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Home » News » Everything To Watch On Crunchyroll for The Spring Anime 2026 Season

Everything To Watch On Crunchyroll for The Spring Anime 2026 Season

Kate SánchezBy Kate Sánchez03/27/202615 Mins ReadUpdated:03/27/2026
Spring Anime 2026
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Every anime season keeps getting bigger than the last, and there is nothing changing for the Spring Anime 2026 season. With a new anime from WIT Studio, Bones, MAPPA, and TMS Entertainment, not to mention many others, this anime season is set to fire on all cylinders. 

The Spring anime 2026 season is filled with isekai, as you would expect, but it’s also filled to the brim with new shonen titles that are pushing the envelope as original stories, like with Daemons of the Shadow Realm, or strong adaptations like Marraigetoxin.

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Ahead of the season’s start, Crunchyroll has released its full roster, which you can see below. The synopsis for each of the episode has been provided by Crunchyroll. 


MARCH 28

Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring (WIT Studio)

Winter was once the only season in the world-but such an existence was too lonely to bear, and so it created Spring to love. Before long, the earth wished for more time to rest in the cycle, and Summer and Autumn were born.

The ones who carry the cycle are called the Agents of the Four Seasons. Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, disappeared from this land ten years ago, taking the season of spring with her. Now, after incredible hardship, she has returned to restore the cycle to its proper state-and, as in the myth passed down since the dawn of time, she sends her love to Winter. 

MARCH 31

The Food Diary of Miss Maid (EMT Squared and Magic Bus)

What’s a maid to do when she finds herself suddenly stuck in Japan for a year? Eat, of course! Follow maid-in-training Suzume Tachibana as she tries all sorts of Japanese food, from sweets like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks like takoyaki and onigiri!

Be warned, though-while Suzume sates her appetite through delicious treat after delicious treat, she might just end up whetting yours!

The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)! (Studio Flad)

Spring Anime 2026 Season But Why Tho 9

Hibiki, a high school student who was suddenly transferred to another world, wanders alone in a vast grassland of a fantasy world where monsters inhabit. All he has are non-combat skills such as “Appraisal”!

From a hopeless situation, he is saved by encounters, and his all-powerful abilities blossom! Another world adventure tale of miraculous reversal cheats burst forth! (Official Trailer)

APRIL 1

Dorohedoro Season 2 (MAPPA) 

In the lawless district known as Hole, sorcerers from another world use its residents as guinea pigs for their twisted magic. Caiman is one of those victims—left with a lizard head and no memory of his past, he’s now on a brutal quest for answers. To reclaim his true face and forgotten past, he and his partner Nikaido hunt sorcerers, hoping to uncover the truth behind his transformation. *Season 1 is also now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! (Drive)

Spring Anime 2026 Season - Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!

Love at first sight is no myth—just ask Okuto Nakamura. Whenever his dreamy classmate Aiki Hirose enters the room, his heart skips a beat, despite the fact that they’ve never actually spoken. Not to mention, Nakamura is a complete klutz with zero friends. Will he ever break out of the friendzone? (Official Trailer)

The Beginning After the End Season 2 (A-CAT)

Arthur, now an adventurer, completes quest after quest alongside Jasmine, honing his swordsmanship and mana. One day, Brald, an AA-ranked adventurer, invites them to participate in a certain quest. Though Arthur and his companions wonder why they were chosen, Arthur decides to accept it as his final quest before entering the Academy. However, an unimaginable tragedy awaits them.

Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3 (Studio Gokumi and AxsiZ)

The future of this fantasy world now lies in the hands of…a vending machine! Boxxo was once a human, until he died in an accident and was reincarnated as a sentient piece of machinery. While he can still hear and see, there’s no way for him to move by himself or speak more than his programmed phrases. How can he make the most of this strange new life? 

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester (Lerche)

Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School promises a perfect future, but only the strongest can claim it. After a crushing defeat sends Ayanokoji’s class back to Class D, they start their second year at the bottom yet again. As bonds deepen and loyalties shift, a new exam pairs them with incoming students—one of whom is a White Room assassin. A new semester of deception and strategy begins!

APRIL 2

Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3 (TMS Entertainment)

After the battle on Treasure Island, Senku and the gang return to the Kingdom of Science. With their sights set on the Moon, they must first voyage to the Americas in hopes of beginning to harvest the required materials. Through teamwork and science, they continue the fight to save humanity once and for all!

APRIL 3

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 (8bit)

Spring Anime 2026 Season - That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime

Demon Lord Rimuru’s dream of creating an alliance between humans and monsters takes a step closer to being realized. As Tempest continues to prosper, Granville Rozzo and his granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, clash with Demon Lord Rimuru over their plan to protect mankind by ruling over them. Meanwhile, in El Dorado, Demon Lord Leon works toward goals of his own. The awakening of a new Hero draws near! (Official Trailer)

SNOWBALL EARTH (Studio KAI)

Yukio was destroyed in battle, and Tetsuo survived in an escape pod. After eight years in cold sleep, the escape pod finally lands back on Earth. But when Tetsuo emerges, he finds a world in ruins, entirely frozen beneath a blanket of ice and snow—snowball Earth! What happened to humanity, how did the planet freeze over, and will Tetsuo be able to keep his last promise to Yukio?

