Top Anime Releases In October 2026: Black Clover, The Apothecary Diaries And More

Anime fans have a lot to look forward to this October as Netflix and Crunchyroll unleash a packed slate of returning hits and fresh releases.

Several fan-favorite series are making their comeback, with The Apothecary Diaries and Black Clover among the biggest names returning to screens. Meanwhile, Studio TRIGGER is heading into the world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, introducing a new story and a fresh cast for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.

Whether you’re craving explosive battles, supernatural adventures, slow-burn romance, competitive sports, or something completely different, October’s lineup has plenty to offer. As 2026 heads toward its final months, these anime are poised to become some of the most talked-about releases.

Here are the biggest anime releases this month:

Maomao finally gets the chance to explore the world beyond its walls in The Apothecary Diaries Season 3. But wherever Maomao goes, trouble always trails. Returning to her work as a pharmacist in the pleasure district after the rebellion, she expects a quieter life—until a strange rumor catches her attention. Her curiosity soon pulls her into a mystery far more dangerous and complicated than it first appears.

Jinshi confronts a new reality as he takes on his duties as the Imperial Brother. His elevated position brings greater responsibility, but also a troubling mystery of its own. Rumours unfurl about an immortal maiden appearing at a time when Li is threatened by a devastating famine. What seems like an old legend could have serious consequences for the kingdom.

With the Clover Kingdom facing an unprecedented threat, Asta and the Magic Knights stray into enemy territory on a high-stakes mission to save their captured squad captains from the Dark Triad. What begins as a rescue operation snowballs into a fierce confrontation with enemies whose power pushes the heroes to their limits. The battle turns several notches more severe. Asta must unlock new strength and overcome overwhelming odds to defend those closest to him—and stay true to the vow he made alongside Yuno.

Black Clover Season 2 adapts the popular manga created by Yūki Tabata. New episodes of the anime are available to stream on Crunchyroll every Saturday.

Studio Trigger returns to the neon-lit world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners with a new story set in Night City. At its center is Roman Carax, a young film enthusiast drawn into a dangerous world alongside gang member Talia Wang, nomadic netrunner D, and veteran edgerunner Weak Kingsley.

Ranma Saotome’s life is anything but normal. Engaged to Akane Tendo, heir to a legendary martial-arts dojo, Ranma is trapped by a bizarre curse that transforms him into a girl whenever cold water touches him. Hot water turns him back.

Sandwiched between a spate of rivals, chaotic suitors, and enemies carrying strange curses of their own, Ranma’s love life and martial-arts adventures exacerbate into a series of crisis. Things keep shifting into even more insane dimensions.

Ranma ½ Season 3 continues the anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved manga, with new episodes streaming on Netflix every Saturday.

Kouji Miura’s Blue Box recently concluded its five-year run in Weekly Shonen Jump, making Season 2 the franchise’s first major release since the manga’s finale. The anime continues Taiki and Chinatsu’s increasingly complicated romance, picking up after a dramatic first season that left Hina confronting her feelings while Taiki stays persistent to pursue Chinatsu.

Blue Box’s appeal lies in how naturally it combines heartfelt high school romance with competitive sports. As Taiki and Chinatsu pursue their athletic ambitions, their growing relationship adds another layer of emotion to their journey. Season 2 promises to push that romance further, roping in new challenges, emotional twists, and potentially major changes for the pair.

For Koyuki Hikawa, fitting in has always felt impossible. To her classmates, she seems cold and unapproachable, but behind that image is a girl still haunted by trauma. Years of insecurity have left Koyuki constantly questioning herself—until Minato Amamiya and Youta Hino stumble into her life. Unfazed by her intimidating reputation, they treat her like everyone else, while her friend Miki Azumi helps draw her out of her shell. For the first time, Koyuki starts to experience the carefree high school life she once thought was out of reach.

But as the four friends grow closer, hidden feelings and personal struggles begin wrekcing the bond they’ve built. In Season 2, Koyuki is forced to confront her feelings as Minato starts drifting away, while Miki and Youta face their own emotional battles.