Seasonal
Best Anime of 2026 (So Far)
2026 has been stacked. Here are the standouts worth catching up on right now, a list we refresh as the year rolls on.
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End — Still the emotional high-water mark for modern fantasy.
- Solo Leveling — The action-spectacle everyone is quoting.
- Dandadan — Aliens, ghosts, and romance, with wild animation.
- Delicious in Dungeon — Fantasy adventure meets cooking show.
- Kaiju No. 8 — Monster-hunting action with a great hook.
- Chainsaw Man — Still delivering chaos and heart.
- Blue Lock — The most intense soccer you'll ever watch.
- Apothecary Diaries — A clever palace mystery with a brilliant lead.
How we pick
We weigh story, animation, and staying power, not just hype. Bookmark this page; we update it every season. Meanwhile, see where to watch for anything here and check the trending list to see what's climbing.
Most of the anime here stream on Crunchyroll, many with a free, ad-supported tier so you can start tonight.