Anime industry reviews Summer 2026 season and announces 2027 updates

The Summer 2026 anime season has concluded, showcasing a balance between established franchise sequels and original productions. Notable releases included Black Torch by 100studio and the original series Goodbye, Lara by Kinema Citrus, which served as a retelling of The Little Mermaid.

Science Saru received acclaim for Jaadugar (Tenmaku no Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia), described as a standout masterpiece of the season.

In the isekai genre, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has announced significant updates. Following the conclusion of its latest cour, a spin-off titled That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Clayman Revenge is scheduled to premiere in April 2027 as part of the Spring lineup. Additionally, the third cour of Season 4 is set to premiere in July 2027.