Anime
Anime movie releases, series premieres, streaming debuts, and major anime convention announcements.
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Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2
Second season of the action-comedy anime about a spy family. Airs on MBS/TBS Sundays at 5:30 PM JST.
Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu
Spring 2026 anime about a black cat and a witch's classroom. A magical fantasy series premiering in the spring season.
Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai
Spring 2026 romantic comedy anime. A love game between two characters who both want to end their pretend relationship but keep falling deeper.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
Theatrical anime movie based on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. US and Canadian theaters via Crunchyroll in partnership with Sony Pictures. Available in Japanese with English subtitles and English dub.
My Hero Academia: More (Special Episode)
A special episode adapting Chapter 431 of the manga, exploring the lives of Deku and his classmates eight years after graduating from U.A. High School. Part of the franchise's 10th anniversary celebration. Streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll.
Labyrinth (Movie)
Original anime film directed by Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Escaflowne). A high school student gets trapped in her smartphone and replaced by a charismatic digital alter ego. Two-night theatrical event distributed in North America by GKIDS.
Devil May Cry Season 2
The second season of the Devil May Cry anime series returns on Netflix.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
The fourth and final cour of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime adaptation, bringing the epic Quincy saga to its conclusion. Premiering in July 2026 on TV Tokyo.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2
The second season of the anime adaptation of Yusei Matsui's manga, continuing the story of young Tokiyuki Hojo. Airing on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block.
Black Torch
New anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki's supernatural action manga. A young ninja becomes the host for a powerful demon cat, blending action and comedy. Produced by 100studio, streaming on Crunchyroll.
The Ghost in the Shell
New TV anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow's original manga by Science SARU. Follows Major Motoko Kusanagi and Section 9 in 2029 Niihama City. Streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide.
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
New isekai anime about an exiled knight who uses game knowledge to become overpowered. Two-cour broadcast confirmed. Streams on Crunchyroll.
One Piece: Heroines
Special anime episode spotlighting Nami and other iconic One Piece heroines. Premieres on Fuji TV at 11:15 PM JST.
Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising
The long-awaited sequel to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion. Directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto. The film has experienced multiple delays since originally being planned for winter 2024, finally confirmed for August 28, 2026.
Blue Box Season 2
Second season of the sports romance anime based on Kouji Miura's manga. Continues the story of high school badminton and basketball with realistic romance. Streaming on Netflix.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Third season of The Apothecary Diaries.
Aoashi Season 2
Second season of the soccer anime based on the popular manga. Premieres on NHK Educational. Follows Ashito Aoi's journey in youth football.
The Apothecary Diaries Movie
First theatrical film for The Apothecary Diaries.