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Anime is not a genre, it’s an open-ended world of stories. Every week, we deliver the rapidly growing anime audience new recommendations, deep dives into the classics, culture reports from inside the fandoms, and interviews with creators and A-list stars who are obsessed as we are. Welcome to Polygon’s Anime for All.

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A promotional image for the anime Fire Force season 3 showing shinra and arthur standing shoulder to shoulder
Is the Fire Force anime finished? Not yet

Fire Force's final season surprises fans with a longer run than expected

Yuru holds an arrow in his mouth in Daemons of the Shadow Realm
The 12 best anime to look forward to in spring 2026

Turn a new leaf with these highly anticipated spring anime titles

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Yuru and Asa pose against the backdrop of mythical creatures in Daemons of the Shadow Realm
Can the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist strike anime gold twice?

Daemons of the Shadow Realm aims for the peak with an impressive premiere — but it's a steep climb

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Pocoloco panics after realizing that he's late for the race in Steel Ball Run
Steel Ball Run's second episode, One Piece's next arc, and more get release date windows at AnimeJapan 2026

A lot of announcements are coming out of AnimeJapan 2026

The Domain clash in Jujutsu Kaisen Sendai Colony showing Okkotsu, Uro, and Ishigori ready to unleash their domain expansion
Jujutsu Kaisen has always been about fighting. The brilliant season 3 finale shows why.

'Sendai Colony' is the perfect showcase for what makes Gege Akutami's series a revolutionary battle manga

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Frieren season 2 header showing Frieren, Fern, and Stark bathing their feet in water
Frieren season 3 is coming, but the wait will be long

Settle in, anime fans

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A young man holds up his hand with a special ring on it in Jujutsu Kaisen
MAPPA has truly outdone itself in Jujutsu Kaisen's astounding season 3 finale

'Sendai Colony' is an exceptional feat of visual storytelling

Yuji Itadori breaks through a window while looking ahead in Jujutsu Kaisen season 3
Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 has been officially announced

You can now look forward to the next stage of the Culling Game

Sunraku looks ahead with a somber expression as the rabbit familiar Emul looks on in Shangri-La Frontier
This criminally overlooked fantasy anime finally gets a season 3 release date

Shangri-La Frontier returns with in January 2027

Dragon Ball Super header with Goku, Vegeta, Beerus, Champa and Whis
Dragon Ball Super artist teases hope for manga return

A small hope, but hope nonetheless

Graphic illustration with blue circular patterns and the Crunchyroll logo
Crunchyroll reassures users about data breach

The anime streaming platform says that the information hacked is limited

A boy with jet black hair rides his bike with a blonde-haired guy on the back in Devilman Crybaby
The best one-season anime to watch in a weekend

These brisk one-and-done stories will stay with you long after the credits roll

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Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) face off in a deserted Munchkin town in Wicked: For Good
The biggest fantasy epic of 2025 is finally available to stream

Plus: Peaky Blinders and Now You See Me return

Johnny Joestar looks determined during the race in Steel Ball Run
JoJo: Steel Ball Run is the perfect starting point for one of anime's wildest stories

The new Netflix series sets a solid foundation for a bizarre adventure

Yuta Okkotsu viciously cuts down a sorcerer with his katana in Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episode exposes the tragic irony of the Culling Game

Kenjaku's deathmatch jeopardizes a world where the vulnerable can exist

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A feral wolf girl with a bloodied face looks ahead in anger in Princess Mononoke
Michael B. Jordan's favorite movie is an epic anime classic that's never been more relevant

'To see with eyes unclouded by hate'

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Sekiro_ No Defeat _ Official Trailer 2 _ Crunchyroll 0-5 screenshot
New look at the Sekiro anime shows a moody, bloody adaptation of FromSoftware's game

Sekiro: No Defeat has a unique style and a familiar story

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A child looks straight ahead as a brilliant golden light envelops her in Witch Hat Atelier
Witch Hat Atelier is the perfect fantasy anime to get over your Frieren blues

The first two episodes highlight the double-edged truth about self-discovery

Legolas finishes his slide down the mumakil’s trunk and looks confused.
Brandon Sanderson explains why there are no elves in the Cosmere

Frieren gets a shoutout in the bestselling author’s latest video

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A closeup of a young man after he unleashes a domain expansion in Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen’s latest episode is a stunning action showcase that spotlights a genius sorcerer

An incomplete domain is still a domain

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