| Which anime are confirmed for Season 2, which have been cancelled, and which are still waiting for news? This is the complete status list for 2026 — updated monthly. Last updated: April 2026. – renewed. |
Every anime fan has had the experience: you finish a series, get deeply invested in the characters, and then spend months refreshing search engines wondering if it is coming back. This guide puts all of that information in one place. We cover every major anime with a known status for 2026 — confirmed renewals, confirmed cancellations, and the frustrating middle ground of no news. – renewed.
One important note before the lists: anime cancellations work differently from Western TV. In Japan, most anime are produced as finite adaptations of manga or light novels with a planned episode count. A series not getting a second season is not always a cancellation in the traditional sense — sometimes the story was completed. We flag these cases in the list below.
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How to Read This List
| Status | What It Means |
| ✅ Renewed | Season 2 or continuation officially confirmed |
| ❌ Cancelled | No further seasons — either officially ended or discontinued |
| ⏳ No News | Not confirmed renewed or cancelled — still in limbo |
| 🏁 Completed | Story finished as intended — not a cancellation |
Confirmed Renewed — Coming Back in 2026
| Series | Status | Details |
| Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 | ✅ Airing Now | MAPPA — Culling Game arc — Crunchyroll — Jan 2026 |
| Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End S2 | ✅ Airing Now | Madhouse — Crunchyroll — Jan 2026 |
| Re:Zero Season 4 | ✅ Airing Now | White Fox — Crunchyroll — April 2026 |
| That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S4 | ✅ Airing Now | Eight Bit — Crunchyroll — April 2026 |
| Witch Hat Atelier | ✅ Airing Now | BUG FILMS — Crunchyroll — April 2026 (new series) |
| Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3 | ✅ Airing Now | TMS Entertainment — Crunchyroll — April 2026 |
| My Hero Academia: Vigilantes | ✅ Airing Now | Bones — Crunchyroll — Jan 2026 |
| Oshi no Ko Season 3 | ✅ Airing Now | Doga Kobo — Crunchyroll — Jan 2026 |
| Black Clover Season 2 | ✅ Confirmed 2026 | Studio Pierrot — confirmed Jump Festa 2026 — date TBA |
| Mushoku Tensei Season 3 | ✅ Confirmed Jul 2026 | Studio Bind — Crunchyroll — adapts Vol 13 |
| Overflow Season 2 | ✅ Confirmed 2026 | Wit Studio — date TBA — 5-year gap since Season 1 |
| Ghost in the Shell (New Series) | ✅ Confirmed Jul 2026 | Science SARU — Amazon Prime Video |
| The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 | ✅ Confirmed Oct 2026 | TBA — sequel + original film in December |
| Konosuba Season 4 | ✅ Confirmed Fall 2026 | Drive / J.C.Staff — Crunchyroll |
| Blue Box Season 2 | ✅ Confirmed Fall 2026 | TBA |
| JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run | ✅ Confirmed Fall 2026 | Netflix — weekly release schedule confirmed |
| Dandadan Season 3 | ✅ Confirmed 2027 | Science SARU — confirmed at Jump Festa 2026 |
| Sakamoto Days Season 2 | ✅ Confirmed | TBA — confirmed at Jump Festa 2026 |
Overflow Season 2 — The Renewal Everyone Is Talking About
Among the most discussed anime renewals of 2026, Overflow Season 2 stands out because of the gap — five full years since the original eight-episode ONA aired in early 2020. The announcement that Wit Studio, known for Attack on Titan Season 1 and Vinland Saga, would handle Season 2 came as a significant surprise given Season 1 was produced by the much smaller Studio Hokiboshi.
