Crunchyroll announced it will stream several new anime series in 2026, including 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You,' 'Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life,' and 'Reborn as a Space Mercenary.' The second season of 'The World's Finest Assassin' is set for 2027. English dub casts were also revealed for 'Wistoria: Wand and Sword' Season 2.
Crunchyroll revealed its streaming lineup for upcoming anime, including five new series in 2026 and a second season for 'The World's Finest Assassin' in 2027. The company also announced the English dub cast for 'Wistoria: Wand and Sword' Season 2. Among the new titles are adaptations of light novels and manga, such as 'Reborn as a Space Mercenary,' which originated as a web novel.
Several of these anime are adaptations of light novels or web novels, highlighting the ongoing pipeline from serialized fiction to anime. For readers of translated web novels, these announcements signal which series may gain broader exposure and potentially drive interest in the original source material. Crunchyroll's continued investment in such adaptations reinforces the importance of digital publishing platforms as feeders for anime production.
Crunchyroll is a major streaming service for anime, often licensing adaptations of light novels and web novels. 'Reborn as a Space Mercenary' began as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō.
Seven Seas Entertainment has launched the audiobook for "Reborn as an Assassin's Apprentice" under its Siren imprint. The fantasy light novel, originally by okiuta and sinsora, is now available in audio format, narrated by Knox Riley. This release expands the accessibility of the popular series to a wider audience, catering to the growing demand for audio adaptations of translated fiction.
The web manga "Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru" (I'm Dating a Dark Summoner) is receiving a television anime adaptation, set to premiere in October 2026. An official website has launched, revealing the main cast, production staff, and a key visual for the upcoming series. This announcement provides fans with initial details about the highly anticipated adaptation.
The manga 'I Summoned the Devil to Grant Me a Wish, but I Married Her Instead Since She was Adorable: My New Devil Wife' has concluded with Chapter 60. The series, a romantic comedy about a man who marries a demoness, wraps up its story on a satisfying note for fans.