Crunchyroll has confirmed a new wave of upcoming anime titles that will join its streaming catalog, bringing together anticipated sequels, brand-new adaptations, fantasy stories, romance, action, isekai, supernatural drama and adventure. The lineup includes major returning series such as The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Gachiakuta Season 2, Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 and Sasaki and Peeps Season 2, alongside new titles such as Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, Firefly Wedding and more.
Below, you can check out the upcoming anime announced for Crunchyroll, along with their release dates and official story descriptions.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
Release Date: October 2026 for Cour 1. April 2027 for Cour 2.
Synopsis: Maomao once lived a peaceful life as an apothecary with her father. However, everything changes when she is sold as a low-ranking servant to the emperor’s palace. Although she tries to remain unnoticed, her medical knowledge and sharp mind soon draw attention after she solves a mystery involving the emperor’s children. As Maomao becomes increasingly involved in palace affairs, she continues uncovering dangerous secrets hidden within the imperial court.
Firefly Wedding
Release Date: October 2026.
Synopsis: Set in the Meiji era, Firefly Wedding follows Satoko, the daughter of a respected family who wants to secure a marriage that will benefit her household. However, her life is suddenly threatened by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a desperate attempt to survive, Satoko makes him an unexpected proposal: marriage. What begins as a survival tactic becomes a tense romantic suspense story between two people who should never have crossed paths.
Gachiakuta Season 2
Release Date: To be announced.
Synopsis: Gachiakuta takes place in a harsh world divided between the privileged people living above and those discarded into the abyss below. The story follows Rudo, a boy wrongly accused of murder and thrown into a massive wasteland filled with trash, monsters and danger. After discovering new powers and meeting the Cleaners, Rudo begins fighting through this brutal world while searching for the truth and a way to challenge the society that rejected him.
Goodbye, Lara
Release Date: July 5, 2026.
Synopsis: Goodbye, Lara is an original anime about a mermaid named Lara, whose story reaches across time and into the modern world. After experiencing events connected to her past, Lara begins a new life on land, encountering people and emotions that reshape her understanding of herself. The series blends fantasy, drama and self-discovery while exploring connection, change and the meaning of living in an unfamiliar world.
I Became a Legend After My 10-Year-Long Last Stand
Release Date: July 6, 2026.
Synopsis: After staying behind to hold off an overwhelming enemy force, a hero endures a desperate battle for ten years. When he finally returns, the world has changed, and his sacrifice has turned him into a legendary figure. The story follows his journey after survival, mixing fantasy action, adventure and character drama as he faces the consequences of becoming a living legend.
Overgeared
Release Date: October 2026.
Synopsis: Youngwoo Shin is struggling in real life, working odd jobs while trying to pay off his debts. Inside the VR game Satisfy, however, everything changes when he discovers a powerful hidden class. After becoming Pagma’s Successor, Youngwoo gains the ability to create legendary equipment, opening the door to fame, power and a completely new life. Overgeared combines game fantasy, action and character growth as an ordinary player begins rising through a virtual world.
Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2
Release Date: July 2026.
Synopsis: Saga of Tanya the Evil follows Tanya Degurechaff, a ruthless young military officer who was once a salaryman reincarnated into another world after defying a mysterious entity known as Being X. In a world shaped by war and magic, Tanya uses strategy, discipline and overwhelming power to survive on the battlefield while continuing her conflict against fate, faith and the forces trying to control her destiny.
Sasaki and Peeps Season 2
Release Date: To be announced.
Synopsis: Sasaki and Peeps follows Sasaki, a tired office worker who buys a pet bird in search of comfort. However, the bird turns out to be Peeps, a powerful sage from another world. After receiving magical abilities, Sasaki begins traveling between worlds while becoming involved in business, supernatural conflicts and unexpected government affairs. Season 2 continues the unusual mix of fantasy, comedy, action and everyday adult life.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power
Release Date: July 2026.
Synopsis: Carolina is the plain and overlooked daughter of a noble family, while her sister Flora is beautiful and considered a candidate to become a saint. One day, Carolina is chosen to marry the second prince of a neighboring country, a man rumored to be cruel and dangerous. However, Carolina possesses a hidden power far greater than anyone realizes, and her life begins changing as she steps into a new role filled with magic, romance and unexpected destiny.
The Ogre's Bride
Release Date: July 2026.
Synopsis: The Ogre's Bride follows Yuzu Shinonome, a high school girl who has been neglected by her family and overshadowed by her younger sister. After a painful incident leaves her feeling unwanted, Yuzu encounters Reiya Kiryuuin, the powerful next head of a high-ranking ayakashi clan. He recognizes her as his bride, pulling her into a romantic fantasy story filled with spirits, family conflict and a chance to finally be cherished.
The Villager of Level 999
Release Date: July 2026.
Synopsis: In a world where everyone is born with a class that determines their role in life, villagers are considered the weakest and most powerless. Koji Kagami was born as a villager, but he discovers at a young age that money is the key to survival and that defeating monsters is the fastest way to earn it. After spending years fighting monsters, he reaches level 999, becoming far stronger than anyone expects from someone with the weakest class.
Tomb Raider King
Release Date: 8 July 2026.
Synopsis: Tomb Raider King takes place in a world where mysterious tombs and powerful relics appear across the globe. Seo Joo-Heon, a talented tomb raider, is betrayed and left to die, but he unexpectedly returns to the past with all of his memories intact. Armed with knowledge of future events, he sets out to claim the strongest relics before his enemies can get them, turning his second chance into a path of revenge, treasure hunting and supernatural battles.
With these 12 titles, Crunchyroll's upcoming lineup brings together several different genres and fan expectations. From the palace mysteries of The Apothecary Diaries to the dark fantasy action of Gachiakuta, the game-inspired rise of Overgeared, the supernatural romance of The Ogre's Bride and the relic-hunting adventure of Tomb Raider King, the platform is preparing a strong selection of new and returning anime for viewers to follow.
