Every Anime Series Coming to Crunchyroll This Spring

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Young Coco holding a book and walking while looking down in Witch Hat Atelier

Published Apr 6, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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Don’t you just love spring? Flowers are blooming, the cold days are finally behind us, and best of all, there’s a fresh lineup of anime series arriving on Crunchyroll. This season truly feels like a “choose your own adventure,” with something for every kind of fan. In the mood for romance? Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten are ready to make your heart skip a beat. Craving action? Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates return in the One Piece Elbaph Arc. Looking for something a little more magical? Follow Coco on her journey into witchcraft.

With so many exciting options, though, keeping up with everything can quickly feel overwhelming. Worry not, because that’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up every new release this season and highlighted the most anticipated anime titles, so you know exactly what to watch and where to start. Hopefully, you can check them all out, but if you don't, then this roundup should help you decide which shows should get your precious attention.

'Go for It, Nakamura-kun!!'

Release Date: April 1

Cast: Chiaki Kobayashi, Yuuki Sakakihara, Takuya Eguchi, Ai Fairouz. \

Starting on a strong note, Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! is a comedic BL story that follows Okuto Nakamura, a shy, anxious, and closeted high schooler with a crush on his easygoing classmate, Aiki Hirose. Ever since he first saw him at the school’s entrance ceremony, Nakamura has been captivated by Hirose’s bright personality, though he can only admire Hirose from a distance due to his painfully awkward social skills.

Determined to change that, Nakamura spends countless hours overthinking every possible interaction before finally gathering the courage to speak to him. Unfortunately, his long-awaited first attempt doesn’t go as planned, spiraling into an awkward and hilarious disaster that leaves quite the impression. With that rocky start behind him, Nakamura is left trying to recover and figure out how to bridge the gap between them without making things even worse.

'Dorohedoro' Season 2

Release Date: April 1

Cast: Wataru Takagi, Yuu Kobayashi, Reina Kondou, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Miyu Tomita, Kenyuu Horiuchi, Kengo Takanashi.

The brilliant fantasy anime Dorohedoro finally returns for a long-awaited second season, taking viewers back to the grimy, lawless district known as the Hole. The Hole is a decaying city where violence is routine, the powerful prey on the weak, and survival often comes at a cost. With no real sense of morality, it has effectively become a testing ground for magic users, who freely impose their will on its inhabitants.

Caiman is far from an easy victim. With the head of a reptile and no memory of his past, he dedicates himself to hunting down magic users in hopes of uncovering the truth about what was done to him. Armed with his signature bayonets and a unique resistance to magic, Caiman tears through enemies with relentless determination and the support of his loyal partner Nikaido.

'The Beginning After the End' Season 2

Beginning After the End cast smiling against a blue sky

Release Date: April 1

Cast: Natsumi Fujiwara, Kana Ichinose, Chiaki Omigawa, Shiori Izawa.

The Beginning After the End follows the story of King Grey after his mysterious death. In his previous life, Grey possessed immense power, wealth, and status, but he was also a battle-hardened ruler who was unable to trust those around him. Now reborn as a powerless baby named Arthur on the magical continent of Dicathen, he is given a second chance at life in a world vastly different from his own. Surrounded by a caring family and new companions, Arthur gradually begins to experience the warmth, joy, and sense of belonging that eluded him before.

However, this newfound peace is threatened when tensions escalate into war between Dicathen and the distant continent of Vritra. As danger looms, Arthur begins to question the true nature of his reincarnation and whether it was ever truly random. By Season 2, Arthur has become an adventurer, completing quest after quest alongside Jasmine. When an AA-ranked adventurer invites them to join a special mission, Arthur sees it as a chance to sharpen his swordsmanship and refine his mana control before entering the Academy. But what begins as an opportunity for growth quickly takes a darker turn, as the mission leads them toward an unimaginable tragedy.

'Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE' Cour 3

Senku and Xeno walking past each other in Dr. Stone

Release Date: April 2

Cast: Yûsuke Kobayashi, Manami Numakura, Gen Satô

After the battle on Treasure Island, Senku Ishigami and his allies return to the Kingdom of Science. With their sights set on reaching the Moon, their next step is a journey to the Americas, where they hope to gather the resources needed for their ambitious plan.

Relying on ingenuity, teamwork, and the power of science, they continue their mission to rebuild civilization and ultimately save humanity once and for all. With Cour 3, Dr. Stone will come to a close after airing since 2019, aiming to bring this long-running adventure to a satisfying and well-earned conclusion.

'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' Season 4

A character with blue hair from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime holds their hands up with trees in the background.

Release Date: April 3

Cast: Miho Okasaki, Takahiro Sakurai, Rina Hidaka.