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten2 (project No.9)

To thank him for his kind gesture, Mahiru cooks and cleans for her untidy neighbor Amane. But what was just a generous show of gratitude turns into more as they grow closer. This is the story of a sweet romance between a boy and the girl next door.

APRIL 4

Daemons of the Shadow Realm (bones film)

In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world…

NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE (Yostar Pictures)

Spring Anime 2026 Season But Why Tho 10

In a world where likes are currency and every viewer is a judge, OMGkawaiiAngel—also known as KAngel—is determined to become the ultimate “Internet Angel.” Yet beneath her pastel smile and lively streams, there’s more than meets the eye. 

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 (Bandai Namco Pictures)

Suzuki Iruma faces a new challenge with the Music Festival. Bonds of friendship are put to the test when the students are told to get all thirteen members of the Misfit Class to Rank 4. This impossible goal can only be achieved by winning the Music Festival. Upon learning that one of the students is a demon who is not allowed to stand out, they wonder how they can all perform on that stage?! 

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke (WIT Studio)

In a world ruled by magical nobles, Myne dreams of creating books where none exist. When her immense power draws deadly attention, she assumes a new identity as Rozemyne, leaving her family and past behind. In a society driven by ambition, secrets, and schemes, she must outwit conspirators, protect those she loves, and fight to bring books and hope to a world that has long forgotten both.

Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods (JUVENAGE)

Deep in the countryside, Minato Kusunoki is left in charge of a terrifying house overflowing with evil spirits—or at least it was, until his extraordinary ability cleared them all out! Instead, a procession of unique and peculiar gods is drawn to the comfort of the purified Kusunoki residence, and Minato spends his days relaxing in the company of his spiritual neighbors. What else lies in store for Minato as he lives peacefully surrounded by gods? 

Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy (Studio KAI)

Spring Anime 2026 Season But Why Tho 1

Kanan, the beautiful and alluring “Gourmet Devil”, descends upon a high school in the human world to devour young, sweet souls, and her first sacrifice is Yoji Kugi. However, she and Kugi end up making a romantic contract?!

For the innocent Kanan, who has lived for thousands of years without experiencing first love, every day is filled with excitement! Going home together?! Holding hands?! Going on dates?! A first time XX?!?!?!?! A first-love rom-com about a cute and simple-minded devil begins.

APRIL 5

ONE PIECE – Elbaph Arc (Toei Animation)

Spring Anime 2026 Season But Why Tho 6

After a daring escape from the Future Island Egghead, the Straw Hat Crew set their course for a legendary destination. Joined by the mighty Giant Warrior Pirates, they finally reach Elbaph, the long-awaited Land of Giants.

New encounters with Giants, and long hoped-for reunions unfold. A colossal new chapter begins as the crew heads into an adventure unlike anything before, all in the pursuit of the ultimate treasure, the “One Piece!” 

GHOST CONCERT : missing Songs (ENGI)

In 2045, when singing is forbidden, a high school girl hears the ghostly voice that possesses her and grants great power. 

APRIL 6

Witch Hat Atelier (BUG FILMS)

In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while casting. While Coco does her chores, she daydreams of becoming a witch. When a young witch named Qifrey visits her village, Coco uncovers the “absolute secret,” becomes Qifrey’s apprentice, and begins her studies. This is the story of children who encounter despair, yet reach out toward hope.

LIAR GAME (MADHOUSE)

Spring Anime 2026 Season - Liar Game

When Nao Kanzaki receives a strange letter and a suitcase containing 100 million yen, she learns that she has been selected to participate in the LIAR GAME. In this high-stakes psychological battle, lies, deception, and betrayal reign supreme.

Naïve and honest, Nao turns to Shinichi Akiyama, a brilliant former con artist, to survive the twisted game. In a game built on lies, can honesty prevail?

An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess (Ashi Production)

Bertia is reincarnated into her favorite otome game—not as the heroine, but as the villainess engaged to the perfect Crown Prince Cecil! Fully aware that her role is to sabotage his future romance, she’s determined to bloom as a wicked flower and wither away according to the story. But no matter how hard she tries to scheme, her “evil” plans only make her more endearing!

The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt (Zero-G)

Every morning, Sakuradaimon-kun enforces the rules at the school gate, stopping Poem-chan for her too-short skirt. But when they’re thrown together in remedial class, she discovers his secret—the serious, uptight Sakuradaimon-kun is hopeless at studying! As they clash, bicker, and stumble through school life together, the two opposites slowly draw closer and form an unexpected friendship.

