Summer 2026 Anime Guide: Every New Series, Premiere Date, Streaming Platform and Weekly Schedule

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4

Japanese title (Romaji): Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, isekai, psychological drama
• Animation studio: WHITE FOX
• Premiere date: April 8, 2026; continues into July

Synopsis: Subaru Natsuki’s struggle against fate continues as new threats force him to rely once again on Return by Death. Season 4 expands the conflict surrounding Emilia’s camp while testing Subaru’s ability to protect the people he loves without losing himself to repeated failure and trauma.

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

Japanese title (Romaji): Honzuki no Gekokujou: Ryoushu no Youjo

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, isekai, drama
• Animation studio: WIT Studio
• Premiere date: April 4, 2026; continues into July

Synopsis: Rozemyne enters a more dangerous stage of noble society after becoming the adopted daughter of an archduke. Her dream of surrounding herself with books remains unchanged, but politics, family obligations and the responsibilities attached to her growing influence make that goal increasingly difficult.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4

Japanese title (Romaji): Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Dai 4-ki

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, isekai, adventure
• Animation studio: eightbit
• Premiere date: April 3, 2026; continues into July

Synopsis: Rimuru Tempest continues building a nation where different races can coexist, but Tempest’s growing political and military influence attracts increasingly powerful allies and enemies. The fourth season begins an extended new phase of the story, with its opening cours airing consecutively.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm

Japanese title (Romaji): Yomi no Tsugai

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Action, supernatural, fantasy
• Animation studio: bones film
• Premiere date: April 4, 2026; continues into July

Synopsis: Yuru lives in an isolated mountain village while his twin sister Asa is kept apart for a mysterious religious duty. When armed outsiders attack, Yuru discovers the truth about his family and becomes linked to supernatural beings called Daemons, beginning a dangerous journey through a hidden conflict.

MAO

Japanese title (Romaji): MAO

• Streaming: Hulu in the United States; Disney+ in Latin America and selected regions
• Genre: Supernatural, mystery, historical fantasy, romance
• Animation studio: Sunrise
• Premiere date: April 4, 2026; continues into July

Synopsis: Nanoka Kiba survives a strange accident and later crosses into the Taisho era, where she meets Mao, an onmyoji cursed by a cat demon. Their intertwined pasts draw them into cases involving curses, spirits and forgotten memories as they search for the truth behind the catastrophe that changed both of their lives.

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4

Japanese title (Romaji): Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Dai 4 Series

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, school comedy, adventure
• Animation studio: Bandai Namco Pictures
• Premiere date: April 4, 2026; continues into July

Synopsis: Human teenager Iruma Suzuki continues his life at the demon school Babyls, where his kindness, talent and unusual friendships keep pushing him into the spotlight. The fourth season develops the Music Festival storyline and the challenges facing the Misfit Class during a two-cour run.

A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires

Japanese title (Romaji): Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita: Madousho no Chikara de Sokoku wo Tatakitsubushimasu

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, revenge, adventure
• Animation studio: Studio Comet
• Premiere date: July 6, 2026

Synopsis: Elizabeth’s engagement to the crown prince ends without warning, and the humiliation quickly becomes something far worse when she is falsely branded a traitor and imprisoned. Escaping with a formidable grimoire, she rebuilds her life as a merchant in a neighboring country and begins preparing a calculated campaign against the homeland that discarded her.

A Story About Someya-san, My Seminar Classmate, Being an Adult Video Actress

Japanese title (Romaji): Onaji Zemi no Someya-san ga Sexy Joyuu Datta Hanashi

• Streaming: AnimeFesta / OceanVeil
• Genre: Adult romance, comedy
• Animation studio: studio HōKIBOSHI
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026 on TV; episode 1 streamed early on June 12

Synopsis: College student Ryosuke discovers an adult performer who looks exactly like his seminar classmate Someya. His attempt to confirm the truth creates an unexpectedly intimate living arrangement and a romantic comedy built around secrecy, embarrassment and the difference between a public persona and private feelings.

Additional note: This is an adult-oriented short-form AnimeFesta title. Availability may vary substantially by region.

Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Azur Lane: Bisoku Zenshin! Ni!!

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Comedy, slice of life
• Animation studio: CANDY BOX
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: The shipgirls of Azur Lane return in another series of short, relaxed stories. Away from large-scale naval combat, the characters spend their time studying, playing, cooking and getting into small everyday misadventures that emphasize friendship and fan-favorite character interactions.

BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA

Japanese title (Romaji): BanG Dream! Yume Mita

• Streaming: International streaming TBA
• Genre: Music, youth drama, slice of life
• Animation studio: NICHICALINE
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: The BanG Dream! project turns its focus to Mugendai Mewtype, following young musicians trying to transform online dreams and individual ambitions into a functioning band. Performances, creative disagreements and the pressure of being seen by an audience test how far they are willing to go together. The premiere is planned as a three-episode broadcast.

Black Torch

Japanese title (Romaji): BLACK TORCH

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Action, supernatural, ninja
• Animation studio: 100studio
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: Jiro Azuma is a ninja descendant who can communicate with animals. After protecting a catlike mononoke named Rago, Jiro dies and is revived when Rago fuses with him, granting him supernatural abilities. He is then recruited by the covert Black Torch organization to battle hostile spirits threatening humanity.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity

Japanese title (Romaji): BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tan

• Streaming: Disney+
• Genre: Action, supernatural, adventure
• Animation studio: PIERROT FILMS
• Premiere date: July 25, 2026

Synopsis: The Thousand-Year Blood War reaches its final cour as Ichigo Kurosaki and the surviving Soul Reapers confront Yhwach and the true scale of his plan. The Calamity is positioned as the concluding chapter of the anime adaptation, bringing the conflict between the Soul Society and the Wandenreich toward its decisive battles.

Additional note: This is the final cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation.

Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Bungou Stray Dogs Wan! 2

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Comedy, slice of life, parody
• Animation studio: BONES / Nomad
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: The Armed Detective Agency and Port Mafia return in another collection of chibi comedy stories. Familiar rivalries, supernatural abilities and deadly reputations are transformed into school-like skits, workplace chaos and absurd everyday situations that offer a lighter companion to the main Bungo Stray Dogs series.

Clevatess Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Clevatess II: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Dark fantasy, action, adventure
• Animation studio: Lay-duce
• Premiere date: July 8, 2026

Synopsis: The uneasy alliance surrounding Clevatess, Alicia and the mysterious infant continues as the consequences of the heroes’ failed campaign spread across the land. Humanity’s survival may depend on the very monster king it once tried to destroy, while new enemies threaten the fragile bond formed in the first season.

Dara-san of the Reiwa Era

Japanese title (Romaji): Reiwa no Dara-san

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Supernatural comedy, horror, ecchi
• Animation studio: Asahi Production
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: A terrifying local spirit known as Dara-san encounters modern people who are far less frightened than tradition suggests they should be. The series combines grotesque folklore, offbeat humor and unexpectedly casual relationships as an old supernatural presence tries to make sense of life in the Reiwa era.

Dodge Danko

Japanese title (Romaji): Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko

• Streaming: Prime Video
• Genre: Sports, action, comedy
• Animation studio: CUE
• Premiere date: July 6, 2026

Synopsis: Danko, the daughter of legendary dodgeball player Danpei, sets out to build the strongest team of her generation. Carrying the weight of a famous legacy, she faces fierce rivals, spectacular special throws and the challenge of turning raw determination into genuine teamwork.

Draw This, Then Die!

Japanese title (Romaji): Kore Kaite Shine

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Slice of life, comedy, coming of age
• Animation studio: Shin-Ei Animation
• Premiere date: July 3, 2026

Synopsis: Ai Yasumi loves manga but has never seriously considered creating it herself. A life-changing encounter pushes her to form a school manga club on a remote island, where she and her friends learn that making comics requires vulnerability, persistence and the courage to show other people what matters to them.

From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage

Japanese title (Romaji): Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Boukenroku

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Action, fantasy
• Animation studio: EMT Squared
• Premiere date: June 25, 2026

Synopsis: A sage who reached the pinnacle of his talent reincarnates fourteen hundred years later, in an era when magical knowledge has fallen into decline. Mastering techniques the modern world can barely comprehend, he enrolls in an academy and begins to shatter all established standards of power.

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru II

• Streaming: Prime Video
• Genre: Action, adventure, fantasy
• Animation studio: Passione
• Premiere date: July 8, 2026

Synopsis: Beryl Gardinant still thinks of himself as an ordinary countryside instructor, even though his former students have become elite knights, adventurers and mages. As his reputation grows, increasingly dangerous missions force the humble swordsman to acknowledge the extraordinary skill everyone else has already recognized.

