Fall 2026 Anime Season Kicks Off: All Series Starting October 1
Four new anime series launch on October 1 to open the Fall 2026 season: Sylvanian Families, FX Senshi Kurumi-chan, Kori no Jouheki Season 2, and Kizudarake Seijo Season 2.
Thunder 3 Anime Confirmed for Season 2 in 2027
The Thunder 3 anime, based on the manga by Yuki Ikeda (pen name of Gantz creator Hiroya Oku), is officially getting a second season in 2027.
Obocchama-kun Reborn Anime Announced for 2027 as Japan-India Joint Production
TV Asahi has announced Obocchama-kun Reborn, a new television anime based on Yoshinori Kobayashi’s classic manga, set to air in 2027 as a Japan-India co-production.
Tomohiro Hata to Perform Theme Song "Fragments" for Ao no Hana, Utsuwa no Mori Live-Action Series
NHK has announced that Tomohiro Hata will perform the theme song “Fragments” for the live-action adaptation of Yūki Kodama’s manga Ao no Hana, Utsuwa no Mori, premiering October 26.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 3 Launches Weekly Puzzle Event "#猫猫謎謎"
The Kusuriya no Hitorigoto anime Season 3 kicks off a new weekly puzzle campaign, “#猫猫謎謎,” with riddles posted every Wednesday ahead of Friday broadcasts, starting October 2026.
Hirayasumi Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Key Visual, and Voice Cast
Viz Media has unveiled a teaser trailer, key visual, and voice cast for the Hirayasumi anime adaptation of Keigo Shinzō’s manga, set to premiere on NHK General in Japan in January 2027.
Aoki Denshō Welsh & Shedar Anime Reveals Risa Hayamizu as Mama Caroni, New Character Visuals Unveiled
Risa Hayamizu joins the cast of Ankama’s original anime Aoki Denshō Welsh & Shedar as Mama Caroni, Welsh’s adoptive mother. New character visuals for Khan Karkass and Azalar also revealed. Premieres O
Nana Mizuki Joins Cast of The World's Strongest Witch Anime as Yggdrasil
The official website for The World’s Strongest Witch anime has announced that Nana Mizuki will voice Yggdrasil, the spirit of the World Tree, debuting in episode one on October 7.
Mazenchu Anime Reveals Opening Video Featuring Narration by First Summer Uika
The Mazenchu TV anime has revealed its opening video featuring narration by actress First Summer Uika, ahead of its October 7 premiere on Kansai TV’s Yoidon! program.
Yu-Gi-Oh! THE DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS Revival Screening Announced for 57 Theaters Across Japan
To celebrate Yu-Gi-Oh!’s 30th anniversary, the 2016 film THE DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS returns to 57 Japanese theaters from November 20, with special audio commentary and exclusive postcards.
The Vermillion Mask Anime Taps T.N.T Vocalist Yuya Tegoshi as Guest Voice Actor for Episode 12
The Vermillion Mask anime has announced T.N.T rock band vocalist Yuya Tegoshi as a guest voice actor in episode 12, the final episode of the anime’s first part, premiering October 10.
Sumikko Gurashi Franchise Announces 5th Anime Film for 2027
San-X’s Sumikko Gurashi franchise has announced a fifth anime film arriving in 2027, with creator Yuri Yokomizo’s new visual hinting that shy cat Neko will take center stage.
OceanVeil to Stream "Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!" Anime Starting October 3
Aniplex USA has unveiled the English-subtitled main trailer for the Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! TV anime, confirming a Saturday simulcast on OceanVeil beginning October 3.
Obocchamakun REBORN: Classic Comedy Anime Returns in 2027 as Japan-India Co-Production
Obocchamakun REBORN, a new anime based on Kobayashi Yoshinori’s beloved comedy manga, is set to air on TV Asahi in 2027 as a Japan-India co-production, with original voice actress Kojiro Chie returnin
Seirei Gensouki – Spirit Chronicles Anime Confirmed for Season 3
The official X/Twitter account for the Seirei Gensouki – Spirit Chronicles TV anime has announced that a third season is in the works.
Crunchyroll to Stream Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Dandivine, Full Clearing Another World Under a Goddess with Zero Believers, and More This October
Crunchyroll has announced a slate of new anime titles arriving throughout October, alongside the long-awaited two-hour Detective Conan special — the franchise’s first in a decade.
