2025 has been one of the best anime seasons ever, from shows like Frieren and Solo Leveling to romance like The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity. However, 2026 is looking very promising and may even surpass 2025 in terms of anime releases. Not only are we getting returning shows like Oshi no Ko, Jujutsu Kaisen, and the highly anticipated return of Black Clover, but many new anime shows will be making their debut. With that said, Final Weapon is here to run down some of the most anticipated anime airing in 2026.
The Most Anticipated Anime Series Coming in 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
Following the events that happened in Shibuya in the second season, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – The Culling Game Part 1 looks to pick up on that intensity. With Sukuna’s rampage leaving nothing but gore, the call of Yuuji’s execution finally passed. As an adaptation of one of the most devastating arcs in the series, The Culling Game will also see Yuji team up with Yuta for an epic clash. The season is ready to prove why JJK is regarded as one of the best anime in recent years. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – The Culling Game Part 1 will premiere on January 8.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
Legendary mangaka Hiromu Arakawa, creator of Full Metal Alchemist, returns to the anime scene with her latest anime adaptation, Daemons of the Shadow Realm. The story follows the lives of two estranged twins, Yuru and Asa, who reconnect after a long separation. The siblings will have to come together and fight to save the world from those who would harm it. Daemons of the Shadow Realm will premiere this April.
Witch Hat Atelier
The anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s Witch Hat Atelier manga is arguably one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. The story follows the adventures of Coco, a simple girl with a deep fascination for magic and witches. After a chance to learn from a neighboring witch, Coco is thrust into a world of magic and adventure. However, she soon finds out that the world of witches may be far more serious than she might have imagined.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is returning for its fourth and final season, as Tite Kubo’s phenomenal story comes to a close after 15 years. This season will see the battle with Ichigo and Yhwach on an entirely different scale. Expect loads of actions, new powers, and an epic finale that will keep you begging for more in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 – The Calamity, premiering in July 2026.
Ghost in the Shell
Science Saru returns with a new Ghost in the Shell anime. Following the success of Dandandan and Sanda, Masamune Shirow’s story joins the table. This cyberpunk-inspired tale follows Motoko Kusanagi of Section 9, a high-tech cyborg, as she tracks down the notorious villain known as the Puppet Master, responsible for stripping many of their memories.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
Following the massive success of the first season, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End returns with its second season. The anime, which many believed should have won anime of the year at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, has captivated numerous fans with its amazing story. It follows the adventures of the titular immortal elf Frieren as she deals with the loss of her former party members, and her journey with Fern and Stark will continue with Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 on January 16.
Black Clover Season 2
After nearly 5 years of waiting, Black Clover will return to our screens in 2026. The series will return to adapt the final parts of Yuki Tabata’s hit manga. The anime faithful can’t wait to see the story of Black Clover Season 2 play out, while manga readers are salivating at the thought of seeing some of the epic fights from the manga finally adapted. The recent trailer shown at Jump Festa 2026 showed how much better the anime is going to look, leaving fans hyped to see more.
