Spring 2026 is going to be massive for anime viewers. As of now there are over 20 new anime seasons and series, all releasing in the month of April. We have gone through and packed together the complete guide for these anime, just for you.

In case you didn't read the manga for the new anime adoptions, a short 1-2 scentense plot summary will be provided. Below, you will also find the directing team and what might happen inside of these new seasons and series

Studio: project No.9
Director: Kenichi Imaizumi (S1) / likely continuing, but official confirmation TBA
Summary:
Mahiru and Amane continue their slow-burn romance as they navigate school life after becoming more public about their relationship.
What S2 will cover:
Season 2 will adapt LN Vol. 4–5, focusing on:

Studio: Actas × Bandai Namco Pictures (S1)
Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
Summary:
Will continues climbing the Academy Tower using swordsmanship in a world entirely ruled by magic.
What S2 covers:
Likely adapts the Tower battles against Floor Guardians, plus escalating conflicts with the Magic Council and Will’s growing secret about being “non-magical.”

Studio: Solis Creative (Season 1)
Director: TBA
Summary:
King Grey reincarnates as Arthur Leywin in a magical world, living a second life with new challenges.
What S2 covers:
Adaptation of Book 2–3 / Volume 4–6:

Studio: Lerche
Director: Yoshihito Nishōji (S3)
Summary:
Ayanokōji advances to 2nd year as Class D continues intellectual warfare against the school’s elite.
What S4 covers:
Season 4 adapts Year 2, Vol. 1–4, including:

Studio: Studio Bind
Director: Hiroki Hirano
Summary:
Rudeus continues his life in the new world, seeking purpose after reuniting with old comrades.
What S3 covers:
Expected to adapt the Labyrinth Arc and Ranoa University arc climax:

Studio: White Fox
Director: Masaharu Watanabe
Summary:
One that a lot of people look forward to. Subaru and Emilia face political turmoil as the Royal Selection grows more dangerous.
What S4 covers:
Adapts the Arc 5: City of Priests / Water Gate City Arc:

Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures
Director: Makoto Moriwaki
Summary:
Iruma continues life in the Netherworld school while hiding his human identity.
What S4 covers:

Studio: MAPPA
Director: Yuichiro Hayashi
Summary:
Caiman and Nikaido continue searching for the truth behind his reptile curse as worlds collide.
What S2 covers:
Adapts the Hospital Arc, En’s Family Arc continuation, and more devil world exploration.

Studio: Ajia-do (S1–S3)
Director: Mitsuru Hongo (likely returning)
Summary:
Book-obsessed Myne navigates noble politics while trying to spread knowledge.
What S4 covers:
The Archduke Apprentice arc (LN Part 3):

Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary:
Who said roosters can't fight? A badass rooster fights kaiju-like demons to protect humanity. Pure insane action–comedy.
Likely content:
Early-manga arcs including the “Kaiju Flock” battles + Rooster’s tragic backstory.

Studio: LIDENFILMS
Director: TBA
Summary:
A detective who keeps getting murdered returns every time to solve his own death cases.
Likely content:
Likely Vol. 1–2 of the LN adaptation: comedic murder mysteries, time loops, and insane criminal setups.

Studio: Bones
Director: TBA
Summary:
By Fullmetal Alchemist’s author. Twins Yuru & Asa wield supernatural “daemons” tied to ancient secrets.
Likely content:
Arcs covering:

Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary:
A notorious assassin must find a marriage partner to save his family lineage.
Likely content:
Adapts the Webtoon arcs: romantic misadventures + high-speed action with the Poison Clan.

Studio: Studio Kai
Director: TBA
Summary:
A cold and distant girl breaks her emotional “ice walls” through new friendships.
Likely content:
Focus on heroine Koyuki’s trauma, personal growth, and school relationships.

Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary:
A rom-com where two geniuses try to make the other confess first—classic “lovers' mind games.”
Likely content:
Early manga chapters: escalating confession-traps and school events.

Studio: Studio Kai
Director: TBA
Summary:
Kanan appears as a perfect school idol… but she’s secretly a demon sent to harvest souls.
Likely content:

Studio: Sunrise
Director: TBA
Summary:
From the creator of Inuyasha. A girl transported to the Taishō era meets Mao, a mysterious exorcist.
Likely content:
Adapt early manga arcs:

Studio: Yostar Pictures
Director: TBA
Summary:
Adapted from the psychological streamer simulation game. Ame (KAngel) spirals through fame and mental instability.
Likely content:

Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary:
A once-brilliant but troubled illustrator, Eren, partners with an ambitious designer to redefine the creative world.
Likely content:
A drama about artistic burnout, competition, and redemption.

Studio: TBA
Director: TBA
Summary:
Fantasy comedy about someone whose job class “Appraiser” unexpectedly gives him OP abilities.
Likely content:

Studios: Bug Films, Crunchyroll
Director: Ayumu Watanabe (reported)
Summary:
A young girl named Coco learns that magic is drawn, not chanted — and her curiosity leads to tragedy and discovery.
Likely content:
Will adapt Vol. 1–3:

As of November 2025, these are the only known anime releasing in april 2026. If more are unveiled as we get closer to spring, they will get updated as well.