The fall 2026 anime season is bringing back several major franchises while introducing new adaptations of video games and fantasy series. Exact premiere dates have been announced for some of the season’s biggest titles, while others are still scheduled only for October or the broader fall window.
Here are 10 anime worth watching and when they are expected to arrive.
Sekiro: No Defeat — September 4 in Japan
Based on FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Sekiro: No Defeat explores the world behind the acclaimed action game. Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the story focuses on the rule of Sword Saint Isshin Ashina and the growing threat posed by the Interior Ministry.
The anime began a three-week theatrical run in Japan on September 4. A worldwide release date has not yet been announced.
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans — October 2
The latest Tokyo Revengers instalment continues the story of Takemichi Hanagaki, whose ability to travel through time has repeatedly drawn him into conflicts with Tokyo’s youth gangs. The new arc increases the tension as several powerful factions compete for control following the collapse of the Tokyo Manji Gang.
Ranma 1/2 Season 3 — October 3
The modern adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi‘s classic manga follows martial artist Ranma Saotome, who transforms into a girl whenever cold water splashes on him. His attempts to manage the curse, his complicated engagement to Akane Tendo and a growing number of eccentric rivals drive the series’ martial arts comedy.
Blue Box Season 2 — October 4
Blue Box combines high school romance with competitive sports. It follows badminton player Taiki Inomata, whose determination to improve on the court becomes more complicated when he starts living with his basketball-playing crush, Chinatsu Kano.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — October 20
Studio Trigger returns to Night City with a new standalone 10-episode story set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Unlike the first season, the new series follows a different group of characters and centres on themes of redemption and revenge amid the violence and corporate power struggles of the futuristic city.
The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 20.
Black Clover Season 2 — October
The long-awaited continuation of Black Clover returns to the world of Asta and Yuno, two rivals pursuing the title of Wizard King. Asta, who was born without magical abilities, has relied on his anti-magic powers to compete in a society where magic determines much of a person’s status.
An exact October premiere date has not yet been announced.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — October
The new season follows Maomao, an exceptionally observant apothecary whose knowledge of medicine and poisons repeatedly draws her into the intrigues of the imperial court. The upcoming story will take the series beyond the setting explored in its previous seasons.
Season 3 is scheduled for October, with its second part expected to follow in April 2027. A specific October premiere date has not yet been announced.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus — Fall 2026
The new Dragon Ball project centres on Beerus, the powerful God of Destruction introduced in Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and later featured prominently in Dragon Ball Super. Further plot details remain limited, but the project will expand the franchise’s focus beyond its traditional Goku-led storylines.
No exact premiere date has been announced beyond fall 2026.
Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 — Fall 2026
The fantasy series follows a man who dies and is reborn in another world as a sentient sword. His new existence changes when he meets Fran, a young adventurer from the oppressed Black Cat tribe, and the pair begin travelling together.
The second season continues their journey through a world filled with monsters, magic and competing powers.
Magic Knight Rayearth — Fall 2026
A new adaptation of the popular fantasy manga Magic Knight Rayearth is also among the notable titles expected during the season. The story follows three schoolgirls who are transported to the magical world of Cephiro, where they are chosen to become legendary warriors and protect the realm.
Further details about the new adaptation’s exact release date and international distribution have yet to be confirmed.
