The Summer 2026 anime season is almost here, and Crunchyroll isn’t the only platform making major plans for new releases. With the anime industry exponentially growing in popularity across the globe, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it has long become one of the mainstream forms of media. Crunchyroll is by far the largest streaming service for anime fans, adding dozens of new series every quarter as part of the new season lineup. These new additions premiere weekly episodes shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
On the other hand, platforms such as Netflix and Hulu often add several unique anime films and series for viewers to enjoy on a monthly and seasonal schedule. The new additions are a mix of seasonal releases and newly licensed shows, both of which are just as exciting. The official website of Hulu released its July 2026 schedule, including all the series coming to the platform and being removed. While no anime is being removed this month, a list of series will be added for the first time, so don’t forget to add them to your watchlist.
6) Undead Unluck: Winter Arc (Dubbed)
Undead Unluck Winter Arc made its debut on December 25th last year in Japan, and it’s finally coming to Hulu on July 2nd, 2026. It’s an hour-long episode of the anime, featuring a new story and characters crafted by original creator Yoshifumi Tozuka. The episode follows an original story and introduces new characters not seen in the manga. The story centers around Billy as he receives a report on the Autumn battle and learns the Undead and Unluck are evolving.
Juiz drops a shocking truth about the artifacts and weapons that were meant to defeat God, confirming that the Ark can only perform one more loop. Despite Juiz’s request, Billy refuses to join forces once again in order to defeat the God. As the story continues, his true objective comes to light. Additionally, Andy and Fuko, who have captured Autumn’s core, are on a mission to take down Summer. Before the anime shares new updates on the second season, it’s a perfect new episode for fans with several mysteries and high-stakes battles, adding depth to the overall story.
5) Dorohedoro Seasons 1 and 2 (Subbed and Dubbed)
MAPPA’s underrated dark fantasy is slowly gaining more popularity six years after its original premiere. The anime initially premiered in 2026 and took six years to return with a second season. The wait was worth it considering the better animation quality and publicity. The anime is based on Q Hayashida’s acclaimed Seinen manga, which was serialized from 2000 to 2018. Although the first two seasons are already available on Crunchyroll and Netflix, the anime is expanding its reach with its Hulu premiere on July 3rd, 2026. The story takes place in an urban fantasy world, focusing on a dark and dangerous district called the Hole.
The place serves as a testing ground for sorcerers who perform experiments on those around the Hole’s hospital on a daily basis. Caiman, a half-reptile, half-man, is one such victim of such experiments. He is cursed with his strange appearance and tormented by nightmares. In hopes of turning back to normal, he hunts magic users using a trusted pair of bayonets and his immunity to magic. Accompanied by his female companion, Nikaido, he unravels the dark secrets lingering in the alleys of the Hole while also uncovering what transpired in his past.
4) Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Subbed and Dubbed)
Daemons of the Shadow Realm is the new anime adaptation based on a manga by Hiromu Arakawa, the same legendary creator behind the acclaimed Fullmetal Alchemist. The anime was released in April this year as one of the new series for the Spring 2026 Crunchyroll schedule. Along with its Netflix premiere on July 4th, 2026, the anime will also land on Hulu on the same day. The first season has been scheduled for 26 episodes, and it’s still ongoing. Thanks to a captivating first episode, this supernatural action was able to make a huge impact with a surprising twist that helps kick off the story.
The story follows twin siblings Yuru, a hunter of animals, and Asa, who has been locked in a cage to perform a special duty. The siblings’ fate has been decided since birth, but when a group of armed men assaults the village and kills every adult on sight, Yuru learns the shocking truth about his sister. The sense of loss leaves him grief-stricken as he embarks on a quest to reclaim his birthright despite the struggles to save the world from destruction.
3) Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (Subbed and Dubbed)
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 ended this March on a major cliffhanger following the most thrilling battle in the anime so far. The Culling Game Arc will wrap up in the upcoming Season 4, which will soon drop new information. However, while fans await the anime’s sequel season, Hulu has confirmed streaming the third season in both subbed and dubbed versions starting July 10th, 2026. So far, the anime is only available on Crunchyroll, but Hulu plans to expand its audience with one of the hottest Shonen Jump anime in recent years.
The third season follows the aftermath of the tragic Shibuya Incident before commencing the Culling Game, a deadly battle royale orchestrated by Kenjaku. The story takes an even darker turn in the latest season as the series introduces new characters being forced to participate in the game while Gojo’s students are still trying to free him from the Prison Realm.
2) Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Subbed and Dubbed)
This upcoming fantasy anime will premiere on July 12th, 2026, both on Crunchyroll and Hulu. The anime will release the subbed and dubbed versions simultaneously while streaming new episodes every week. The episode schedule hasn’t been confirmed yet, but we can expect a 12-13 episode format. Produced by Doga Kobo, the anime is based on an acclaimed Japanese light novel written by Satsuki Nakamura and illustrated by Kana Yuki. The story is set in the Kingdom of Ei’s inner court, where the Maiden Court is the residence of the empress and the four imperial consorts. They’re all chosen from the five most prominent clans in the kingdom.
Reirin Kou, one of the candidates and a pristine consort-in-training, is believed to be perfect to become the empress. On the other hand, Keigetsu Shu, the other candidate, is always overshadowed by Reirin and often seen as a disgrace to the Maiden Court. As her jealousy reached its peak, Keigetsu even attempted to kill Reirin by trying to push her off the balcony. She failed miserably and was imprisoned for her crime, while Reirin somehow managed to survive. While awaiting her execution in prison, she casts a spell to switch bodies with her rival and steal everything that belongs to her.
1) Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Episodes 28-39 (Dubbed)
One of the most underrated action series, Mission: Yozakura Family, based on Hitsuji Gondaira’s Weekly Shonen Jump manga, will be returning to Hulu with new dubbed episodes on July 15th, 2026. The manga began serialization in 2019 and received praise for its wholesome family dynamic story blending action and comedy, as seen in many Shonen Jump series. The story centers around Taiyo Asano, who became socially awkward after losing his entire family in a car crash and struggled to make friends.
His childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura, stuck with him through all this, and now the duo faces major trouble due to her family background. The vice principal of Taiyo’s school, Kyoichiro Yozakura, the eldest son of the family, believes the boy is a threat to Mutsumi’s life, but the only way to keep them both safe is through marriage. As the story continues, chaotic situations unfold as Taiyo agrees to the arrangement in order to protect Mutsumi and trains diligently to become a family spy.
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