2026 is an incredible year for movies and shows alike, with some highly awaited titles dropping in theaters and streaming platforms.And if you're an anime lover, there's something for you too, whether it's a returning hit show or a new adaptation that fans have been waiting for.Netflix is releasing some anime titles in the U.S.
that will transform your streaming list.Here are some of the best anime shows to look out for on the platform this year.Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 A mage's long journey through time and land When it comes to some of the most popular anime titles in recent years, one can't skip .
Set in a magical fantasy world, the series follows the elven mage Frieren after she and her party defeat the Demon King, restoring peace after a ten-year quest.The show follows Frieren on a journey to the resting place of souls to reunite with her former human comrade Himmel, meeting with old comrades and making new friends while still discovering magic.spans several years, depicting how the passage of time and the fleeting nature of human life affect an immortal soul like Frieren.
The second season of this magical fantasy show, which was released earlier this year, picks up Frieren's journey where it left off, with obstacles in her path as new friends and foes emerge.season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.Frieren: Beyond Journey's End TV-14 Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Release Date September 29, 2023 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Network Nippon TV, YTV, FBS, Chukyo TV, RNB, FCT, STV, KNB, HTV, YBS, RAB, TVI, YBC, UMK TV Miyazaki, TSB, MMT, TeNY, RNC, NIB, KKT, KTK, NKT, ABS, JRT, Daiichi-TV, FBC, RKC, KYT, KRY Cast Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Chiaki Kobayashi, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Hiroki Touchi, Yoji Ueda, Kento Shiraishi, Sayumi Suzushiro, Cho, Keiichi Sonobe, Eiji Hanawa, Hiroki Yasumoto, Shunsuke Sakuya, Tarusuke Shingaki, Yuichi Nakamura, Ayana Taketatsu, Kanae Ito, Takuya Eguchi, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Azumi Waki, Tadashi Miyazawa, Haruka Terui, Hana Sato, Taito Ban, Takayuki Nakatsukasa, Satoru Ito, Seiyuu Fujiwara, Kaori Nakamura, Marie Ôi Directors Kento Matsui, Kota Mori, Takahiro Natori, Morio Asaka, Lim Ka-hee, Taku Kimura, Ken Ando, Hirotaka Mori, Ayaka Tsuji Writers Tomohiro Suzuki Main Genre Animation Creator(s) Tsukasa Abe, Kanehito Yamada Producers Naoki Iwasa, Shoichiro Taguchi, Ayuri Taguchi, Yuukou Itou Number of Episodes 28 Seasons 1 Studio Madhouse Creator Kanehito Yamada Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll Japanese Title Sousou no Frieren Based On Manga MyAnimeList Score 9.31 Executive Producer(s) Katsuhiro Takei, Kazutaka Yamanaka, Atsushi Takahashi, Mikito Bizenjima Powered by Expand Collapse Devil May Cry season 2 Dante's journey through hell Based on the video game of the same name, is an urban fantasy show that increases your adrenaline with every episode.
Set in a world where demons exist in a parallel universe as humans and are only kept out by a weakening barrier, the story follows the quirky and skilled demon hunter Dante as he is chased by a government organization (DARKCOM) and a terrorist threat, White Rabbit, for a precious amulet whose powers he is unaware of.features action-heavy sequences, upbeat rock music, and music from artists such as Limp Bizkit and Evanescence.While the show does have its fair share of criticism from DMC's original fans, it has received positive feedback from critics and viewers alike.
second season focuses on a war between worlds, pitting an evolved Dante against a character that was revealed at the end of the first season.season 2 begins streaming globally on May 12, 2026.Devil May Cry TV-MA Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Release Date April 3, 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Network Netflix Cast Johnny Yong Bosch, Chris Coppola, Kevin Conroy, Hoon Lee, Scout Taylor-Compton, Benjamin Abiola, Roger L.
