This Season's Anime: Rankings and Episode Buzz — 2026-10-03
Fall 2026 anime has officially launched with a stacked lineup of sequels and newcomers. *Liar Game* secured a second season greenlight (Sep 28), *Mushoku Tensei* Season 3 confirmed a 2027 Part 2, and *Naruto* is getting a new limited TV anime series with details coming at NYCC on October 10. Early rankings show summer holdovers like *Mushoku Tensei* and *Kaiju Girl Caramelise* rebounding strongly as the autumn slate kicks off across Crunchyroll and other platforms.
This Season's Anime: Rankings and Episode Buzz — 2026-10-03
Top developments
Liar Game Anime Confirmed for Season 2
The official Liar Game website announced on September 28 that a second season is in production, just one day after the first season concluded with its 26th episode on Monday (September 27).
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 Part 2 Scheduled for 2027
On September 27, the production committee confirmed that the third season, which debuted on July 5, will split into two parts. Part 2 is now officially scheduled to air in 2027, with staff details finalized. This split-cour model follows the pattern of major sequel successes this year.
Naruto Gets New Limited TV Anime Series; Details at NYCC October 10
Anime News Network reported on September 28 that the Naruto franchise is getting a new "limited" TV anime series. The franchise will reveal more details at a New York Comic Con panel scheduled for October 10, signaling a major revival for the long-running shonen property.
Summer 2026 Rankings: Mushoku Tensei and Kaiju Girl Caramelise Rebound in Week 12
Anime News Network's weekly user rankings (Sep 16–22) showed Mushoku Tensei and Kaiju Girl Caramelise rebounding from mid-season dips to reclaim strong positions. Episode quality swings continue to drive volatility in the rankings, with individual episode ratings determining weekly placement rather than overall series popularity.
Fall 2026 Preview Guide Launches with Nine Featured Shows
Anime News Network published its comprehensive Fall 2026 Anime Preview Guide on October 2, featuring reviews of STEEL BALL RUN, Firefly Wedding, Overgeared, Vermilion Mask, Reincarnated as a Sword, and more. The guide marks the official critical launch of the autumn season.
Local view
Japanese anime media outlet Animatetimes published a community poll (September 28) asking readers to vote on their favorite 2026 autumn anime works, naming titles like Tokyo Revengers: Tenjin Sensouhen, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, and Blue Box Season 2 as the most-discussed forthcoming series. The poll result article ranked as the outlet's #1 story for that day.
Anime Hack (anime.eiga.com) reported on September 30 that Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (Season 4) maintained an eight-week consecutive run at the top of the fall/summer transition rankings, ending its second cour. A third cour has been confirmed for July 2027. The outlet also noted that Nigeru Youni Koso and Seihan na Kimi to Boku launched into the top three for the autumn week-end rankings.
Famitsu highlighted the fall 2026 slate (September 30) as heavy on game-franchise adaptations, naming Suikoden and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 as the "big bets," alongside theatrical releases tied to The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and returning isekai and fantasy sequels.
Context & numbers
Crunchyroll's Fall 2026 slate includes nearly daily simulcast debuts starting late September into October, featuring major returns like Magic Knight Rayearth, Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, PSYREN, and Overgeared. The platform expanded its roster again on September 30 with additional titles including Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Dandivine, and Full Clearing Another World Under a Goddess with Zero Believers.;
Comic Book Resources confirmed that Fall 2026 includes seven new isekai anime premiering across the season, making it one of the genre's densest slates.
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Naruto Gets New
On the radar
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Second-season announcements expected: "Kore Kaite Shine" (Draw to Die) Season 2 was officially confirmed in production as of September 27, though no broadcast date has been announced yet. Watch for October reveals from other popular summer carries.
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Anime Corner's Fall 2026 Anime of the Season polls are open through early October, with community voting underway across multiple categories. Summer season polls close October 5.
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NYCC Naruto panel (October 10): Franchise will reveal full details on the new limited TV series, likely including episode count, air date, and production studio.
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Fall 2026 total slate: Japanese sources confirm approximately 97 titles set for October broadcast across all platforms, making it one of the largest seasons on record.
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