The GOATED Anime Are Back: Biggest Anime Arrivals of October 2026

October 2026 is bringing a serious anime takeover. From Black Clover and Dragon Ball to The Apothecary Diaries and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, some huge names are returning with new episodes. If you thought anime was slowing down, October has a different plan. The Fall 2026 anime season is packed with returning franchises, new adaptations and highly anticipated sequels. Several major series are arriving within just a few weeks, making October one of the busiest months of the year for anime fans. Here are some of the biggest arrivals to keep an eye on. Black Clover Season 2 — October 3 The Magic Knights are back. Black Clover Season 2 begins airing on October 3, bringing Asta and the rest of the characters back for another chapter of their story. The return is particularly significant because Black Clover is one of the major long-running shonen franchises, and its new season is one of the most anticipated titles in the Fall 2026 lineup. If you have been waiting for more Asta, Yuno and the Clover Kingdom, October is your month. The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — October 2 Maomao is returning. The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 premieres on October 2 and continues Maomao's adventures as she investigates mysteries inside the imperial palace. The new season is planned as a two-part, 24-episode season. The first 12 episodes are scheduled for October through December, with the remaining episodes coming in 2027. And there is even more coming: a new Apothecary Diaries movie is scheduled for Japanese theaters in December. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus — October 11 Dragon Ball fans are getting another major release. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is scheduled to begin on October 11. The project brings the Dragon Ball universe back into the spotlight and is one of the major names appearing in the Fall 2026 anime schedule. For longtime Dragon Ball fans, seeing the franchise return with a new project is one of the biggest anime events of the season. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — October 20 Night City isn't finished. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrives on October 20 with a new story set in the world of Cyberpunk. The original Edgerunners became one of Netflix's most talked-about anime projects, and the sequel is now one of the most anticipated releases of the Fall 2026 season. Current anime listings place it among the most anticipated titles of the season. The new season is expected to introduce a different story and characters rather than simply repeating the first series. Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans — October 2 The Tokyo Revengers story continues with War of the Three Titans, scheduled to begin on October 2. The new arc brings another major conflict into the series, continuing the time-traveling gang story that made Tokyo Revengers a global anime hit. Blue Box Season 2 — October 4 Not every big anime this season is about destroying cities. Blue Box Season 2 arrives on October 4, continuing its mix of romance, school life and sports. The series follows Taiki and Chinatsu as their relationship develops while they continue pursuing their athletic dreams. Ao Ashi Season 2 — October 4 Football fans aren't being left behind. Ao Ashi Season 2 is scheduled for October 4. The series returns with more football-focused drama and competition as Ashito continues his journey toward becoming a professional-level player. Mission: Yozakura Family Season 3 — October 11 The Yozakura family is also returning. Mission: Yozakura Family Season 3 is scheduled for October 11, continuing the action-comedy story surrounding Taiyo and the powerful Yozakura family. Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 Another returning favorite is Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2. The series continues the unusual story of a person reincarnated as a magical sword and his partnership with Fran, a young beastkin warrior. It is one of the returning fantasy titles highlighted in the Fall 2026 lineup. And there are MANY more These are only some of the biggest names. The Fall 2026 schedule contains dozens of other anime, including Ranma ½ Season 3, A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 2, The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2, My Happy Marriage Season 3, Ace of the Diamond Act 2, Psyren, Firefly Wedding and more. There are also completely new anime arriving alongside the returning franchises, meaning fans aren't just getting sequels — they're getting new worlds to discover. October is stacked From magical battles to palace mysteries, football, romance, time travel and cyberpunk action, the October 2026 anime season has something for almost every kind of fan. And the biggest part? Several of these shows are arriving within days of each other. So if your watchlist wasn't already out of control, October 2026 is about to make it much worse. The anime season is officially stacked.