Fall 2026 brings a diverse lineup of action anime. It includes sequels to popular series, new adaptations, and even a samurai story featuring card battles.
12. Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Ku
Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Ku Set in the Keio 3 era in the land of Hinomoto, specifically in the city of Eito. As the Bakumatsu era plunged Japan into chaos, a young man named Kuu Bashin sought to become stronger through Standard Battle Spirits.
Kuu’s life changed when she met Ajara Zetsu, a wandering samurai who is also a powerful Eternal Battler. Zetsu is being hunted by an anti-shogunate group, and Kuu finds herself swept up in his journey. The blend of historical setting and card battles gives this series a distinct identity among the Fall 2026 action anime.
11. Tank Chair
Tank Chair Set on Guicheng Island, a city known as the most dangerous place in the universe. In this city, many gangs use genetic doping to gain immense strength.
Shizuka, a young girl, takes on the riskiest assassin job. However, it is her older brother, Nagi, who ends up fighting. Nagi was shot while protecting Shizuka, then fell into a coma and was confined to a wheelchair. Shizuka found a way to wake Nagi up: by confronting him with the intent to kill him. This premise promises brutal action with a unique sibling dynamic.
10. The Vermilion Mask
The Vermilion Mask (Shuiro no Kamen) It tells the story of a mask that grants power to its wearer. That power can open up many possibilities, but it can also lead to great tragedy.
Peru was a student of the legendary mask-maker, Gaston Roux. While under the control of the Mask of the Warrior God, Peru inadvertently killed his friends and even his own teacher. Peru then vowed to destroy all of Gaston’s masks scattered throughout the world. This theme of redemption lends emotional weight to every battle.
9. Psyren
Psyren It all began when Ageha Yoshina, a high school student, found a mysterious red phone card in a payphone. A few days later, her childhood friend, Sakurako Amamiya, disappeared without a trace. It turned out that Sakurako also had the same card.
Ageha then went looking for Sakurako and came across rumors about missing persons cases all over Japan. The rumors pointed to a secret organization called Psyren as the culprit. When Ageha contacted the group, a deadly game began. This series is perfect for those who enjoy action with a strong mystery right from the start.
8. The Romelia War Chronicle
Romelia War Chronicle (Romelia Senki) She followed Romelia, who had accompanied her fiancé, Prince Henri, on his quest to defeat the Demon King. Once the quest was over, Henri deemed Romelia useless. He called off their engagement and sent Romelia back to her devastated province.
Romelia does not possess magic or physical strength. However, during her journey, she honed her skills in trade, negotiation, finance, and intelligence gathering. With these skills, Romelia built her own army to protect the kingdom from the remaining threats posed by the Demon King. This approach appeals to viewers who enjoy strategy-based action.
7. Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2, Part 2
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2, Part 2 (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen, Season 2, Part 2) Continuing the second part of Season 2. The story still centers on Taiyo Asano, an ordinary young man who marries Mutsumi Yozakura and becomes part of an elite family of spies.
Taiyo continues to train so he can protect Mutsumi and survive in the cutthroat world of espionage. This series strikes a good balance between action and comedy. Fast-paced fight scenes are interspersed with warm and humorous family moments. For those of you who’ve been following Season 1, this cour is an essential continuation to watch.
6. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Set several years after the battle against Majin Buu. Peace has returned to Earth—for the time being. At the same time, Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens from his long slumber. The Kai and the Supreme Kai watch Beerus’s awakening with fear, as he is capable of destroying a planet.
Beerus then heard rumors about a Saiyan who had defeated Frieza, and he immediately went to confront Goku. This situation put Earth in grave danger. The battle between Beerus and Goku and his allies escalated the conflict to a universe-wide scale. For those of you who want to revisit the beginning of the Dragon Ball Super story, this series is the perfect choice.
5. Overgeared
Overgeared (TEMPAL ~Item of Power~) Follow Grid, an unlucky young man who’s deep in debt. Grid’s only hope is a VR game that can bring players fame and money in the real world. However, Grid also faces challenges within the game.
Grid’s fate changed after he completed a difficult quest and became the heir to a legendary blacksmith. Grid’s stats reset to zero, but his level rose rapidly. He also began crafting god-tier items. For those of you who enjoy game stories with clear character progression, *Overgeared* is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
4. A Certain Dark Item
A Certain Dark Item (Toaru Anbu no ITEM) Set in Academy City, a city where ESP is considered a branch of general science. Behind the city’s peaceful facade lies the Dark Side organization, which carries out secret missions. ITEM is an elite unit consisting of four girls.
Rikou Takitsubo can track AIM fields. Frenda Seivelun is an expert in explosives and traps. Saiai Kinuhata can control nitrogen, while Shizuri Mugino is one of the seven Level 5s in Academy City. When the fifth girl enters their lives, ITEM is dragged deeper into a world of violence. This spin-off is a must-see for anyone who wants to explore the darker side of the Toaru series.
3. Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen) Continuing the story of Takemichi Hanagaki. Takemichi can travel back in time, and he continues to try to change the fate of the people he cares about.
This arc plunges Takemichi into a major conflict between three powerful gangs vying for control. Every decision Takemichi makes could change the future, making the narrative tension feel even more intense. The combination of time travel, gang fights, and the drama of friendship remains the series’ greatest strength. For fans of Tokyo Revengers, this arc is a pivotal chapter in the story.
2. Tougen Anki: The Nikko Kegon Falls Arc
Tougen Anki: The Nikko Kegon Falls Arc The story continues to follow Shiki Ichinose’s journey after a series of fierce battles. Through those battles, Shiki begins to understand the long-standing conflict between the Oni and Momotaro. She also begins to understand her own place in the midst of that conflict.
In this arc, Shiki encounters a new, extremely powerful figure. This character’s true nature remains a mystery—is he an enemy or an ally? This mystery adds a new layer of tension to a story already filled with bloody battles. This series is perfect for those who enjoy supernatural action with intergenerational conflicts.
1. Black Clover Season 2
Black Clover Season 2 Continuing Asta's journey to become the Wizard King. Asta was born without magic, but he has an anti-magic sword and unwavering determination.
As tyranny began to take hold of the Clover Kingdom, Asta and the Magic Knights stormed the Spade Kingdom. Their goal was to rescue the squad captains held captive by the Dark Triad. This mission led them into a brutal battle against a force far greater than any they had faced before. Asta must hold on for the sake of his friends and the promise he made to Yuno.
