Crunchyroll Reveals Massive 2026 Anime Lineup; Check Out the Premiere Dates

Crunchyroll has just confirmed its massive calendar for the Spring 2026 season, featuring dozens of titles that are set to take social media by storm this year. Among the top highlights are highly anticipated premieres like Witch Hat Atelier and Daemons of the Shadow Realm, alongside the return of heavy hitters like Re:ZERO and One Piece. With broadcasts kicking off in late March 2026, the platform guarantees a simulcast format, allowing fans in Brazil to watch episodes shortly after they air in Japan.

Several popular franchises are also returning with brand-new seasons to the delight of fans. Meanwhile, the legendary ONE PIECE begins a historic phase as the Straw Hat Pirates arrive at the long-awaited Elbaph Arc. Additionally, hits like Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime are set to spice up subscribers' Wednesdays and Thursdays with epic new developments.

Spring 2026 Premiere Calendar

• A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA
  • Studio: MADHOUSE
  • Premiere: April 9
  • Synopsis: Dreams and jealousy collide at the Awajima Opera School, where rivals fight for a spot on the main stage.
• Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
  • Studio: WIT STUDIO
  • Premiere: March 28
  • Synopsis: A human with the power of Spring returns to a world ravaged by eternal winter.
• An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
  • Studio: Ashi Productions
  • Premiere: April 6
  • Synopsis: Reincarnated as an otome game villainess, Bertia tries to ruin her engagement but ends up charming the prince instead.
• Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
  • Studio: WIT STUDIO
  • Premiere: April 4
  • Synopsis: In a world of magical nobles, Rozemyne fights against conspiracies to bring books back to life.
• Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
  • Studio: Soigne
  • Premiere: April 10
  • Synopsis: Two college students become drinking buddies in search of new adventures and drinks.
• Classroom of the Elite Season 4
  • Studio: Lerche
  • Premiere: April 1
  • Synopsis: The second year at Advanced Nurturing High School begins with new, intense tests and trials.
• Daemons of the Shadow Realm
  • Studio: bones film
  • Premiere: April 4
  • Synopsis: Twin siblings find themselves in a battle between those who control supernatural beings called Daemons.
• Dorohedoro Season 2
  • Studio: MAPPA
  • Premiere: April 1
  • Synopsis: It's time to return to the Hole as Caiman continues his quest to uncover his true identity.
• Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3
  • Studio: TMS Entertainment
  • Premiere: April 2
  • Synopsis: The final experiments of the Kingdom of Science begin as the series heads toward its epic conclusion.
• Eren the Southpaw
  • Studio: Production I.G, Signal.MD
  • Premiere: April 7
  • Synopsis: An act of graffiti creates a bond that could either heal or destroy two young artists.
• Even a Replica Can Fall in Love
  • Studio: Voil
  • Premiere: April 7
  • Synopsis: A student replica tries to define her own life after falling for a classmate.
• Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
  • Studio: TMS Entertainment Studio 6
  • Premiere: April 8
  • Synopsis: A young otaku discovers that two popular girls in his class might share the same nerdy secrets.
• GHOST CONCERT: missing Songs
  • Studio: ENGI
  • Premiere: April 5
  • Synopsis: In 2045, singing is forbidden, but a girl hears a ghostly voice that grants her great power.
• Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!
  • Studio: Drive
  • Premiere: April 1
  • Synopsis: A clumsy high school boy falls in love at first sight with his classmate.
• I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
  • Studio: CONNECT
  • Premiere: April 7
  • Synopsis: A quiet student strikes up an unusual friendship with the second prettiest girl in school.
• I Want to End this Love Game
  • Studio: FelixFilm
  • Premiere: April 14
  • Synopsis: Yukiya and Miku have secret crushes and must find the courage to finally confess.
• Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?
  • Studio: Studio HIBARI
  • Premiere: April 9
  • Synopsis: Arata meets Kujima, a strange creature who brings warmth to his family's daily life.
• Kusunoki's Garden of Gods