Goodbye, Lara

Japanese title (Romaji): Sayonara Lara

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, romance, slice of life
• Animation studio: Kinema Citrus
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: Mermaid princess Lara once sacrificed everything for a human love and vanished into sea foam. Two hundred years later, she is reborn near Lake Biwa in modern Japan. Given another chance at life, Lara sets out to understand the human world and find the true love she could not reach before.

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3

Japanese title (Romaji): Grand Blue Season 3

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Comedy, college life, diving
• Animation studio: Zero-G / Saber Works
• Premiere date: July 2026 — exact date TBA

Synopsis: Iori Kitahara and the members of the Peek a Boo diving club return for another season of ocean adventures, college friendships and catastrophically irresponsible drinking. The new arc takes the group beyond its familiar setting, while keeping the series’ contrast between genuine diving passion and outrageous comedy.

Additional note: A July 2026 window is confirmed, but the exact premiere day remains unannounced.

Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus

Japanese title (Romaji): Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Coming of age, circus, comedy, drama
• Animation studio: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: A group of young performers gathers around the Sunflower Circus, a place where talent alone is not enough to survive. Through demanding rehearsals, rivalries and shared failures, they learn how to turn individual acts into a show capable of reaching an audience and changing their own lives.

Hana-Kimi Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Hanazakari no Kimitachi e Dai 2-ki

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romantic comedy, school, cross-dressing
• Animation studio: Signal.MD
• Premiere date: July 1, 2026

Synopsis: Mizuki Ashiya continues living at an all-boys school while disguised as a boy so she can remain close to high-jump athlete Izumi Sano. Keeping her identity secret becomes increasingly difficult as friendships deepen, romantic feelings grow and the school’s eccentric residents create new complications.

Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life

Japanese title (Romaji): Hanaori-san wa Tensei shite mo Kenka ga Shitai

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy romantic comedy, action
• Animation studio: LIDEN FILMS
• Premiere date: July 11, 2026

Synopsis: Ryusei was once a Demon King, while Meteor Hanaori was the hero who defeated him. Reincarnated in peaceful modern Japan, he has become a shut-in and she is now an ordinary high-school girl. Their reunion pulls Ryusei back into society and begins an unlikely romance between former mortal enemies.

Hell Mode Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Hell Mode: Yarikomizuki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musou Suru 2nd Season

• Streaming: HIDIVE
• Genre: Action, fantasy, isekai
• Animation studio: Yokohama Animation Lab
• Premiere date: July 3, 2026

Synopsis: Allen chose the harshest possible difficulty before being reborn into a game-like fantasy world with no guide, shortcuts or convenient resets. Having developed his rare summoner class through relentless effort, he now faces stronger enemies and larger responsibilities while trying to uncover the rules hidden behind his unforgiving new reality.

Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid!

Japanese title (Romaji): Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (Hoko)!

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy comedy, isekai, slice of life
• Animation studio: EMT Squared
• Premiere date: July 1, 2026

Synopsis: Melody is supposed to become the saintly heroine who saves an otome-game world from destruction. Instead, she dedicates every extraordinary ability to becoming the perfect maid. With the official scenario now missing its heroine, Melody’s flawless housework unintentionally derails the plot and may save the world in a completely different way.

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand

Japanese title (Romaji): Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Itte kara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, action, adventure
• Animation studio: Gekkou
• Premiere date: July 6, 2026

Synopsis: S-rank mage Luck stays behind to protect his companions and spends ten years fighting demonic forces alone. When he finally returns, the world believes he died as a legendary hero, while the battle’s effects have made him appear younger. Hiding his identity, he starts again as an unknown F-rank adventurer.

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day

Japanese title (Romaji): Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Dark fantasy, girls’ love, drama
• Animation studio: ROLL2
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: At an orphanage that raises children as magical weapons, Sheena has grown numb to the deaths surrounding her. Her life changes when she meets Mimi, a mysterious girl who returns from battle covered in blood yet remains impossibly cheerful. Their bond becomes a fragile source of tenderness inside a brutal system.

Iron Wok Jan!

Japanese title (Romaji): Tetsunabe no Jan!

• Streaming: International streaming TBA
• Genre: Cooking, comedy, competition
• Animation studio: TROYCA
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: Brilliant but abrasive chef Jan Akiyama enters the Gobancho restaurant determined to prove that cooking is war and victory is everything. His philosophy clashes with Kiriko Gobancho’s belief that food exists to make people happy, turning every dish into both a culinary showdown and an argument over what makes a true chef.

