In April 2026, TikTok users in the UAE continued to engage heavily with anime-driven gaming content, competitive gameplay, and creator-led trends. Compared to March, there was a clear rise in mainstream anime titles like One Piece, influencer-driven gaming clips, and viral entertainment-style gaming content.
Esports titles like Valorant and Rocket League maintained strong traction, while streamer culture and meme-driven gaming content (brainrot, rant) saw a significant spike in views. Creative content such as digital art and drawing also became more integrated with gaming culture.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 20 gaming hashtags trending on TikTok in the UAE in April 2026, based on posts, views, and overall content momentum.
#rant
Posts: 7K | Views: 23MTrend: Gaming-related rants, reactions, and humorous takes on gameplay moments gained viral traction.
#onepiece
Posts: 5K | Views: 49MTrend: One Piece-inspired gaming edits, character showcases, and crossover anime gameplay dominated engagement.
#jjk
Posts: 3K | Views: 39MTrend: Jujutsu Kaisen short edits and anime-gaming crossover clips continued strong performance.
#jujutsukaisen
Posts: 4K | Views: 42MTrend: High-quality anime edits, character gameplay integrations, and cinematic content drove massive reach.
#drawing
Posts: 3K | Views: 26MTrend: Gaming-inspired sketches, character art, and speed drawing content gained popularity.
#rocketleague
Posts: 2K | Views: 32MTrend: Competitive gameplay, trick shots, and esports clips continued strong engagement.
#valorant
Posts: 2K | Views: 19MTrend: Tactical gameplay clips, agent highlights, and competitive match moments remained popular.
#residentevil
Posts: 1K | Views: 23MTrend: Horror gameplay, cinematic edits, and storyline-driven content saw increased engagement.
#gojo
Posts: 2K | Views: 13MTrend: Anime character edits and gaming crossovers centered around Gojo remained consistent.
#ishowspeed
Posts: 936 | Views: 31MTrend: Influencer-driven gaming content, reactions, and livestream highlights surged in popularity.
#digitalart
Posts: 1K | Views: 12MTrend: Gaming character designs, edits, and digital creativity blending art and gameplay.
#2k26
Posts: 2K | Views: 3MTrend: NBA 2K26 gameplay clips, builds, and online match highlights continued steady engagement.
#brawlstars
Posts: 1K | Views: 8MTrend: Fast-paced mobile gameplay, tips, and competitive match content remained relevant.
#mobilelegendsbangbang
Posts: 2K | Views: 8MTrend: MOBA gameplay highlights, hero builds, and competitive matches gained traction in mobile gaming.
#invincible
Posts: 898 | Views: 14MTrend: Animated series crossover content and gaming edits inspired by Invincible characters.
#rivals
Posts: 1K | Views: 5MTrend: Competitive multiplayer gameplay and character-based highlights continued to grow.
#poppyplaytime
Posts: 877 | Views: 11MTrend: Horror puzzle gameplay, jump-scare clips, and storyline-driven content gained traction.
#tokyo
Posts: 3K | Views: 9MTrend: Aesthetic gaming edits, anime-style environments, and Japan-inspired gaming visuals.
#pokemon
Posts: 2K | Views: 11MTrend: Nostalgic gameplay, character showcases, and community-driven Pokémon content remained popular.
#brainrot
Posts: 491 | Views: 31MTrend: Meme-heavy, chaotic gaming edits and viral entertainment-style clips surged significantly.
FAQs
Q1: What gaming content is trending on TikTok in April 2026?
Anime-driven edits, influencer gaming clips, esports gameplay, and meme-based content are trending strongly.
Q2: Are anime and gaming crossover hashtags still growing?
Yes—#onepiece, #jujutsukaisen, #jjk, and #gojo continue to dominate engagement.
Q3: Which competitive games are performing well?
#valorant, #rocketleague, #brawlstars, and #mobilelegendsbangbang are seeing strong traction.
Q4: Is influencer-driven gaming content important?
Yes—hashtags like #ishowspeed highlight the growing impact of creators and streamers.
Q5: What new trends emerged in April?
Meme-driven content like #brainrot, reaction-style videos (#rant), and crossover entertainment content gained major momentum.