Mark Sammut grew up on the PlayStation 1 and has been playing games ever since, though he's no longer limited to Sony consoles. Be it JRPGs, shooters, platformers, or hack and slash games, Mark's area of expertise covers a wide range of genres, topics, and consoles. That goes beyond video games, expanding into mediums like anime and film. Anime, in particular, is one of Mark's biggest passions, and he spends his non-gaming free time catching up on the latest seasonal shows.
The Spring 2026 anime season It's finally here, and its lineup will need to knock everything out of the park if it wants to surpass its predecessor. as always, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video All have exclusive shows, meaning there is no one-size-fits-all option that lets fans see everything. To combat this frustration, the best bet would be to check out each streaming service's full Spring 2026 lineup to determine which one offers the most bang for your buck.
Obviously, Crunchyroll has the biggest lineup, which includes almost all the major sequels. Zero again and tensura. Still, HIDIVE has a small but seemingly solid roster of shows, and the same can be said for Netflix. Make this process as simple as possible where you can watch every spring 2026 anime.
As of March 31, many anime have not announced their North American platforms. This may change, but there is a chance that many of these series will not be officially released.
7 Spring 2026 Anime Everyone Needs To Check Out (And When To Watch)
Check out what Spring 2026 anime you should keep an eye on and if you can catch them.
Crunchyroll Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Witch Hat Atelier, Re: Zero, TenSura, Classroom of the Elite, Wistoria, & One Piece
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Anime |
Japanese title |
Genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring |
Shunkashutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai |
Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
March 29 |
|
One Hundred Views of Awajima |
Awajima Hyakki |
drama |
April 9 |
|
Observation log of my fiance who calls himself a villain |
Jishou Akuyaku Reijou no Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. |
Isekai, fantasy, humor |
April 6 |
|
Ascent of the Bookworm: The Archduke's Daughter Adopted |
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen – Ryoushu no Youjo |
Isekai, fantasy |
April 4 |
|
Botan Kamiina blooms fully when drunk |
Kamina Botan, Yoru Sugata or Yuri no Hana |
Comedy, Girl Love |
April 11 |
|
Elite Fourth Semester Class: Second Year, First Semester |
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season: 2-nensei-hen 1 Gakki |
Mystery, suspense |
April 1 |
|
Demon of the Shadow Realm |
Yomi no Sugai |
Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
April 4 |
|
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Action, Supernatural, Horror |
April 1 |
|
Dr. Stone: The Future of Science Part 3 |
Dr. Stone: The Future of Science Part 3 |
imaginary |
April 2 |
|
Irene the southpaw |
Hidariki no Eren |
drama |
April 7 |
|
A replicant can also fall in love |
Replica date, koi wo suru. |
Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
April 7 |
|
Gals can't be kind to Otaku!? |
Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? |
Comedy, Romance |
April 8 |
|
Go for it, Nakamura-kun!! |
Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! |
Boy love, romance |
April 1 |
|
Ghost Concert: The Missing Songs |
Ghost Concert: The Missing Songs |
Action, Sci-Fi |
April 5 |
|
I made friends with the second most beautiful girl in my class |
Grade 2-Banme ni Kawai Onnano's Tomodachi ni Natta |
Romance |
April 7 |
|
I want to end this love game |
Aishiteru Khel Wo Oversetai |
Comedy, Romance |
April 14 |
|
Kusunoki Garden of the Gods |
Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei |
Slice of Life, Supernatural |
April 4 |
|
Kujima: Why sing when you can warble? |
Kujima Utaiba ie Hororo |
Comedy, slice of life |
April 9 |
|
fake game |
fake game |
Suspense |
April 6 |
|
marriage poison |
marriage poison |
work |
April 7 |
|
Mrs. Kanan is devilishly easy |
Kanan-sama or Akumade Choroi |
Comedy, Romance, Supernatural |
April 4 |
|
Necessary girl overdose |
Necessary girl overdose |
Drama, Psycho |
April 5 |
|
a piece |
a piece |
action, fiction |
April 5 |
|
Reincarnated as a vending machine, I now roam the dungeon season 3 |
Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou 3rd Season |
Isekai, fantasy |
April 1 |
|
Rent Girlfriend Season 5 |
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 5th session |
Comedy, Romance, Harem |
April 8 |
|
Re Zero – Starting Life in Another World – Season 4 |
Re: Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season |
Comedy, Romance |
April 8 |
|
Scum of the Brave |
Yusha no Kuzu |
work |
11 January |
|
Snowball Earth |
Snowball Earth |
Adventure, Sci-Fi |
April 3 |
|
That's when I got reincarnated as Slime Season 4 |
Tenshi Shitara Slim Dutt Kane Season 4 |
Action, Comedy, Isekai, Fantasy |
April 3 |
|
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 |
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2 |
Romance |
April 3 |
|
Beginning after the end of Season 2 |
Saiyou no Osama, Nidom no Jinshi or Nani Wo Suru? Season 2 |
Isekai, fantasy |
April 1 |
|
A drop of God |
Kami no Shizuku |
Drama, Gourmet |
April 10 |
|
The Food Diary of Miss Maid |
Dasi-san or Taberu Dake |
Gourmet, slice of life |
March 31 |
|
Klutzy class monitor and girl with short skirt |
Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi |
Comedy, Romance |
April 6 |
|
The strongest job is obviously not a hero or a sage, but an assessor (temporary)! |
Saikyou no Shokugyou or Yuusha demo Kenja demo Naku Kanteishi (Kari) Rashii desu yo? |