Iwamoto-senpai’s Recommendation

Japanese title (Romaji): Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen

• Streaming: Disney+
• Genre: Historical supernatural, action, mystery
• Animation studio: Studio DEEN
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: In 1910, military-school student Kodo Iwamoto travels across Japan investigating supernatural phenomena that could be weaponized. One mission leads him to a boy who believes his strange power is an illness. Under Iwamoto’s guidance, the boy learns to control it and joins a dangerous network of occult investigations.

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia

Japanese title (Romaji): Tenmaku no Jaadugar

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Historical drama, revenge, adventure
• Animation studio: Science SARU
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: In the thirteenth century, the orphaned Sitara is taken in by a family of Persian scholars and discovers the power of knowledge. When the expanding Mongol Empire destroys her peaceful life, she forms a connection with another woman driven by revenge. Together, they may shake the most powerful empire of their age. The premiere includes two episodes.

Additional note: The season begins with a two-episode premiere.

Kaiju Girl Caramelise

Japanese title (Romaji): Otome Kaijuu Caramelise

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romance, comedy, supernatural
• Animation studio: LIDEN FILMS
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: Kuroe Akaishi hides a condition that transforms her into a giant monster whenever intense emotions overwhelm her. Falling for popular classmate Arata Minami makes control almost impossible. Their romance combines shy adolescent feelings with city-sized destruction and the fear that revealing her true self could ruin everything.

Kamui-san Directly Behind You

Japanese title (Romaji): Ushiro no Shoumen Kamui-san

• Streaming: OceanVeil
• Genre: Supernatural comedy, ecchi
• Animation studio: Zero-G
• Premiere date: July 3, 2026

Synopsis: Shizuka is a high school girl who can see ghosts, a talent that makes ordinary life terrifying. Her classmate Kamui is an eccentric exorcist whose methods are effective but deeply inappropriate. Together they confront spirits through a mixture of horror, comedy and deliberately provocative supernatural battles.

Let’s Go Kaikigumi

Japanese title (Romaji): Let's Go Kaikigumi

• Streaming: International streaming TBA
• Genre: Supernatural comedy
• Animation studio: C-Station
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: A young man becomes entangled with Kaikigumi, a bizarre group connected to ghosts, curses and inexplicable incidents. Their investigations rarely unfold with dignity, turning paranormal danger into fast-paced comedy while still embracing the strange atmosphere of modern urban legends.

Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky

Japanese title (Romaji): Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romance, drama, slice of life
• Animation studio: Makaria
• Premiere date: July 6, 2026

Synopsis: University freshman Kakeru Sorano reluctantly attends a welcome party and meets Koharu, a blind young woman whose directness unsettles his guarded way of living. As they spend time together, two people who experience loneliness in different ways begin searching for trust, independence and a future they can imagine together.

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance

Japanese title (Romaji): Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Magical girl, action, science fantasy
• Animation studio: Seven Arcs
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: Thirty years after alien invaders nearly destroyed civilization, humanity survives in a world still threatened by recurring attacks. On the isolated island of Mizuho, Shiina Kuze fights the creatures endangering her home and her sister Setsuna. The series opens with an hour-long premiere.

Additional note: The premiere is scheduled as an extended one-hour broadcast.

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Kabushiki Gaisha Magi-Lumiere Dai 2-ki

• Streaming: Prime Video
• Genre: Action, workplace comedy, magical girl
• Animation studio: J.C.Staff / Studio Moe
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: Kana Sakuragi continues working in an industry where magical girls are trained professionals employed to eliminate dangerous supernatural anomalies. As Magilumiere grows, Kana and Hitomi face tougher assignments, corporate competition and the challenge of balancing public safety with the realities of running an unconventional company.

Mebius Dust

Japanese title (Romaji): Mebius Dust

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Supernatural action, mystery, drama
• Animation studio: Doga Kobo
• Premiere date: July 9, 2026

Synopsis: Araki, Stella and Olga appear to share a peaceful life in a welcoming town, filling their days with games, bathhouse visits and familiar routines. Beneath that calm surface lies a supernatural secret capable of reshaping their relationship and forcing the three friends to question the world around them.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3

Japanese title (Romaji): Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, adventure, drama, isekai
• Animation studio: Studio Bind
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: Rudeus continues the second life he once vowed to live without regret. New family responsibilities, unresolved relationships and larger threats push him beyond the security he has built, as the series moves into another major stage of his long journey through magic, loss and personal growth.

