Anime Release Radar Spring 2026: Everything You Need To Know

The Spring 2026 🌸 anime season is packed with highly anticipated sequels, major adaptations, and a few standout newcomers that are already generating buzz among fans. From returning favorites to ambitious fantasy worlds, this season offers a strong mix of genres that cater to both casual viewers and longtime anime followers.

To help you keep track, we’ve compiled a Spring 2026 Anime Release Radar, highlighting notable TV anime along with their premiere dates, studios, and streaming details (where available).

⚠️ Streaming availability may vary depending on region and official platform announcements.

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2

Studio: project No.9 Premiere: April 3, 2026 Genre: Romance, Comedy, School

Amane and Mahiru’s relationship deepens as their quiet daily life turns into a heartfelt romance built on trust and companionship.

Classroom of the Elite Season 4

Studio: Lerche Premiere: April 1, 2026 Genre: Psychological, Drama, School

Ayanokoji faces new rivals as the second year begins, raising the stakes in the school’s strategic battles.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4

Studio: Eight Bit Premiere: April 3, 2026 Genre: Action, Fantasy, Isekai

Rimuru continues expanding Tempest while navigating new political conflicts and looming threats.

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4

Studio: WHITE FOX Premiere: April 8, 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Psychological

Subaru faces new emotional and strategic challenges tied to his time-looping ability.

Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3

Studio: TMS Entertainment Premiere: April 2, 2026 Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Shonen

Senku and the Kingdom of Science continue their globe-trotting mission to uncover the origins of the petrification.

Agents of the Four Seasons

Studio: Signal.MD Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Drama

In a world where the seasons are bestowed by human deities, the Summer and Winter agents must navigate a fragile peace and the burden of their divine roles.

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

Studio: WIT STUDIO Premiere: Spring 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Isekai, Slice of Life

Following a life-changing incident, Myne—now Rozemyne—begins her new life as an adopted noble while continuing her passion for books in a harsh aristocratic society.

The Ramparts of Ice

Studio: P.A. Works Premiere: April 2, 2026 Genre: Drama, Romance, School

Koyuki navigates her complex feelings of isolation and social anxiety in this deeply emotional high school drama.

I Want to End This Love Game

Studio: CloverWorks Premiere: April 14, 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, School

Two competitive childhood friends play a game of fake romance, but their true feelings start blurring the lines.

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love

Studio: LIDENFILMS Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama

In a world where "replicas" handle the dull parts of life, a replica named Meer begins to develop genuine feelings for a human boy.

Witch Hat Atelier

Studio: BUG FILMS Premiere: April 6, 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Seinen

Coco discovers the secret of magic and begins her journey as an apprentice in a witch's atelier.

Marriagetoxin

Studio: MAPPA Premiere: April 7, 2026 Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Shonen

A deadly poison-user teams up with a marriage swindler to find a wife and save his bloodline.

Haibara's Teenage New Game+

Studio: Studio Bind Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, School

A 27-year-old man who regrets his dismal high school experience travels back seven years in time, giving him a second chance to fix his past and live his teenage years to the fullest.

An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess

Studio: Studio Kai Premiere: January 2026 Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

The brilliant Prince Cecil is bored with his predictable life until his fiancée, Bertia, suddenly declares she is a "villainess" destined to ruin him. Intrigued by her bizarre behavior and her failing attempts to be "evil," Cecil decides to observe her antics, only to find his world becoming much more interesting.

The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch

Studio: Tezuka Productions Premiere: January 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Shonen

Spica, a girl who can't use magic, strikes a deal with a cursed black cat professor to pass her trials at the magic academy.

The Food Diary of Miss Maid

Studio: Zexcs Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Slice of Life, Gourmet

Suzu is a hardworking maid with a massive appetite, finding joy and comfort in the delicious meals she encounters daily.

Rooster Fighter

Studio: Sanzigen Premiere: January 2026 Genre: Action, Comedy, Supernatural

A brave rooster named Keiji travels across Japan to defeat giant monsters and avenge his sister in this high-octane battle comedy.

Killed again, Mr. Detective?

Studio: ENGI Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Mystery, Fantasy, Comedy

Utsumi, a high school detective who somehow revives every time he is murdered, must solve the mysteries behind his own frequent deaths with the help of a mysterious girl.

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Season 2

Studio: OLM Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Isekai, Romance

Pride Royal Ivy continues to use her memories of her past life to subvert her destiny as a tyrannical queen, striving to protect the kingdom and those she was once destined to destroy.

Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2

Studio: Silver Link. Premiere: April 5, 2026 Genre: Action, Comedy, Shonen

Taiyo's deadly but comedic missions to protect his wife alongside her elite spy family continue.

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2

Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures Premiere: April 12, 2026 Genre: Action, Fantasy

Will continues proving himself in a magic-dominated world through sheer determination and swordsmanship.

