The Spring 2026 anime season is here, and it is packed with around 60 series that started or returned in the first two weeks of April. Streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, HIDIVE, and Amazon Prime Video are all carrying these shows, making it one of the biggest anime seasons in recent memory. From long-awaited sequels to brand new adaptations of beloved manga, viewers have plenty to choose from.
Streaming Platforms Load Up With Spring 2026 Anime Releases
Crunchyroll leads the charge with over 40 shows in its Spring 2026 lineup. The platform announced its full schedule in March, with new episodes dropping weekly. Netflix also revealed a strong slate during AnimeJapan 2026, featuring returning hits and new originals. Other services like HIDIVE, Hulu, and Rakuten Viki are also carrying select titles.
More than half of Netflix’s global subscribers now watch anime content, which explains why the platform continues to expand its catalog. The Spring 2026 season reflects this growing demand with a diverse mix of genres including action, fantasy, romance, and sports.
Major Returning Series Dominate the Spring 2026 Schedule
Several fan-favorite shows made their comeback this spring. Dorohedoro Season 2 arrived on April 1 across Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Rakuten Viki. The dark fantasy series returns after a six-year gap since its initial debut.
Spy x Family Season 3 premiered on Netflix on April 4. One Piece continues with the Elbaph Arc, which started on April 11 on Netflix and April 5 on Crunchyroll.
Other notable returning series include:
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 (April 3)
- Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World Season 4 (April 8)
- Classroom of the Elite 4th Season (April 1)
- Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Part 3 (April 2)
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 (April 4)
New Anime Premieres Generate Strong Buzz This Spring
Among the new shows, Witch Hat Atelier stands out as one of the most talked-about premieres of the season. The fantasy series follows a young girl named Coco who becomes fascinated with magic. BUG FILMS, the studio behind Zom 100, handles the animation. The show premiered on Crunchyroll on April 6.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm comes from Hiromu Arakawa, the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist. Bones Film handles the animation. The series follows twin brothers and their journey with powerful daemons. It started streaming on Crunchyroll on April 4.
Other new shows generating interest include:
- Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring (March 28)
- LIAR GAME (April 6)
- MARRIAGETOXIN (April 7)
- NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE (April 4)
- Eren the Southpaw (April 7)
Standout New Series Worth Watching This Season
Witch Hat Atelier has received strong praise from both critics and fans. The New York Times highlighted the show as a standout with its Ghibli-like animation style. The series features beautiful visual sequences and engaging storytelling.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm holds the number one spot in Japan’s official streaming rankings for Spring 2026. The show’s connection to Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa has drawn significant attention from both new and longtime anime fans.
Dorohedoro Season 2 brings back the vivid and chaotic world that fans loved in the first season. The show is available on multiple platforms, making it easily accessible.
Rooster Fighter offers something completely different. The show features a shonen-style story led by roosters and chickens. Kenta Miyake, the voice of All Might from My Hero Academia, voices the main rooster. The series is available on Hulu, Disney+, and Adult Swim.
Dandelion comes from Hideaki Sorachi, the creator of Gintama. The comedy series follows an angel tasked with guiding the dead into the afterlife. It is available on Netflix.
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The Spring 2026 anime season delivers an exceptional mix of returning favorites and promising new series. With around 60 shows available across multiple streaming platforms, viewers have more options than ever. The season features major sequels like Dorohedoro Season 2 and Spy x Family Season 3, alongside exciting new adaptations like Witch Hat Atelier and Daemons of the Shadow Realm.
The strong lineup reflects the growing global popularity of anime. Streaming services continue to invest heavily in the medium, making new episodes available weekly with multiple language options. For anime fans, Spring 2026 offers something for everyone.
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