understandings of names, desires, work, and growth.

The 8th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《神隱少女》（Image source: imdb)

The 7th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《劇場版「鬼滅之刃」無限城篇 第一章 猗窩座再襲》 with 3,489 online mentions. The story continues from the 《柱訓練篇》, where Kizuki Muzan drags members of the Demon Slayer Corps into the demon stronghold "Infinity Castle," forcing them to fight separately. Chapter One mainly presents Tanjiro and Water Pillar Giyu Tomioka's battle against Upper Rank Three Akaza, Insect Pillar Kaiko against Jurota, and Inei and Gyutaro's rivalry. In addition to the battle scenes, the story also supplements the characters' obsessions, regrets, and choices through flashbacks, gradually advancing towards the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Upper Ranks.

Audiences generally praised the spatial design of Infinity Castle, the music, and the battle animation. A netizen described the moment when the Insect Pillar uses his ultimate technique as the first scene in the entire film that gave him goosebumps. Some original fans believe that literary scenes have always been an important part of 《鬼滅之刃》, but the animation made the action scenes too brilliant, making the flashback segments seem slower. Another group of viewers felt that inserting too many flashbacks into a single battle caused the pace to drag and emotions to be cut off, and the acceptance of the narrative method was clearly different.

The 7th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《劇場版「鬼滅之刃」無限城篇 第一章 猗窩座再襲》（Image source: Animation)

The 6th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《Kpop 獵魔女團》 with 5,272 online mentions. The popular K-pop girl group HUNTR/X, consisting of Rumi, Mira, and Zoi, secretly shoulder the mission of hunting demons and protecting fans. When a male group Saja Boys, disguised as demons, suddenly debuts, using charm and songs to absorb fan energy, the three must simultaneously handle their entertainment work, team relationships, and Rumi's long-hidden family secret. The work combines K-pop culture, stage performances, fantasy battles, and youth friendships, with songs also becoming an important element in driving the plot.

Netizens were most consistent in their appreciation for the songs and animation performance, with someone saying that all aspects were well-matched and the songs were good; another viewer praised the songs and visuals but felt that the plot performance was average. Someone pointed out that the final battle was slightly rushed, but the overall atmosphere was cheerful, and children at home who like K-pop watched it happily. Even if some plots were easy to guess, the distinctive character designs, brainwashing songs, and K-pop jokes still made it an entertaining work that could be watched in one go.

The 6th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《Kpop 獵魔女團》（Image source: IMDB)

The 5th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《超汪特攻》 with 6,866 online mentions. Shy and introverted boy Danny's best friend is a gradually aging Golden Retriever named Charlie. One day, Charlie is abducted by aliens and, upon returning to Earth, surprisingly regains his youth and gains the abilities to speak, fly, and possess great strength. Charlie, now a superhero, quickly gains global attention but also attracts evil cats seeking revenge on humanity. Danny and Charlie must reunderstand the meaning of being a hero and the importance of accompanying each other. This film is scheduled to be released in Taiwan on July 24, 2026.

The 4th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《玩具總動員（1～5）》 with 8,740 online mentions. The 《玩具總動員》 series begins with Woody worrying about being replaced by Buzz Lightyear, accompanying the toys through life stages such as moving, being abandoned, entering kindergarten, and saying goodbye to their owner. The fifth installment focuses on how technology changes children's play, as Bonnie obtains an interactive tablet called Lilypad and gradually reduces her time with traditional toys. At this time, Trish, Heart, and Hug Dragon and other companions accidentally leave Bonnie's home, and Woody, who had been living outside with the Shepherdess, also receives a rescue call and teams up with Buzz again. As children's attention turns to screens, what role can toys still play in her life also becomes an important theme of the story.

The fifth installment reminded many adult viewers of their own and their children's experiences with 3C products. Someone believed that the main audience is actually parents and adults, and the issues of peer pressure, attention, and real interaction in the film are very touching. Seeing the characters who grew up with them reappear, someone sighed, "Woody has grown old." Another viewer thought that the third installment already had a very complete ending, and subsequent works gradually repeated the theme of "the owner no longer needs toys"; some fans felt that the absence of the classic theme song made it lack some familiar flavor.

The 4th most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《玩具總動員（1～5）》（Image source: imdb)

The 3rd most discussed anime in Taiwan recently: 《劇場版 吉伊卡哇 人魚島的秘密》 with 9,154 online mentions. Jiikawa, Xiao Bao Mao, and Tu Tu receive a mysterious invitation. As long as they go to a special island and complete a simple extermination task, they can obtain a reward that is one hundred times the usual amount. The island also provides free ramen and desserts. Full of anticipation, they set off by boat but discover that the seemingly dreamlike resort island hides dangerous secrets, and the task waiting for them is related to the legend of the mermaid. This film is adapted from the popular "Siren Chapter" of the original comic and is often referred to by fans as the "Island Chapter."