Summer 2026
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
Pierrot FilmsFinal part of Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen.
Chainsmoker Cat
Bibury Animation StudiosYani is a catgirl with a seriously bad smoking habit. She smokes so much that her apartment smells like ash and is littered with cigarette butts—and plenty of other trash! Every time she tries to quit, she becomes weak to the cravings and gives in almost instantly. Will she ever get her life together, or is she doomed to live as a chainsmoking slob forever?
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Dara-san of Reiwa
Asahi ProductionClouds blacken the sky and sheets of rain turn the mountain forest into a treacherous maze… A landslide crushes a razor wire fence, and buries a "NO TRESPASSING" sign… Two young siblings wander into a dark world where they do not belong, and a long, horrid shadow rears up to meet them—Anyway, so that's how we met Dara-san! She might look kinda scary, but just wait until you get to know her!
"Look, I'm a god of misfortune, okay!? Aren't you kids gonna freak out about my grotesque visage!?"
(Source: Yen Press)
Draw This, Then Die!
Shin-Ei AnimationAi Yasumi, a first-year high school student living on Izu-Oshima, loves manga more than anything. When she learns that her long-admired, yet long-inactive, favorite manga artist Hoshi no Rei will be exhibiting at COMITIA, she sets off on a journey to Tokyo.
What she doesn't expect, however, is that a fateful encounter at the event will change her life forever.
"How does one become a manga artist?" Ai steps into the world of manga creation—a path she thought she understood, yet knows so little about. This is the story of a girl taking her first steps down the road to becoming a mangaka.
(Source: MAL News)
Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus
A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick StudioIn Japan during the height of its economic boom in the mid-1950s, the circus was a form of entertainment that became a central part of many people's lives. The best troupes are permitted to participate in the world-renowned "Circus Collection" festival, and many come from all over Japan to compete daily.
The story centers on the struggling "Sunflower Circus" troupe, led by ringmaster Maria, and a new prodigy that joins their ranks for unknown reasons: Mizuka Tsurumaki.
Is her encounter with the highly individual members of the Sunflower Circus troupe a coincidence or destiny? This one-of-a-kind circus show depicting young girls chasing their dreams begins!
(Source: Official site, translated)
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
LIDENFILMSNarukami Ryusei is your typical NEET. He spends his days shut in his room playing video games without a care in the world, living a lazy life. But the truth is, Ryusei used to be a powerful demon king in another world! So why not spend this new life doing whatever he wants? Except, he wasn't the only one reincarnated into this world. The hero who struck him down is here too—and she's a really cute high school girl?! Can Ryusei survive reuniting with his foe in a new world, or will he find himself fighting even in this life?
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day
ROLL2The death of Sheena Totsuki's roommate is casually announced at the start of class, and the day carries on as usual. In an orphanage that raises children as soldiers, death is nothing new to the residents. With their home country embroiled in a war that has dragged on for too many years and shows no signs of stopping, the institution's children are sent off to die in battle every day. In contrast to the other orphans, Sheena is deeply disturbed by the ongoing conflict and wishes for it to end.
On the night of her roommate's death, Sheena met a blood-covered girl who remained jubilant despite the condition she was in. The next day, the girl appears as a new student in Sheena's class and introduces herself as Mimi Kagari. Initially thought to be a school myth, Mimi is said to be the secret weapon of the orphanage—a girl who cannot die. Assigned as Sheena's new roommate, Mimi hopes to get along with her and get accustomed to school life.
However, unsettled by Mimi's carefree attitude toward the war, Sheena struggles to accept the world they live in, all while their unusual friendship flourishes amid the bleak situation.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Let’s Go Kaikigumi
C-StationThe story of Let's Go Kaiki-gumi follows a nameless protagonist who is six times more vulnerable to spiritual phenomena than the average human being. One day, the protagonist encounters Mechako, a mysterious girl who runs the Kaiki-gumi, an organization that polices the behavior of the ghosts and monsters that threaten human beings, and he somehow gets roped into helping the Kaiki-gumi re-establish itself, resulting in all sorts of strange events and spooky shenanigans.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
Mebius Dust
Doga Kobo10 years after a mysterious meteorite crashes to Earth, people called "Rams Carriers" develop superhuman abilities called "Rams". However, those who develop these special abilities can only survive in the presence of the "Mebius Dust" released by a giant crystal, and so they are forbidden from leaving the town of Shinkatsushika.
Within Shinkatsushika, Rams Carrier children use their Rams to play a territory-conquering game to alleviate their boredom at being unable to leave town. High school student Araki along with his younger sister, Stella, and his childhood friend, Olga, form a team called "Polis Hopper" and throw themselves into the game. Their destinies begin to change when Professor Yuda, a researcher who studies Rams, asks them to participate in a certain experiment…
(Source: Official Site)
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
NewonMiya is the illegitimate child of a certain prominent family. When her mother dies, she's convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters! Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being…sweet?!
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Perfect Addiction
Imageworks Studio, Imagica InfosAkihito is a college student obsessed with good looks and carnal pleasure, but he can’t stand the handsome-yet-aloof Sae. Things come to a head when Akihito is shot down at a singles mixer by a girl who’s set her romantic sights on Sae. Furious, he follows Sae to the hotel district where he learns Sae’s secret: he’s gay, and he’s having trouble enjoying himself in the bedroom. Breaking through Sae’s mental barriers is exactly the sexy challenge Akihito needed. It awakens something in them both. Will they ever be able to control themselves again?
