We are in 2026 and the anime calendar is an insane mix of absolute certainties and rumors that keep fans up at night. While some studios keep secrets, others have already set a date for the end of the world (literally).
We’ve selected the 4 titles that are dominating conversations, explaining exactly what the status of each one is. Check it out:
1. Fire Force (3rd Season – Final)
Status: CONFIRMED We start with a fiery guarantee. David Production confirmed that 2026 is the year of the Great Cataclysm. The final season of Fire Force will adapt the conclusion of Atsushi Ohkubo’s work. Expect psychedelic visual quality and battles on a global scale. It’s the year’s guaranteed big premiere.
2. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Extended Re-release)
Status: CONFIRMED (Extra Version) Did you watch the first movie of the trilogy in 2025? Then get ready to see it again. The strategy for 2026 is to bring the film back with exclusive extra content. Ufotable promises never-before-seen scenes that weren’t in last year’s original theatrical cut, serving as a “director’s cut” to keep the hype high while the next films are produced.
3. Sakamoto Days (2nd Season)
Status: HIGH EXPECTATION (Not Confirmed) Taro Sakamoto conquered the world, but the studio is still secretive about the exact date for the sequel. Although there is no official confirmation of a 2026 premiere, the industry treats the renewal as a matter of time. The bet is that the announcement will come in the first half of the year, aiming to adapt the violent arc of the Death Row Convicts. For now, we’re cheering.
4. The One Piece (Remake)
Status: UNKNOWN (Possible 2026) The ambitious project by WIT Studio with Netflix to remake the East Blue saga is still in production. Despite the silence about a definitive release date, many experts point to 2026 as the likely window for the premiere, given the development time since the announcement. Until then, we’ll keep watching for any official movement.
