The newly-acquired titles will start premiering in 2026.
Crunchyroll has unveiled a lineup of newly-acquired anime titles set for a 2026 premiere at an industry panel in New York Comic Con 2025.
Here’s what fans can look forward to next year:
A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation
Premiere: January 2026
Availability: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and Indian Subcontinent
Synopsis via Tokyopop:
When Lizel mysteriously finds himself in a city that bears odd similarities to his own but clearlyisn't, he quickly comes to terms with the unlikely truth: this is an entirely different world. Even so, laid-back Lizel isn't the type to panic. He immediately sets out to learn more about this strange place, and to help him do so, hires a seasoned adventurer named Gil as his tour guide and protector.
Until he's able to find a way home, Lizel figures this is a perfect opportunity to explore a new way of life adventuring as part of a guild. After all, he's sure he'll go home eventually... might as well enjoy the otherworldly vacation for now!
A Returner’s Magic Should be Special Season 2
Premiere: 2026
Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and Indian Subcontinent
Synopsis via Crunchyroll:
In a land dominated by the formidable Shadow Worlds, most of humanity has been destroyed. To rescue their planet from impending doom, six brave heroes fight a perilous battle…and fail. But there’s a glimpse of hope when Desir, one of the last mages, is suddenly sent back in time 13 years! Now armed with knowledge of the grim future, can he alter the course of history and save the world?
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter
Premiere: January 2026
Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and Indian Subcontinent
Synopsis via Yen Press:
Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, a holy maiden was summoned. Not just any holy maiden-one hailing from modern Japan. But this story is not her story. This is the tale of the humble accountant, Kondou, who accompanied her and his trials and woes as he accounts in a new world... But no tale is complete without a love interest. And who better to play that role than the handsome knight captain Aresh? Will he begin a personal quest to save said bean counter-who toils around the clock-or is Kondou doomed to be married to his work evermore...?!
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
Premiere: to be announced
Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India
Synopsis via Yen Press:
Kunon Gurion was born without sight and unsure of his purpose in life, but everything changes when he resolves to find a way to use magic to see. This is a feat no sorcerer has ever accomplished or even tried, and it won’t be easy. Kunon’s single-minded ambition leads him to quickly surpass his teacher, and with only a few basic spells, he can already sense color, produce useful items, and create a lifelike cat from water! Word of his skills and ingenuity soon reaches the castle, which earns him a rare chance to study under a powerful new mentor. But is Kunon’s goal even attainable?
The Daily Life of a Single 29-Year-Old Adventurer
Premiere: January 2026
Territories: Worldwide, excluding Japan and China
Synopsis via Crunchyroll:
Having spent his childhood in the slums, Hajime Shinonome desperately sought strength to survive.
Now, he enjoys a peaceful and carefree life as a resident adventurer of the Komai Village.
One day, during a quest, he ventured into a dungeon and finds a young girl being partially eaten by a weakest kind of monster, a slime!
The girl's name was Lirui. Having been abandoned by her parents, she had no place to go and entered the dungeon alone in order to stay alive. Hajime couldn't just leave her there, so he took her back to the village to live with him!
The Beginning After the End Season 2
Premiere: April 2026
Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia
Synopsis via Crunchyroll:
After a mysterious death, King Grey is reborn as Arthur Leywin on the magical continent of Dicathen. Although he enters his second life as a baby, his previous wisdom remains. He begins to master magic and forge his own path as the years go by, seeking to correct the mistakes of his past life.
