Mark Sammut grew up on the PlayStation 1 and has been playing games ever since, but he's no longer limited to Sony consoles. Whether it's JRPGs, shooters, platformers, or hack and slash games, Mark's expertise spans a wide range of genres, topics, and consoles. This extends beyond video games to media such as animation and film. Animation in particular is one of Mark's biggest passions, and he spends most of his free time outside of gaming watching the latest season of shows.
that Spring 2026 Animation Season It's finally here, and if it's going to surpass its predecessor, it'll have to beat everything else in the lineup. As always, Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video They all have exclusive programs. That means there's no one-size-fits-all option for fans to watch everything. The best way to overcome this frustration is to check out each streaming service's entire Spring 2026 lineup to determine which one gives you the most bang for your buck.
Obviously, Crunchyroll has the biggest lineup, including almost every major sequel, including: Lee: Zero and tensura. Still, HIDIVE has a small but solid-looking list of shows, and the same goes for Netflix. Let's take a look at where you can watch all the Spring 2026 anime and make this process as simple as possible.
As of March 31, a significant number of anime have yet to announce North American platforms. This may change, but it's likely that many of these series will never receive an official release.
7 Spring 2026 Anime Everyone Should Check Out (& When to Watch)
Check out the spring 2026 anime to watch out for and when you can watch them.
Crunchyroll Spring 2026 Anime Lineup
Witch Hat Atelier, Re:Zero, Tensura, Elite Classroom, Wistoria, One Piece
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Spring Dance |
Shunkashutou Daikousha: Mai Haruno |
Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
March 29 |
|
White View of Awajima |
Awajima Hyakkei |
drama |
April 9 |
|
Observation log from a fiancé who calls himself a villain |
Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku. |
Isekai, Fantasy, Comedy |
April 6th |
|
Ascension of a Bookworm: The Grand Duke's Adoptive Daughter |
Honzuki no Gekokujo: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen – Ryoushu no Youjo |
Isekai, Fantasy |
April 4th |
|
Botan Kamiina, where flowers bloom when drunk |
Kamiina Botan, Sugata Yoeru and Yurinohana |
Comedy, Girls Love |
April 11th |
|
Elite 4th class: 2nd year, 1st semester |
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season: 2-nensei-hen 1 Gakki |
mystery, suspense |
April 1st |
|
Demons of the Shadow Kingdom |
Yomi no Tsugai |
action, adventure, fantasy |
April 4th |
|
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
action, supernatural, horror |
April 1st |
|
Dr. Stone: The Future of Science Part 3 |
Dr. Stone: The Future of Science Part 3 |
fancy |
April 2nd |
|
Southpaw Eren |
Hidarikikino Eren |
drama |
April 7th |
|
Even clones can fall in love |
Replica, Koi wo Suru. |
Drama, Romance, Supernatural |
April 7th |
|
Women can't be kind to otakus!? |
Otakuni yasashii gal wa inai!? |
Comedy, Romance |
April 8 |
|
Cheer up, Nakamura!! |
Ganbare! Nakamura!! |
boy's love, romance |
April 1st |
|
Ghost Concert: Lost Songs |
Ghost Concert: Lost Songs |
action, science fiction |
April 5th |
|
I got the second prettiest girl in class |
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta |
Romance |
April 7th |
|
I want to end this love game |
Aishiteru Game Owarasetai |
Comedy, Romance |
April 14th |
|
Kusunoki's Garden of the Gods |
Kaminoni Watsuki Kusunokitei |
slice of life, supernatural |
April 4th |
|
Kujima: Why sing when you can chirp? |
Kujima Utaeva Ii Hororo |
comedy, slice of life |
April 9 |
|
liar game |
liar game |
suspense |
April 6th |
|
marriage toxins |
marriage toxins |
action |
April 7th |
|
Mistress Kanan is ridiculously easy |
Kanansama and Akumade Choroi |
comedy, romance, supernatural |
April 4th |
|
poor girl overdose |
poor girl overdose |
drama, psychology |
April 5th |
|
one piece |
one piece |
action, fantasy |
April 5th |
|
Reborn as a vending machine, I am now wandering the dungeon season 3 |
Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta Ore wa Meikuu wo Samayou 3rd Season |
Isekai, Fantasy |
April 1st |
|
Rent a Girlfriend Season 5 |
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 5th season |
Comedy, Romance, Harem |
April 8 |
|
Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World – Season 4 |
Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Season 4 |
Comedy, Romance |
April 8 |
|
Brave Man's Trash |
Yuushanokuzu |
action |
January 11th |
|
snowball earth |
snowball earth |
adventure, science fiction |
April 3 |
|
That Time I Was Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 |
Tensei Shitara Slime Dataken Season 4 |
Action, Comedy, Isekai, Fantasy |
April 3 |
|
The Angel Next Door Is Ruining Me 2 |
Otonarino Tenshisamani Itsunomanika Dame Ningeni Sareteita Ken 2 |
Romance |
April 3 |
|
The Beginning After the End Season 2 |
Saikyo no Osama, Nidome no Jinsei and Naniwosuru? season 2 |
Isekai, Fantasy |
April 1st |
|
god's drop |
Kamino Shizuku |
Drama, Gourmet |
April 10th |
|
Miss Maid's Food Diary |
Maid Award and Taberu Take |
Gourmet, Slice of Life |
March 31st |
|
Cluj semi-watcher and girl in short skirt |
Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin to Skirt Take with Futekisetsuna JK no Hanashi |
Comedy, Romance |
April 6th |
|
The strongest profession is neither a hero nor a wise man, but an appraiser (tentative name)! |
Saikyou no Shokugyou wa Yuusha Demo Kenja Demo Naku Kanteishi (Kari) Rashii desu yo? |
Isekai, fantasy |
March 31st |
|
warrior princess and barbarian king |
Himekishi and Barbaroi no Yome |
comedy, fantasy, romance |
April 9 |
|
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 |
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4th season |
action, comedy, fantasy |
April 4th |
|
witch hat atelier |
Tongari Bousino Atelier |
fancy |
April 6th |
|
Wistoria: Staff and Sword Season 2 |
Tsue and Tsurugi's Wisteria Season 2 |
action, fantasy |
April 12 |
HIDIVE Spring 2026 Animation Lineup
Farming life in another world, petals of reincarnation, etc.
