Despite the growth of the genre, fans can never get enough of isekai anime. Luckily, the last months of 2025 up to 2026 promise to be incredible for Isekai fans. Not only has the return of several fan-favorite anime franchises been confirmed, but also the premiere of new isekai series that have everything to captivate viewers and become their next obsession.
The isekai genre continues to rise in popularity, with numerous anime announced for the coming months. Among the upcoming anime adaptations, several titles have great potential to become the best of the year and are perfect options for any isekai fan to follow and add to their watchlist.
Disney: Twisted Wonderland The Animation – Episode of Heartslabyul
Disney proves its desire to expand its anime business with the release of Disney: Twisted Wonderland The Animation. The anime will premiere on October 29, 2025. Twisted Wonderland has become a highly successful franchise inspired by Disney villains with a smartphone game and manga whose character designs were done by Yana Toboso herself, creator of the popular anime Black Butler.
In Twisted Wonderland, in the style of Alice in Wonderland, the protagonist is transported to another world where she encounters a magical school. The anime is set to cover the Episode of Heartslabyul, and with only eight episodes, it’s a perfect short series to get into the franchise and have fun finding the various references to classic Disney films.
Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2
Any viewer would’ve been thrown back by the idea of a man reborn as a talking weapon, but Reincarnated as a Sword puts a twist on the isekai formula by showing the unique bond between Fran and Teacher, each with their own goals. This made Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 one of HIDIVE’s most anticipated titles for Fall 2026.
The main visual for the second season of Reincarnated as a Sword shows Fran and Teacher soaring through the sky heading toward an island. This reveals the new season will cover the Jean arc, where Fran and Teacher will face an undead king to conquer the Floating Island dungeon.
Welcome to Demon School Iruma Kun Season 4
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun moves away from the typical isekais, featuring a world of demons and a unique school. However, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is one of the funniest isekai, with intense action, memorable antagonists, and many silly and easy-to-love characters, which has increased the expectations for its upcoming season.
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 is slated for April 2026 and will feature Iruma as he faces his next challenges in the Music Festival Arc, which covers chapters 143 to 186 of the manga. This season puts into perspective everything viewers have seen so far after revealing the 13th shadow member of the Abnormal Class.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke
One of the most underrated isekai anime, Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4 is set to release in spring 2026. The anime has steadily gained recognition thanks to its endearing slice-of-life moments and persevering book-lover protagonist Myne, and this new installment titled “Adopted Daughter of an Archduke” will adapt the third part of the original light novel.
While this season will focus on aristocratic society, the anime will also show snippets of Myne’s days spent in the downtown area through flashbacks. But what has increased the anticipation for the anime is that, unlike the previous seasons made by Ajia-do, Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 4 will be produced by WIT Studio, known for its quality animation.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
Stories of betrayed protagonists swearing revenge have been overused, but My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s has become one of the most awaited anime for Fall 2025. The anime premieres on October 6, 2025, on Crunchyroll and has caught the eye of viewers thanks to its stunning visuals and battle sequences.
Produced by Sunrise, My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s follows Oda Akira, who always kept a low profile before being summoned to another world. But after being falsely accused and running away, Akira meets an elf girl and decides to strive to reach the top as a true assassin, which promises viewers some exciting fights.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2
A gourmet journey in a fantasy world, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill will return with more delicious cuisine in October 2025. This isekai, following Tsuyoshi Mukoda’s adventure after he was considered unfit to be a hero and set out on his own, pleasantly surprised viewers with how mouthwatering the ordinary dishes he cooked looked.
Mukoda can boost the stats of those she feeds while also teaching viewers new recipes. Wholesome, funny, and incredibly soothing, Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 is one of the most anticipated anime of Fall 2025, as viewers eagerly await to see what meal will show next and the reactions of those who taste it.
Lord of Mysteries Season 2
Despite its bumpy start, with a rushed pace to introduce the story, Lord of Mysteries cemented itself as one of the best releases among Crunchyroll Anime’s Summer 2025 lineup. Featuring complex mystical powers and dangerous deities that fans have barely glimpsed, Lord of Mysteries transported viewers to a Victorian era never seen before in anime.
Thankfully, fans will have plenty of Lord of Mysteries content to look forward to for the years to come. However, while special episodes have been confirmed for 2026 and Lord of Mysteries Season 2 is set to premiere in 2027, the surprising fate of Klein Moretti has made the wait impossible for many viewers.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
2026 will be a great year for That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime with the release of its fourth season and its second film adaptation coming in February. While That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 hasn’t confirmed its exact release date, fans should probably expect Rirumu’s return for the second half of the year.
Rirumu’s story only gets better as it progresses, and the latest season adapted up to volume 9 out of the 23 set for the light novel. That means the anime still has a lot to cover from the beloved slime’s adventure as they continue to strengthen their kingdom’s diplomatic relations and become one of the strongest characters in modern anime.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
Following an impressive third season, which earned it the crown of best isekai anime of the year at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Re:Zero‘s anime is set to return in 2026. Re:Zero Season 4 explores the aftermath of the Battle for Priestella, adapting the Corridor of Memories Arc, which covers volumes 21 through 25 of the light novel.
The sixth arc of Re:Zero is considered one of the best in the light novel series, not only for its revelations, but also for how Subaru continues to confront himself and grow. Furthermore, the release of Re:Zero Season 4 is the perfect commemoration of the anime’s tenth anniversary, as fans were left with many unanswered questions after a shocking cliffhanger.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has become one of the most popular isekai, and deservedly so. While Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation‘s protagonist has sparked criticism, the anime features one of the most fascinating fantasy worlds and character development of a flawed man. Luckily, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 will release soon featuring the Turning Point 4 arc in 2026.
The recent trailer for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, released at Anime Expo 2025, teases Eris’s return and her meeting with Rudeus. Additionally, recent reports from Toho point to a spring 2026 premiere, so fans won’t have to wait as much to see how the relationship between Rudeus, Sylphiette, and Roxy develops.
- Release Date
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January 11, 2021
- Network
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Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, BS11
- Directors
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Sayaka Tsuji, Yoshitsugu Kimura, Ayumu Uwano, Yui Kanbe, Takahiro Tamano, Chihiro Kumano, Ouri Yasukawa, Mihiro Yamaguchi, Michiru Itabisashi, Kento Shintani, Nao Miyoshi, Shingo Fujii, Asahi Oka, Fumiaki Kataoka
- Writers
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Kohei Urushibara, Atsushi Takayama, Hirohisa Saito, Muneo Nakamoto
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Yumi Uchiyama
Rudeus Greyrat’s Former Self(voice)
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Tomokazu Sugita
Pilemon Notos Greyrat (voice)
