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The Summer 2026 season isn’t just bringing exciting new series—it also has some incredible returning anime. Today I’m counting down the returning shows I’m most excited to watch and sharing why they’ve earned a spot on my list.
Whether you’re catching up on an old favorite or deciding what deserves a place on your watchlist, hopefully this list helps you get ready for another packed anime season.
Featured Returning Anime:
Grand Blue S3 (Grand Blue Dreaming S3)
Jobless Reincarnation S3 (Mushoku Tensei S3)
Saga of Tanya the Evil S2 (Youjo Senki S2)
Clevatess S2
Trapped in a Dating Sim S2 (The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs S2)
Honorable mentions:
Bleach Thousand Year Blood War (info was said it would be out this year but its hard to find anything on it after the trailer)
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman S2 (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru S2)
Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing S2 (Hell Mode: Yarikomizuki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musou suru)
👇 What’s your most anticipated returning anime this season?
Did one of your favorites make my list? Did I leave something out? Let me know in the comments—I always enjoy seeing what everyone else is looking forward to.
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📺 Looking for NEW anime this season?
Watch my Top 5 New Anime for Summer 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSLpVxNYTDc
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