Summer 2026 Anime! Part 2

Published by JoeKido on 28/06/2026 (last edited on 29/06/2026 by JoeKido)

Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohantabi - Characters

Rin Takanashi, a caregiver in her thirties, was unceremoniously discarded as "trash" despite being summoned as a saint. However, as a lover of the great outdoors and all things camping, she was blessed with a special skill, [Survival], as well as another unique skill! Thus, a riveting tale begins: one of sweat, tears, and insatiable hunger as Rin, together with companions she picked up along the way, leisurely explores this parallel world and savors gourmet cuisine to her heart's content... Or so the story should have gone, but it looks like their road is going in an unexpected direction...?

Release date: July 6
Type: Season 1
Source: Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: HIDIVE

Hokuto no Ken: Kenou-gun Zako-tachi no Banka

就職先は…拳王軍でした。 199X年。核の炎に包まれた世界は、生きていくだけでも大変な世界。そんな中、主人公ノブが見つけた就職先は、なんとあの「拳王軍」だった！志望者よりも死亡者が多い危険すぎる職場で、ノブはいつまで生きていられるのか…!? ババアに変装したザコや、カサンドラのウイグル獄長、聖帝軍の「汚物は消毒の人」など個性豊かなザコが続々登場!! ザコ死にまくりコメディ☆開幕!!

Release date: July 6 JST
Type: Spin-off | Season 2 | Shorts
Source: Shorts
Available at: N/A

Grand Blue Season 3 - Characters

Dive into Iori Kitahara’s chaotic college life in Izu, where his uncle’s diving shop, Grand Blue, becomes the epicenter of madness. Instead of serene ocean views and good times with his roommate-cousins, he’s roped into the wild antics of a diving club and the family treats him like he’s nothing. Between uni life and ever-escalating buffoonery, Iori’s youth is off to a hilariously unhinged start!

Release date: July 6 JST
Type: Season 3
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll (To be confirmed)

Tai Ari Deshita. Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game Nante Shinai - Characters

Mitsuki Aya has one goal at the elite Kuromi Girls’ Academy: to become a refined young lady like the school’s flawless “White Lily,” Yorue Mio. But her image of Mio shatters when Aya accidentally catches her...playing fighting games?! Turns out, the elegant Mio is actually a hardcore gamer—and she wants to duel Aya! The battle (and their friendship) begins.

Release date: July 7
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Characters

“Ghost in the Shell” is a landmark work of cyberpunk science fiction set in a near-future when information networks envelop the world and highly advanced cyborg augmentation technology has enabled the creation of the cyberbrain. It follows the story of the full-body cyborg Motoko Kusanagi and the combat force she leads in the fight against cybercrime. Beginning with Shirow Masamune’s 1989 manga, “The Ghost in the Shell”, the series has since transcended media boundaries, expanding into mediums like anime, live-action Hollywood film, and video games. Featuring an innovative, one-of-a-kind sci-fi world combined with spectacular visual imagery, the series has had an immeasurable cultural impact and influenced countless creators around the world. The new TV anime series, “THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”, is the latest chapter in this storied legacy. Animation production is handled by Science SARU, the animation production company consistently lauded both in Japan and abroad for works such as the Golden Globe nominated “Inu-oh”, the Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Award for Best Animation winner “The Colors Within”, the TV anime series “DAN DA DAN”, and more.

Release date: July 7
Type: Season 1 (Reboot?)
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: Amazon Prime Video

Kimi ga Shinu Made Koi wo Shitai - Characters

At a secret academy where orphaned girls are raised as weapons, death is routine and grief is forbidden. Sheena, a 14-year-old who questions this brutal life, meets Mimi, a mysterious, blood-soaked girl who refuses to break. In a world built on violence, the two cling to fragile hope and fight to hold on to their humanity.

Release date: July 7
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers - Characters

When the seal of the Demon Realm shatters, demon soldiers surge into the Human World, tearing through everything in their path. Five young warriors rise to meet the invasion, summoning their legendary armor and charging headfirst into battle. With every clash, they cut through the invading demon hordes, unleashing their power to drive the invasion back. They are…the Samurai Troopers!

