Anime industry prepares for major Fall 2026 season releases

The Fall 2026 anime season features a heavy lineup of major franchise returns and new streaming acquisitions.

Netflix has secured several high-profile titles, including the action-comedy Rooster Fighter, which is scheduled to premiere on October 10. Additionally, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 is set to arrive on October 20; this standalone story from Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red will feature a new cast in Night City. Other notable Netflix releases include Blue Box Season 2 and various weekly series.

Crunchyroll is also expanding its Fall 2026 schedule with nine new additions, including titles such as Dandivine and Magic Repo Man. Major franchise returns expected this season include the second season of Black Clover, which begins October 3 via Studio Pierrot, and the fourth season of Tokyo Revengers. Other highly anticipated sequels include Blue Lock Season 3 and Ranma ½ Season 3.