In April 2026, TikTok users in the UK continued to engage heavily with anime fandoms, competitive gaming, and viral entertainment-driven content, while new trends emerged around mainstream franchises like Pokémon, Disney, and Invincible. Compared to March, there was a noticeable rise in broad entertainment crossovers, meme-style gaming content, and creator-led trends like rants.
Anime content remained dominant, especially Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece, while community-driven content and fandom ecosystems expanded beyond niche audiences. Competitive titles still performed well, but viral culture and storytelling content gained stronger momentum this month.
Below is a breakdown of the top 20 gaming and anime-related hashtags trending on TikTok in the UK in April 2026:
#rant
Posts: 94K | Views: 276MTrend: Gaming rants, reactions, and humorous commentary content gained massive traction.
#jjk
Posts: 57K | Views: 507MTrend: Jujutsu Kaisen edits, anime gameplay crossovers, and character storytelling remained dominant.
#pokemon
Posts: 61K | Views: 378MTrend: Pokémon gameplay, nostalgic content, and community-driven fan content surged strongly.
#disney
Posts: 32K | Views: 409MTrend: Disney-inspired gaming content, crossover edits, and nostalgic storytelling gained popularity.
#jujutsukaisen
Posts: 29K | Views: 467MTrend: High-quality anime edits, cinematic scenes, and viral character content continued strong engagement.
#rocketleague
Posts: 28K | Views: 367MTrend: Competitive gameplay highlights, trick shots, and esports-driven clips remained popular.
#tadc (New)
Posts: 28K | Views: 179MTrend: The Amazing Digital Circus-inspired content, creative edits, and fandom storytelling surged.
#residentevil
Posts: 27K | Views: 255MTrend: Horror gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and character-driven content gained traction.
#invincible
Posts: 20K | Views: 314MTrend: Animated series crossover content, gaming edits, and superhero storytelling increased.
#onepiece
Posts: 23K | Views: 248MTrend: Anime-driven gaming edits, character highlights, and fan storytelling remained strong.
#siege
Posts: 22K | Views: 108MTrend: Tactical gameplay, ranked match highlights, and competitive strategy clips.
#gojo
Posts: 17K | Views: 125MTrend: Character edits, aesthetic anime visuals, and Jujutsu Kaisen crossover content.
#pokemontiktok
Posts: 22K | Views: 104MTrend: Pokémon community content, gameplay clips, and fan interactions expanded.
#digitalart
Posts: 16K | Views: 120MTrend: Gaming-inspired artwork, character illustrations, and creative edits blending art and gaming.
#valorant
Posts: 16K | Views: 106MTrend: Competitive FPS gameplay, agent highlights, and esports content remained consistent.
#pokemoncommunity
Posts: 20K | Views: 82MTrend: Community-driven Pokémon content, discussions, and collaborative fan engagement.
#overwatch
Posts: 14K | Views: 104MTrend: Hero gameplay clips, team fights, and competitive match highlights.
#needoh
Posts: 8K | Views: 176MTrend: Viral toy-based and gaming-adjacent content blending sensory visuals with entertainment.
#london
Posts: 21K | Views: 24MTrend: Location-based gaming content, local creator communities, and UK-centric gaming clips.
#leonkennedy
Posts: 10K | Views: 126MTrend: Character-focused content from Resident Evil, cinematic edits, and fan storytelling.
FAQs
Q1: Which fandoms are dominating TikTok gaming content in April 2026?
Anime and entertainment franchises like Jujutsu Kaisen, Pokémon, One Piece, and Invincible are leading.
Q2: What type of gaming content performs best on TikTok?
Viral edits, gameplay highlights, and reaction-style content (#rant, #rocketleague, #valorant) perform best.
Q3: Are competitive games still trending?
Yes — #rocketleague, #valorant, #siege, and #overwatch continue to generate strong engagement
Q4: Are new entertainment crossovers emerging?
Absolutely — hashtags like #disney, #invincible, and #tadc highlight expanding crossover trends.
Q5: Is community-driven content important?
Yes — hashtags like #pokemoncommunity and #pokemontiktok show strong engagement from fan communities.