No premiere date has been confirmed as of April 2026. Community speculation about format — whether the episode runtime will increase beyond Season 1’s 7–8 minutes, and whether the story will adapt Kaiduka’s Overafter manga continuation — remains ongoing.→ Full details and latest updates: Overflow Season 2 Complete Guide → /overflow-season-2/
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Confirmed Endings / Completed Series — Not Cancellations
| Series | Status | Notes |
| Bleach: TYBW — The Calamity | 🏁 Final Arc | Studio Pierrot — final part of the Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation |
| Jujutsu Kaisen (Original Manga) | 🏁 Manga Ended | JJK manga concluded in 2024 — anime adaptation continues into 2026 |
| My Hero Academia | 🏁 Completed 2025 | Series finale aired — manga ended, anime concluded |
| Fire Force (Final Arc) | 🏁 Final Arc 2026 | David Production — concluding the series in 2026 |
| Dr. Stone | 🏁 Final Arc 2026 | TMS Entertainment — Science Future Part 3 concludes the series |
| Chainsaw Man (Part 1 Manga) | 🏁 Manga Ended | Manga concluded — anime adaptation of Part 1 continues |
| Black Clover (Manga) | 🏁 Manga Ending 2026 | Manga in Super Climax phase — expected to conclude 2026 |
Cancelled / No Season 2 — Official Confirmation
| Series | Status | Reason / Notes |
| No Game No Life Season 2 | ❌ Cancelled | Controversy surrounding author — no confirmed production |
| Berserk (2016 adaptation) | ❌ Cancelled | Studio GEMBA — no further seasons after 2017 |
| Gangsta. | ❌ Cancelled | Manglobe studio bankruptcy — adaptation permanently stalled |
No News — Status Unknown
| Series | Status | Last Known Info |
| Hell’s Paradise Season 2 | ⏳ No News | MAPPA — no official announcement as of April 2026 |
| Vinland Saga Season 3 | ⏳ No News | MAPPA — manga ongoing, no announcement |
| Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Season 4 | ⏳ No News | A-1 Pictures — manga ended, no season announcement |
| Tower of God Season 2 | ⏳ No News | Crunchyroll Originals — no confirmed date |
| The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 | ⏳ No News | DGA — no confirmed production update |
| Sword Art Online (Next Arc) | ⏳ No News | A-1 Pictures — no announcement for Unital Ring adaptation |
Why Do Anime Get Cancelled?
Understanding why anime get cancelled — or why they do not return — requires understanding how the anime industry works. Unlike Western television where a streaming platform or network makes renewal decisions, most anime are funded by production committees consisting of the manga publisher, a studio, streaming platforms, and merchandise partners. A series returning for another season depends on whether those committee members believe a second season will generate enough revenue to justify the investment. – renewed.
Blu-ray and DVD Sales
In Japan, physical media sales are still a major factor in renewal decisions. A series needs strong domestic Blu-ray numbers to signal commercial viability for production committee investors. This is why critically acclaimed anime sometimes do not get second seasons — critical recognition does not always translate to sales.
Manga/Light Novel Status
If the source material has not progressed far enough ahead of the anime to justify another season without catching up, studios will wait. This is why some series go on hiatus for years before returning — the manga needs to build a sufficient buffer.
Streaming Performance
With Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Amazon now actively co-producing anime, streaming metrics are increasingly factored into renewal decisions. A series that performs well internationally even with modest domestic sales now has a pathway to continuation that did not exist five years ago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Overflow getting a Season 2?
Yes. Overflow Season 2 is officially confirmed for 2026 with Wit Studio as the animation studio. No premiere date has been announced. See our full guide for the latest updates.
Q: Which anime are confirmed renewed for 2026?
The confirmed renewals for 2026 include Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren Season 2, Re:Zero Season 4, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, Mushoku Tensei Season 3, Black Clover Season 2, Overflow Season 2, Ghost in the Shell, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Konosuba Season 4, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run.
Q: Which major anime are ending in 2026?
Dr. Stone concludes with Science Future Part 3. Fire Force is completing its final arc. Bleach: TYBW is airing The Calamity as its final part. The Black Clover manga is in its final chapters, though the anime is returning for a new season.
Q: Is No Game No Life Season 2 happening?
As of April 2026, No Game No Life Season 2 has not been confirmed and there is no active production news. The series has been in limbo due to controversy surrounding its author. It should be considered effectively cancelled until an official announcement contradicts this.
