ABEMA, Japan’s free-to-watch internet TV platform that requires no account registration, has revealed its standout free anime lineup for Summer 2026. Here are 10 titles worth bookmarking, along with their broadcast schedules and free-viewing conditions.

All-Season Free — Watch Any Episode Anytime During the Season

Seihantai na Kimi to Boku (正反対な君と僕) Season 2

Broadcasts every Sunday at 21:00. All episodes remain free to watch throughout the entire season with no expiry.

Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga (ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～)

Broadcasts every Sunday at 24:30. Likewise, all episodes are free for the full season.

Free Exclusive Streaming — Only on ABEMA

Sekai Saikyou no Kouei (世界最強の後衛 ～迷宮国の新人探索者～)

Simulcast with terrestrial TV every Sunday at 22:00. The latest episode becomes available for free exclusively on ABEMA for one week, starting one week after its broadcast date.

Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu! (ヒロイン？聖女？いいえ、オールワークスメイドです（誇）！)

Airs one week ahead of terrestrial TV every Wednesday at 22:30. Each terrestrial broadcast episode is then available free exclusively on ABEMA for one week.

Buchikire Reijou wa Fukushuu wo Chikaimashita. (ブチ切れ令嬢は報復を誓いました。)

Broadcasts every Monday at 26:30. The latest episode is available free exclusively on ABEMA for one week, beginning one week after broadcast.

LV999 no Murabito (LV999の村人)

Airs one week ahead of terrestrial TV every Wednesday at 24:30. Episode 1 is free to watch at any time; Episode 2 onward is free for one week from its broadcast date.

Popular Continuing Titles Also Available Free

Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken (転生したらスライムだった件) Season 4

Broadcasts every Tuesday at 24:00. The latest episode is free to watch for three days from the broadcast date.

ONE PIECE HEROINES

Airs every Saturday at 22:00 on ABEMA’s dedicated ONE PIECE anime channel. Free to watch during the live broadcast only (real-time viewing).

Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (花ざかりの君たちへ) Season 2

Broadcasts every Wednesday at 26:30. The latest episode is made available free every Wednesday from 25:00 for one week.

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (逃げ上手の若君) Season 2

Broadcasts every Tuesday at 21:30. The latest episode is made available free every Tuesday from 12:00 for one week.

Full Schedule & Free-Viewing Window Summary

• Seihantai na Kimi to Boku S2 — Sun 21:00 / Free all season
• Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga — Sun 24:30 / Free all season
• Sekai Saikyou no Kouei — Sun 22:00 / Free for 1 week, starting 1 week after broadcast
• All Works Maid desu! — Wed 22:30 / Free for 1 week (1-week TV early window)
• Buchikire Reijou wa Fukushuu wo Chikaimashita. — Mon 26:30 / Free for 1 week, starting 1 week after broadcast
• LV999 no Murabito — Wed 24:30 / Ep. 1 always free; Ep. 2+ free for 1 week
• Tensei Slime S4 — Tue 24:00 / Free for 3 days
• ONE PIECE HEROINES — Sat 22:00 / Real-time only
• Hanazakari no Kimitachi e S2 — Wed 26:30 / Free for 1 week
• Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi S2 — Tue 21:30 / Free for 1 week

Three Reasons to Watch Summer 2026 Anime on ABEMA

1. No Sign-Up Required — Latest Episodes Free

ABEMA is a no-registration, free-to-use internet TV service. Most new anime titles offer the latest episode free for one week. For those wanting more, ABEMA Premium is available at ¥1,180/month (tax included), with an ad-supported tier at ¥680/month (tax included).

2. Real-Time Live Comments

During broadcasts, viewers can post and read comments in real time, creating a communal watch-party atmosphere even when watching alone.

3. Early Premieres and All-Season Free Runs

ABEMA offers early premieres ahead of terrestrial TV, full-season free access on select titles, voice-actor special programs, and recap marathon streams.

ABEMA is streaming over 70 Summer 2026 anime titles in total. If you’re looking to catch this season’s new shows for free, it’s the place to be.