2026 is already set up to be a very exciting year for anime, and fans will see many big hits finally debuting, and others returning for an unprecedented run at the same time. 2025 was pretty big for anime, but it will definitely be trumped by what's coming next year.
Series like Frieren and Jujutsu Kaisen are returning with new seasons, while new anime like Witch Hat Atelier are finally kickstarting.
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Black Clover Season 2
Release date: unknown month, 2026
Black clover The anime went on a long hiatus and fans are patiently waiting for the comeback. The series has been discontinued since 2021But finally, the anime has been confirmed to return.
Black clover will be back as some have mentioned Black Clover Season 2 or Season 5. A small teaser has already been revealed, and while the exact release date has not been given, it is slated for release sometime in 2026.
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Witch Hat Atelier
Release date: unknown month, 2026
Witch Hat Atelier is an anime series that fans have been waiting for for a long time. The manga first debuted in 2016, and despite that, the series has yet to receive an anime season. Witch Hat Atelier was supposed to leave this year but was Postponed to 2026 To improve quality.
Fans are excited to see what this story has in store for them. That said, there is also suspense, and fans are hoping that the anime adaptation will live up to expectations, especially after such a long wait.
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Frieren: Beyond the Journey's End Season 2
Release date: January 2026
Frieren: Beyond the end of the journey It came out with its first season in 2023 and was an instant hit, even for the title of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Best rated anime series on MAL.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the series' comeback, and it's closer than ever. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is making a big comeback with its second season in January, and fans are incredibly excited to see what the studio will deliver early next year.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
Release date: January 2026
Of course, the biggest anime series to air in 2026 is none other than that Jujutsu Kaisen. Jujutsu Kaisen is finally coming back with a third season, and soon. JJK season starts as 3 January 2026Focus on building Culling game.
With an exciting twist in terms of direction and art style, and fans are definitely hyped because the Calling Game arc, one of the most intense parts of the series, finally gets adapted.
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steal Ball Run
Release date: unknown month, 2026
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure No new anime in a long time. It was the latest release Stone Ocean Part 6 in 2021Which was four years ago. Now, however, the studio is working on adapting another part of the manga that many fans consider the most exciting, and that is part 7, also known as Steel Ball Run. This part is one of the most popular, and fans are very eager for it. Steel Ball Run will come out in 2026And some leaks have hinted at a March release, though that has yet to be officially confirmed.
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My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2
Release date: January 2026
The main series of My Hero Academia This year is ending. Now the final season, MHA Season 8The broadcast is on, and fans are very sad to say goodbye to the franchise. While the end of MHA is crushing, fans can take solace in the fact that the series still has a spin-off, My Hero Academia Vigilantes, to watch.
My Hero Academia Vigilantes aired its first season this year, and it will be back with its second season January 2026. It's definitely an exciting return for fans of MHA, even though it won't feature most of the series' original cast.
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Season 3 of Oshi no
Release date: unknown month, 2026
Of Oshi no Two seasons are already out, and to say it was a hit would be an understatement. Fans are waiting, more than ever, for its third season, and it's not long until its premiere.
Season 3 of Oshi no will air on January 2026And fans are hyped to see what the anime has in store for them. Season 3 of Oshi no This will probably be the last season of the show, as the anime is quickly catching up with the manga, which ended last year.
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Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Release date: October 2026
Apothecary Diaries Has become one of the biggest and most popular anime series in the last few years, it has become very big especially in Japan. Its popularity is all thanks to its fascinating story and character writing.
The Apothecary Diaries confirmed a third season immediately following the conclusion of its second season. This was announced recently Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 1 will drop in October 2026While the second part will be broadcast April 2027. A movie is also coming out in December 2026.
