Anime industry highlights major releases for autumn 2026

The autumn 2026 anime season features several highly anticipated releases across major streaming platforms. Netflix is scheduled to release the second and third stages of Steel Ball Run on September 25, continuing the journey of Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli based on Hirohiko Araki’s manga. Additionally, a new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series is set to debut on Netflix on October 20, following a new group of mercenaries in Night City.

Crunchyroll will host the third season of The Apothecary Diaries starting October 2, focusing on Maomao’s investigations into a mysterious famine and rumors of an immortal woman. The season also includes various sports-themed titles arriving on October 4.

In related industry activity, AnimeClick is conducting a competition to determine the best anime openings and endings from the winter 2026 season, currently moving into the semifinal voting stage.