I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World…

Studio: Millepensee Premiere: March 29, 2026 Genre: Action, Fantasy, Isekai

Yuuya balances two worlds as his overwhelming power attracts new enemies and challenges.

One Piece

Studio: Toei Animation Premiere: Ongoing Genre: Action, Adventure

Luffy and the Straw Hats continue their journey toward the One Piece.

Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi!

Studio: Passione Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, Ecchi

A young man begins a unique new life living in a tiny manga cafe booth, meeting the eccentric residents who call the cafe home.

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!

Studio: Drive Premiere: January 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, School

Nakamura is an extremely shy boy who has fallen for his classmate Hirose, but his social anxiety makes every interaction a disaster.

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5

Studio: TMS Entertainment Premiere: July 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance

The rental relationship between Kazuya and Chizuru reaches a boiling point as they deal with the fallout of their long-held secrets.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm

Studio: BONES Premiere: April 4, 2026 Genre: Action, Supernatural, Shonen

Yuru's peaceful life is shattered, leading him to uncover the truth about his twin sister and the mysterious daemons.

Akane-banashi

Studio: TMS Entertainment Premiere: April 4, 2026 Genre: Drama, Rakugo, Shonen

Akane aims to reach the highest rank of the traditional rakugo storytelling world to avenge her father's dream.

Dorohedoro Season 2

Studio: MAPPA Premiere: April 1, 2026 Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Seinen

Caiman and Nikaido continue their violent and chaotic search for the sorcerer who cursed his head.

Kill Blue

Studio: Production I.G Premiere: April 4, 2026 Genre: Action, Comedy, School, Shonen

A middle-aged legendary hitman is mysteriously turned back into a teenager and must navigate the trials of middle school.

Liar Game

Studio: Madhouse Premiere: April 6, 2026 Genre: Drama, Psychological, Suspense

The hopelessly honest Nao Kanzaki is forced into a high-stakes psychological tournament of debt and deception.

Nippon Sangoku

Studio: Wit Studio Premiere: April 5, 2026 Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

In a fractured, dystopian Japan, a young man utilizes his intellect to unite the warring nations.

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4

Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures Premiere: April 4, 2026 Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Mythology, Shonen

Iruma faces new trials and upperclassmen as his wildly unpredictable life in the demon realm progresses.

Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy

Studio: Passione Premiere: July 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

A high-ranking devil named Kanan descends to Earth to harvest a soul, but she’s so easily flustered that she ends up dating her intended target instead.

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class

Studio: Silver Link. Premiere: July 2026 Genre: Romance, School, Slice of Life

A social outcast strikes up a secret, low-pressure friendship with the "second prettiest" girl in his grade, discovering the person behind the popularity.

Always a Catch!

Studio: Pine Jam Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Romance, Sports, Slice of Life

A quiet girl who loves fishing finds her peaceful hobby interrupted when the most popular boy in school suddenly asks to join her on the pier.

Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?

Studio: Feel. Premiere: October 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance

An otaku trying to stay under the radar finds his life turned upside down when a flashy gal starts showing him unexpected—and confusing—kindness.

Yowayowa Sensei

Studio: Satelight Premiere: January 2026 Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, School

A high school teacher with zero physical or mental stamina relies on her dedicated (and slightly overprotective) student to get through the day.

The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)!

Studio: EMT Squared Premiere: July 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Isekai, Adventure

Reincarnated with a "useless" appraisal skill, Ein realizes that knowing the true value of everything makes him more powerful than any legendary hero.

Farming Life in Another World 2

Studio: Zero-G Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Slice of Life

Hiraku continues to expand his peaceful farm in the Great Forest, welcoming new supernatural residents and dealing with the challenges of a growing community.

The Beginning After the End Season 2

Studio: Studio Kai Premiere: July 2026 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Arthur Leywin enters a new stage of his magical training, facing darker threats as he prepares for a war that could devastate both of his worlds.

STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

Studio: David Production Premiere: October 2026 Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural

In 1890, Johnny Joestar joins a cross-country horse race across America, teaming up with the mysterious Gyro Zeppeli to uncover a conspiracy involving divine artifacts.

Needy Girl Overdose

Studio: A-1 Pictures Premiere: April 4, 2026 Genre: Drama, Psychological

Ame relies on her erratic streamer persona, KAngel, to seek validation in a chaotic and obsessive digital world.

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!

Studio: Drive Premiere: April 1, 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, School

The incredibly shy Nakamura tries everything he can to muster the courage to talk to his classmate crush, Hirose.

Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken

Studio: Warner Bros. Japan Premiere: April 10, 2026 Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi

Kenshiro wanders a brutal post-apocalyptic wasteland, using his deadly martial arts to protect the innocent.