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked

Japanese title (Romaji): Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi

• Streaming: International streaming TBA
• Genre: Comedy, slice of life, family
• Animation studio: NEWON
• Premiere date: July 8, 2026

Synopsis: Miyo expects misery after being sent to live with the intimidating Kono family, whose stern stepmother and elegant daughters look like classic fairy-tale villains. Instead, they are caring, supportive and comically misunderstood. The series turns the wicked-stepfamily formula into a warm domestic comedy.

One Piece Heroines: Episode Nami

Japanese title (Romaji): ONE PIECE HEROINES

• Streaming: Netflix worldwide from July 11; Japanese TV on July 5
• Genre: Adventure, comedy, character-focused special
• Animation studio: Toei Animation
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026 in Japan

Synopsis: This special adapts Episode Nami from the One Piece Heroines novels. After buying shoes that hurt her feet, Nami returns to complain and meets a designer who offers to create a custom pair if she agrees to model for him. The story presents a stylish side adventure focused on Nami, with appearances by familiar characters including Robin.

Additional note: This is a television special based on the One Piece Heroines novels, not a regular 12-episode season.

Red River

Japanese title (Romaji): Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Historical fantasy, romance, drama
• Animation studio: Tatsunoko Production
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: Japanese teenager Yuri Suzuki is pulled through water into the ancient Hittite Empire, where Queen Nakia intends to use her as a human sacrifice. Surrounded by political schemes and warfare, Yuri must adapt quickly, protect herself and navigate a growing bond with Prince Kail while searching for a way home.

Rich Girl Caretaker

Japanese title (Romaji): Saijo no Osewa: Takane no Hana-darake na Meimonkou de, Gakuin Ichi no Ojou-sama (Seikatsu Nouryoku Kaimu) wo Kage nagara Osewa suru Koto ni Narimashita

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romantic comedy, school, slice of life
• Animation studio: Brain’s Base
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: Itsuki Tomonari enters an elite academy and is secretly assigned to care for Hinako Konohana, a brilliant and admired heiress who is almost incapable of managing daily life. To protect her reputation, he must support her from the shadows, creating a close relationship neither can publicly explain.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Youjo Senki II

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Military fantasy, action, isekai
• Animation studio: NUT
• Premiere date: July 8, 2026

Synopsis: Tanya Degurechaff continues climbing the military hierarchy of an alternate Europe consumed by war. Armed with ruthless logic, magical firepower and an intense grudge against the divine Being X, she must survive new campaigns in which every strategic victory seems to drag her deeper into the conflict she wants to escape.

Saved by the Ice-Cold Prince’s Love

Japanese title (Romaji): Migawari Reijou wo Sukutta no wa Reikoku Mujihi na Koori no Ouji no Ai deshita

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romance, fantasy, light anime
• Animation studio: Imagica Infos / Imageworks Studio
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: A young noblewoman is forced to take another woman’s place in a dangerous political arrangement and expects no mercy from the feared Ice Prince. His apparently cold behavior conceals careful attention and genuine concern, gradually turning a relationship built on substitution and suspicion into an unexpected refuge.

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu II

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, adventure, comedy, isekai
• Animation studio: Aura Studio
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: Arc awakens inside a fantasy world wearing the skeletal avatar and powerful equipment he used in a game. Although he would prefer a quiet life, his sense of justice repeatedly draws him into battles involving enslaved elves, corrupt nobles and dangerous conspiracies. The second season expands his journey alongside Ariane and Ponta.

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You

Japanese title (Romaji): Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romance, slice of life, workplace
• Animation studio: Asahi Production
• Premiere date: July 9, 2026

Synopsis: Exhausted salaryman Sasaki finds comfort in the smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. One night, when she is absent, a sharp-tongued woman named Tayama invites him to smoke behind the store. He fails to realize that Tayama and Yamada are the same person, allowing a quiet relationship to grow through conversations after work.

Sorry About My Younger Brothers

Japanese title (Romaji): Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasen

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romantic comedy, family, slice of life
• Animation studio: Lay-duce
• Premiere date: July 3, 2026

Synopsis: High-school student Ito gains four younger stepbrothers after her mother remarries. Determined to make the new household work, she takes on the role of dependable older sister, but each brother brings a different personality and problem. Familiar affection slowly develops into a complicated coming-of-age romance. The series is planned for two consecutive cours.

Additional note: The adaptation is planned for two consecutive cours.

