2026 is already set to be quite an exciting year for anime, and fans will witness many big hits finally starting, and others coming back at the same time for a phenomenal run. 2025 was absolutely huge for anime, but it will surely be trumped by what comes next year.
Series like Frieren and Jujutsu Kaisen are returning with new seasons, while new anime like Witch Hat Atelier is finally kicking off.
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Black Clover Season 2
Release date: Unknown month, 2026
Black Clover's The anime went on a long hiatus and fans have been patiently waiting for a return ever since. The series has been on hiatus since 2021but finally the anime has been confirmed to return.
Black Clover will return with what some have called Black Clover Season 2 or Season 5. A small teaser has already been revealed, and while an exact release date hasn't been given yet, it's 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 quite some time. The manga only started in 2016, and despite that, the series has yet to receive a single anime season. Witch Hat Atelier was supposed to be released this year but it was postponed until 2026 to improve quality.
Fans are excited to see what this story has in store for them. That said, there are also concerns, and fans hope that the anime adaptation lives up to expectations, especially after such a long wait.
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The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End Season 2
Release date: January 2026
The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End came out with its first season in 2023 and became an instant hit, even beating Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for its title highest rated anime series ever on MAL.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the series' return, and it's closer than ever now. The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End is making a huge comeback with its second season in January, and fans are incredibly excited to see what the studio has in store early next year.
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Jujutsu Kaisen season 3
Release date: January 2026
Without a doubt, the biggest anime series to air in 2026 will be none other than Jujutsu Kaisen. Jujutsu Kaisen is finally returning with its third season, and soon. JJK Season 3 will be released already in January 2026with a focus on the build-up to Killing game.
With an exciting twist in direction and art style, fans are definitely hyped as the Culling Game arc, one of the most intense parts of the series, is finally being adapted.
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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stell Ball Run
Release date: Unknown month, 2026
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure haven't had a new anime in a long time. Its latest edition was Stone Ocean Part 6 already in 2021which was four years ago. Now, however, the studio is working on adapting the next part of the manga that most fans consider to be the most exciting, and that is part 7, also called Steel Ball Run. This part is one of the most popular, and fans are looking forward to it a lot. Steel Ball Run will be released in 2026and some leaks have hinted at a March release, although 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 coming to an end this year. Right now it's the last season, MHA season 8aired and fans are quite sad to say goodbye to the franchise. While MHA's ending is heartbreaking, fans can take solace in the fact that the series still has its spin-off, My Hero Academia Vigilantes, to look forward to.
My Hero Academia Vigilantes aired its first season this year, and it's coming back with its second season in January 2026. It's definitely an exciting return for MHA fans, even if it doesn't feature most of the show's original cast.
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Oshi no Ko season 3
Release date: Unknown month, 2026
Oshi No Ko already has two seasons out, and to say they were hits would be an understatement. Fans are waiting more than ever for its third season, and there is not much time left until it premieres.
Oshi no Ko season 3 is scheduled to air in January 2026and fans are hyped to see what the anime has in store for them. Oshi no Ko season 3 will probably be the penultimate season of the show, as the anime is catching up with the manga fast, which already ended last year.
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The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Release date: October 2026
Apothecary's Diaries has become one of the biggest and most popular anime series in recent years, especially becoming quite big in Japan. Its popularity is all thanks to its captivating story and character writing.
The Apothecary Diaries got its third season confirmed right after the conclusion of its second season. It was recently announced The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Part 1 will be released in October 2026while the second part is submitted April 2027. There will also be a movie in December 2026.
