News / Aug 20, 2026

Fall 2026 Anime Sequels You Can't Miss

Every confirmed sequel and returning anime season landing Fall 2026 — from Black Clover's comeback to Tokyo Revengers' new arc.

Fall 2026 is a sequel-heavy season. Of the season's biggest confirmed titles, the overwhelming majority are returning series rather than new IP — Black Clover, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, The Apothecary Diaries, Tokyo Revengers, Blue Box, and Ao Ashi are all coming back. Here's every confirmed sequel season, what arc or story point it picks up, and what's driving the most anticipation around each.

Which anime sequels are confirmed for Fall 2026?

At least seven major returning seasons are confirmed for the October–December 2026 window. Below is the full list, ranked by how much fan discussion each is generating in fall-preview coverage.

The confirmed Fall 2026 sequel lineup

Black Clover Season 2 — studio Pierrot — Fall 2026 (exact date TBA). The anime picks back up after pausing at episode 170. This is the season's most talked-about comeback, and the central fan debate is whether the new season's pacing and animation quality can match the manga's build toward its final arcs.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Cour 1 — TOHO Animation Studio / OLM — October 2, 2026. Continues Maomao's palace mysteries; a second cour follows in April 2027, plus a theatrical film in December 2026 — an unusually large release plan for one season.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — Studio Trigger — Fall 2026, Netflix (exact date TBA). The most-hyped Netflix anime sequel of the year, but Netflix has not confirmed a specific premiere date — don't trust a specific date if you see one circulating, since it isn't officially locked as of this writing.
Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen — LIDENFILMS — October 2, 2026. Continues the time-loop delinquent drama into its next major arc.
Blue Box Season 2 — October 4, 2026. The slow-burn sports romance returns with Yumeka Goto joining the cast; Netflix's distribution is expected to widen its audience beyond the manga-reading base.
Ao Ashi Season 2 — October 4, 2026. Fans have specifically flagged wanting more emphasis on the tactical, strategic side of the sport that Season 1 touched on but didn't fully explore.
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Season 2 — Studio ZERO-G — October 2026 window (exact date TBA).

Which sequel are fans most excited (or nervous) about?

Two clear camps show up across fall-preview coverage:

Unreserved excitement: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and Blue Box Season 2 both have confirmed dates, confirmed cast additions, and a track record of strong prior seasons — there's little debate, just anticipation.
Excited but nervous: Black Clover Season 2 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 carry the most "will it deliver" energy. Black Clover because of how long the gap has been and how high the manga's stakes have climbed since episode 170; Edgerunners 2 because Netflix still hasn't locked a date, which keeps its fall 2026 window in some doubt.

What's NOT technically a Fall 2026 sequel

Worth a clarification: One Piece and Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (a recut edition) continue through fall but aren't new "seasons" in the traditional sense — they're ongoing or re-edited releases rather than a numbered sequel season, so they're left off the ranked list above.

Bottom line

If you're prioritizing by certainty, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and Blue Box Season 2 are the safest bets — both have locked dates and strong prior seasons. If you're prioritizing by sheer hype, Black Clover Season 2 is the season's biggest event, gap or no gap.

Release and fan-anticipation data sourced from Comic Book Co., Anime Corner, and Otaku Ani's Fall 2026 coverage, current as of August 2026. Titles without a locked date are marked TBA — do not treat any more specific date circulating elsewhere as confirmed.