Sparks of Tomorrow

Japanese title (Romaji): 20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika

• Streaming: Netflix
• Genre: Historical drama, romance, adventure
• Animation studio: Kyoto Animation
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: In 1907 Kyoto, fifteen-year-old Inako Momokawa struggles under her strict family and an unwanted arranged marriage. Her encounter with Kihachi Sakamoto, a boy convinced that electricity will transform the future, leads her toward a mysterious electrical catalog and the possibility of choosing a life for herself.

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3

Japanese title (Romaji): Kimi no Koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo Dai 3-ki

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romantic comedy, harem, parody
• Animation studio: Bibury Animation Studios
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: Rentarou Aijou’s impossible romantic destiny continues as more soulmates enter his already enormous family. Because rejecting any destined partner would lead to tragedy, Rentarou remains determined to love every girlfriend sincerely, creating increasingly elaborate comedy built around affection, teamwork and total narrative chaos.

The Beautiful Girl at My New School Was My Childhood Friend

Japanese title (Romaji): Tenkousaki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga, Mukashi Danshi to Omotte Issho ni Asonda Osananajimi Datta Ken

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romantic comedy, school, slice of life
• Animation studio: Project No.9
• Premiere date: July 2026 — exact date TBA

Synopsis: After transferring schools, a boy meets the elegant and admired girl everyone considers untouchable. He soon realizes she is the childhood friend he once mistook for a boy and spent his days playing beside. Their reunion brings old familiarity into conflict with new romantic awareness.

Additional note: A July 2026 window is listed, but the exact premiere day remains unannounced.

The Cat and the Dragon

Japanese title (Romaji): Neko to Ryuu

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, adventure, family
• Animation studio: OLM
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: A magical cat discovers an orphaned dragon and raises the creature as one of her own. Their unusual family grows into a warm fantasy tale about cats, humans and magical beasts whose lives repeatedly intersect, showing how small acts of kindness can influence an entire world.

The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration

Japanese title (Romaji): Kimi wo Aisuru Ki wa Nai to Itta Jiki Koushaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai shite Kimasu

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy romance, slice of life
• Animation studio: Zero-G
• Premiere date: July 4, 2026

Synopsis: A political marriage begins with the future duke bluntly declaring that love will never be part of their arrangement. His actions soon contradict every word: he protects, supports and increasingly spoils his bewildered fiancée. The story follows a formal partnership slowly becoming a sincere romance.

The Elusive Samurai Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Dai 2-ki

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Historical action, comedy, drama
• Animation studio: CloverWorks
• Premiere date: July 2026 — exact date TBA

Synopsis: Hojo Tokiyuki continues gathering allies after the destruction of his clan. His extraordinary talent is not brute strength but survival: he escapes, evades and outmaneuvers enemies who expect a young heir to fight conventionally. The new season advances his campaign to reclaim his place in a violently changing Japan.

Additional note: The July 2026 broadcast window is official, but the exact premiere day remains unannounced.

The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System

Japanese title (Romaji): Tsuihou Sareta Tensei Juukishi wa Game Chishiki de Musou Suru

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, action, game-world isekai
• Animation studio: GoHands
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: Elma is disowned after receiving the supposedly defective Heavy Knight class instead of the prestigious role expected by his family. Memories from a previous life reveal that his world follows the rules of a game he once mastered, and that Heavy Knight is secretly one of its strongest late-game classes. The anime is scheduled for two consecutive cours.

Additional note: The anime was announced for two consecutive cours.

The Failed Sage’s Academy Domination

Japanese title (Romaji): Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Boukenroku

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, action, academy
• Animation studio: EMT Squared
• Premiere date: July 1, 2026

Synopsis: The great sage Ephthal dies after reaching the limits of his magical talent, then reincarnates four centuries later in an age where magic has dramatically declined. Techniques that were ordinary to him now look miraculous. Determined to pursue the heights he never reached, he enrolls in a magic academy and overturns its assumptions.

The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World

Japanese title (Romaji): Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi: Kakure Skill de Camping Car wo Shoukan Shimashita

• Streaming: HIDIVE
• Genre: Fantasy, isekai, cooking, slice of life
• Animation studio: EMT Squared
• Premiere date: July 6, 2026

Synopsis: Rin Takanashi is summoned as a saint, only to be rejected when her survival-related abilities are judged useless. Fortunately, those skills are perfect for the camping enthusiast, allowing her to summon a motorhome, cook comforting meals and travel with new companions. Her relaxed food journey gradually becomes more important than anyone expected.

