Get Ready For The Best Anime of 2026

2025 has been an amazing year for anime fans! The fall season is already delivering, and with popular series like Dandadan, Solo Leveling, The Apothecary Diaries, and the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie all released this year, it’s been a truly packed year for new anime. However, 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting!

Although fans are eagerly awaiting updates on shows like Solo Leveling season 3 and Wit Studio’s The One Piece, there’s still a lot of great anime scheduled for release in 2026. Being an anime fan is fantastic right now, and next year looks to be even more exciting with all these upcoming titles.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

Maomao is Coming Back

Release Date October 2026
Studio Toho Animation Studio / OLM

I’m completely hooked on The Apothecary Diaries! It’s become one of my absolute favorite shows, and it’s amazing that it’s already been announced for three seasons! Honestly, it has everything I love – a touch of romance, some really gripping drama, a good mystery to keep me guessing, and the two main characters are just fantastic together. It’s such a fun watch!

Fans of Apothecary Diaries have a lot to look forward to! Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in October 2026, and a movie will follow shortly after in December. The first half of Season 3 will air right before the movie’s release. Plus, the second half of the season is planned for April 2027, making both years exciting for fans.

DanDaDan Season 3

Picking Up Where That Massive Cliffhanger Left Off

Release Date TBA 2026
Studio Science SARU

DanDaDan has quickly become a favorite among anime fans thanks to its funny, offbeat humor and memorable characters. The show follows Momo and Okarun as they experience strange, supernatural events, and the first two seasons have been a hit. Fans are excited to see what happens next in season 3, as the story seems to be building towards something big.

The season 2 finale left viewers on the edge of their seats, and it’s great news that another season of DanDaDan is planned! While we don’t have an exact release date yet, it’s likely season 3 will arrive sometime around summer or fall of 2026, bringing more of Momo and Okarun’s story.

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4

More Time-Winding Misadventures For Subaru

Release Date TBA 2026
Studio White Fox

Each season brings new stories in the popular Isekai and fantasy genres, but few have been as impactful as Re:ZERO. The story follows Subaru Natsuki, an ordinary teenager who is unexpectedly transported to a fantasy world. He discovers a unique ability: whenever he dies, he can rewind time to a previous point. Subaru uses this power to aid Emilia, a young half-elf, in her quest to become the ruler of the Kingdom of Lugunica.

The anime Re:ZERO first aired in 2016 and quickly became popular. After four years, season 2 arrived, and then another three years passed before season 3. It’s exciting to see that the studio, White Fox, is continuing the series at a good pace with season 4 coming so soon after season 3, which finished in March. We can likely expect season 4 to be released in the spring or summer.

Oshi No Ko Season 3

Aqua’s Revenge Story Isn’t Over Yet

Release Date January 2026
Studio Doga Kobo

Even though the manga ending wasn’t popular with everyone, the new season of Oshi no Ko, coming in January, is still expected to be a big hit. Season 3 will cover the Mainstay Arc, and potentially the Scandal Arc if there’s enough time.

The upcoming episodes will focus on Ruby rising to fame in the entertainment world, while Kana will face a difficult media scandal. These storylines promise an exciting season, and the series has enough material to continue for a potential fourth season as well.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run

A Fan Favorite Finally Getting Animated

Release Date TBA 2026
Studio David Production

It’s been nearly three years since the Stone Ocean anime finished airing. Fans have been hoping for news about an animated version of Part 7, Steel Ball Run, and they finally got it in April. With David Production returning to animate the next chapter of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, viewers can expect a high-quality adaptation.

Unlike previous installments, Steel Ball Run is set in the United States in 1890. The story centers on Johnny Joestar, a jockey who uses a wheelchair, and Gyro Zeppeli, a former executioner, as they compete in the dangerous Steel Ball Run race for a $50 million prize. Many fans consider Steel Ball Run to be the best part of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series, which is high praise given the quality of the earlier stories. After a long wait, an animated adaptation of Johnny and Gyro’s journey is finally on the way.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3

This Is Going to Be Jujutsu Kaisen’s Best Season Yet

Release Date January 2026
Studio MAPPA

Jujutsu Kaisen is currently one of the most popular anime series, and for good reason. It’s had two excellent seasons, a well-received prequel movie, and another film is on the way. Even though the manga finished in September 2024, the anime continues to thrive, and with the ongoing spin-off series, Modulo, in Weekly Shonen Jump, its momentum doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.

The third season of the anime will cover the Culling Game Arc. Get ready for an even more thrilling experience than the first two seasons! Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen, scheduled to premiere in January 2026, is expected to be among the best anime of the year.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2

The Real Anime of the Year Returns

Release Date January 16, 2026
Studio Madhouse

Following a hugely successful first season that resonated with anime fans worldwide, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is returning. It’s set to premiere as part of a very impressive winter 2026 schedule, but with its beautiful animation and compelling characters, Frieren is sure to be a standout series.

The second season of the anime will wrap up the First-Class Mage Exam storyline and then move on to adapt the Continued Northern Travels and Divine Revolte arcs. Even though it wasn’t named Anime of the Year, season 2 is expected to be even better and firmly establish the series as one of the best currently available.

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2025-11-10 17:37