The 2026 summer season has plenty of supplies for Isekai fans. In addition to several completely new series, numerous popular titles are also celebrating their comeback with new seasons. We summarize.
Twelve isekai reboots
Included are, among other things, sequels to »Re:ZERO«, »Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation«, »Saga of Tanya the Evil«, »Skeleton Knight in Another World«, »Bright Mode« and »Trapped in a Dating Sim«.
There are also some new series, including “Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!”, »The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System« and »The World’s Strongest Rearguard«.
Below we have an overview of all the new Isekai anime for summer 2026. Clicking on the respective title will take you to more information.
New Isekai series in summer 2026:
»From Overshadowed to Overpowered«
- Episodes: 2 available (simulcast on Thursday at 5:00 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
Magician Ephthal fails throughout his life to overcome the limits of magic. 400 years later, he is reborn with his knowledge and attends a magic academy, where he realizes how much the art of magic has now deteriorated.
»Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life«
- Episodes: 0 (simulcast from July 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
Narukami Ryusei lives a quiet life as a carefree NEET – even though he was once the feared Demon King.
His everyday life is thrown into disarray when the heroine who once defeated him suddenly appears in front of him as a high school student. Now his past is catching up with him again.
“Hell Mode” – Season 2
- Episodes: 1 available (simulcast on Friday at 6:30 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: aniverse, ADN
Action:
As a hardcore gamer, Allen is reborn in an alien world. Instead of guides and walkthroughs, however, a merciless adventure awaits him that surpasses even the highest level of difficulty, “Hell Mode”.
Now he has to give everything to survive in this dangerous world.
“Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!”
- Episodes: 2 available (simulcast on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
As a heroine and saint, Melody is supposed to defeat the demon king.
However, after being reborn in the world of a video game, she is only interested in her dream of becoming the perfect maid. With her special abilities, she unintentionally changes the fate of the entire world.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” – Season 3
- Episodes: 2 available (Sunday simulcast at 5:00 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
A 34-year-old man dies in an accident and is reincarnated in a fantasy world as Rudeus Greyrat. With the memories of his previous life and great talent for magic, he begins a new life.
On his journey he makes friends, braves numerous dangers and tries to leave the mistakes of his past behind him.
»Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World« – Season 4 Part 2
- Episodes: 0 available (simulcast from August 12, 2026)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
The battle in Priestella has been won, but the consequences are severe: Rem continues to sleep, Crusch has lost her memory and Julius has even lost his name.
In search of a solution, Subaru and his companions head to the Pleiades Watchtower, where dangerous deserts, powerful beasts and new threats await them.
»Saga of Tanya the Evil« – Season 2
Action:
A Japanese office worker dies in a train accident and is reborn as the orphan girl Tanya in a war-torn world.
Thanks to her extraordinary talent for magic, she quickly rises in the army and gains a fearsome reputation as a ruthless soldier.
“Skeleton Knight in Another World” – Season 2
- Episodes: 1 available (simulcast on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (UT), German
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
The Gamer Arc awakens as a skeleton in the world of his favorite game – with the powerful equipment of his avatar.
He actually wants a quiet life, but an encounter with an elf warrior draws him into a dangerous conflict full of adventure.
»The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System«
- Episodes: 1 available (simulcast on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
Elymas comes from a respected family of sword masters and was supposed to succeed his father. But after choosing the “Heavy Knight” class, he is disinherited and banished.
What no one knows: They know this world from a game and know that the “Heavy Knight” is one of the strongest classes there.
»The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World«
Action:
Rin Takanashi is cast out as a useless saint. But her love of nature and camping experience give her the skill “Survival” and a special ability.
She explores the strange world with new companions – until an unexpected turn of events changes her fate forever.
»The World’s Strongest Rearguard«
- Episodes: 1 available (Sunday simulcast at 3:00 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
After a fatal bus accident, office worker Arihito Atobe is reborn in a fantasy world as a so-called Seeker.
With the rare “Rearguard” class, he supports his all-female group from the second row with attack, defense and healing.
As they explore dangerous dungeons, Arihito gradually discovers the true potential of his unusual class.
“Trapped in a Dating Sim” – Season 2
- Episodes: 0 available (simulcast from July 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.)
- Language: Japanese (Subtitled)
- Streaming: Crunchyroll, Prime Video
Action:
Leon is reborn into the world of a brutal dating simulation where women rule and only attractive men enjoy respect.
With his knowledge from his previous life, he takes a stand against the unjust system – even though all he really wants is a quiet life in the country.
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