A new
ranking released Tuesday highlights seven major anime sequels that fans can
still look forward to for the rest of 2026, organized by their level of
anticipation. Although the year is already halfway through and has delivered
multiple solid seasons and original series, these recurring franchises are
expected to keep the conversation going through the summer and fall.
2026 has
already been a big year for the industry as a whole, with many franchises
returning with new episodes that have dominated discussions. The winter and
spring seasons brought exciting continuations, and now the summer and fall
calendars are set to feature more of the same, including stories that are
nearing completion, others that return after long hiatuses, and some that
simply continue their successful momentum.
7. The
100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3
This
romantic comedy has stood out as one of the most unbridled releases in recent
years and looks poised to maintain that reputation. The first two seasons
followed Rentaro as he gradually added brides to his growing group, reaching
eleven so far. The upcoming season is already anticipating the addition of five
more girls, which means that the chaos and fun of the Rentaro Family will only
continue to grow unpredictably.
6. From
Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2
The series
didn't make the biggest impact when it first debuted, but it has built a strong
fan base thanks to its unique approach. The story centers on an
older-than-usual protagonist who turns out to be a humble swordsman responsible
for training some of the kingdom's mightiest warriors. Despite the expectations
surrounding him, he often doubts his own abilities. However, he proves time and
time again that he really is as skilled as everyone claims, winning through
genuine combat skill. The balance between its doubts and its true strength
makes it a very entertaining work, and the second season promises to keep that
dynamic alive.
5.
Clevatess Season 2
The first
season made a strong impression last year by diving straight into a dark
fantasy world, starting with the brutal defeat of a group of heroes and
introducing the idea of a survivor transformed into a zombie-like servant for
the powerful being known as Clevatess. History followed this dark figure as he
watched a young prince to decide if humanity deserved to survive, while also
offering intense battles against other dark forces. The second season seems to
be changing course with a plot centered around a wizarding academy, which
should bring fresh developments and new types of conflicts to the series.
4. Tokyo
Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
This season
marks the beginning of the end for the long-running franchise, as it is
presented as the last main arc. The story picks up with Takemichi traveling
back in time once again after discovering that his current vision of the future
leaves Mikey unhappy. Determined to create the best possible outcome for
everyone, he embarks on what could be his latest series of temporal adventures
to fix the past and secure a brighter future. Fans hope that the series can
deliver a satisfactory conclusion after everything that has happened.
3. The
Apothecary Diaries Season 3
The series
has steadily grown in popularity since its debut, with the second season
building even more on the success of the first. Maomao has already uncovered
major scandals and conspiracies within the palace, and the new season is
expected to bring even greater mysteries and intrigue. Adding to the
excitement, there's a movie hitting theaters in Japan later this December,
which means fans will have plenty of new content from this world to enjoy until
the end of the year and into 2027.
2.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
This will
be the fourth and final season of the revived series, bringing the entire
Bleach anime franchise to its close after a decade of waiting for the finale.
The previous three seasons of the new adaptation have raised expectations
through the roof, especially with the intense battles and narrative
developments they have delivered. Now the focus is on how the final episodes
will handle the climactic confrontations and whether the conclusion will be
able to reach the high standard set by all of the above.
1. Black
Clover Season 2
Sitting at
the top of the ranking as the sequel that generates the most expectation of the
year is Black Clover Season 2. After nearly five years since the
first season ended, fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's return to
television. The new season will pick up the story right where it left off, and
because the original manga has already concluded, the anime now has a clear and
comprehensive roadmap to follow without the pressure of an unfinished source.
If the creative team stays the same as in the first installment, audiences can
expect a solid continuation that will finally give the series the proper ending
it deserves.
