Spring 2026 is one of the strongest anime seasons in years. Here is every show airing, when it drops, and where to watch it.
Monday
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke — Crunchyroll One of the most intellectually rich isekai ever made. New episodes Monday.
The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army — Crunchyroll New Spring 2026 title. Action-fantasy with a strategy focus.
Tuesday
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 — Crunchyroll Continuing from Fall 2025. High-energy magic academy action with an excellent score by SixTONES.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 — Crunchyroll Highly anticipated return. Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger that Season 2 addresses immediately.
Wednesday
Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 4 — Crunchyroll Must-watch. The Vollachian Empire arc. Subaru's foreknowledge is no longer the advantage it used to be. Sub and dub same day. Full review here.
Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi — Crunchyroll New Spring romance title. Lighter fare for the week.
Thursday
Witch Hat Atelier — Netflix Must-watch. Netflix exclusive. The most visually extraordinary anime of the season — animated in the style of the manga's hand-drawn art. New episodes every Thursday. Episode 4 review here.
Ninja Kamui Season 2 — MAX Adult Swim co-production. Acclaimed first season from E&H Production.
Friday
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 — Crunchyroll and Netflix Must-watch. The best anime on television right now in any medium. New episodes every Friday. Sub and dub on both platforms. Full review here.
Mission: Yozakura Family — Crunchyroll Action-comedy spy family series. Strong production from Studio Gokumi.
Akane-banashi — Crunchyroll Rakugo drama. Underrated — the most atmospheric show of the season after Frieren and Witch Hat.
Saturday
Blue Lock Season 2 — Crunchyroll Must-watch. Neo Egoist League arc. The best sports anime currently airing. Full review here.
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 — Crunchyroll Beloved long-runner continues. Comfort anime for established fans.
Honey Lemon Soda — Crunchyroll New romance title. Adapted from the popular shoujo manga.
Sunday
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 — Crunchyroll Must-watch. Culling Game arc. MAPPA's best work. Sub and dub same day. Episode 12 recap here.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 — Crunchyroll Returns this season. One of the sharpest mystery series in recent anime.
Wind Breaker Season 2 — Crunchyroll Delinquent action with unexpectedly strong character writing.
The Five Shows You Cannot Miss
If you follow nothing else this season, watch these:
| Show | Day | Platform | Why | |---|---|---|---| | Frieren Season 2 | Friday | Crunchyroll / Netflix | Best anime on TV | | Re:Zero Season 4 | Wednesday | Crunchyroll | Best isekai airing | | JJK Season 3 | Sunday | Crunchyroll | Best action anime | | Witch Hat Atelier | Thursday | Netflix | Most visually extraordinary | | Blue Lock Season 2 | Saturday | Crunchyroll | Best sports anime |
Already Completed This Season
Shows that started in 2026 and finished their run:
- Solo Leveling Season 2 — Complete. Full season on Crunchyroll.
- Dungeon Meshi — Complete. Full series on Netflix.
Check our best anime of all time list if you want to catch up on classics between weekly episodes.