|
japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Farming Life in Another World Season 2 |
Isekai Nonbiri Nouka 2 |
Isekai, Slice of Life, Fantasy |
April 6th |
|
Kirio fan club |
Kirio fan club |
comedy |
April 2nd |
|
petal of reincarnation |
Kaben of Reincarnation |
Action, Mystery, Supernatural |
April 2nd |
|
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villain to Savior Season 2 |
Naru Saikyou Gedou Final Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu in Higeki no Genkyou. season 2 |
Isekai, fantasy |
April 7th |
|
Come on, come on, teacher |
Come on, come on, teacher |
comedy, fan service |
April 11th |
Netflix Spring 2026 Animation Lineup
Dorohedoro, Jojo, etc.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Akane's Story |
Akane Banashi |
comedy, drama |
May 2026 (overseas) |
|
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
Dorohedoro Season 2 |
action, supernatural, horror |
April 1st |
|
Steel Ball Run JoJo's Bizarre Adventure |
STEEL BALL RUN Jojo's Kiyouna Boken |
action, adventure |
March 19th |
|
wall of ice |
Cororino Joheki |
Comedy, Romance |
April 2nd |
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Hulu Spring 2026 Animation Lineup
rooster fighter
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
rooster fighter |
Niwatori Fighter |
action, comedy |
March 15th |
Amazon Prime Video Spring 2026 Animation Lineup
Fist of the North Star & Three Kingdoms of Japan Three Kingdoms of the Crimson Sun
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fist of the North Star: Hokutonoken |
Fist of the North Star: Fist of the North Star |
action |
April 11th |
|
Three Kingdoms of Japan: Three Kingdoms of the Crimson Sun |
Japanese Sangoku |
drama |
April 5th |
Other streaming services
Akane's story, etc.
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youtube |
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Akane's Story |
Akane Banashi |
comedy, drama |
April 14th |
|
adult swimming |
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rooster fighter |
Niwatori Fighter |
action, comedy |
March 15th |
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Oceanvale |
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Marika's Love Meter Malfunction |
Marika-chan's Koukando and Bukkowareteiru |
Comedy, Romance, Fan Service |
April 6th |
Spring 2026 anime without streaming services
Ace of Diamonds, Mao, Monster Eater, Kill Blue, etc.
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This information is current as of early March 31st.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ace of Diamonds Act II Season 2 |
No Ace of Diamonds: Act II Second Season |
sports |
April 5th |
|
Always a catch! |
Nigashita Sakana and Ookikatta and Threeriageta Sakana and Ookisugita Ken |
comedy, fantasy, romance |
April 2nd |
|
Candy Karies |
Candy Karies |
comedy |
April 16th |
|
Haibara's Top 10 New Games+ |
Haibara-gun's Tsuyokute Seishun New Game |
Comedy, Romance |
April 3 |
|
Hyakki Yakosho |
Hyakki Yakosho |
Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Romance |
April 7th |
|
'Live in a one-tatami room!' |
Ichijoma Mankitsugurashi! |
comedy, fan service |
April 12 |
|
kill blue |
kill ao |
action, comedy |
April 11th |
|
Murdered again, detective. |
Mata Korosarete Shimatanodesne, Tanteisama |
mystery, romance |
April 3 |
|
Comekami! girl |
Comekami! girl |
Cute girls doing cute things |
April 3 |
|
Onegai AiPri |
Onegai AiPri |
magical girl |
April 5th |
|
The Black Cat and the Witch's Classroom |
From Kuroneko to Majonokyoshitsu |
comedy, fantasy |
April 12 |
|
Great Sage Riedel and the Hand of Time |
Daikenza Mysterious Jikan Gyakou |
action |
April 1st |
|
Magic Sister Ruruto Lily |
Mahonoshimai Ruruto Lily |
magical girl |
April 5th |
|
Mao |
Mao |
mystery, supernatural |
April 4th |
|
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 |
Yozakurasan Chino Daisakusen 2nd Season |
action, comedy |
April 12 |
|
monster eater |
Mamonogurai no Boukensha: Ore dake Mamono wo Kuratte Tsuyoku Naru |
action, fantasy |
April 3 |
|
Please forgive the intrusion. I'm home! |
Tadaima, Ojamasaremasu! |
Comedy, Romance |
April 8 |
|
Rilakkuma |
Rilakkuma |
piece of life |
April 4th |
|
Show 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan |
Show 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan |
comedy |
April 12 |
|
“What do you want to turn into if you are reincarnated in another world?” Me: “With the ribs of a hero.” |
Megami “Isekai Tensei Na Ninina Ritaidesuka” Ore “Yushano Rokkotsude” |
Isekai, Comedy |
April 8 |
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