Top 10 Upcoming English Anime In June 2026 (And Early Summer!)
If you are an anime fan, the transition from the Spring to the Summer anime season is always an exciting time. As we gear up for the heat, streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix are finalizing their slates for the upcoming English anime in June 2026. Whether you are looking for highly anticipated English dubs of massive shonen hits, returning classics, or brand-new hidden gems making their debut, June and early July are completely stacked. Upcoming Anime List in August 2025 — Top New Series, Movies & OVAs to Watch
At AniReload, we have compiled the ultimate watch list. Below is our guide to the top 10 anime series dropping in June and kicking off the massive Summer 2026 season.
At A Glance: June & Summer 2026 Anime Release Schedule
Use this quick reference table to mark your calendars for the biggest premieres.
| Anime Title | Release Date | Genre |
| One Piece (Whole Cake Island) | June 1, 2026 | Action / Adventure |
| Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You | June 3, 2026 | Slice of Life / Romance |
| Chainsmoker Cat | July 2, 2026 | Comedy / Slice of Life |
| The Exiled Heavy Knight | July 2, 2026 | Fantasy / Isekai |
| Black Torch | July 4, 2026 | Action / Supernatural |
| Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS | July 4, 2026 | Magical Girl / Sci-Fi |
| Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S3 | July 5, 2026 | Isekai / Adventure |
| Tomb Raider King | Summer 2026 | Action / Fantasy |
| The Elusive Samurai (Season 2) | Summer 2026 | Historical / Action |
| Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War | Summer 2026 | Action / Shonen |
1. One Piece (Whole Cake Island Batches 6 & 7)
Netflix is making sure anime fans have a lot to eat this summer. Kicking off the month, Netflix is adding more English-dubbed and subbed episodes of One Piece, specifically Whole Cake Island batches 6 and 7, on June 1, 2026. If you have been relying on Netflix to catch up on Luffy’s journey to rescue Sanji from Big Mom, your wait is over.
2. Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
Premiere Date: June 3, 2026
One of the most highly anticipated slice-of-life adaptations of the year finally arrives in early June. The story follows Sasaki, an overworked corporate employee whose only solace after a brutal shift is chatting with the cheerful convenience store clerk, Yamada. It is a relaxing, grounded anime that will be perfect to wind down with.
3. Chainsmoker Cat
Premiere Date: July 2, 2026
If you want something entirely unique, Chainsmoker Cat is a must-watch as June rolls into July. The show follows Yani, a catgirl with a terrible smoking habit who can’t hold down a job and is constantly behind on rent. It’s a hilarious, slightly gritty comedy about her friends and sister trying to keep her life from falling apart.
4. The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
Premiere Date: July 2, 2026
For the fantasy and RPG lovers, this series brings a fun twist to the genre. Elma, who comes from a lineage of Sword Saints, is given the “defective” Heavy Knight class and subsequently exiled. Little do they know, Elma understands how to game the system to make this supposedly weak class completely overpowered.
5. Black Torch
Premiere Date: July 4, 2026
Black Torch is shaping up to be one of the biggest new shonen anime of the summer. The story centers on Jiro Azuma, a descendant of shinobi who has the rare ability to talk to animals. His life changes forever when he crosses paths with a suspicious stray cat that turns out to be a powerful spirit, leading to them fusing together to fight supernatural threats.
6. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance
Premiere Date: July 4, 2026
After a decade-long absence from television, the iconic Nanoha franchise makes a massive return. This new entry shakes up the classic formula as humanity faces off against deadly aliens known as the “Invasion Species.” Expect high-stakes magical combat, incredible animation, and a healthy dose of nostalgia.
7. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Season 3)
Premiere Date: July 5, 2026
As we officially transition into the Summer 2026 slate, Mushoku Tensei returns for its highly anticipated third season. Following the emotional highs and devastating twists of Season 2, fans of the light novel already know that Season 3 will feature some of the biggest narrative shake-ups in Rudeus Greyrat’s journey.
8. Tomb Raider King
Premiere Date: Summer 2026
Webtoon adaptations continue to dominate the anime landscape, and Tomb Raider King is the next massive hit. The series is set in a modern world where mysterious tombs pop up globally, granting incredible powers and artifacts to those who clear them. It promises fast-paced action and a highly strategic, ruthless protagonist.
9. The Elusive Samurai (Season 2)
Premiere Date: Summer 2026
Following a highly successful first season, this unique historical anime from the creator of Assassination Classroom returns. The Elusive Samurai will dive deeper into the Kamakura period’s political turmoil as Hojo Tokiyuki continues his quest to reclaim his rightful place using his unparalleled talent for running away and surviving.
10. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Premiere Date: Summer 2026
No list of summer anime would be complete without the reigning king. The continuation of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is slated for Summer 2026, bringing more spectacular animation from Studio Pierrot. As the Quincy Blood War nears its climax, the English dub releases are expected to follow closely behind the Japanese broadcast.