After a two-year wait, everyone’s favorite slime is back for a fourth season. Rimuru Tempest continues his journey as a Demon Lord, working toward his dream of building a world where humans and monsters can coexist. As Tempest prospers, that vision comes closer to reality, but not without resistance. Granville Rozzo and his granddaughter, Maribel Rozzo, oppose Rimuru’s ideals, clashing with him over their belief that humanity must be protected through control rather than coexistence.

Meanwhile, in El Dorado, Leon Cromwell pursues his mysterious agenda, setting the stage for further conflict. As tensions rise across multiple fronts, the world edges closer to a major turning point. With the awakening of a new Hero on the horizon, the balance of power may soon shift in unexpected ways. Based on the isekai novel series, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will return on April 3.

'Daemons of the Shadow Realm'

Release Date: April 4

Cast: Kensho Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Misaki Kuno.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm is set in a remote, isolated village where two twins, a boy and a girl, are born under mysterious circumstances. Years later, the older brother, Yuru, has grown into a skilled hunter, while his sister, Asa, has been confined to a cage, bound to a sacred duty that limits her contact with the outside world. Their fragile existence is shattered when a group of armed men descends on the village in helicopters, launching a brutal attack in search of Yuru and killing every adult in sight. As Yuru desperately searches for Asa, hoping to escape together, he instead finds her lifeless body. What’s even more unsettling is that her killer claims to be his true twin sister, turning everything he thought he knew into a horrifying mystery.

Before Yuru can fully process what’s happening, he is rescued by a man named Dera, a familiar visitor to the village. With danger closing in and no clear path forward, Dera urges Yuru to make an offering to the village’s deity. In doing so, Yuru summons two daemons, beings whose arrival may hold the key to uncovering the truth behind the attack and the secrets surrounding his birth.

'ONE PIECE' Elbaph Arc

Release Date: April 5

Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Hiroaki Hirata, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Ikue Ootani.

One Piece is back and bigger than ever, literally. After a high-stakes escape from the futuristic Egghead Island, the Straw Hat crew sets sail toward a fabled land. With the powerful Giant Warrior Pirates by their side, they finally arrive at Elbaph, the long-anticipated home of the giants, encountering new allies and experiencing long-awaited reunions. As they step into this massive new arc, the Straw Hat crew embarks on an adventure unlike any before, continuing their relentless pursuit of the One Piece.

'Re:Zero' Season 4

Release Date: April 8

Cast: Kazuya Kamenashi, Takuya Satou, Maaya Uchida.

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World Season 4 kicks off with the Loss Arc starting this month, and will be followed by the Recapture Arc, which will run for 8 episodes on August 12. In this new chapter, Subaru and his allies survive the brutal battle in the Watergate City of Priestella, but their victory comes at a high cost.

Due to the Authority of Gluttony, Rem falls into a suspended state, Crusch loses her memories, and Julius has his very name erased. Refusing to give up on them, Subaru begins searching for a way to save his friends and soon learns of Shaula, a mysterious “wise man” rumored to hold limitless knowledge. This revelation leads him to the Pleiades Watchtower, where this enigmatic figure is said to reside. However, the journey is anything but simple.

'Witch Hat Atelier'

Release Date: April 6

Cast: Rena Motomura, Natsuki Hanae, Hibiku Yamamura, Kurumi Haruki.

Witch Hat Atelier follows Coco, the daughter of a humble dressmaker, who has always been fascinated by magic and the witches who practice it, despite their efforts to keep it hidden from ordinary people. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she gets the chance to observe the skilled witch Qifrey in action, only to realize that her treasured picture book is actually a hidden spellbook.

Filled with excitement, Coco immediately begins experimenting with magic. But when one of her spells causes a tragic accident at home, Qifrey intervenes, saving her and ultimately taking her in as an apprentice. From there, Coco begins training alongside his other students, learning to control her newfound powers.

'The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King'

Release Date: April 9

Cast: Sayumi Suzushiro, Satoshi Inomata.

Serafina, the West’s most formidable knight, braces for torture after being captured by so-called barbarians, but instead, she’s met with an unexpected marriage proposal. Marrying her sworn enemy is out of the question… or is it? After getting a glimpse of her captor’s culture and his strikingly handsome face, she might start reconsidering trading her sword for a wedding veil.

Also arriving on Crunchyroll this winter are the following shows:

Title

Release Date

Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring	March 28
The Food Diary of Miss Maid	March 31
The strongest job is apparently not a hero or a sage, but an appraiser (provisional)!	March 31
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 3	April 1
Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester	April 1
SNOWBALL EARTH	April 3
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2	April 3
NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE	April 4
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4	April 4
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke	April 4
Kusunoki's Garden of Gods	April 4
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy	April 4
GHOST CONCERT: missing Songs	April 5
LIAR GAME	April 6
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess	April 6
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt	April 6
MARRIAGETOXIN	April 7
Eren the Southpaw	April 7
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love	April 7
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class	April 7
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5	April 8
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?	April 8
A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA	April 9
A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA	April 9
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk	April 10
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2	April 12
I Want to End this Love Game	April 14