This Season's Anime: Rankings and Episode Buzz — 2026-09-19
Crunchyroll has officially released its Fall 2026 simulcast schedule, featuring major returns like *Black Clover* Season 2 and *The Apothecary Diaries* Season 3. In the final weeks of the Summer 2026 season, *Goodbye, Lara* claimed the top spot in weekly user rankings, while new sequel announcements for *The Cat and the Dragon* and *Yaiba* have solidified the pipeline for 2027.
This Season's Anime: Rankings and Episode Buzz — 2026-09-19
Top developments
Crunchyroll Finalizes Fall 2026 Simulcast Schedule
On September 15, Crunchyroll announced its complete release schedule for the Fall 2026 anime season. The lineup includes high-profile sequels such as Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, and the reboot of Magic Knight Rayearth, alongside new titles like PSYREN and Overgeared. This announcement confirms the streaming availability for fans anticipating the October debut of these major franchises
Sequel Announcements for Late 2026 and 2027
Two significant sequel announcements were made on September 19: The Cat and the Dragon (Neko to Ryū) has been confirmed for a second season in 2027 following the conclusion of its first season, and Yaiba: Samurai Legend will debut its second season on January 9, covering the "Kaguya Arc." These announcements provide clarity for fans waiting for continuations of recent hits
Summer 2026 Weekly Rankings Final Stretch
In the week of September 9–15, Goodbye, Lara secured the #1 spot in Anime News Network’s user rankings, overtaking previous leaders. Meanwhile, Iruma-kun and Iron Wok Jan showed significant upward momentum in the cumulative charts, reflecting strong late-season engagement for these titles
Domestic Recording Rankings Highlight Tensei Slime Dominance
According to Japanese recording data from the third week of September, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 maintained the #1 position for the sixth consecutive week. Yomi no Tsugai held steady at #2, while The Elusive Samurai Season 2 surged to #3, indicating robust domestic viewership for established franchises
Local view
Japanese media outlets are actively curating expectations for the upcoming Fall season. Anime! Anime! conducted a reader poll regarding high-expectation Fall 2026 titles, revealing that Dragon Ball Super: Beerus ranked third, Chi: Fujo (likely referring to a specific title or abbreviation) was second, and a top title (implied to be highly anticipated) took first place, with readers citing curiosity about character relationships as a key driver. Additionally, Eeo Media highlighted 25 recommended Fall 2026 works, focusing on editor picks that include both new series and returning favorites.
Context & numbers
- Fall 2026 Sequel Volume: Japanese outlet Futamani+ identified 25 "sequel monos" (sequel series) scheduled for the Fall 2026 season, emphasizing the heavy reliance on existing IPs like Tokyo Revengers and Ranma ½.
- Isekai Saturation: Screen Rant noted that Fall 2026 is kicking off early for isekai fans, with multiple genre-specific titles like Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 and A Wild Last Boss Appeared Season 2 ready for streaming.
On the radar
- September 27: The 12th episode of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 airs, marking a key milestone for this romance series.
- October 3: Black Clover Season 2 begins its broadcast run, with Crunchyroll confirming simulcast details.
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