2026 anime lineup expands, new series debut

Timeline

1. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Crunchyroll unveils six new anime titles at AnimagiC 2026

   Crunchyroll announced six new anime acquisitions at AnimagiC 2026, including FX Fighter Kurumi‑chan, The Iceblade Sorcerer II, The Laid‑Off Cheat‑Granting Mage, Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things, Shangri‑La Fr

2. 21 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Netflix expands Japanese drama lineup and reports top‑anime viewership for early 2026

   Netflix launched four Japanese doramas in July and released viewership data showing Baki‑Dou and Steel Ball Run as its top‑watched anime for the first half of 2026.

3. 21 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Anime! Anime! launches fan polls for summer 2026 theme songs and funniest series

   Anime! Anime! is polling Japanese fans on favorite summer 2026 anime songs (deadline July 23) and the funniest anime (deadline July 25), with results to be published after voting.

4. 23 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Japan launches new summer anime episodes of 'The Saga of Tanya the Evil' and 'Red River

   Japan’s summer 2026 anime lineup debuts new episodes of “The Saga of Tanya the Evil” on July 15 and “Red River” on July 14, detailing plot previews, broadcast channels, and production studios.

5. 24 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   The World Is Dancing anime showcases Japan’s ancient Nō theatre through dance

   The World Is Dancing anime (2026) dramatizes 14th‑century Japan’s Nō theatre origins, praised for expressive dance animation and now streaming on Prime Video.

6. 25 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Crunchyroll to debut PSYREN anime on platform in October 2026

   Crunchyroll revealed that the PSYREN manga will be adapted into an anime streaming globally in October 2026, directed by Katsumi Ono and produced by Satelight.

7. 25 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Sparks of Tomorrow anime episode 3 to debut July 19, 2026 worldwide

   Sparks of Tomorrow episode 3 drops July 19 2026, with same‑day global Netflix streaming; episode 2’s plot followed Kihachi and Inako’s search for a catalog in steampunk‑Kyoto.

8. 25 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Anime Summer 2026 lineup unveiled with new series and Isekai titles

   Summer 2026 anime lineup features new series like *Black Torch*, *Ghost in the Shell* reboot, and fifteen Isekai titles, highlighting the genre’s peak popularity.

9. 26 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Japanese TV schedules summer anime premieres of “Futsutsuka na Akujo” and “Mushoku Tensei III” on July 12 2026

   Japan’s TV Tokyo and TOKYO MX will launch the summer anime “Futsutsuka na Akujo” and “Mushoku Tensei III” on July 12 2026, with streaming the next day.

10. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Tokyo MX launches two new summer anime series

    Tokyo MX aired two new summer anime in July 2026—'Ryoumin 0‑nin' and 'Ushiro no Shoumen Kamui‑san'—each slated for 12 episodes and streamed internationally.

11. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Crunchyroll adds Psyren and three new anime to 2026 lineup

    Crunchyroll announced four new anime for 2026–27, including the Psyren revival, Dreamland, Musketeer Nanako and The Eternal Fool’s Words, plus highlights of summer fairy‑tale series and top‑watch titles.

12. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Crunchyroll Announces Season 2 of 'Elusive Samurai' Anime for July 2026

    Crunchyroll will debut season 2 of the samurai anime “Elusive Samurai” on 17 July 2026, continuing Tokiyuki Hojo’s story with acclaimed CloverWorks animation.

13. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Japan's July 2026 Summer Anime Lineup Debuts Two New Series

    Two new Japanese anime start in July 2026: *Ibitte Koranai Gibo to Gishi* on July 8 and *Tai Ari Deshita.* on July 7, both adapting popular manga and airing on multiple TV networks and streaming services.

14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Crunchyroll and Netflix roll out major Summer 2026 anime lineup

    Crunchyroll unveiled a blockbuster Summer 2026 anime slate and hits its 21 million subscriber mark, while Netflix slated Kyoto Animation’s Sparks of Tomorrow for a July 5 launch with an Anime Expo preview.

15. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Crunchyroll unveils major anime acquisitions and lineup at Anime Expo 2026

    Crunchyroll announced new anime acquisitions at Anime Expo 2026, including *Ghost of Tsushima Legends* and *Aoashi* season 2, and highlighted ten July 2026 must‑watch titles like *The Elusive Samurai* and *Saga

16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Sparks of Tomorrow anime debuts on Netflix

    Netflix’s new Kyoto Animation series Sparks of Tomorrow, debuting 5 July 2026, mixes steampunk Kyoto, a quest for electricity, and striking visuals, drawing praise worldwide.

17. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Crunchyroll Announces Summer 2026 Anime Lineup and Ao Ashi Season 2

    Crunchyroll unveiled its Summer 2026 anime schedule and confirmed a second season for the sports series Ao Ashi.

18. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Japanese Spring 2026 Anime Season Delivers Unexpected Twists

    Japan's 2026 spring anime season drew praise for its bold, unpredictable stories, featuring titles like Nihon Sankoku, Ghost Concert, and Kujima.

19. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Japan's Summer 2026 Anime Season Introduces Two New Series

    Two new anime—'World Is Dancing' and 'Uchi no Otōto‑domo ga Sumimasen'—will premiere in Japan in July 2026 on TOKYO MX and stream on major platforms.

20. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Dr. STONE anime ends with creators' special illustration release

    Dr. STONE’s anime finale aired on 25 June 2026; creators Inagaki and Boichi released a special illustration, announced a Tokyo exhibition, and added exclusive art to the Blu‑ray set, while the series stays on C

21. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Crunchyroll adds 'Kagurabachi' to 2027 lineup as 'Dr. Stone' ends after seven years

    Crunchyroll will stream the new anime 'Kagurabachi' worldwide in April 2027, while its flagship sci‑fi series 'Dr. Stone' concluded on June 25 after seven years, ending on a time‑travel cliffhanger.

22. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Dr. Stone anime ends after seven-year run on June 25, 2026

    Dr. Stone anime finished its seven‑year run on 25 June 2026 with the final “Science Future” episode, ending over 90 episodes and hinting at possible OVAs.

23. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Netflix and Kyoto Animation Lead Summer 2026 Anime Lineup

    July 2026 summer anime lineup features new Netflix series, Kyoto Animation’s comeback, revived titles and diverse genres across multiple studios.

24. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Crunchyroll Sets Summer 2026 Anime Lineup, Highlights Dr. Stone Finale

    Crunchyroll will end Dr. Stone on June 25, 2026, and unveiled its summer 2026 anime lineup with new seasons and Latin‑American dubbing.

25. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Summer 2026 Anime Lineup Unveiled with New Series and Non‑Credit Openings

    Summer 2026 anime season launches with non‑credit openings, featuring titles like Thunder 3, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, Jaadugar, and The World Is Dancing.

26. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Crunchyroll Announces July 2026 Anime Lineup

    Crunchyroll unveiled its July 2026 anime slate, highlighting new titles like Black Torch, Jaadugar and KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE, plus returning series such as Mushoku Tensei season 3 and You and I Are Polar Oppos{

27. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Black Clover anime to launch Season 2 in October 2026

    Black Clover anime returns with Season 2 in October 2026 on Crunchyroll; a guidebook and 15‑page epilogue will launch in Japan on 4 August 2026.

28. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    2026 Anime Seasons Highlight Rich Winter and Spring Lineups, Crunchyroll Announces Summer Schedule

    Japan's 2026 winter and spring anime seasons saw strong lineups of sequels and new series, while Crunchyroll announced a July summer schedule and an early preview of the romance show “Smoking Behind the Super­​

29. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Anime 'A Returner's Magic' Season 2 Set for October 2026 Release

    Season 2 of the anime *A Returner's Magic* is slated for October 2026, with new visuals, a FLOW opening theme, and a re‑run of season 1 in July 2026.

30. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Crunchyroll launches surprise summer anime and announces fantasy sequel season 2

    Crunchyroll dropped surprise summer anime *Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You*, earning top ratings, and announced *A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special* season 2 for October 2026.