Release date: July 7
Type: Season 2
Source: Original
Available at: Crunchyroll (To be confirmed)

Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria - Characters

In an age when spies act behind the scenes in every land, Chloe spends her days successfully carrying out even the most difficult missions due to her unparalleled disguise skills and martial arts abilities. However, after the betrayal of her boss, she suddenly disappears-as Chloe plans to redo her life as the ordinary citizen Victoria in the neighboring kingdom of Ashberry, striving for a “normal” life. However, Victoria’s peaceful life is abruptly cut short as she begins to get involved with many people. In this new land, her experiences and abilities from her days as a spy come in far more useful than she ever expected!! On the other hand, the second prince and the pursuer of the organization amongst others take an interest in Victoria’s strength, and many shadows close in on the one with all the cards in her hand...!

Release date: July 7
Type: Season 1
Source: Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Red River - Characters

現代日本で暮らす普通の女の子・夕梨（ユーリ）。しかしある日、ボーイフレンドとのデート中に突如水たまりから現れた“手”によって捕らえられ、水中に引きずりこまれてしまう―― 目が覚めるとそこは、紀元前14世紀のヒッタイト帝国。自らの息子の皇位継承のため、他の皇子たちを亡き者にしようとする皇妃・ナキアの謀略により、時空を超えて、いけにえとして召喚されたのだった。そんなユーリが出会ったのは、皇位継承最有力候補と目される皇子・カイル。側室として彼にかくまわれることになったユーリは、やがて民衆の心を掴み戦いの女神・イシュタルとして名を馳せるようになる。現代日本への帰還のタイムリミットが迫る中、皇妃の陰謀や周辺国との対立に巻き込まれ、そしていつしか想いを寄せるようになっていたカイルへの恋心に揺れる、ユーリの選ぶ道とは……？

Release date: July 7 JST
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: N/A

Youjo Senki II - Characters

A little girl with blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain skin fights on the front lines of a brutal war set in a fantasy world. What others don’t know is that she’s a reincarnated Japanese office worker whose career-driven attitude and ruthless drive to conquer have carried over into Tanya’s life. With such a unique set of skills, Tanya begins to climb the ranks of the imperial army.

Release date: July 8
Type: Season 2
Source: Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu - Characters

Selfish office worker Leon has a problem. He’s just been thrust into an otome world, where men are treated as little more than animals. Competing for the attention of women against other handsome suitors is not his idea of fun, especially when all he wants is to relax. Ok, fine. He’ll play their little game, even start a revolution, if that’s what it takes for him to get some peace and quiet!

Release date: July 8
Type: Season 2
Source: Light Novel (Completed)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore wo Hanattekurenai Ken II - Characters

Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman running a dojo in the backwaters, lives a quiet life, until Allucia, former student and Commander of the Royal Order of Knights, appears! Beryl’s life is about to change dramatically! City life. Old students. New friends and formidable foes. It’s all too much. But after years of training, he has mad skills, and he’s been dubbed “the backwater swordmaster.”

Release date: July 8
Type: Season 2
Source: Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: Amazon Prime Video

Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi - Characters

Miya is the illegitimate child of a certain prominent family. When her mother dies, she’s convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters! Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being…sweet?!
A hilarious and heartfelt comedy that’s sure to put a smile on your face!

Release date: July 8 JST
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: U-NEXT | アニメ放題 | アニメタイムズ

Clevatess - Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha II - Characters

One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess’s reign shatters when he revives a hero he personally slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio?

