Updated as of 5 October 2026. Dates below are the premiere dates announced by the studios and streaming services. Japanese broadcast dates can land a day later in Australia because of the time difference, and streaming availability varies by country, so check your app.
New anime season, new watchlist. If you're in Australia, it's spring, but in the anime world October kicks off the Fall 2026 season (anime seasons follow the Japanese calendar), and this one is stacked.
The headline shows for Fall 2026 are The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 (from 2 October), Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (from 11 October) and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 (from 20 October). Crunchyroll alone announced more than 40 series for the season.
Here's everything worth knowing, sorted by how excited we are.
The big three
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 - 2 October 2026
Maomao is back. The Apothecary Diaries went from sleeper hit to one of the most-watched anime of the last few years, and Season 3 premiered on 2 October 2026 as a Crunchyroll simulcast, with a second part planned for April 2027.
If you haven't started, this is the perfect time: Season 3 is followed by an original Apothecary Diaries film in December 2026, according to GamesRadar+.
Why watch: smart mysteries, palace politics and the most entertaining lead in anime.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus - 11 October 2026
Dragon Ball returns to TV with an enhanced remake of Dragon Ball Super, premiering on 11 October 2026 at 11:15pm Japan time on Fuji TV. It covers the Battle of Gods, Resurrection 'F' and Universe 6 arcs with re-rendered footage, new cuts and a reconstructed story.
Kōichi Yamadera returns as Beerus, and the opening theme is "Kan Peki No Peki" by VK Blanka. We've put everything we know in our Dragon Ball Super: Beerus release guide.
Why watch: the God of Destruction saga, finally with the animation it deserved.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 - 20 October 2026
Studio Trigger returns to Night City with a standalone 10-episode season on Netflix, and all 10 episodes drop at once on 20 October 2026. It features a completely new cast of characters.
Why watch: if the first season's ending wrecked you, you already know.
Returning favourites
Black Clover Season 2 - 3 October 2026
Asta and the Black Bulls are back on TV for the first time since the original anime ended in 2021. Season 2 premieres on 3 October 2026 on Crunchyroll, and the early focus is the arc to rescue Yami.
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans - 2 October 2026
Takemichi's time-leaping gang drama continues with the Three Titans arc from 2 October 2026.
Ranma 1/2 Season 3 - 3 October 2026
The modern remake of Rumiko Takahashi's classic martial arts comedy keeps rolling with Season 3 from 3 October 2026.
Blue Box Season 2 - 4 October 2026
The sports romance between badminton player Taiki and basketball star Chinatsu returns on 4 October 2026.
Aoashi Season 2 - 4 October 2026
The football anime returns on 4 October 2026. If you liked Blue Lock but want something grounded, this is it.
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 3 - 11 October 2026
The spy family action comedy gets a third season from 11 October 2026.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (continuing)
Steel Ball Run premiered in March 2026 on Netflix and continues this fall with its next stages.
One Piece: Elbaf arc (continuing)
One Piece's second 2026 block of Elbaf episodes began in July 2026, under the anime's new format of up to 26 episodes a year. Check our best One Piece arcs ranking if you're catching up.
New series to watch
Magic Knight Rayearth - 7 October 2026
A brand-new anime adaptation of CLAMP's classic fantasy series, in which three schoolgirls are summoned to another world to save it. Premieres on 7 October 2026 on Crunchyroll.
Firefly Wedding - 9 October 2026
A period romance about a young noblewoman determined to marry well before her time runs out. Premieres on 9 October 2026.
Sekiro: No Defeat (out now)
FromSoftware's samurai game gets a hand-drawn anime adaptation, released on Crunchyroll on 4 September 2026. If you love the "Ronin" aesthetic, this one's for you.
Fall 2026 premiere calendar
| Date | Show | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October | The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 | Returning |
| 2 October | Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans | Returning |
| 3 October | Black Clover Season 2 | Returning |
| 3 October | Ranma 1/2 Season 3 | Returning |
| 4 October | Blue Box Season 2 | Returning |
| 4 October | Aoashi Season 2 | Returning |
| 7 October | Magic Knight Rayearth | New |
| 9 October | Firefly Wedding | New |
| 11 October | Dragon Ball Super: Beerus | Remake |
| 11 October | Mission: Yozakura Family Season 3 | Returning |
| 20 October | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 | Returning |
| December | The Apothecary Diaries film | Film |
Big news to watch this month
- A new Naruto anime: in September 2026, Viz Media announced a new limited Naruto TV anime series, with more details promised at the "Naruto: What's Next?" panel at New York Comic Con on 10 October 2026 (US time).
- Still waiting: as of October 2026, there are no confirmed release dates for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2, Chainsaw Man's next season or Jujutsu Kaisen's The Culling Game Part 2.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Fall 2026 anime season start?
The Fall 2026 anime season starts in early October 2026, with most shows premiering between 1 and 20 October.
When does The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 come out?
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premiered on 2 October 2026, with a second part planned for April 2027.
When does Dragon Ball Super: Beerus start?
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus premieres on 11 October 2026 at 11:15pm Japan time on Fuji TV, with a Crunchyroll simulcast.
Is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 coming out all at once?
Yes. All 10 episodes of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 are scheduled to arrive on Netflix on 20 October 2026.
Why is it called the "fall" season in Australia?
Anime seasons are named after the Japanese (Northern Hemisphere) calendar, so October to December is the "fall" or autumn season, even though it's spring in Australia.
Gear up for the season
New season, new fits. Check out our New Drops, get ready for Beerus with the Dragon Ball collection, or explore the full Official Collection.
What's top of your Fall 2026 watchlist?
Featured image: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 announcement visual © Natsu Hyuuga, Imagica Infos / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee, via The Apothecary Diaries official site.