1. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — Season 2
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Spring 2026)
While an exact premiere date has not yet been announced, Season 2 of Frieren is officially confirmed for 2026. Given production timelines and industry scheduling, a spring release window is widely expected.
Fan anticipation remains extremely high following Season 1’s critical acclaim. Viewers are especially eager to see how the story continues to explore time, memory, and emotional growth without abandoning its quiet, reflective tone.
2. Jujutsu Kaisen — Season 3 (Culling Game Arc)
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Summer–Fall 2026)
Season 3 has been officially announced and will adapt the highly anticipated Culling Game arc. While no exact date has been released, industry expectations place it in the latter half of 2026 due to production scale.
This arc is considered a major turning point in the series, and manga readers widely regard it as one of the most complex and intense sections of the story, fueling massive fan excitement.
3. Oshi no Ko — Season 3
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Mid-2026)
Season 3 has been officially confirmed, though the studio has not announced a specific premiere date. Based on previous release gaps, a mid-2026 window is the most likely.
Fans are anticipating deeper character exploration and heavier thematic material, particularly as the series continues its examination of fame, identity, and exploitation within the entertainment industry.
4. Hell’s Paradise — Season 2
Release Window: Confirmed for January 2026 (Winter 2026)
Unlike many entries on this list, Hell’s Paradise Season 2 has a confirmed release window for Winter 2026, making it one of the earliest major anime releases of the year.
The continuation is expected to significantly escalate the story’s violence, philosophical themes, and emotional stakes, following the strong reception of its first season.
5. Fire Force — Season 3 (Part 2)
Release Window: Confirmed for January 2026 (Winter 2026)
Part 2 of Fire Force Season 3 is officially scheduled for January 2026, positioning it as a major early-year release.
As the series moves closer to its conclusion, fans are expecting large-scale confrontations and long-awaited answers surrounding the series’ mythology and endgame.
6. Trigun: Stargaze
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Late 2026)
Trigun: Stargaze, the follow-up to Trigun Stampede, is officially confirmed for 2026, though no exact release date has been announced. Current expectations place it toward the latter half of the year.
Anticipation is high due to the strong stylistic identity of Stampede and curiosity over how the story will continue to reinterpret Vash’s journey.
7. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes — Season 2
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Spring–Summer 2026)
Season 2 of Vigilantes has been confirmed, though the exact premiere date remains unannounced. Based on the production cycle of the first season, a spring or early summer release is expected.
Fans appreciate the spin-off’s grounded tone and smaller-scale storytelling, making its return one of the quieter but more anticipated releases of the year.
8. Re:Zero — Season 4
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Fall 2026)
Season 4 of Re:Zero is officially in production for 2026, with no fixed date announced. A fall release window is considered likely given the series’ previous scheduling patterns.
The series’ reputation for emotional intensity and unpredictable narrative turns continues to drive strong fan interest.
9. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Mid–Late 2026)
The long-awaited adaptation of Steel Ball Run is officially confirmed, marking one of the most anticipated anime projects in years. While no date has been announced, production scale suggests a mid-to-late 2026 release.
Widely regarded as one of the strongest arcs in the JoJo franchise, expectations are exceptionally high.
10. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — Part 4
Release Window: Confirmed for 2026 (estimated Late 2026)
Part 4 will conclude the Thousand-Year Blood War arc and is officially scheduled for 2026. Based on prior cour releases, a late-year window is expected.
Fans are anticipating climactic battles, final character resolutions, and a definitive conclusion to one of anime’s most iconic long-running series.