Snowball Earth

Studio: Studio Khara Premiere: April 3, 2026 Genre: Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi

A legendary mecha pilot returns to a frozen Earth and must fight colossal alien beasts to survive the ice age.

The Drops of God

Studio: Kinema Citrus Premiere: April 10, 2026 Genre: Drama, Gourmet

A high-stakes global competition over the world's most prestigious wine collection unfolds between two rivals.

My Hero Academia 170+1 "More"

Studio: Bones Premiere: 2026 Genre: Action, Superhero, Shounen

A special extra chapter adaptation focusing on Class 1-A's continuing journey and the aftermath of their greatest battles as they look toward the future.

Petals of Reincarnation

Studio: TBA Premiere: 2026 Genre: Action, Supernatural, Psychological

Toya Senji is talentless at everything until he meets Haito, who uses the "Stem of Reincarnation" to draw upon the abilities of her past lives. To protect humanity, she wants Toya to join her dangerous fight.

Kusunoki's Garden of Gods

Studio: Juvenage Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Slice of Life

Minato Kusunoki inadvertently cleanses his newly inherited countryside house of evil spirits using his extraordinary hidden powers, turning it into a cozy sanctuary for benevolent gods and fluffy mountain spirits.

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon 3rd Season

Studio: Studio Gokumi / AxsiZ Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Isekai

Boxxo the sentient vending machine and Lammis continue their journey deeper into the dungeon's strata, dispensing new items and overcoming unusual obstacles with the help of the Menagerie of Fools.

The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt

Studio: Zero-G Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Romantic Comedy, School

Strict school prefect Tougo constantly scolds gyaru student Poemu for her uniform violations. But when they end up in remedial class together, she discovers the uptight disciplinarian is surprisingly hopeless at studying.

Scum of the Brave

Studio: Anime Times Premiere: January 2026 Genre: Action, Supernatural, Sci-Fi

In mid-21st century Tokyo, mafia members transform into ether-enhanced "Demon Kings." Yashiro, a scummy bounty hunter known as a Brave, reluctantly takes on a high school girl as his apprentice to hunt them down.

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

Studio: Soigne Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Slice of Life, Girls Love

University student Botan has her first taste of alcohol when she discovers her dorm leader, Ibuki, secretly drinking highballs to hide her hiccups. The two quickly bond over drinks in this cozy dorm-life comedy.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King

Studio: TBA Premiere: 2025 Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Serafina, the West's fiercest knight, expects torture when captured by the enemy barbarian king. Instead, she receives a marriage proposal, kicking off an unexpected enemies-to-lovers story.

My Ribdiculous Reincarnation

Studio: Qzil.la / S.o.K Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Comedy, Isekai, Fantasy

Told he has to wait 50,000 years to reincarnate as a hero, a man chooses to skip the line by taking bizarre alternate reincarnations—including becoming a hero's rib and a hermit crab—with a lazy goddess at his side.

Monster Eater

Studio: Imagica Infos / Imageworks Studio Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Betrayed and left for dead in a dungeon, an E-rank adventurer whose only skill is status immunity breaks the ultimate taboo to survive: consuming the flesh of monsters.

Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home!

Studio: TBA Premiere: 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life

Quiet office worker Rinko accidentally knocks a hole in her apartment wall during a dispute, only to discover her neighbor is actually the creator of her absolute favorite manga.

Eren the Southpaw

Studio: Signal.MD / Production I.G Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Drama, School, Workplace

Two former high school classmates who recognized each other's artistic talents take completely different paths in life: one becomes hailed as an eccentric painting genius, while the other toils as a bottom-tier ad agency designer.

Kirio Fan Club

Studio: Satelight Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Comedy, Romance, School

Aimi and Nami are best friends and rivals competing for the affection of Kirio-kun. They spend their days engaging in hilariously weird, deep philosophical discussions over their shared unrequited crush.

Ace of the Diamond act II -Second Season-

Studio: Madhouse Premiere: TBA Genre: Sports, Drama, Shounen

Eijun Sawamura and the Seidou High baseball team continue their fierce journey through the grueling summer tournament, aiming to conquer Nationals and prove who is the true ace.

Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~ 4th Season

Studio: Studio Puyukai Premiere: 2026 Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Shorts

A series of chibi-style comedic short episodes featuring Subaru, Emilia, and the rest of the cast engaging in lighthearted antics alongside the broadcast of the main series' new season.

Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly

Studio: Studio Pierrot Premiere: April 2026 Genre: Magical Girl, Idol, Music

Drifting sisters Fuu and Rui are secretly given the power to transform into magical girl idols by spirits. Unaware of each other's hidden identities, they pursue the same idol dream, knowing their magic will vanish in one year.

Mao

Studio: Brain's Base Premiere: April 4, 2026 Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural

Nanoka and the enigmatic exorcist Mao investigate deadly supernatural occurrences and the mystery of their shared past.

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