Anime
Anime movie releases, series premieres, streaming debuts, and major anime convention announcements.
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Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2
The beloved baseball anime returns after 6 years with a new season by Studio OLM.
Needy Girl Overdose
Anime adaptation of the hit indie game Needy Streamer Overload, produced by Yostar Pictures. A dark comedy about managing an unstable internet streamer.
One Piece: Elbaph Arc
The long-awaited Elbaph Arc of the One Piece anime premieres in Japan on April 5, 2026. The Straw Hats finally arrive at the island of giants. Streaming globally on Crunchyroll with weekly episodes.
Observing the Villainess as a Mob Character
Anime adaptation of the light novel Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. A romantic comedy isekai about a man reincarnated as the fiance of the self-proclaimed villainess. Spring 2026 premiere.
Farming Life in Another World Season 2
Second season of the isekai slice-of-life anime about building a peaceful farm community. Streams on HIDIVE.
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2
Second season of the isekai anime about a woman reincarnated as a villainess queen. Premieres on Tokyo MX.
Eren the Southpaw
Anime adaptation of Hidarikiki no Eren, a drama about a frustrated designer at an ad agency who recalls Eren, a genius he met in high school. Produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G., directed by Toshimasa Suzuki. Airs on TV Tokyo.
MARRIAGETOXIN
Anime adaptation of the Shonen Jump+ action manga by Joumyaku and Mizuki Yoda about an assassin who must find a bride. Produced by Bones Film, directed by Motonobu Hori. Premieres on Kansai TV/Fuji TV's Ka-Anival!! block.
Liar Game
Anime adaptation of the psychological strategy manga by Shinobu Kaitani. Animated by Madhouse, streaming on Crunchyroll. A woman receives 100 million yen and must outsmart opponents in a high-stakes lying game.
Re:Zero Season 4
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 premieres in April 2026. White Fox returns as the animation studio.
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
Anime adaptation of the romantic comedy manga Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? by Norishiro-chan and Uozumi Sakana. Produced by TMS Entertainment, premiering on TV Asahi. Streaming on Crunchyroll worldwide.
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5
Fifth season of the Kanojo, Okarishimasu anime adaptation. Continues the Hawaiians Resort arc. Animated by TMS Entertainment, streaming on DMM TV and Crunchyroll.
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
Anime adaptation of Himekishi wa Barbaroi no Yome manga by Noriaki Kotoba. A fantasy romance about Serafina, the strongest knight of the West, captured and presented to barbarian king Veor as a bride. Produced by Jumondou, streaming on Crunchyroll.
ChaO (Anime Movie)
Original anime film hitting US theaters. A visually striking animated feature from Japan premiering in limited theatrical release.
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
29th Detective Conan anime film. Features a mystery set on a highway with returning characters. Theme song by MISIA.
The Drops of God
Anime adaptation of the acclaimed manga by Tadashi Agi about the world of wine. Premieres April 10 at 11:30 p.m. JST and will run for two cours (half a year). Streaming on Crunchyroll.
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
New yuri anime based on Hei's manga about a woman who becomes uninhibited when drinking. Premieres on Tokyo MX and BS11.
Kill Blue
New anime adaptation of the Shonen Jump manga about two brothers drawn into the world of assassination. Airs on TV Tokyo, streams on Crunchyroll.
Fist of the North Star (2026)
Highly anticipated anime remake of the classic martial arts series, produced by TMS Entertainment. Streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. Double-episode premiere.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2
Season 2 of the fantasy anime premieres April 12 on TBS in Japan and streams on Crunchyroll.