  • Studio: JUVENAGE
  • Premiere: April 4
  • Synopsis: Unusual gods visit a house after an exorcist drives out ancient evil spirits.
• LIAR GAME
  • Studio: MADHOUSE
  • Premiere: April 6
  • Synopsis: Nao Kanzaki enters a dangerous psychological game after receiving 100 million yen.
• MARRIAGETOXIN
  • Studio: bones film
  • Premiere: April 7
  • Synopsis: Hikaru Gero, an elite assassin, must find a bride to protect his sister.
• Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
  • Studio: Studio KAI
  • Premiere: April 4
  • Synopsis: A young demon usually devours souls, until a classmate captures her heart.
• NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE
  • Studio: Yostar Pictures
  • Premiere: April 4
  • Synopsis: OMGkawaiiAngel seeks fame, but hides much more than her smile reveals during her livestreams.
• ONE PIECE (Elbaph Arc)
  • Studio: Toei Animation
  • Premiere: April 5
  • Synopsis: Luffy and the Straw Hats arrive at Elbaph, the legendary land of the Giants.
• Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
  • Studio: WHITE FOX
  • Premiere: April 8
  • Synopsis: Subaru faces a deadly desert to find the Sage at the Pleiades Watchtower.
• Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3
  • Studio: Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ
  • Premiere: April 1
  • Synopsis: Boxxo and his allies return to face new challenges inside the dungeon.
• Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5
  • Studio: TMS Entertainment
  • Premiere: April 8
  • Synopsis: Kazuya tries to take his relationship with Chizuru to the next level.
• Rooster Fighter
  • Studio: SANZIGEN
  • Premiere: Sundays
  • Synopsis: Follow a heroic rooster who fights to defeat any giant demon that crosses his path.
• SNOWBALL EARTH
  • Studio: Studio KAI
  • Premiere: April 3
  • Synopsis: After 10 years in space, Tetsuo returns to a frozen Earth to keep a promise.
• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
  • Studio: eightbit
  • Premiere: April 3
  • Synopsis: Rimuru's dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters is getting closer.
• The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2
  • Studio: project No.9
  • Premiere: April 3
  • Synopsis: Now a couple, Amane and Mahiru navigate school life and overcome their pasts.
• The Beginning After the End Season 2
  • Studio: Studio A-CAT
  • Premiere: April 1
  • Synopsis: Arthur faces a final mission that triggers an unexpected tragedy.
• The Drops of God
  • Studio: Satelight
  • Premiere: April 10
  • Synopsis: A dispute over wine knowledge will decide the fate of a valuable inheritance.
• The Food Diary of Miss Maid
  • Studio: project No.9
  • Premiere: March 31
  • Synopsis: Stuck in Japan for a year, the maid Suzume tries every snack she finds.
• The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
  • Studio: ZERO-G
  • Premiere: April 6
  • Synopsis: A disciplinary monitor forms an unexpected friendship with a rebellious girl.
• The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)!
  • Studio: Studio flad
  • Premiere: March 31
  • Synopsis: Hibiki is transported to a world of monsters and desperately seeks a way home.
• The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
  • Studio: Jumondou
  • Premiere: April 9
  • Synopsis: A fierce knight receives a surprise marriage proposal after being captured.
• Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4
  • Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures
  • Premiere: April 4
  • Synopsis: Iruma and the Misfit Class must reach Rank 4 during the Music Festival.
• Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2
  • Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures, Actas
  • Premiere: April 12
  • Synopsis: Will and his friends face even greater challenges at the magic academy.
• Witch Hat Atelier
  • Studio: BUG FILMS
  • Premiere: April 6
  • Synopsis: Coco's dream of practicing magic comes true after she discovers a secret and becomes an apprentice.

Continuing Series and Simulcasts

• Detective Conan (Case Closed)
  • Studio: TMS Entertainment
  • Broadcast: Saturdays
• DIGIMON BEATBREAK
  • Studio: Toei Animation
  • Broadcast: Saturdays
• Scum of the Brave
  • Studio: OLM
  • Broadcast: Saturdays
• Star Detective Precure!
  • Studio: Toei Animation
  • Broadcast: Saturdays