Anime Summer 2026 lineup unveiled with new series and Isekai titles

A slate of anime releases for the summer of 2026 has been announced, featuring a mix of long‑awaited sequels, fresh adaptations and genre‑specific titles. Notable premieres include the action‑supernatural series *Black Torch* (July 4 on Crunchyroll), the romance slice‑of‑life *Smoking behind the Supermarket with You* (July 3 on Crunchyroll), and a new adaptation of *Ghost in the Shell* slated for the season.

The season also marks a peak for the Isekai genre, with fifteen new series set to debut. Highlights range from the continuation of *Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of the Archduke* to original concepts such as *Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage* and *Hanaori‑san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life*. These releases reflect the continued popularity of other‑world stories among anime fans.