Spring 2026 Anime Episode Release Schedule — All Dates and Times

This is the complete episode release schedule for every anime airing in Spring 2026. Bookmarked this page and check back weekly — we update it every time a new episode drops.

All times listed are in JST (Japan Standard Time). To convert: JST is 3.5 hours behind IST, 9 hours ahead of EST, and 17 hours ahead of PST.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is the most anticipated anime of Spring 2026. Set immediately after the devastating Shibuya Incident, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro and Yuta Okkotsu must navigate the brutal Culling Game — a death match involving over a thousand sorcerers and cursed spirit users.

Streaming platform: Crunchyroll (simulcast, one hour after Japanese broadcast) Episode count: 24 episodes planned Broadcast day: Every Thursday at 11:30 PM JST

Episode 1 — April 3, 2026 — The Culling Game Begins Episode 2 — April 10, 2026 Episode 3 — April 17, 2026 Episode 4 — April 24, 2026 Episode 5 — May 1, 2026 Episode 6 — May 8, 2026 Episode 7 — May 15, 2026 Episode 8 — May 22, 2026 Episode 9 — May 29, 2026 Episode 10 — June 5, 2026 Episode 11 — June 12, 2026 Episode 12 — June 19, 2026

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2

Frieren Season 2 continues the story of the elven mage processing grief, memory and what it means to be human across centuries. Widely considered the best anime of 2025, Season 2 picks up with the First Class Mage Exam arc.

Streaming platform: Crunchyroll and Netflix Episode count: 24 episodes Broadcast day: Every Friday at 11:00 PM JST

Episode 1 — April 4, 2026 Episode 2 — April 11, 2026 Episode 3 — April 18, 2026 Episode 4 — April 25, 2026 Episode 5 — May 2, 2026 Episode 6 — May 9, 2026 Episode 7 — May 16, 2026 Episode 8 — May 23, 2026 Episode 9 — May 30, 2026 Episode 10 — June 6, 2026 Episode 11 — June 13, 2026 Episode 12 — June 20, 2026

Classroom of the Elite Season 4

Classroom of the Elite Season 4 returns with Kiyotaka Ayanokoji continuing his psychological manipulation of everyone around him. Based on the Second Year arc of the light novel, this season is widely considered the most intense yet.

Streaming platform: Crunchyroll Episode count: 16 episodes Broadcast day: Every Wednesday at 10:00 PM JST

Episode 1 — April 2, 2026 Episode 2 — April 9, 2026 Episode 3 — April 16, 2026 Episode 4 — April 23, 2026 Episode 5 — April 30, 2026 Episode 6 — May 7, 2026 Episode 7 — May 14, 2026 Episode 8 — May 21, 2026 Episode 9 — May 28, 2026 Episode 10 — June 4, 2026 Episode 11 — June 11, 2026 Episode 12 — June 18, 2026

Hell's Paradise Season 2

Hell's Paradise Season 2 continues the story of Gabimaru the Hollow and Sagiri on the deadly island of Shinsenkyo. The second season dives deeper into the island's horrifying secrets and the backstory of the Tensen immortals.

Streaming platform: Crunchyroll Episode count: 12 episodes Broadcast day: Every Saturday at 11:30 PM JST

Episode 1 — April 5, 2026 Episode 2 — April 12, 2026 Episode 3 — April 19, 2026 Episode 4 — April 26, 2026 Episode 5 — May 3, 2026 Episode 6 — May 10, 2026 Episode 7 — May 17, 2026 Episode 8 — May 24, 2026 Episode 9 — May 31, 2026 Episode 10 — June 7, 2026 Episode 11 — June 14, 2026 Episode 12 — June 21, 2026

One Piece (Ongoing)

One Piece continues its unbroken weekly run in Spring 2026. Currently in the Egghead Island arc, the Straw Hat Pirates face their most dangerous opponent yet in the form of the Five Elders and the World Government's full force.

Streaming platform: Crunchyroll Episode count: Ongoing — airing since 1999 Broadcast day: Every Sunday at 9:30 AM JST

Episode 1123 — April 6, 2026 Episode 1124 — April 13, 2026 Episode 1125 — April 20, 2026 Episode 1126 — April 27, 2026 Episode 1127 — May 4, 2026 Episode 1128 — May 11, 2026 Episode 1129 — May 18, 2026 Episode 1130 — May 25, 2026

Oshi no Ko Season 3

Oshi no Ko Season 3 continues the story of Aqua Hoshino's obsessive pursuit of revenge against the man responsible for his mother Ai's death, while Ruby chases her own path to stardom.

Streaming platform: Crunchyroll and HIDIVE Episode count: 13 episodes Broadcast day: Every Wednesday at 11:00 PM JST

Episode 1 — April 2, 2026 Episode 2 — April 9, 2026 Episode 3 — April 16, 2026 Episode 4 — April 23, 2026 Episode 5 — April 30, 2026 Episode 6 — May 7, 2026 Episode 7 — May 14, 2026 Episode 8 — May 21, 2026 Episode 9 — May 28, 2026 Episode 10 — June 4, 2026 Episode 11 — June 11, 2026 Episode 12 — June 18, 2026 Episode 13 — June 25, 2026

How to Never Miss an Episode

The easiest way to track every episode release is AniLoom's live episode countdown. Each anime detail page shows the exact time remaining until the next episode in your local timezone — no mental math required.

Check the AniLoom airing schedule page for a full week-by-week view of every anime airing this season.