Release date: July 8
Type: Season 2
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Majo no Tani no Yoru -

N/A

Release date: July 8 JST
Type: Short Movie
Source: Original
Available at: Ghibli Park

Perfect Addiction -

Akihito is a college student obsessed with good looks and carnal pleasure, but he can’t stand the handsome-yet-aloof Sae. Things come to a head when Akihito is shot down at a singles mixer by a girl who’s set her romantic sights on Sae. Furious, he follows Sae to the hotel district where he learns Sae’s secret: he’s gay, and he’s having trouble enjoying himself in the bedroom. Breaking through Sae’s mental barriers is exactly the sexy challenge Akihito needed. It awakens something in them both. Will they ever be able to control themselves again?

Release date: July 8 JST
Type: ONA
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: N/A

Mebius Dust - Characters

Araki, Stella and Olga live seemingly normal lives in a city shaped by Mebius Dust…or do they?

Release date: July 9
Type: Season 1
Source: Original
Available at: Crunchyroll

Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari - Character

Sasaki is an overworked salaryman drifting through the corporate grind, sustained by cigarettes and the cheerful service and smile of Yamada, the clerk at his favorite supermarket. But one night after a grueling shift, he arrives late to find Yamada nowhere to be seen. With nowhere left to smoke, his spirits sink—until a pierced young woman calls out to him: “You can smoke here.”

Release date: July 9 (6 episodes were already pre-released as 12 mini episodes by Crunchyroll, June 3)
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Thunder 3 - Characters

Unremarkably ordinary middle schoolers, Pyontaro, Hiroshi and Tsubame, wander into an extraordinary adventure when Pyontaro's little sister goes missing.

Release date: July 8
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: Netflix

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi - Characters

In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Hojo Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorisige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright.

Release date: July
Type: Season 2
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Unanswered//butterfly -

Special anime for the Ultimate edition of Echoes of Aincrad.

Release date: July 10
Type: Spin off | Special Movie
Source: Manga (Ongoing) | Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: Echoes of Aincard Ultimate Edition Pre-order

Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. 44:CLOUDY BEACH - Characters

One evening, Yuki returns home to find an arrestingly beautiful girl standing outside her apartment building—Tamamo, whom she falsely promised to accept as her apprentice during Halloween Night. Now obligated to take the girl under her wing, Yuki reluctantly begins the process of training Tamamo and fifinds herself growing attached. While this is happening, Yuki reaches out to Rinrin, a retired player who had a successful career in death games despite being blind. Well aware of her right eye’s failing vision, Yuki is eager to learn Rinrin’s techniques, but the woman’s idea for teaching them is violently eccentric: a deadly scavenger hunt on a desert island. Sometime later, Yuki takes on Royal Palace, a game consisting of brutal one-on-one sword duels. But given the importance of depth perception in the competition, will Yuki have any hope of surviving with an incomplete grasp of Rinrin’s methods and a right eye that has gone completely blind?

Release date: July 10 JST
Type: Sequel Movie
Source: Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: Cinema

Hanaori-san wa Tensei shitemo Kenka ga Shitai - Characters

Once the Demon King, now a shut-in NEET—Ryusei Narukami’s second life is anything but peaceful! When Meteor Hanaori, the Hero who once defeated him, suddenly returns as a normal high school girl, his world is thrown into chaos. Determined to change, Ryusei reenters society as a teacher and ends up teaching at her school! Their explosive reunion reignites the past—and sparks an unexpected love!

Release date: July 11
Type: Season 1
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court - Characters

As maidens from the Five Clans battle for the Crown Prince’s heart, jealous Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with the beloved Reirin. Switching places does not guarantee happiness for Keigetsu with her new body's ill health leaving her hanging on the verge of death. Meanwhile, Reirin, now wearing the face of a scorned outcast, must answer for Keigetsu’s crimes in a dangerous trial. The unlikely pair become increasingly entangled in each other’s lives and they will need to work together to survive after discovering the dark conspiracies brewing beneath the palace's genial surface. To confront the deadly threats lurking in the shadows, Reirin must embrace her new identity and defy their expectations of the court's inept villainess.

