Get Ready for an Anime-Packed 2026
If you thought 2025 was a good year for anime, buckle up—2026 is shaping up to be absolutely legendary. With major sequels, long-awaited adaptations, and promising originals all dropping in the first half of the year, your Crunchyroll queue is about to get very, very long.
The Heavy Hitters
Chainsaw Man Season 2
MAPPA is bringing Denji back, and manga readers know exactly what kind of emotional devastation awaits. The Bomb Devil arc is coming, and the animation quality promises to match the intensity of the source material. If you loved the first season's blend of horror, action, and dark comedy, prepare for things to get even wilder.
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Aftermath
Following the explosive conclusion of the Culling Game, the JJK franchise continues with what many are calling the most ambitious arc yet. Gege Akutami's storytelling combined with MAPPA's production could make this the defining anime moment of the year.
Sleeper Hits to Watch
- Dandadan Season 2 – The supernatural comedy that took everyone by surprise returns with more alien-fighting, ghost-busting chaos
- Blue Lock Season 3 – The ego-driven soccer anime continues its march toward world domination
- Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 – Kafka's monster-slaying adventures continue at Production I.G
Original Projects Worth Your Attention
Beyond adaptations, several original anime projects from studios like Trigger and WIT are generating serious buzz. While details remain scarce, industry insiders suggest we're in for some genre-defining surprises.
Where to Watch
Most of these titles will be available on Crunchyroll and Netflix for Western viewers, with simulcast releases dropping within hours of Japanese broadcasts. Set those notifications now—you won't want to fall behind.
The anime community is eating well in 2026. Your wallet and sleep schedule? Not so much.