on Google Preferred Source Google News Link copied to clipboard By Debopriyaa Dutta Published Sep 7, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT Fall Preview There's something for every anime enthusiast
Image: Trigger Sign in to your Polygon.com account Add Us Add on Google Preferred Source Google News Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Table of contents The Lists The Lists Polygon's most anticipated games of the fall Our 10 most anticipated movies The 10 TV shows we won't miss this season Big Interviews Big Interviews Zach Cregger: What Resident Evil is really about Before 'Mr. Jambo,' Kyle Gordon rocked to Buck Bumble Game On Game On This sexy Fire Emblem-inspired RPG mixes roguelikes, dating sims, and Hot Devils This carnivorous new deckbuilder looks like nothing else in the Slay the Spire era After 2 hours, Gears of War: E-Day's campaign goes brrrr in all the right ways Petit Planet is coming for Animal Crossing's crown Lovecraft meets Snowpiercer in one of of 2026’s biggest surprises Pure Cinema Pure Cinema Exclusive look: Practical Magic 2 recaptures cult status Exclusive: Meet Forgotten Island's hunky blue Prince Mermahn Your Next Read Your Next Read Cemetery Boys returns with a Critical Role bump in exclusive look at the fantasy sequel Fall is finally here. The scorching heat of summer is gradually fading into a more pleasant transitional period before winter arrives, as summer blockbuster season makes way for cozy nights on the couch. The summer anime season had plenty to offer, including Science Saru’s Ghost in the Shell adaptation, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia , and Part 4 of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War . Thankfully, this year’s fall anime lineup looks equally wonderful.
Over the next few months, highly anticipated titles like Cyberpunk: Edgerunner s and Black Clover are returning after a long break. There are also intriguing isekai to choose from, such as season 2 of Reincarnated as a Sword , or the brand-new iteration of Magic Knight Rayearth . Whatever your genre or animation style of choice, it's a good time to be an anime fan.
So, without further ado, here are the 10 most anticipated fall anime releases that are perfect for slowing down before winter.
Image: Telecom Animation Film Release Date : Oct. 4
While Blue Box isn’t a traditional sports anime like Haikyu!! , it incorporates elements of the genre into its romance and slice-of-life setting. The series returns with its second season, continuing the mundane adventures of Taiki Inomata, a member of the boys’ badminton team, who diligently works hard to surpass his average performance. His frequent trips to the gym lead Taiki to cross paths with Chinatsu Kano, the star of the girls' basketball team. This romance blooms gradually, with matters of the heart intertwining with their respective desire to make it to the national championship. Blue Box is a comfort watch for those looking for something comparatively low-stakes, and season 2 is set to continue its wholesome approach to teenage pains and emotional growth.
Image: Satelight Release Date : Oct. (TBA)
If you’re looking for an anime that doesn’t require any catching up, Psyren might be right up your alley. In this story, teenager Ageha Yoshina heads home after beating up a bully for a sum of money, expecting his sister to…