Netflix and Kyoto Animation Lead Summer 2026 Anime Lineup

The July 2026 summer anime schedule will feature a wave of new series and adaptations across multiple platforms. Netflix will debut "Thunder 3," a manga‑origin story about three friends rescuing a younger sister, expected to generate strong social‑media buzz. Other notable titles include "Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games," set in a female academy where secret gaming tournaments unfold, and "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia," a historical fantasy about a young enslaved girl seeking revenge.

Studio Cypic’s "The World Is Dancing" follows an aspiring dancer defying tradition, while the revived "Tomb Raider King" adapts a Korean webtoon about a betrayed protagonist navigating mysterious dungeons. "Though I Am an Inept Villainess" offers a palace‑intrigue twist, and "Sparks of Tomorrow" marks Kyoto Animation’s return after its 2019 fire, focusing on a steampunk‑era inventor.

Shonen Jump’s former title "Black Torch" is being rebooted into an anime after eight years, and Science SARU revisits the cyber‑punk classic with a new "Ghost in the Shell" adaptation that stays faithful to Masamune Shirow’s original designs. Finally, the slice‑of‑life series "Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You" portrays a weary office worker finding solace in conversations with a mysterious girl behind a market. These releases collectively showcase a diverse range of genres and production studios poised to shape the summer 2026 anime season.