Isekai, fantasy |
March 31 |
|
Warrior Princess and Barbarian King |
Himekishi or Barbaroi no Yom |
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
April 9 |
|
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 |
Marimashita! Iruma-kun fourth season |
Action, Comedy, Fantasy |
April 4 |
|
Witch Hat Atelier |
Tongari Boushi no Atelier |
imaginary |
April 6 |
|
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 |
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2 |
action, fiction |
April 12 |
HIDIVE Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Cultivating Life in Another World, Petals of Rebirth, and more
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Anime |
Japanese title |
Genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Farm Life in Another World Season 2 |
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka 2 |
Isekai, slice of life, fantasy |
April 6 |
|
Kirio Fan Club |
Kirio Fanclub |
comedy |
April 2 |
|
Petals of rebirth |
No reincarnation |
Action, mystery, supernatural |
April 2 |
|
The Most Heretical Final Boss Queen: Villain to Savior Season 2 |
Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. Season 2 |
Isekai, fantasy |
April 7 |
|
Yowayowa teacher |
Yowayowa Sensei |
Comedy, fan service |
April 11 |
Netflix Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Dorohedoro, JoJo, and more
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Anime |
Japanese title |
Genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Akane's story |
Akane-Banashi |
Comedy, Drama |
May 2026 (International) |
|
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Action, Supernatural, Horror |
April 1 |
|
Steel Ball Run Jojo's Bizarre Adventure |
Steel ball run jojo no kimyu na buken |
Action, adventure |
March 19 |
|
Province of Ice |
Kuri no Joheki |
Comedy, Romance |
April 2 |
5 Best Spring 2026 Anime for Romance Fans
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Hulu Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
dog fighter
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Anime |
Japanese title |
Genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
dog fighter |
Niwatori fighter |
Action, Comedy |
March 15 |
Amazon Prime Video Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Fist of the North Star and Nippon Sangoku: Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
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Anime |
Japanese title |
Genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken |
Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star |
work |
April 11 |
|
Nippon Sangoku: Three Nations of the Crimson Sun |
Nippon Sangoku |
drama |
April 5 |
Other streaming services
Akane's story and more
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YouTube |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Akane's story |
Akane-Banashi |
Comedy, Drama |
April 14 |
|
Adult swimming |
|||
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dog fighter |
Niwatori fighter |
Action, Comedy |
March 15 |
|
OceanVeil |
|||
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Marika's love meter malfunction |
Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru |
Comedy, Romance, Fan Service |
April 6 |
Spring 2026 Anime streaming service without
Ace of Diamond, Mao, Monster Eater, Kill Blue, and More
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Please note that this information is correct as of March 31st.
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Anime |
Japanese title |
Genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ace of Diamonds Act II Season 2 |
Diamond No Ace: Act II Second Season |
Sports |
April 5 |
|
Always a catch! |
Nigashita sakana wa okikatta ga surigeta sakana ga okisugita ken |
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
April 2 |
|
Candy Carries |
Candy Carries |
comedy |
April 16 |
|
Haibara's Teen New Game + |
Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game |
Comedy, Romance |
April 3 |
|
Hyakki Yakushou |
Hyakki Yakushou |
Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Romance |
April 7 |
|
Living in a tatami room!' |
Mankitsugurashi Ichizuma! |
Comedy, fan service |
April 12 |
|
Kill the blue one |
Kill Ao |
Action, Comedy |
April 11 |
|
Killed again, Mr. Detective. |
Mata Korosarete Shimatta no Desu ne, Tantei-sama |
Mystery, Romance |
April 3 |
|
Komekami! Girls |
Komekami! Girls |
Cute girls doing cute things |
April 3 |
|
Onegai AiPri |
Onegai AiPri |
magical girl |
April 5 |
|
The Black Cat and the Witch's Classroom |
From Kuroneko to Majo no Kyushitsu |
Comedy, Fantasy |
April 12 |
|
The Great Sage Riddell and the Hand of Time |
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakkou |
work |
April 1 |
|
Magic Sisters Luluto Lily |
Mahou no shimai lulutto lily |
magical girl |
April 5 |
|
Mao |
Mao |
mystery, supernatural |
April 4 |
|
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 |
Yozakura-san Chi no Desakusen Second Season |
Action, Comedy |
April 12 |
|
monster eater |
Mamonogurai no Boukensha: Ore dake Mamono wo Kuratte Tsuyoku Naru |
action, fiction |
April 3 |
|
Sorry to intrude, I'm home! |
Tadaima, Ozmasaremasu! |
Comedy, Romance |
April 8 |
|
Rilakkuma |
Rilakkuma |
slice of life |
April 4 |
|
Shou 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan |
Shou 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan |
comedy |
April 12 |
|
What do you want to turn into when you are reincarnated in the next world?” Me: “Into the hero's rib |
Megami “Isekai Tensei Nani Ni Naritai Desu Ka” Ore “Yusha no Rokkotsu De” |
Isekai, comedy |
April 8 |
10 Best Spring 2026 Anime for Fantasy Fans
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