Crunchyroll’s most anticipated isekai of Summer 2026 arrives in two weeks

The summer anime season is nearly upon us, and Crunchyroll has pulled back the curtain on a robust lineup of fresh and returning series slated to dominate our screens from July through September. While ongoing hits like Daemons of the Shadow Realm and the mind-bending Liar Game maintain their momentum, a new wave of highly anticipated sequels is on the horizon. High on that list is the third season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, which is officially locked in for a July 5 debut.

Studio Bind is once again tasked with bringing this immersive world to life. The series continues the saga of Rudeus Greyrat as he strives to atone for the mistakes of his former life following his reincarnation into a sprawling fantasy realm. Despite its share of discourse, the third season remains one of the summer’s most pivotal releases, championed for its nuanced examination of human nature and ethical ambiguity.

The isekai genre continues its dominance this season, as the ambitious, 60-episode run of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 4 pushes forward. With exciting newcomers like Black Torch and Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia joining the fray, there is plenty of fresh content to broaden your watchlist. Here is the release schedule for the most anticipated titles arriving this summer:

• Hana-Kimi (Season 2) – July 1
• Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! (Season 2) – July 2
• The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System – July 2
• Black Torch – July 4
• Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia – July 4
• Skeleton Knight in Another World (Season 2) – July 4
• You and I Are Polar Opposites (Season 2) – July 5
• Clevatess (Season 2) – July 8
• Tomb Raider King – July 8
• Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You – July 9
• Though I Am an Inept Villainess – July 12
• Re: Zero – Starting Life in Another World (Season 4, Part 2) – August 12

Beyond these confirmed dates, fans can look forward to the second season of The Elusive Samurai, though a formal premiere date has yet to be announced. Additionally, fresh installments of the One Piece: Elbaph Arc will continue to air every Sunday.

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Source: Polygon