Jackson, Kari Wahlgren, Ray Chase, Erica Lindbeck, Imari Williams, Leilani Barrett, Sunkrish Bala, Tina Majorino, Zeke Alton, Tyson Smith, Jason E.Kelley, Ian James Corlett, Fryda Wolff, Jon Gries, Matthew Waterson, Evie Hsu, Kue Lawrence, Marcel Nahapetian, Robbie Daymond Directors Park So Young Writers Alex Larsen Main Genre Animation Producers Adi Shankar, Haruhiro Tsujimoto Seasons 2 Executive Producer(s) Haruhiro Tsujimoto Powered by Expand Collapse Dandelion A short anime about two peculiar angels From creator Hideaki Sorachi comes , an anime show based on his one-shot manga.This supernatural comedy show follows two unconventional angels, Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane, who work in the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation.
Their job is to help restless spirits move on, but unlike other angels who rush their cases, they take a more compassionate approach, listening to each soul’s regrets and helping them find closure.Meanwhile, their own characters flesh out.begins streaming globally on April 16 on Netflix.
Dandelion Anime Comedy Fantasy Network Netflix Cast Chikahiro Kobayashi Tetsuo Tanba Megumi Han Misaki Kurogane Directors Daisuke Mataga Writers Hideaki Sorachi, Yôsuke Suzuki Main Genre Anime Seasons 1 Release Window April 2026 Powered by Expand Collapse Sparks of Tomorrow Two dreams collide in this alternate reality is a dystopian sci-fi thriller that you don't want to skip this year if you're an anime fan.Set in an alternate 1907 Meiji-era Japan, where advanced steam power leaves Kyoto covered in smog, the story follows two protagonists—Kihachi, a pessimistic boy with a knack for inventing machines grieving the death of his brother, and Inako, a devout girl from a family of sake brewers concealing her dream—as they search for the "20th Century Electrical Catalog" to achieve their goals and revive the lost promise of electricity.Kyoto Animation is producing the show.
is coming to Netflix in July 2026.Sparks of Tomorrow Animation Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy Directors Minoru Ota Cast Sora Amamiya, Yuma Uchida, Koki Uchiyama, Daisuke Ono, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Minako Kotobuki Powered by Expand Collapse Steel Ball Run (JJBA) An epic race featuring colorful participants Major spoiler for Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean part 6 ahead.One of my favorite anime shows is back after a long wait, and it delivered with a bang.
After a shocking universe reset and a devastating loss for the main cast in its sixth part, , the grand and bold anime show, is back for its highly anticipated seventh part., which follows a Western-themed, alternate-universe storyline set in 1890s America, unfolds in a different world from JJBA's first six parts.The story of former jockey Johnny Joestar is told in the context of the mega Steel Ball Run, which is a cross-country horse race with a massive reward for the winner.
Here, Johnny meets some interesting participants, including Gyro Zeppeli, a man who holds in his palm something that could change Johnny's life.With adventure, action, and Stands making an appearance in later episodes, premiered with overwhelmingly positive reviews for its first episode.As a manga reader, I was very impressed with the adaptation's accuracy and animation style.
However, fans will have to wait for more episodes to drop, with the seventh part not following a weekly schedule.is now streaming on Netflix.JoJo's Bizarre Adventure TV-14 Action Adventure Fantasy Supernatural Release Date October 6, 2012 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Cast Kazuyuki Okitsu, Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Ono, Unshou Ishizuka, Takehito Koyasu Showrunner Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu Directors Naokatsu Tsuda Writers Yasuko Kobayashi Franchise(s) Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Main Genre Action Creator(s) Hirohiko Araki Number of Episodes 190 Seasons 6 Studio David Production Creator Hirohiko Araki Streaming Service(s) Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu Japanese Title JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Based On Manga MyAnimeList Score 7.87 (Season 1) Powered by Expand Collapse Netflix's anime collection is impressive, especially in terms of its original titles.
If you're looking to expand your anime watchlist, you can also look into a Crunchyroll subscription.Netflix Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription.Live TV No Price Starting at $8/month Visit Netflix Expand Collapse
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