Spring 2026 Anime Season Has Begun: Slime Season 4 and More Streaming Today!
Today is Friday, April 3, 2026, and one of the most exciting times of the year for the anime world has officially begun! The Spring 2026 season is knocking at our door with the return of major productions and long-awaited new adaptations. The biggest news of the day is undoubtedly the premiere of the first episode of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) Season 4, where Rimuru Tempest's adventures continue. Additionally, the favorite of romance enthusiasts, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, is also meeting its fans today with its second season.
This season is not just about today; the coming days will be a true parade of stars. On April 5, One Piece returns with the Elbaph Arc, where we step onto the legendary island of giants. Moreover, the series will appear in a different format this time, with a 26-episode seasonal structure. Immediately after, on April 6, Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Boushi no Atelier), already touted as an anime of the year candidate due to its visual quality, will premiere. On April 8, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- will take the excitement to its peak with its 4th season.
So, why is this season so important? The giants of the winter season, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2, set the bar quite high by concluding at the end of March. Spring 2026 is preparing to not only fill this void but also dominate the industry with long-awaited sequels like Dorohedoro Season 2 and Classroom of the Elite Season 4. In particular, how Witch Hat Atelier will reflect Kamome Shirahama's mesmerizing drawings on screen is one of the most talked-about topics among fans.
From an industry perspective, we see that the competition between broadcasters is also heating up. Crunchyroll and Netflix are in a major race to add the biggest hits of this season to their libraries. The final episodes of Dr. Stone: Science Future and new-generation shonen productions like Daemons of the Shadow Realm are proof that 2026 will be written in golden letters in anime history. Get ready, because sleepless nights await us this spring!
