The Spring 2026 season is officially here! From the highly anticipated conclusion of Dr. STONE to the dark urban fantasy of Dorohedoro, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide for international fans.
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活)
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険)
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (転生したらスライムだった件)
- Dr. STONE Science Future (Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE)
- Dorohedoro (ドロヘドロ)
- Classroom of the Elite (ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ)
- The Angel Next Door Spoils me Rotten (お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件)
- I Made Friends with the 2nd Cutest Girl in My Class (クラスで2番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった)
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (魔入りました！入間くん)
- Mission: Yozakura Family (夜桜さんちの大作戦)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活)
Synopsis: Subaru Natsuki, an ordinary high schooler, is summoned to a fantasy world where he acquires the ability “Return by Death.” He must endure countless tragedies and loop through time to save those he cherishes from a cruel destiny.
- Release: Spring 2026 (New Arc / Season 4)
- Studio: White Fox
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Yusuke Kobayashi, Rie Takahashi, Inori Minase
Why It’s Trending: As one of the definitive “Dark Isekai” masterpieces, the return of Subaru’s struggle is always a massive event for the global anime community.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険)
Synopsis: The multi-generational saga of the Joestar family as they battle supernatural foes using “Stands”—physical manifestations of their inner strength.
- Release: Anniversary Projects 2026
- Studio: david production
- Streaming: Netflix / Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Fairouz Ai (Part 6), various
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (転生したらスライムだった件)
Synopsis: Rimuru Tempest, a slime with god-like powers, continues to build his nation of monsters while navigating complex international politics and celestial threats.
- Release: Spring 2026
- Studio: Eight Bit
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Miho Okasaki, Makoto Furukawa
Dr. STONE Science Future (Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE)
Synopsis: The final chapter of Senku’s quest to restore humanity. The Kingdom of Science prepares for its ultimate challenge as they reach for the stars.
- Release: April 2026
- Studio: TMS Entertainment
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Yusuke Kobayashi, Ryota Suzuki
Dorohedoro (ドロヘドロ)
Synopsis: In a dismal city known as “The Hole,” a lizard-headed man named Caiman hunts sorcerers to regain his human memories.
- Release: New Project 2026
- Studio: MAPPA (Predicted)
- Streaming: Netflix
- Key Cast: Wataru Takagi, Reina Kondo
Classroom of the Elite (ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ)
Synopsis: At a prestigious high school where merit is everything, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji manipulates the system from the shadows.
- Release: Spring 2026 (New Arc)
- Studio: Lerche
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Shoya Chiba, Akari Kito
The Angel Next Door Spoils me Rotten (お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件)
Synopsis: A sweet romance between Mahiru, the school’s most beautiful girl, and her neighbor Amane as they slowly bond over shared daily life.
- Release: Spring 2026
- Studio: project No.9
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Taito Ban, Manaka Iwami
I Made Friends with the 2nd Cutest Girl in My Class (クラスで2番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった)
Synopsis: A relatable romance focusing on the genuine bond between two students who find comfort in each other’s “second best” reality.
- Release: April 2026
- Studio: TBA
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: TBA
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun (魔入りました！入間くん)
Synopsis: Iruma, a kind-hearted human sold to a demon, continues his chaotic yet heartwarming life at a demon school.
- Release: Spring 2026
- Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures
- Streaming: Crunchyroll
- Key Cast: Ayumu Murase, Ayaka Asai
Mission: Yozakura Family (夜桜さんちの大作戦)
Synopsis: Taiyo Asano joins a family of elite spies to protect his childhood friend Mutsumi from her overprotective brother.
- Release: Spring 2026
- Studio: SILVER LINK.
- Streaming: Hulu / Disney+
- Key Cast: Reiji Kawashima, Kaede Hondo