Spring 2026 Anime Season Has Begun: Dorohedoro and Classroom of the Elite Return!
The Spring 2026 anime season has officially opened its doors! Returning to screens as of April 1st, major productions are creating a huge wave of excitement in the anime world. In particular, the 2nd season of Dorohedoro, returning with the signature of MAPPA studio after a long six-year wait, is at the top of the titles fans are talking about the most. Premiering on the same day, the 4th season of Classroom of the Elite continues to heat up the competition with its 'Second Year, First Semester' story, while the 2nd season of The Beginning After the End also met with viewers on the very first day.
One of the most notable announcements of this season came from the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (TenSura) front. It was announced that the 4th season, which will begin on April 3rd, will last for a full 5 'cours' (approximately 60 episodes). This massive marathon, prepared by Eightbit studio, will take Rimuru's responsibilities as a nation leader and world-building to a new level. Additionally, Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai), the new work by Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa, is set to meet the audience on April 4th with the quality of Bones studio, making it a candidate for one of the strongest new entries of the season.
The legendary series One Piece is ending its short break, which has been ongoing since December 2025, on April 5th. This new arc, in which the Straw Hat Pirates set foot in the land of giants, Elbaph, proves that the series has lost none of its popularity even in its 27th year. Immediately after, on April 6th, Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), which promises a visual feast and is prepared by Bug Films, will make a magnificent opening with a double episode. On April 8th, White Fox studio will continue Subaru's tragic adventure where it left off with the highly anticipated 4th season of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-.
Filling the void left by giants like Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (Culling Game) and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, which finished last week, the Spring 2026 lineup brings together both old friends and new masterpiece candidates. Industry experts predict that this season will be a 'blend of nostalgia and innovation,' especially with the return of cult productions like Dorohedoro. With the participation of series like Wistoria: Wand and Sword and Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 in the coming days, the spring months will be quite busy for anime lovers.
