Key 2026-2027 Anime Announcements
Key Questions
What are the major Winter 2026 anime releases?
Winter 2026 features Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren Season 2, Oshi no Ko Season 4, Hell's Paradise Season 2, Medalist, Fate/strange Fake, and Mashle Season 3. Additional titles include Aoashi Season 2 in October.
When does Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 premiere?
The theatrical run is scheduled for June 25-29, 2026, with streaming on Hulu and Disney+ starting July 25. It marks the final season of the series.
What is the release date for Mashle Season 3?
Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 3 is set to debut in January 2027 and will cover the Tri-Magicathalon Divine Visionary Final Exam Arc. A new trailer has been released confirming the timeline.
When will Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle be available on streaming?
The theatrical release is July 29, 2026, with a streaming leak expected the same day on Crunchyroll. A second movie is planned for 2027.
What anime are coming to Netflix in 2026-2027?
Netflix titles include Akane-banashi on May 17, One Piece Whole Cake arc, the One Piece remake in February 2027, and several original projects from the Annecy slate such as The Ribbon Hero on August 8.
When does Elusive Samurai Season 2 premiere?
Season 2 of The Elusive Samurai premieres on July 17, 2026, with a new main trailer and opening information released. It continues the story from the first season.
What announcements are expected at MAPPA's 15th anniversary event?
The June 19 event will reveal the format for Chainsaw Man Season 2, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 details, Dorohedoro Season 3 confirmation, and a Fire Punch tease. It also ties into other MAPPA projects.
Are there any Ghibli or classic anime updates?
GKIDS has acquired Ghibli UK rights, and a live-action Kiki's Delivery Service series is in development. Akira is also receiving an IMAX release.
Winter 2026: JJK S3, Frieren S2, Oshi S4, Hell's Paradise S2, Medalist, Fate/strange Fake, Mashle S3. Spring: Witch Hat Atelier (Apr 6), Re:ZERO S4, Akane-banashi (Netflix May 17). Summer: Mushoku Tensei S3+2, Bleach TYBW Pt4 (theatrical June 25-29, streaming July 25 on Hulu and Disney+), Ghost in the Shell (July 7), One Piece Elbaf (July 5), Demon Slayer Infinity Castle (theatrical July 29, streaming leak July 29 Crunchyroll), Black Torch (July 4 CR), Fairy Tail Re:Fantasia (July 29), Goodbye Lara (July 6), Grand Blue S3 (July 6), Clevatess S2 (July 8), Elusive Samurai S2 (July 17). Fall: DB Super, JoJo, Frieren S3, Netflix One Piece Whole Cake, Dorohedoro S2 (S3 greenlit), JJK S4, OPM S3, Haikyuu movies. 2027: Kagurabachi (Apr), One Piece remake (Feb 2027), Spy x Family S4 (delayed to 2027+), Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Movie 2 (2027), Mashle S3 (Jan 2027). Netflix Annecy slate: The Ribbon Hero (Aug 8), Fool Night, Sparks of Tomorrow, Bass X Machina. MAPPA 15th anniversary event June 19 will reveal CSM S2 format, JJK S4, Dorohedoro S3, Fire Punch tease. Aoashi S2 (Oct, TMS, 24 eps). Solo Leveling film in production (direct continuation after S2, co-produced by Crunchyroll/Aniplex). Apothecary Diaries movie December release. Elusive Samurai S2 July 17. Mashle S3 Jan 2027. JJK S3 Hulu July 10. One Piece official store LA fall 2026. Akira IMAX, GKIDS Ghibli UK rights, live-action Kiki series.