Crunchyroll unveils Summer 2026 anime season slate with major sequels and new adaptations

Recently, Crunchyroll announced the list of anime series that are going to be part of the Summer 2026 anime season. Interestingly, fans are about to love the line-up because it is packed with some highly anticipated sequences, new adaptations, and some exclusive premieres.

From finally anime like Mushoku Tensei making a comeback to new series like Black Torch and Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, this particular streaming platform is about to offer anime fans every type of series to watch. If this was not interesting enough, there are many series that will be continuing. In this article, we will be listing some of the titles that are arriving on the Crunchyroll platform this Summer anime season.


List of all the titles that are part of Crunchyroll’s Spring 2026 anime season

Action and fantasy anime

Still from the anime - Source: Studio BindStill from the anime - Source: Studio Bind
Still from the anime – Source: Studio Bind

Fans who love watching a good shonen genre anime, this Crunchyroll Summer 2026 anime season, we have:

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3: Premiering on July 5, the highly anticipated third season follows Rudeus Greyrat as he continues his journey through a fantasy world after being reincarnated with memories from his previous life. The series remains one of the most popular isekai titles in recent years.

Black Torch: Debuting on July 4, Black Torch adapts Tsuyoshi Takaki’s manga and follows Jiro, a young shinobi who can communicate with animals. His life changes when he encounters Rago, a powerful mononoke cat, leading him into a supernatural conflict between humans and spirits.

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2: Arc returns for another adventure as he continues fighting oppression while searching for a way to cure his skeletal body. The sequel expands the fantasy world’s ongoing conflicts and mysteries.

Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2: After years of waiting, Tanya Degurechaff is back on the battlefield. The new season promises more military strategy, intense warfare, and Tanya’s continued struggle against the mysterious Being X.

Clevatess Season 2: The fantasy epic returns on July 8. Following the events of the first season, Clevatess, a powerful Dark Beast Lord, continues his unexpected role as guardian of a child who may determine the fate of the world.


Romance and slice-of-life highlights

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Still from the anime – Source: Studio Lapin Track

While action series get their fair share of attention, in the anime community, fans also look forward to watching a good romance and slice-of-life series. And this time Crucnhyroll is offering:

You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2: The beloved romantic comedy returns on July 5. The story continues to explore the relationship between cheerful Suzuki and reserved Yusuke Tani as they navigate high school romance and personal insecurities.

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You: Premiering on July 9, this adaptation centers on Sasaki, an overworked salaryman whose mundane routine changes after meeting a mysterious young woman behind his favorite supermarket. The series blends romance with mature workplace themes.

Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky: This emotional romance follows university student Kakeru and Koharu, a blind young woman whose dream of seeing fireworks inspires a touching story about connection, hope, and personal growth.

Goodbye, Lara: A modern fantasy romance featuring a mermaid princess who awakens 200 years after sacrificing everything for love. Lara must find happiness before her second chance disappears forever.


Historical and adventure series

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Key visual from the anime – Source: Bandai Namco Filmworks

In the world of anime, fans usually watch either an action or a romance series, but this time, there are some titles that are part of the Crunchyroll Summer 2026 anime season that have equal potential to stand out:

Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia: One of the season’s most unique offerings, Science SARU’s historical fantasy follows Sitara, a young woman whose pursuit of knowledge intersects with the rise of Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire. The series combines history, magic, and revenge-driven storytelling.

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers: The classic franchise returns with a new generation of warriors who must defend humanity after demons invade the human world. Fans can expect action-packed battles and legendary armor transformations.

Victoria of Many Faces: This fantasy adventure follows a former spy who adopts a new identity in hopes of living peacefully, only to find herself drawn into new relationships and challenges that require her old skills.


Comedy and School-Life anime

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Still from the anime – Source: NTT Docomo

If there is one underrated genre in the world of anime, it has to be comedy. Although this time, looking at the line-up of series under this genre, fans have something to look forward to. Here is the list of comedy shows that are part of the Crunchyroll Summer 2026 anime series:

Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games: This series will start airing on July 7. It introduces a comedic narrative as two girls from an elite academy who are known to be near-perfect students have a secret passion. Both of them like playing fighting video games, and their relationship starts as a rivalry but soon develops into friendship.

Rich Girl Caretaker: A lighthearted romantic comedy about an ordinary student tasked with helping the school’s most admired rich girl maintain her perfect image despite her inability to handle everyday responsibilities.

KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE: Combining romance and comedy, the series follows a high school girl who transforms into a giant kaiju whenever her emotions run wild. Naturally, falling in love makes life much more complicated.


Continuing fan-favorite series

One Piece is going to continue in the Crunchyroll Summer lineup  - Source: Toei AnimationOne Piece is going to continue in the Crunchyroll Summer lineup  - Source: Toei Animation
One Piece is going to continue in the Crunchyroll Summer lineup – Source: Toei Animation

Crunchyroll’s summer schedule is not limited to new premieres. Several major titles will continue airing throughout the season, including:

  • ONE PIECE – Elbaph Arc Part 2
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
  • Daemons of the Shadow Realm
  • LIAR GAME
  • The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch
  • The Drops of God
  • Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4

Getting a continuation would mean that anime fans get an opportunity to continue watching a series they have gotten hooked on, while also opening up a spot for new series to be enjoyed. It just balances out things because many titles have also gotten over in the Crunchyroll Spring 2026 anime season line-up.


Final Thoughts

The Crunchyroll Summer 2026 anime season is going to be offering one of the most diverse titles of this year. In conclusion, anime fans will be getting an option to watch big-name titles, popular shonen series, or maybe a good, heartfelt romance. Moreover, now that Crunchyroll as a platform itself is growing by offering series with dubbed options, the upcoming season is going to attract more viewers because anime is getting more accessible.