The Spring 2026 anime season is 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 watch everything. To counter this frustration, the best bet would be to check each streaming service’s full Spring 2026 lineup to determine which one offers the most bang for your buck.
Obviously, Crunchyroll has, by far, the biggest lineup, including nearly all the major sequels like Re:Zero and TenSura. Still, HIDIVE has a small but seemingly solid roster of shows, and the same can be said for Netflix. Let’s make this process as simple as possible by going over where you can watch every Spring 2026 anime.
April 4 Update Notes: Added Mao and Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 to Hulu’s lineup. Added links to all the anime that have debuted so far (up to April 3).
As of April 4, certain anime have not announced their North American platforms. This might change, but there is a growing chance that many of these series will not have official releases.
7 Spring 2026 Anime Everyone Needs to Check Out (& When to Watch Them)
Check out what Spring 2026 anime you should keep an eye on and just when you can catch them.
Crunchyroll Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Witch Hat Atelier, Re:Zero, TenSura, Classroom of the Elite, Wistoria, & One Piece
As always, Crunchyroll has the most Spring 2026 anime by a wide margin, with the platform covering more genres and themes to an extent. Isekai fans can watch returning juggernauts like TenSura and Re:Zero, or exciting newcomers like An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess. Crunchyroll has I Want to End this Love Game, I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 for those with a romantic heart. If you want to laugh, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home!, Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, Haibara’s Teenage New Game+, and Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk should get you there.
The biggest new anime of Spring 2026 is Witch Hat Atelier, which is only available on Crunchyroll. The same can be said for huge sequels like Wistoria: Wand and Sword, Rent-a-Girlfriend, Dr. Stone: Science Future, and Ace of Diamond Act II. Even One Piece‘s new episodes will be on Crunchyroll.
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Anime |
Japanese Title |
Genre |
Start Date (& Link If Available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 |
Diamond no Ace: Act II Second Season |
Sports |
April 5 |
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring |
Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai |
Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
March 29 |
|
A Hundred Scenes of Awajima |
Awajima Hyakkei |
Drama |
April 9 |
|
Always a Catch! |
Nigashita Sakana wa Ookikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ookisugita Ken |
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
April 2 |
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An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess |
Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. |
Isekai, Fantasy, Comedy |
April 3 |
|
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke |
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen – Ryoushu no Youjo |
Isekai, Fantasy |
April 4 |
|
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk |
Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana |
Comedy, Girls Love |
April 11 |
|
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester |
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season: 2-nensei-hen 1 Gakki |
Mystery, Suspense |
April 1 |
|
Daemons of the Shadow Realm |
Yomi no Tsugai |
Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
April 4 |
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Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Action, Supernatural, Horror |
April 1 |
|
Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3 |
Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3 |
Fantasy |
April 2 |
|
Eren the Southpaw |
Hidarikiki no Eren |
Drama |
April 7 |
|
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love |
Replica datte, 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!! |
Boys Love, Romance |
April 1 |
|
Ghost Concert: Missing Songs |
Ghost Concert: Missing Songs |
Action, Sci-Fi |
April 5 |
|
Haibara’s Teenage New Game+ |
Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game |
Comedy, Romance |
April 3 |
|
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class |
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta |
Romance |
April 7 |
|
I Want to End this Love Game |
Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai |
Comedy, Romance |
April 14 |
|
Killed Again, Mr. Detective. |
Mata Korosarete Shimatta no desu ne, Tantei-sama |
Mystery, Romance |
April 3 |
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Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods |
Kami no Niwatsuki Kusunoki-tei |
Slice of Life, Supernatural |
April 4 |
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Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? |
Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo |
Comedy, Slice of Life |
April 9 |
|
Liar Game |
Liar Game |
Suspense |
April 6 |
|
Marriagetoxin |
Marriagetoxin |
Action |
April 7 |
|
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy |
Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi |
Comedy, Romance, Supernatural |
April 4 |
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My Ribdiculous Reincarnation |
Megami “Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai desu ka” Ore “Yuusha no Rokkotsu de” |
Isekai, Comedy |
April 7 |
|
Needy Girl Overdose |
Needy Girl Overdose |
Drama, Psychological |
April 5 |
|
One Piece |
One Piece |
Action, Fantasy |
April 5 |
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Pardon the Intrusion, I’m Home! |
Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! |
Comedy, Romance |
April 7 |
|
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3 |
Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikyuu wo Samayou 3rd Season |
Isekai, Fantasy |
April 1 |
|
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 |
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 5th Season |
Comedy, Romance, Harem |
April 8 |
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 |
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season |
Isekai, Drama, Action, Fantasy |
April 8 |
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Rilakkuma |
Rilakkuma |
Slice of Life |
April 3 |
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Scum of the Brave |
Yuusha no Kuzu |
Action |
January 11 |
|
Snowball Earth |
Snowball Earth |
Adventure, Sci-Fi |
April 3 |
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 |
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken 4th Season |
Action, Comedy, Isekai, Fantasy |
April 3 |
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The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch |
Kuroneko to Majo no Kyoushitsu |
Comedy, Fantasy |
April 12 |
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The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 |
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken 2 |
Romance |
April 3 |
|
The Beginning After the End Season 2 |
Saikyou no Ousama, Nidome no Jinsei wa Nani wo Suru? Season 2 |
Isekai, Fantasy |
April 1 |
|
The Drops of God |
Kami no Shizuku |
Drama, Gourmet |
April 10 |
|
The Food Diary of Miss Maid |
Maid-san wa Taberu dake |
Gourmet, Slice of Life |
March 31 |
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The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt |
Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt-take ga Futekisetsu na JK no Hanashi |
Comedy, Romance |
April 6 |
|
The Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, but an Appraiser (Provisional)! |
Saikyou no Shokugyou wa Yuusha demo Kenja demo Naku Kanteishi (Kari) Rashii desu yo? |
Isekai, Fantasy |
March 31 |
|
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King |
Himekishi wa Barbaroi no Yome |
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
April 9 |
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Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 |
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4th Season |
Action, Comedy, Fantasy |
April 4 |
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Witch Hat Atelier |
Tongari Boushi no Atelier |
Fantasy |
April 6 |
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 |
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria Season 2 |
Action, Fantasy |
April 12 |
HIDIVE Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Farming Life in Another World, Petals of Reincarnation, & More
HIDIVE will never be able to match Crunchyroll’s quantity or, arguably, quality, but it shines by providing something a bit different. Honestly, the service’s Spring 2026 lineup is pretty darn good, with all the anime being exciting in their own way. Farming Life in Another World is one of the best slow-life isekai anime, and The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen is building on a solid first season.
