Anime Expo came in hot this year dropping announcements that completely reshaped what 2026 is gonna look like. Forget niche reveals and whisper networks; this was the kind of drop where fans stopped scrolling. Beastars Final Season Part 2 locked in, Fist of the North Star is getting a full-bore reboot, and Hiromu Arakawa’s dark fantasy Yomi no Tsugai (aka Daemons of the Shadow Realm) just got the greenlight at Studio Bones. If you’re all about character drama, retro rage, or supernatural sibling sagas you’re staring at one hell of a lineup.
Looks like we’ll be heading back to Night City once again, as Cyberpunk Edgerunners announced a standalone sequel coming soon in 2026. Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will be another 10-episode series with a plot that’s completely separate from Season 1.
The first season was a massive hit, receiving praise for its captivating storytelling and striking animation fans in hopes of exploring more of its dystopian universe. With Studio Trigger leading the production, it's without a doubt they’ll once again execute a gripping narrative that’ll pull us deeper into its cybernetic universe, and give us characters to connect with (and possibly cry over).
When Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End first debuted in 2024, it took the anime community by storm. It competed with Solo Leveling for anime of the year (which, to be honest, it should’ve won). With its soft melancholy, worldbuilding, and emotional weight, Frieren left its mark as one of the most compelling narratives we’ve seen in a while.
At Anime Expo 2025, fans finally got a first look at the new season. The trailer teased Frieren, Fern, and Stark continuing their journey this time toward the Land of the Dead. The anime is officially set to return in January, 2026.
After the beginning of the Spade Kingdom arc, the action fantasy anime Black Clover went on a long hiatus. Now 5 years, and it’s finally returning with a new season. For its 10th anniversary, Creator Yuki Tabata found it to be the perfect time to announce its return. Fans have been yearning for the series to return for years, and with this being a perfect to end the event, it only builds high anticipation for its comeback.
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The final season of Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War was originally slated to release in 2025, but due to production setbacks, it’s been hit with a much-needed delay. Director Hikaru Murata issued an apology to fans for the long wait, officially confirming that the beloved series will now wrap up in 2026.
Season 2 of Apothecary Diaries wrapped up this past April, but fans won’t have to wait long for more. Over the weekend, TOHO Animation confirmed that production for Season 3 is officially underway. While there’s no release date just yet, we did get a teaser hinting that Maomao and Jinshi’s saga will continue in an entirely “new land.”
Director Norihiko Naganuma titled the Season 2 finale “The Beginning,” which could signal a major shift in the story’s direction as the next chapter unfolds.
After a year of silence, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is finally making its return, with Season 3 set to hit Crunchyroll in 2026. The popular isekai just dropped its first trailer, showcasing the series’ pristine animation and art design building major anticipation for what’s to come
Straight from the mind behind Fullmetal Alchemist, Hiromu Arakawa’s Yomi no Tsugai (aka Daemons of the Shadow Realm) is officially getting an anime adaptation at Studio Bones. The trailer and teaser visual drop alongside word that Crunchyroll will stream it globally. With Masahiro Andō directing (Sword of the Stranger), Noboru Takagi on series composition, and Kenichiro Suehiro composing, this dark-fantasy series starring twins Yuru and Asa is shaping up to be an emotional knockout and one to watch in the coming year.
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Beastars wrapped up the first half of its final season on Netflix in December 2024, leaving fans on edge and wanting more. Anime Expo 2025 confirmed what we were all hoping for: Beastars Final Season Part 2 drops in 2026, complete with a new poster and teaser visual that’s already got the community buzzing about Legoshi’s return . Studio Orange is back behind the animation, with Shinichi Matsumi steering the story and Nanami Higuchi on script. If the first half’s blend of drama, moral complexity, and sleek visuals is any indicator, this finale is going to hit even harder.
Forty years later, Fist of the North Star is back with muscle. Warner Bros. Japan revealed a full CGI reboot set for 2026 to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, complete with a freshly unveiled teaser trailer and cast lineup announced at Anime Expo. This is no nostalgic cash grab: the reboot promises high-end visuals and a faithful take on Hokuto Shinken’s brutal, post-apocalyptic world and yes, Kenshiro is still delivering death-fist justice.
The Summer 2025 anime season is here and it’s packed with standout titles across every genre. So we’ve rounded up some of the most anticipated anime of the summer to help you figure out where to start.
Anime isn’t just a genre; it’s a universe where emotions run wild, battles redefine characters, and story arcs leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. It’s not just entertainment—it’s a journey. And some arcs have not only reshaped their respective series but have also influenced an entire generation of fans. Let’s talk about the arcs that went beyond being stories—they became what I would like to call "landmarks" in anime culture.
Anime battles hit different. These aren’t just fights—they’re iconic clashes that define characters, spark rivalries, and pull you right into the story. Here are some of the most legendary battles that left us holding our breath and replaying scenes on loop.