Announced Anime in 2026: What's Coming This Fall and Beyond
Discover all the anime officially announced for Fall 2026 and later, including Blue Box Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, and more.
Announced Anime in 2026: What's Coming This Fall and Beyond
While Summer is packed, Fall 2026 is already looking equally impressive. Several high-profile sequels and new adaptations have been confirmed for the later part of the year. Here's the complete list of announced anime scheduled for Fall 2026 and a few beyond.
What to actually circle on your calendar
A lot of announced titles are sequels to shows that already ran their course. The entries below are the ones with genuine premise novelty or a production team that suggests this won't be a by-the-numbers cash-in.
- Suikoden: The Anime — Konami's first anime adaptation of the RPG franchise. If they treat the political intrigue with any seriousness, this could be the fantasy show of Fall 2026.
- Blue Box Season 2 — The first season was a quiet sports-romance that overperformed. If the second cour develops the relationship beyond misunderstandings, it could climb into the yearly top lists.
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — The mystery-of-the-week formula is wearing thin, but the political plotting in Season 2 was some of the best in currently airing anime.
The rest of the table below is the full Fall 2026 lineup as currently announced.
| Title | Air Date (Ep 1) | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Box Season 2 | October 4, 2026 | Romance, Slice of Life, Sports |
| The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 | TBA (Fall) | Drama, Mystery |
| Aoashi 2nd Season | TBA (Fall) | Sports |
| Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita 2nd Season | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (Movie) | October 22, 2026 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend (Movie) | October 15, 2026 | Drama, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural |
| Suikoden: The Anime | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen | TBA (Fall) | Action, Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
| Tantei wa mou, Shindeiru. Season 2 | TBA (Fall) | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural |
| Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu 2nd Season | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Ranma 1/2 (2024) Season 3 | TBA (Fall) | Action, Comedy, Romance |
| Tougen Anki: Nikko・Kegon no Taki-hen | TBA (Fall) | Action, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Dragon Ball Super: Beerus | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure |
| Hotel Inhumans 2nd Season | TBA (Fall) | Action, Drama |
| #Zombie Sagashitemasu | TBA (Fall) | Action, Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural |
| Kyoufu Collector | TBA (Fall) | Horror, Mystery, Supernatural |
| TANK CHAIR: Sensha Isu | TBA (Fall) | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Sekai Saikyou no Majo, Hajimemashita | TBA (Fall) | Action, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Gensou Suikoden (Suikoden: The Anime) | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Yowaki MAX Reijou Nano ni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta | TBA (Fall) | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Kanojo no Tomodachi | TBA (Fall) | Drama, Ecchi, Romance |
| Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru | TBA (Fall) | Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Romance |
| Tsuihou Sareta Cheat Fuyo Majutsushi wa Kimama na Second Life wo Ouka Suru... | TBA (Fall) | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of Life |
| Tensei Goblin Dakedo Shitsumon Aru? | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Soukou Kihei Votoms: Haiiro no Hexe | TBA (Fall) | Mecha, Sci-Fi |
| Vertex Force | TBA (Fall) | Mecha |
| Junket Bank | TBA (Fall) | Drama, Psychological, Thriller |
| Marronnier Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishi | TBA (Fall) | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Magic Knight Rayearth (2026) | TBA (Fall) | Adventure, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo, Mecha |
| PSYREN | TBA (Fall) | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
| Meitantei Precure (Movie) | TBA (Fall) | Mahou Shoujo |
| Pan Dorobou | TBA (Fall) | Comedy |
| Jyuоu Mujin Dandivine | TBA (Fall) | Action, Mecha |
Note: Dates are based on announced seasons. Some titles may shift. All are confirmed for 2026.
Final take
Fall 2026 looks stronger than Summer on paper, mostly because the sequels are spaced out instead of stacked on top of each other. Blue Box and Apothecary Diaries are safe bets. Suikoden is the wildcard — if the script avoids game-fan service tropes, it could surprise people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime are coming in Fall 2026?
Fall 2026 includes Blue Box Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Suikoden: The Anime, Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen, Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, and over 25 other confirmed titles.
Which announced anime are sequels?
Blue Box Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Aoashi 2nd Season, Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita 2nd Season, Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen, and Ranma 1/2 Season 3 are among the sequels confirmed for Fall 2026.
Is Suikoden getting an anime adaptation?
Yes. Suikoden: The Anime is Konami's first anime adaptation of the RPG franchise. If the production treats the political intrigue with seriousness, it could be the fantasy show of Fall 2026.
How reliable are announced anime release dates?
Dates are based on announced seasons and some titles may shift. All titles listed are confirmed for 2026, but exact air dates for many entries remain TBA as production schedules solidify.