With 2026 just around the corner, anime fans have plenty to look forward to on Netflix. From long-awaited sequels to fresh adaptations and bold remakes, the new year is shaping up to be packed with energy, emotion, and epic storytelling.
Keep in mind — this is an early preview, and dates may shift as studios finalise their schedules. We’ll continue updating this list as more titles are confirmed.
Baki-Dou (Season 1)
Release date: February 26, 2026
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Label: Netflix Original
The bone-crunching saga of Baki continues. After his historic duel against Yujiro Hanma, Baki now faces an entirely new threat — the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, resurrected from Japan’s past. With returning fighters like Doppo Orochi, Jack Hanma, and Kaoru Hanayama, fans can expect an explosive clash of eras: the strongest underground fighter versus the most feared samurai in history.
BEASTARS (Final Season – Volume 2)
Coming in: 2026
The final showdown between Legoshi and Melon is almost here. After a delay from 2025, fans are eager to see how Studio Orange will bring this coming-of-age saga to a close. Expect drama, action, and heartbreak as Legoshi leaves school behind, Louis confronts his past, and Yahya hunts the dangerous Melon — a predator whose existence could shatter what’s left of their fragile peace.
Blue Box (Season 2)
Expected release: Late 2026 (TBC)
Studio: Telecom Animation Film
After a beautifully animated first season, Blue Box is set to return with more romance, rivalry, and sports-driven storytelling. The series follows Taiki Inomata, a badminton player, and Chinatsu Kano, a basketball star — two students chasing their dreams (and perhaps each other) inside Eimei High.
One Piece: Elbaf Island Arc
Expected release: 2026
Studio: Toei Animation
Once the Egghead Island Arc concludes, the One Piece anime will finally take fans to Elbaf, the long-teased homeland of the giant warriors. This arc has been over two decades in the making, and its arrival marks a massive milestone for the Straw Hats’ adventure. Netflix is expected to continue streaming weekly episodes throughout 2026.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (Season 1)
Coming in: 2026
Label: Netflix Original
Netflix continues its exclusive partnership with David Production as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure enters its seventh chapter — Steel Ball Run. Set in 19th-century America, this arc follows Johnny Joestar, a fallen jockey who teams up with outlaw Gyro Zeppeli in a deadly cross-continental horse race filled with Stand battles, conspiracies, and pure JoJo insanity.
The One Piece (Season 1) ️
Coming in: 2026
Studio: WIT Studio
WIT Studio — the team behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga — takes on a bold new project: a remake of the One Piece anime, starting with the East Blue Arc. The goal is to retell Luffy’s journey with modern pacing, refined visuals, and cinematic storytelling — perfect for both newcomers and longtime fans.
To Be Announced Titles Expected in 2026
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Season 2)
Release: TBA 2026
Studio: Trigger
After revitalising CD Projekt Red’s video game franchise, Edgerunners is returning for a second season. Whether it continues David and Lucy’s story or introduces a new cast, one thing’s certain — expect stunning visuals, an electric soundtrack, and more heartbreak in Night City.
The Summer Hikaru Died (Season 2)
Release: TBA 2026
Studio: CygamesPictures
Following its haunting first season, The Summer Hikaru Died was renewed almost immediately. Season 2 will continue exploring the eerie bond between Yoshiki and his best friend Hikaru — or rather, the creature that now wears his face. Expect more psychological tension, supernatural mystery, and emotional storytelling.
Dan Da Dan (Season 3)
Expected release: Late 2026 (Possible)
Studio: Science SARU
A runaway hit for Netflix, Dan Da Dan continues its wild mix of aliens, spirits, and teenage chaos. The upcoming season will adapt the Space Globalists Arc, pushing Momo and Okarun deeper into a world where ghosts, UFOs, and high school romance collide in the most unpredictable ways.
Sakamoto Days (Season 2)
Release: TBA
Studio: TMS Entertainment (Expected)
While not yet officially renewed, a second season of Sakamoto Days feels inevitable. The story of a retired hitman turned convenience store owner has become a fan favourite, combining slick action with laugh-out-loud humour. Netflix’s weekly anime lineup wouldn’t be complete without his return.
What to Expect Beyond 2026
Netflix’s anime ambitions continue to grow. With partnerships expanding across Japan’s biggest studios — from WIT and Science SARU to MAPPA and Studio Orange — 2026 is shaping up to be one of the platform’s strongest years yet for anime lovers.
From legendary sagas like JoJo’s and One Piece to modern sensations like Blue Box and Dan Da Dan, there’s truly something for every fan on deck.
