10 Best Anime You Need to Start Watching in 2026

There’s a ton of amazing anime out right now, making it a great time to dive into both popular series you might have missed and exciting new shows. Keep an eye on these 2026 anime – they’re must-sees for any fan!

The Night Agent Season 5’s Fate Officially Decided By Netflix

The spy thriller The Night Agent, starring Gabriel Basso, quickly became a global success after its 2023 debut, racking up an impressive 168.71 million viewing hours in its first four days. This made it the third most-watched new show on the platform at the time, and it finished its first year with a total of 20.6 million views. While seasons 2 and 3 saw slightly lower numbers with 13.9 million and 8.4 million views respectively, the streaming service decided to renew the show for a fourth season.

Only 3 Anime Series Are More Rewatchable Than Cowboy Bebop

While nothing quite compares to Cowboy Bebop – it’s incredibly rewatchable because of its engaging characters, exciting stories, and amazing music – a few anime series stand the test of time even better. These shows, whether they cleverly break down anime tropes or perfectly exemplify great storytelling, go beyond typical genre and storytelling conventions, offering a lasting appeal that matches, and sometimes exceeds, Cowboy Bebop.

One Piece Fans Officially Pick Their Favorite Movie

Because the One Piece movies cover such a wide range of stories and moods, opinions on which ones are the best are always going to differ. It’s tough to say any single movie is definitively the greatest. However, some recent One Piece announcements have given fans a pretty clear idea of which film is considered the top choice, and the results aren’t really a shock.

Doctor Doom Replacement Confirmed by Marvel Before Avengers: Doomsday

Okay, so I just read Captain America #10, and wow, things got crazy! They brought Doctor Doom back, but like, a way younger version of him. It’s a really different look for the character, but they did a cool job of hinting at the classic Doom with a brown cape and green sweater. The last panel was the biggest shocker, though – young Doom straight-up announces he’s ready to take charge of Latveria! It’s setting up something big, I can feel it.

Netflix’s 2-Part Musical Series With An All-Star Cast Is One Of Its Most Underrated Shows

As a big fan of shows with a bit of the unusual, I was really hoping I Am Not Okay with This would click. It had a lot going for it – a young woman dealing with powers and all the awkwardness of growing up in a small town, which reminded me a lot of Stranger Things. Actually, one of the producers of Stranger Things was involved, but even that couldn’t save it. It’s frustrating because I’ve seen this happen before, like with Sweet Tooth on Netflix. That show was so creative and got great reviews, but it still only lasted three seasons. It’s a shame when a show with so much promise doesn’t get the chance to really shine.