2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in anime history. From long-awaited finales to blockbuster sequels, every season is packed with must-watch titles. Here's your complete guide to what's coming and when.
🌸 Spring 2026 (April–June)
Spring brings some of the biggest heavyweight returns and long-awaited finales of the year.
- One Piece: Elbaph Arc – Premieres 5 April 2026. The legendary voyage continues into one of the most anticipated arcs in the series.
- Dr. Stone: Science Future (Part 3) – The final conclusion to the beloved series begins 2 April 2026. Science will save humanity one last time.
- Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World (Season 4) – Confirmed for an April 2026 start. Subaru's trials are far from over.
- Classroom of the Elite (Season 4) – Adapting the 2nd Year 1st Semester, starting 1 April 2026. The psychological warfare at Koudo Ikusei intensifies.
- Dorohedoro (Season 2) – The long-awaited sequel from MAPPA premieres 1 April 2026. Caiman's search for answers resumes in glorious chaos.
- The Beginning After the End (Season 2) – Premieres 1 April 2026 on Crunchyroll. Arthur Leywin's journey into a new world deepens.
☀️ Summer 2026 (July–September)
Summer 2026 delivers the absolute climax of some of anime's greatest sagas.
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Final Part – The Calamity) – Set for July 2026. The absolute climax of the entire Bleach series. This is the one fans have been waiting decades for.
- The Elusive Samurai (Season 2) – Returning in July 2026. Tokiyuki Hojo's survival story continues.
- The Detective is Already Dead (Season 2) – Scheduled for July 2026. Kimihiko and Siesta's mysteries are far from solved.
- Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. (Season 2) – Premiering July 2026. The magical girl workplace drama returns for another season.
🍂 Fall 2026 (October–December)
Autumn rounds out the year with some massive franchise returns.
- The Apothecary Diaries (Season 3) – The first of two cours begins in October 2026. Maomao's investigations at the imperial court continue.
- Dragon Ball Super (New Arc/Return) – Confirmed for October 2026. Goku and Vegeta return in what promises to be a landmark new chapter.
- Blue Box (Season 2) – Returning for the Fall 2026 season. The heartfelt sports romance picks up where it left off.
- Naruto (New Special Episodes) – Planned for late 2026. Details are still emerging, but the Hidden Leaf Village is calling.
📅 Major Sequels with 2026 TBD Dates
These series are officially confirmed for 2026, but specific premiere dates haven't been locked in yet. Keep an eye out for announcements.
- Black Clover (Season 2/Return) – Confirmed to return in 2026 after a four-year hiatus. Asta's magic-less journey to the top resumes.
- Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 3) – Part 1 of the "Culling Game" arc began in January; Part 2 is expected later in the year following a brief hiatus.
- Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans (Final Season) – Scheduled for 2026. The time-leaping saga reaches its conclusion.
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Season 3) – Confirmed for 2026. Rudeus Greyrat's isekai adventure continues.
Where to Watch
Most of these titles will be available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Disney+. Check each platform for regional availability.
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