Release date: July 12
Type: Season 1
Source: Light Novel (Ongoing)
Available at: Crunchyroll

Plannosaurus Gachi Koseibutsu-bu -

Described as a “paleontology comedy”, Plannosaurus Gachi Koseibutsu Bu follows Tetori Kitatani, a boy who is serious about paleontology, and Kana Nakasato, a girl who dreams of being an idol. Together they learn about animals of the ancient world along with the mysterious unidentified creature, Dino-kun.

Release date: July 12 JST
Type: Season 1
Source: Plastic Model Kits
Available at: N/A

Yami Shibai 17 -

Each week at dusk, a man in a yellow mask arrives at a nearby playground. Gather at his feet to listen and learn from the mysterious storyteller. He recounts tales of horror to his captive audience, each story darker and more sinister than the last. Drawing from traditional paper dramas, the stories weave myths, urban legends, and rumors from Japan’s long history of haunting tales.

Release date: July 12 JST
Type: Season 17
Source: Original
Available at: Crunchyroll

Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to - Characters

The story of Mado’s original novel centers on two Tokyo high schoolers who connect over a painting of fireworks. They trace the painting to the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival in Niigata, one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, and to a mysterious promise that connects the two to the past.

Release date: July 17 JST
Type: Movie
Source: Light Novel (Single Volume)
Available at: Theaters

Cyborg 009: Nemesis - Characters

サイボーグ戦士たちは誕生以後、半世紀以上にわたり平和を脅かす様々な敵から人々を守ってきた。
しかし、なおも戦いは続いている――。

そして今。
009たちでは世界を安寧に導くことはできない、そう信じた9人のサイボーグ集団「ネメシス」が現れた。
重力を操るサイボーグ・グラビトンが率いる彼らの目指す理想とは？

私たちは世代交代を目撃するのか!?

Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu - Characters

本作で描かれるのは、“セイレーン編”と呼ばれる長編ストーリー。話数を追うごとにSNSのトレンドを賑わせていた、シリーズ屈指の人気エピソードが待望の映像化。

Release date: July 24 JST
Type: Movie
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Theaters

BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen - Kashin-tan - Characters

まさしく「最終決戦」にふさわしい実力派スタッフ陣で挑む、ファイナル・シリーズ。はたして、黒崎一護がたどり着くのは――。

Release date: July 25 JST
Type: Final Season
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: Disney + (To be confirmed)

Crayon Shin-chan: Kikikaikai! Ora no Youkai Vacation - Characters

N/A

Release date: July 31 JST
Type: Movie
Source: Manga (Ongoing)
Available at: Theaters

Boku no Hero Academia: I am a hero too- Characters

Adaptation of Eri's sequel Oneshot.

Release date: August 3 JST
Type: Special | Sequel
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: N/A

THE RIBBON HERO - Characters

N/A

Release date: August 8
Type: Movie
Source: Manga (Completed)
Available at: Netflix

Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor EZY File 2 - Characters

With the rapidly accelerating development of hyper-technology, humanoid-type machines called "LABOR" are being used in every field of industry. However, this has created the new social menace of "LABOR" crime. In order to curb such crimes from happening one after another, the Metropolitan Police Department has established a special department, the "Special Vehicle Section No. 2". It consists of a company of patrol "LABOR" units, known as PATLABOR.

Release date: August 14 JST
Type: OVA | SEQUEL
Source: Original
Available at: N/A

Shiranui -

N/A

Release date: August 21 JST
Type: Short Movie
Source: Original
Available at: N/A

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising- -

New movie for Madoka.

Release date: August 28 JST | Coming Soon (EN)
Type: Movie | SEQUEL
Source: Original
Available at: Theaters

Wareware wa Uchuujin -

平成の日本、田舎町。
内気で"普通"であることに悩む少年・翼は、
小学三年生の夏、
クラスの人気者で"特別"な存在の暁太郎と出会い、親友になる。
二人だけの遊び、意味のない会話、夕暮れの帰り道------

世界は確かに、彼らのものだった

Release date: September 29 JST
Type: Movie
Source: Original
Available at: Theaters

Thats all! I will update and fix errors as needed!

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