spring 2026 Anime Season
Verified lineup, broadcasting schedules, production studios, and community interest for spring 2026.
Witch Hat Atelier
In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while casting. While Coco does her chores, she daydreams of becoming a witch. When a young witch named Qifrey visits her village, Coco uncovers the “absolute secret,” becomes Qifrey’s apprentice, and begins her studies. This is the story of children who encounter despair, yet reach out toward hope. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Tongari Boushi no Atelier episode 2 was streamed a week in advance on Crunchyroll, ABEMA, and Netflix, alongside episode 1. Streaming is one week ahead of the TV broadcast.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
The fourth season of Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken. Demon Lord Rimuru's dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters takes a step closer to being realized. As Tempest continues to prosper, Granville Rozzo and his granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, clash with Demon Lord Rimuru over their plan to protect mankind by ruling over them. Meanwhile, in El Dorado, Demon Lord Leon works toward goals of his own. The awakening of a new Hero draws near! (Source: Crunchyroll News)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
The fourth season of Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu. To save his stricken allies, Subaru faces a deadly desert to find the Sage at Pleiades Watchtower. (Source: Crunchyroll News) Note: World Premiere of Episode 1 screened at Lucca Comics & Games 2025 on November 1, 2025, before the Japanese television broadcast.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
Yuru, a young hunter who lives in a small village deep in the mountains, hunts wild game and leads a humble life with Asa, his younger twin sister. Their peaceful lives are torn apart when a dragon’s roar echoes across the sky. What secrets lurk within their village? What fate awaits them? Enter a breathtaking mystical fantasy as exciting Daemon battles intertwine the mysterious and supernatural. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2
Second season of Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria.
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester
The fourth season of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e. As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, they’re greeted by a fresh gauntlet of exams and a fresh batch of rather unique first-year students. They’ll have to get to know each other quickly, because the first special exam pairs the first-years with the second-years on a written test, with only the second-years facing expulsion if their team performs poorly! Worse yet? It seems one of the new first-years is also from the White Room. Can Ayanokouji avoid expulsion while sussing out the identity of this hidden foe? (Source: Seven Seas)
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2
Second season of Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita
Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3
The third and final cour of the fourth season of Dr.STONE.
Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
It’s 1890, in America, the Steel Ball Run — the first horse racing championship across the North American continent — was about to begin. Spanning around 4,000 miles, the race offered 50 million dollars as the winning prize. Johnny Joestar, once hailed as a genius jockey, is now paralysed and lost in despair. He finds hope in the mysterious phenomena caused by Gyro Zeppeli, an outlaw aiming to win the race, and determines to participate in the Steel Ball Run Race. Each having their own goal in mind, the two form an alliance and set foot upon the gruelling adventure and race. (Source: STEEL BALL RUN: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Site, edited) Note: The first episode initially aired early on March 19th with a runtime of 47 minutes for the First Stage. The eleven episodes for the Second and Third stages began airing weekly on September 25th.
MARRIAGETOXIN
For centuries, the deadly arts have been perfected by Masters, and Five Great Families hold the greatest power and influence. Hikaru Gero, an heir to the Gero family, lives in the underworld as an elite assassin. When his sister is pressured to produce an heir, Hikaru asks Mei Kinosaki, a brilliant marriage swindler, to find him a bride. The most challenging mission of his life begins! (Source: Crunchyroll)
I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class
I, Maki Maehara, was the loner boy in my class, until I made my first friend, Umi Asanagi. Asanagi is always at the center of attention, and boys considered her to be "the second cutest girl in the class." I thought I was just a guy in the shadows, living in a completely different world from her, but it turned out that she liked B-movies, too! Now Asanagi-san secretly comes over to my house on Fridays after school. We have a great time together, as we share the same interests in movies, games, and manga. "Sit next to me and we can read manga together." "This is my bed......." "It's my bed for now. Come on, come over here." Isn't that a bit too close, Asanagi-san? (Source: ComicWalker, translated)
Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4
Anime adaptation of Part 3 of Honzuki no Gekokujou. Following a disastrous encounter with a noble, Myne finally resolves to say goodbye to her family and friends in the lower city, changing her name to “Rozemyne” and beginning her new life as the adopted daughter of Ehrenfest’s archduke. However, her days as an arch-noble in noble society are brutal, as she is put through rigorous etiquette and magic training on top of her duties as High Bishop and forewoman. It all proves too much for a weak little seven-year-old girl... Or it would have, had the High Priest not offered her the keys to the temple’s book room as a reward. If she could get her hands on those, she’d be able to read all sorts of precious books! Her name may have changed, but Rozemyne’s passion for books remains the same as she charges into a whole new world! The detailed setting expands as the printing industry grows in size. Here begins Part 3 of this biblio-fantasy for book lovers everywhere! (Source: J-Novel Club)
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
The Ramparts of Ice
Weighed down by memories she can't shake, high schooler Koyuki Hikawa keeps everyone at arm's length until three schoolmates draw her out of her shell. (Source: Netflix)
Farming Life in Another World Season 2
The second season of Isekai Nonbiri Nouka.
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
A beautiful and alluring devil that devours human souls has descended… Kanan, the "Gourmet Devil", descends upon a high school in the human world to devour young, sweet souls, and her first sacrifice is Youji Kyougi: "It's a high privilege to be devoured by yours truly. Be thankful, inferior creature." However… For some reason, she and Kyougi end up making a romantic contract?! For the innocent Kanan, who has lived for thousands of years without experiencing first love, every day is filled with excitement! Going home together?! Holding hands?! Going on dates?! A first time?!?!?!?! "You damn inferior creature—!" The first-love rom-com about a cute and simple-minded devil begins♪ (Source: Official Site, translated)
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4
The fourth season of Mairimashita! Iruma-kun. Suzuki Iruma and all thirteen students of the Misfit Class must perform to reach Rank 4 at the Music Festival. (Source: Crunchyroll News)
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
Because Prince Cecil is extraordinarily intelligent, life is boring for him. His days are without much excitement, but he becomes engaged to Bertia, the daughter of a marquis. The first thing she says to him when they first meet is quite baffling. She claims she is the "villainous heroine" in the story of his life!! According to Bertia, she has memories of her previous life. In a certain "romance game" she played in her life before, she played the character of the "villainess." Her purpose in her new life is to become an exemplary villainess and ruin the prince's engagement. In order to achieve this goal, Bertia does one outrageous thing after another and brings chaos and confusion into his life. A unique "love" story with a twist!! (Source: Alpha Manga) Note: Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. was streamed 3 days in advance of the TV broadcast on Prime Video, and Crunchyroll beginning April 3, 2026. Regular broadcasting began on April 6, 2026.
Akane-Banashi
"With only your voice and body—master the art." Akane Ousaki, captivated since childhood by the magical performances of her father, Shinta Arakawa, witnesses a shocking incident during his decisive performance for promotion to shin’uchi (master rank). Six years later, now a high school student, she sets her sights on becoming a shin’uchi herself—pushing forward in the highly competitive world of rakugo. A passionate and authentic rakugo drama begins now! (Source: tv asahi, edited)
LIAR GAME
When Nao Kanzaki receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen, she learns that she has been selected to participate in the LIAR GAME. In this high-stakes psychological battle, lies, deception, and betrayal reign supreme. Naïve and honest, Nao turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist, to survive the twisted game. In a game built on lies, can honesty prevail? (Source: Crunchyroll)