(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Please Excuse My Younger Brothers
Lay-duceDuring spring break at the end of her first year of high school, Ito learns she has to move because her mother is getting remarried. What she didn't expect is suddenly gaining four younger stepbrothers under the same roof.
Determined to get along with her new family, Ito does her best to adjust, but the eldest brother, Gen, is distant and hard to read. Yet as they spend more time together, she starts to see glimpses of kindness behind his cool exterior.
(Source: MAL News)
Red River
Tatsunoko ProductionYuri, a pretty Japanese girl, is ecstatic after passing her college entrance exam and having her first kiss with her childhood friend-turned boyfriend. However, her luck soon changes. She starts to notice that water becomes agitated whenever she goes near it. One night, hands appear out of a puddle on the street and drag her into the water! Transported to an ancient village in the Middle East, she is then captured by armed troops and taken to the Queen's palace for a human sacrifice.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Saga of Tanya the Evil II
NutSecond season of Youjo Senki.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
Asahi ProductionThe sole thing that gets the middle-aged Sasaki through his soul-sucking job is a cheerful smile from Yamada—the young woman who works at a nearby 24-hour supermarket he frequents. After every tiring day of getting berated by his boss, Sasaki stops by the store to have his spirit healed by his favorite cashier.
After a particularly grueling day, Sasaki shows up at the supermarket, only to find that Yamada's shift has already ended. Disappointed, he searches for a place to smoke when a woman from behind the store calls him over to join her. The bold and dangerously playful Tayama is quick to call out Sasaki's peculiar habit of always seeking out her coworker—even going as far as telling Yamada about Sasaki's vested interest in her.
Now, in addition to seeing his adored cashier Yamada, Sasaki also visits the store to see if his new smoking partner Tayama is around. But there is more to Tayama's mischievousness than she initially lets on. With every cigarette, an unlikely friendship begins to blossom.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Sparks of Tomorrow
Kyoto AnimationIn an alternate version of the early 20th century where technological progress evolved along a different path shaped by steam power, Kyoto is blanketed in constant smoke.
A boy, hardened by the loss of his brother, grows distrustful after their shared dream of an "Age of Electricity" is cut short. A deeply devout girl hides her dreams and regrets for her deceased mother deep within her heart. When the two cross paths, they set about exploring the secrets of the 20th Century Electrical Catalog, a glimpse into the future they long for.
Together, they must confront their pasts and carve a path toward the future they once believed in.
(Source: Press Release)
The Elusive Samurai Season 2
CloverWorksAfter the tragic events in Kamakura, Tokiyuki Houjou has overcome the worst and started restoring his noble family. His next goal is incredibly ambitious—retaking Kamakura, no matter the cost. However, achieving his goal proves difficult as the region goes through turbulent times while its people are exhausted from their uneasy lives.
To make matters worse, some of the current rule's higher-ups are hot on Tokiyuki's trail and hope to expose him. But alongside his skilled and treasured retainers, Tokiyuki will do anything to rebuild his realm as he utilizes his elusiveness in both combat and speech.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
GoHands"You useless son of mine! You were supposed to pull master swordsman, but I never thought it would be this tragic!"
The day a child turns fifteen, they undergo the Ritual of Divine Blessing. Already descended from a line of master swordsman, Elymas was supposed to succeed his father. However, he pulls the defective class, the Heavy Knight, and not only loses his status as future head of the household, but he's also exiled. With their unbalanced stats and seemingly useless skills, Heavy Knights are spoked of as a class for cowards and the lazy. However, Elymas knows the truth. The world he lives in is the same as the one of the game he used to play… It is the Heavy Knight that is the most powerful class of them all. Using memories from his past life, Elymas has set out to effectively conquer this entire world.
(Source: Kodansha USA)
Tomb Raider King
Studio EekUndercover behind enemy lines, Jooheon's newest plan to torment TKBM will involve taking them down from the inside! Stealing their relics and causing infighting is just the tip of the iceberg on what he'll do to make the group pay for their sins. But with the appearance of the Tower of Pride, Jooheon's skills in rage-baiting will truly be tested as he must pit the most fearsome warlords against each other! Will Jooheon Suh come out on top in the battle of the greatest conquerors of history?
(Source: Yen Press)
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2
Lapin TrackSix months have passed since the polar opposite classmates Miyu Suzuki and Yuusuke Tani started dating. Through spending time together along with their friends from school, the two have been happier than ever. As the year nears its end, the new couple plans to celebrate Christmas and the New Year together, making memories for years to come.
Meanwhile, Miyu and Yuusuke's friends Shuuji Taira and Kentarou Yamada are puzzled by their own situations. Due to his bad experiences in middle school, Taira still overthinks everything around him, especially after his classmate Shino Azuma began giving him more attention. Simultaneously, the usually energetic and outspoken Yamada finds it difficult to find the perfect time to confess his feelings to his shy schoolmate Natsumi Nishi. Despite everyone's differences, they continue enjoying their adolescence together and find their own ways to turn the winter break into a cherished memory.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