The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects

Japanese title (Romaji): Ryoumin 0-nin Start no Henkyou Ryoushu-sama

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, slice of life, romance, kingdom building
• Animation studio: studio42
• Premiere date: July 10, 2026

Synopsis: After years of war, hero Dias receives a remote frontier territory as his reward. The supposed domain has no towns, no infrastructure and only one resident: a horned woman named Alna. With no experience as a ruler, Dias begins by working the land beside her and slowly building a community from nothing.

The Ghost in the Shell

Japanese title (Romaji): Koukaku Kidoutai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL

• Streaming: Prime Video
• Genre: Science fiction, cyberpunk, action, mystery
• Animation studio: Science SARU
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: In a future where minds can connect to networks and consciousness can move between cybernetic bodies, Major Motoko Kusanagi investigates crimes that blur the boundary between human identity and artificial existence. Science SARU’s new adaptation returns to Masamune Shirow’s manga while presenting Section 9’s world through a new visual language.

The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne

Japanese title (Romaji): Saikyou Degarashi Ouji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, political intrigue, action
• Animation studio: Maho Film
• Premiere date: July 6, 2026

Synopsis: Prince Arnold Lakes Adler appears lazy, frivolous and hopelessly unqualified for the imperial succession. In secret, however, he is one of the realm’s five SS-rank adventurers. Rather than claim the throne himself, Arnold uses deception, diplomacy and overwhelming power from the shadows to secure victory for his twin brother.

The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power

Japanese title (Romaji): Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyou mo Muishiki ni Chikara wo Tare Nagasu

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, romance
• Animation studio: Magic Bus / Picante Circus
• Premiere date: June 30, 2026

Synopsis: Carolina, the supposedly talentless younger daughter of Duke Sanchez, accepts a political marriage to a prince rumored to be cruel and savage. Instead of the misery she expects, she finds respect, affection and a chance at happiness, while the extraordinary sacred power she unknowingly possesses begins changing the kingdom around her.

The Ogre’s Bride

Japanese title (Romaji): Oni no Hanayome

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Supernatural romance, drama
• Animation studio: Colored Pencil Animation Japan
• Premiere date: July 2026 — exact date TBA

Synopsis: In a world where powerful ayakashi choose human brides, Yuzu has spent her life overlooked beside a favored sister. Her fate changes when a commanding oni recognizes her as his destined partner. Entering the supernatural elite gives Yuzu the first chance to escape her family’s cruelty and discover her own worth.

Additional note: A July 2026 window is listed, but the exact premiere day remains unannounced.

The Ribbon Hero

Japanese title (Romaji): THE RIBBON HERO Ribbon Hero

• Streaming: Netflix
• Genre: Fantasy, adventure, animated film
• Animation studio: OUTLINE
• Premiere date: August 8, 2026

Synopsis: Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, this feature film reimagines Sapphire as a hero who chooses to defy a cruel destiny. Rather than a direct television remake, The Ribbon Hero is a new cinematic interpretation focused on loss, courage and the difficult decision to protect the people she loves.

Additional note: This is a Netflix animated feature inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight and premieres after the main July television wave.

The Villager of Level 999

Japanese title (Romaji): Lv999 no Murabito

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, adventure
• Animation studio: Brain’s Base
• Premiere date: July 1, 2026

Synopsis: People in Kagami Koji’s world are born into fixed roles, and the humble villager class is considered the weakest of all. Koji nevertheless reaches level 999, making him an impossible exception. His meeting with Alice, the Demon King’s daughter, draws him into a mission to end the conflict between humans and demons.

The World Is Dancing

Japanese title (Romaji): World Is Dancing

• Streaming: HIDIVE
• Genre: Historical drama, performing arts
• Animation studio: CygamesPictures
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: In 1374, twelve-year-old Oniyasha, later known as Zeami Motokiyo, struggles to understand why people dance. Encounters with performers, patrons and political power gradually shape his artistic vision, leading toward the development of Noh theater in a fictionalized portrait of one of Japan’s most influential cultural figures.