APRIL 7

MARRIAGETOXIN (bones film)

Spring Anime 2026 - marraigetoxin

For centuries, the deadly arts have been perfected by Masters, and Five Great Families hold the greatest power and influence. Hikaru Gero, an heir to the Gero family, lives in the underworld as an elite assassin. When his sister is pressured to produce an heir, Hikaru asks Mei Kinosaki, a brilliant marriage swindler, to find him a bride. The most challenging mission of his life begins! 

Eren the Southpaw (Signal.MD and Production I.G)

As high school reaches its midpoint, Koichi Asakura—who dreams of studying design at art school—has his plans shaken by explosive graffiti on a museum wall.

The artist is Eren Yamagishi, a left-handed girl who buried her talent after a past incident. Drawn together by art, Koichi pursues design as Eren returns to painting, but fear, ambition, and old scars threaten their paths. 

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love (Voil)

When she doesn’t feel well, when there’s a test, when she doesn’t want to go to school… I take her place. I’m her replica. I’m not meant for anything else. But that changed when I fell in love.

I wear my hair up so the boy I fell for knows it’s me. We skip school and promise to meet again tomorrow, and every day after. I’m her replica. Everything about me is borrowed and empty, but my heart is mine. 

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (CONNECT)

Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them? 

APRIL 8

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 (WHITE FOX)

Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he’s lost and confused in a new world where he doesn’t even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help…

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 (TMS Entertainment)

Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and suddenly hears, “You’re Kazuya-kun, right?”

A beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? (TMS Entertainment)

Spring Anime 2026 Season - Girls Can't Be Kind to an Otaku

Takuya Seo is a quiet otaku who keeps a low profile at school—until two gals from his class start talking to him. The cool but scatterbrained Kei Amane and the cheerful, energetic Kotoko Ijichi couldn’t be more different, but the three soon bond over anime, games, and shared fandom. But one question remains: do nice gals who hang out with otaku really exist?!

APRIL 9

A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA (MADHOUSE)

Awajima Revue School, where countless girls from across the country flock in hopes of one day performing on the grand stage. While working toward achieving their dreams of stardom, the students find their time at Awajima is filled with as much friendship and admiration as competition and jealousy. The precious feelings of girls—classmates and rivals at the same time—are tenderly captured in the portraits of this ensemble cast! 

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? (Studio Hibari)

In the fall of his first year of middle school, Arata Kouda meets Kujima, a strange, talkative creature that’s neither bird nor human. What begins as a small act of kindness turns into an unexpected stay at the Kouda household. Meant to be only until spring, Kujima’s clumsy warmth, soft cries, and gentle mystery quietly become part of the family’s days, weaving tender, fleeting bonds. 

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King (Jumondou)

Serafina, the West’s fiercest knight, expected torture when captured by barbarians. Instead, she got a marriage proposal! Marrying her sworn enemy is a hard no! But after seeing her wedding captor’s culture and very pretty face, she may be tempted to swap her sword for a wedding veil. Get ready for the ultimate enemies-to-maybe-lovers arc.

APRIL 10

The Drops of God (Satelight)

Spring Anime 2026 Season - The Drops of God

When world-renowned wine critic Toyotaka Kanzaki passes away, he leaves behind an enviable collection. The will promises his estate to whoever correctly guesses the brand and year of the 12 greatest wines he selected, and the legendary wine that stands atop them all, “Drops of God.” The challengers are Toyotaka’s son, Shizuku Kanzaki, and a young critic, Issei Tomine, who was adopted by Toyotaka.

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk (Soigne)

The story of the series follows Botan Kamiina, a first-year university student who tries drinking for the first time when she meets her dorm supervisor, third-year student Ibuki Tonami, who enjoys alcohol but doesn’t like to drink in public. The two become friends and sample different drinks while living in Chichibu.

APRIL 12

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 (Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

In a world where magic reigns, Will Serfort can’t cast a spell. Though hardworking, Will’s classmates think less of him for it. However, he has a secret strength: his sword. Can Will defy expectations with muscle over magic and blade over wand? Find out in this epic sword-and-sorcery adventure!

APRIL 14

I Want to End This Love Game (FelixFilm)

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Childhood friends Yukiya and Miku share everything…except their feelings. Ever since sixth grade, they’ve played a “love game”: they take turns saying “I love you” and whoever gets flustered first loses. Now in high school, their hearts are closer than ever—but will they finally find the courage to confess? (Official Trailer)

SERIES CONTINUING FROM WINTER 2026

  • Case Closed (Detective Conan) (TMS Entertainment) – New episodes on Saturdays
  • Digimon Beatbreak (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays
  • Scum of the Brave (OLM) – New episodes on Saturdays
  • Star Detective Precure! (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays

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