Most Anticipated Anime of 2026: The Biggest Upcoming Titles
From Jujutsu Kaisen's Culling Games to Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle films, here are the most anticipated anime of 2026.
2026 is shaping up to be a monster year for anime, with several of the biggest franchises returning at once. Here are the titles fans are most excited about.
Quick answer The headline acts of 2026 are Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (the Culling Games), Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle films, the next Chainsaw Man chapter, and One Piece's ongoing final saga.
The most anticipated titles
| Title | Why it's huge |
|---|---|
| Jujutsu Kaisen S3 | The Culling Games arc — Part 1 has aired |
| Demon Slayer | The Infinity Castle film trilogy finale |
| Chainsaw Man | The Reze arc on the big screen |
| One Piece | The Final Saga continues |
| Solo Leveling | The smash hit pushes further |
| Spy x Family | More of the beloved Forger family |
The franchises leading the year
Jujutsu Kaisen's return is the headline event, bringing the brutal Culling Games arc to screen after the gut-wrenching Shibuya Incident. Demon Slayer, meanwhile, is adapting its finale as a trilogy of films, and Chainsaw Man's move to cinemas for the Reze arc has fans buzzing.
Long-runners still going strong
One Piece presses on through its Final Saga, and modern favourites like Solo Leveling and Spy x Family keep the momentum going. Between blockbuster films and major TV returns, 2026 has something for every kind of fan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most anticipated anime of 2026?
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (the Culling Games arc) and Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle films are the most anticipated releases of the year.
Is Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 out?
Season 3 has begun — Part 1 of the Culling Games arc has aired, with more of the arc still to come.
What big anime films are coming in 2026?
Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle trilogy and Chainsaw Man's Reze arc film are among the biggest theatrical anime events.
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