The World’s Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country’s Novice Seeker

Japanese title (Romaji): Sekai Saikyou no Kouei: Meikyuukoku no Shinjin Tansakusha

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Action, fantasy, isekai
• Animation studio: Maho Film
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: After dying in a bus accident, exhausted office worker Arihito Atobe awakens in a world where reincarnated people choose jobs and explore deadly labyrinths. He receives the overlooked role of rearguard, but soon discovers that its support abilities can transform an ordinary party into an exceptionally powerful team.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess

Japanese title (Romaji): Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chou So Torikae Den

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Court drama, fantasy, comedy, romance
• Animation studio: Doga Kobo
• Premiere date: July 12, 2026

Synopsis: Delicate court lady Kou Reirin is admired as the perfect candidate to become crown princess. Jealous rival Shu Keigetsu uses magic to swap their bodies, expecting Reirin to collapse inside a despised and physically strong form. Instead, the resilient noblewoman embraces her new health and begins thriving under the identity meant to destroy her.

Tomb Raider King

Japanese title (Romaji): Toukutsu Ou

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Action, supernatural, regression fantasy
• Animation studio: STUDIO EEK
• Premiere date: July 8, 2026

Synopsis: Mysterious tombs containing reality-altering relics suddenly appear around the world. After being betrayed and left to die, expert raider Jooheon Suh returns fifteen years into the past, before the tombs emerged. Armed with future knowledge and a desire for revenge, he plans to seize the greatest relics first and become the Tomb Raider King.

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu 2

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Isekai, comedy, romance, adventure
• Animation studio: ENGI
• Premiere date: July 8, 2026

Synopsis: Leon remains trapped in the matriarchal world of an otome game where he was never supposed to matter. His knowledge of the game, powerful equipment and refusal to respect its privileged romantic leads continue to disrupt the established story, creating new political conflicts and increasingly complicated relationships.

Victoria of Many Faces

Japanese title (Romaji): Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Fantasy, romance, espionage, slice of life
• Animation studio: Studio DEEN
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: After years as an elite covert operative, Victoria leaves her organization and attempts to build an ordinary identity. Her many disguises, talents and contingency plans make normal life difficult, especially after she takes responsibility for a child and attracts the attention of people who may uncover her past.

Yani Neko

Japanese title (Romaji): Yani Neko

• Streaming: Netflix
• Genre: Comedy, drama, slice of life
• Animation studio: Bibury Animation Studios
• Premiere date: July 2, 2026

Synopsis: A chain-smoking cat woman drifts through a messy life shaped by bad habits, unreliable decisions and the people who continue putting up with her. Beneath the crude humor and nicotine haze, the story follows an imperfect adult trying to survive ordinary problems without pretending to be a model citizen.

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Cour 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers Dai 2 Cour

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Action, science fantasy, samurai
• Animation studio: SUNRISE
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: The modern continuation of Samurai Troopers returns for its second cour. A centuries-old book appears to describe the warriors’ adventures before they happen, while the enigmatic Suzunagi tempts each hero with deeply personal desires. The team must discover whether their choices are truly their own.

You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): Seihantai na Kimi to Boku Dai 2-ki

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: Romantic comedy, school, slice of life
• Animation studio: Lapin Track
• Premiere date: July 5, 2026

Synopsis: Outgoing Suzuki and quiet Tani continue learning how to build a relationship despite their opposite personalities. The new season also develops the friends around them, exploring different forms of affection, insecurity and communication through a warm ensemble of believable high-school romances.

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games

Japanese title (Romaji): Tai Ari deshita: Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game nante Shinai

• Streaming: Crunchyroll
• Genre: School comedy, esports, girls’ love
• Animation studio: Diomedéa
• Premiere date: July 7, 2026

Synopsis: Aya enters an elite girls’ academy hoping to become a refined young lady, but discovers that the elegant Shirayuri secretly shares her obsession with competitive fighting games. Hidden matches, fierce rivalries and escalating tournament ambitions turn the prestigious school into an unlikely esports battleground.

I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! Season 2

Japanese title (Romaji): A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu Dai 2-ki

• Streaming: TBA
• Genre: Fantasy, adventure
• Animation studio: TBA
• Premiere date: Announced; no official Summer 2026 premiere date confirmed

Synopsis: The sequel will continue Yuke Feldio’s journey after leaving an unappreciative elite party and reuniting with his former students. Together, the adventurers aim for the deepest parts of the labyrinth while strengthening the bonds and skills that made their new team successful.

Perfect Addiction

Japanese title (Romaji): Perfect Addiction

• Streaming: TBA
• Genre: Boys’ love, romance, drama
• Animation studio: AnimationID
• Premiere date: Light anime announced; exact premiere date TBA

Synopsis: A complicated attraction develops between men whose desires, insecurities and emotional dependence gradually blur the line between romance and obsession. The adaptation was announced as a light anime, but its exact release date and distribution platform had not been formally confirmed when this guide was updated.