Petals of Reincarnation should be a fun action shonen anime, and Kirio Fan Club is based on a charming manga. Those latter two anime didn’t really hit the ground running with great first episodes, but they might improve. Finally, Yowayowa Teacher is a very HIDIVE-style show.
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Anime |
Japanese Title |
Genre |
Start Date (& Link If Available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Farming Life in Another World Season 2 |
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka 2 |
Isekai, Slice of Life, Fantasy |
April 6 |
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Kirio Fan Club |
Kirio Fanclub |
Comedy |
April 2 |
|
Petals of Reincarnation |
Reincarnation no Kaben |
Action, Mystery, Supernatural |
April 2 |
|
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess 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, Fanservice |
April 11 |
Netflix Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Dorohedoro, JoJo, & More
Netflix’s Spring 2026 lineup is small but curated. STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of 2026’s biggest anime, but it isn’t really part of this season. Episode one was released on March 19, but the next chapter doesn’t have a release date.
The Ramparts of Ice is shaping up to be one of the better comedies and romances of the season. Check out the first episode, as it was great. Dorohedoro is a big deal too, even though it isn’t a Netflix exclusive anymore.
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Anime |
Japanese Title |
Genre |
Start Date (& Link If Available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Akane’s Story |
Akane-banashi |
Comedy, Drama |
May 2026 (International) |
|
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Action, Supernatural, Horror |
April 1 |
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Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure |
STEEL BALL RUN JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken |
Action, Adventure |
March 19 (Episode 2 Doesn’t Have a Release Date) |
|
The Ramparts of Ice |
Koori no Jouheki |
Comedy, Romance |
April 2 |
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Hulu Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Mao, Mission: Yozakura Family, and Rooster Family
Hulu isn’t synonymous with anime, but it always has a few exclusives. Mao is, by far, the platform’s biggest get, as it is one of Spring 2026’s most highly anticipated series. Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 should be good, too.
Amazon Prime Video Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Fist of the North Star & Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
Amazon Prime Video doesn’t have a large selection of Spring 2026 shows, but Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN and Nippon Sangoku are both exciting prospects.
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Anime |
Japanese Title |
Genre |
Start Date (& Link If Available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN |
Hokuto no Ken: Fist of the North Star |
Action |
April 11 |
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Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun |
Nippon Sangoku |
Drama |
April 5 |
Other Streaming Services
Akane’s Story & More
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YouTube |
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Akane’s Story |
Akane-banashi |
Comedy, Drama |
April 14 |
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Adult Swim |
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Rooster Fighter |
Niwatori Fighter |
Action, Comedy |
March 15 |
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OceanVeil |
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Marika’s Love Meter Malfunction |
Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru |
Comedy, Romance, Fanservice |
April 6 |
Spring 2026 Anime With No Streaming Service
Monster Eater, Kill Blue, & More
- Please note that this info is accurate as of early April 4.
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Anime |
Japanese Title |
Genre |
Start Date (& Link If Available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Candy Caries |
Candy Caries |
Comedy |
April 16 |
|
Hyakki Yakoushou |
Hyakki Yakoushou |
Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Romance |
April 7 |
|
Living in a One-Tatami Room!’ |
Ichijouma Mankitsugurashi! |
Comedy, Fanservice |
April 12 |
|
Kill Blue |
Kill Ao |
Action, Comedy |
April 11 |
|
Komekami! Girls |
Komekami! Girls |
Cute Girls Doing Cute Things |
April 3 |
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Onegai AiPri |
Onegai AiPri |
Magical Girl |
April 5 |
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The Great Sage Ryddel and the Hands of Time |
Daikenja Riddle no Jikan Gyakkou |
Action |
April 1 |
|
Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly |
Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Lilly |
Magical Girl |
April 5 |
|
Monster Eater |
Mamonogurai no Boukensha: Ore dake Mamono wo Kuratte Tsuyoku Naru |
Action, Fantasy |
April 3 |
|
Shou 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan |
Shou 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan |
Comedy |
April 12 |
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