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 📰 Upcoming Anime 2026 Release Date – Full List of Anticipated Series & Movies

As anime continues to grow globally, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for fans. From long-awaited sequels and movie adaptations to fresh original titles, the anime calendar for 2026 is already packed with exciting releases. Here's your ultimate guide to the upcoming anime 2026 release dates for both series and movies.

🎬 Anime Movies Releasing in 2026

1. The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie

📅 Release Date: February 13, 2026

Based on the beloved rom-com anime, this theatrical movie follows up on the character development and romance that captured viewers in the original TV series. The movie is set to premiere in Japanese theaters and then stream on platforms like HIDIVE.

2. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Blue Sea

📅 Expected: February 2026

This is the next major installment in the popular isekai franchise. The story dives deeper into Rimuru’s journey as a Demon Lord facing new political threats and emotional trials.

3. Sound! Euphonium – Final Movie (Two-Part)

📅 Release: Spring 2026

Kyoto Animation returns with the emotional finale of this heartwarming high school music story. Fans expect a tearjerker as Kumiko reaches the conclusion of her school journey.

📺 TV Anime Series Scheduled for 2026

1. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Season 2

📅 Release: January 2026

The fantasy series continues with Frieren's journey through magical lands and her introspective exploration of human emotion and loss. Confirmed to stream on Crunchyroll and possibly Netflix.

2. Hell’s Paradise – Season 2

📅 Release: January 2026

This brutal and supernatural action series picks up where Season 1 left off, with Gabimaru facing deeper horrors on the mysterious island.

3. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – Season 3

📅 Expected: Mid or late 2026

Studio Bind returns with more of Rudeus’ journey. Season 3 will delve into his personal growth and encounters with long-lost characters.

4. Re:Zero – Season 4

📅 Expected: 2026

Emilia and Subaru’s story continues with darker arcs, new enemies, and more plot twists in the twisted world of Re:Zero.

5. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – Final Arc (Part 4)

📅 Expected: 2026

The final chapter of Bleach’s epic war against the Quincy finally concludes with high-stakes battles and stunning animation.

6. Beastars: Final Season – Part 2

📅 Platform: Netflix

📅 Release: 2026

The final confrontation between Legoshi, Louis, and the social dynamics of their world reaches its emotional climax.

7. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Season 2

📅 Expected: 2026

Set in Night City, this anime expands the Cyberpunk universe with new characters, new chaos, and plenty of neon.

8. Ghost in the Shell – New Series by Science SARU

📅 Expected: 2026

A fresh reboot of the cyberpunk classic, animated by Science SARU. Early teasers show a mix of hand-drawn and experimental animation.

9. MAO – From Rumiko Takahashi

📅 Expected: Q2 2026

The creator of Inuyasha and Ranma ½ brings another supernatural tale to life, focusing on exorcism, curses, and dual timelines.

10. Akane-banashi

📅 Expected: 2026

Adapted from the Shonen Jump manga, this anime follows a passionate young girl mastering the Japanese storytelling art of rakugo.

11. Trigun Stargaze

📅 Expected: 2026

A sequel/reboot to Trigun Stampede, with Studio Orange continuing its high-quality CG animation and character-driven storytelling.

12. Goodbye, Lara

📅 Expected: 2026

An original anime project from Kinema Citrus to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The story is still under wraps but promises emotional depth.

13. Snowball Earth

📅 Expected: 2026

A sci-fi survival anime about a frozen Earth. Based on the manga by Yuhiro Tsujitsugu, it’s one of the most hyped science fiction anime of the decade.

14. Villainess Observation Log

📅 Expected: 2026

A romantic fantasy anime based on a light novel where a young nobleman observes his fiancée’s efforts to change her fate as a “villainess.”

🔥 Why 2026 is a Big Year for Anime

Epic Finales: Bleach, Beastars, and Sound! Euphonium are all reaching their climactic endings.

New Adaptations: Series like Akane-banashi, MAO, and Villainess Log offer fresh stories and perspectives.

Studio Celebrations: Kinema Citrus and other studios are producing anniversary projects with high ambitions.

Genre Variety: From romantic comedy to deep science fiction, 2026’s anime covers every corner of storytelling.