The year 2026 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year for anime fans with the arrival of numerous highly anticipated sequels from popular series. Ranging from intense shonen action to deeply moving fantasy adventures, here is a list of 12 of the most awaited anime confirmed or scheduled to air in 2026.
1. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
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Release Window: January 2026
Studio: Madhouse
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Yuichiro Fukushi (Producer)
Score : 8.9 IMDB
Synopsis: The journey of Frieren continues alongside Fern and Stark, expanding the world’s lore and emotional storytelling.
2. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (Culling Game Arc)
Release Window: January 2026
Studio: MAPPA
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Produced by Toho Animation
Score : 8.5 IMBD
Synopsis: Following the chaos of the Shibuya Incident, the jujutsu sorcerers must participate in the brutal “Culling Game,” a deadly battle royale orchestrated by Kenjaku.
3. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4
Release Window: TBA 2026
Studio: Studio Pierrot (Pierrot Films)
Streaming Platform: Hulu, Disney+, Crunchyroll (regional)
Producer/Key Staff: Yoshihiro Tominaga (Producer)
Score : 9.0 IMDB
Synopsis: The final confrontation between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy reaches its explosive conclusion.
4. The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 (Part 1)
Release Window: October 2026
Studio: OLM / TOHO Animation
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: OLM Team
Score : 8.6 IMDB
Synopsis: Maomao returns to the imperial court to solve new medical and political mysteries alongside Jinshi.
5. Oshi no Ko Season 3
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Release Window: January 2026
Studio: Doga Kobo
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Daisuke Hiramaki (Director)
Score : 8.2 IMDB
Synopsis: Aqua and Ruby dive deeper into the dark reality of show business while uncovering the truth behind their mother’s murder.
6. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4
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Release Window: April 2026
Studio: BN Pictures
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Makoto Moriwaki (Director)
Score : 7.6 IMDB
Synopsis: Iruma faces new trials at Babyls as the only human in a demon academy filled with chaos and charm.
7. The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4
Release Window: TBA 2026
Studio: Kinema Citrus
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Hitoshi Haga (Director)
Score : 7.7 IMDB
Synopsis: Naofumi and his allies continue their quest against powerful foes to defend their world.
8. Fire Force Season 3, Part 2
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Release Window: January 2026
Studio: David Production
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Tatsuma Minamikawa (Director)
Score : 7.6 IMDB
Synopsis: Shinra and the Special Fire Force face the Evangelist’s ultimate plan and the truth behind the Infernal phenomenon.
9. Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3
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Release Window: TBA 2026
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: TBA
Score : 7.5 IMDB
Synopsis: Mash continues his journey in the magical world where brute strength rivals magic itself.
10. HELL’S PARADISE Season 2
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Release Window: January 2026
Studio: MAPPA
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll
Producer/Key Staff: Kaori Makita (Director S1)
Score : 8.1 IMDB
Synopsis: Gabimaru and Sagiri resume their deadly quest for the Elixir of Immortality on the mysterious island of Shinsenkyo.
11. BLACK CLOVER Season 2
Release Window: TBA 2026
Studio: Studio Pierrot
Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll, Disney+
Producer/Key Staff: Tatsuya Yoshihara (Previous Director)
Score : 8.2 IMDB
Synopsis: Asta and the Black Bulls return to face new magical threats as his journey toward becoming Wizard King continues.
12. DEVIL MAY CRY Season 2
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Release Window: TBA 2026
Studio: Studio Mir
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Producer/Key Staff: Adi Shankar (Creator/Producer)
Score : 7.4 IMDB
Synopsis: Dante returns for another round of stylish demon-slaying with expanded lore and mythological battles.