Top 5 New Anime of 2026 So Far, Ranked

With nearly half the year now complete, it is the perfect time to reflect on the new anime that 2026 has brought. Given how strong Spring’s lineup has been, it is no surprise that four of the top five new anime debuted during that season, while only one Winter title managed to stand out. Here, we have gathered those anime and ranked them based on how fresh and unique they feel.

Final Fantasy 7: Revelation Brings Back One Of The Most Traditional JRPG Systems

From a larger open world to explore on the Highwind air ship to battles against sentient Weapon kaiju enemies, FF7 Revelation is truly a climatic point in the series. Yet, many of the remake series’ combat systems seem unchanged, including how players can build up meter and MP to unleash abilities and magic through Materia as they fight. Limit Breaks and Summons return, but in addition to weapons and accessories to adjust a party member’s combat capabilities, players also gain access to new skills through cosmetics.

Horror Movie Inspired by an 86-Year-Old Disney Classic Just Got a Gory New Trailer

The next installment of the Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU) aka the Poohniverse, Pinocchio: Unstrung just got a brand-new trailer this week (via Dread Central). While the reimagining of the classic tale of a wooden puppet doll and his deep desire to become a real boy was already scary enough, this new trailer takes things to unsettling new places and will have you squirming. Check it out for yourself below.

It’s Official, The Expanse’s Cyberpunk Replacement Is Coming To Apple TV

The Expanse quickly became a favorite among science fiction enthusiasts thanks to its grand scale and consistently high quality throughout its run. The series, which aired on Prime Video, expertly combined believable characters with detailed, realistic world-building – a rare achievement in television. It was also a remarkably successful adaptation of the novels by James S. A. Corey, staying true to the source material while making smart changes for the screen. Since the show concluded in 2022, fans have been searching for another sci-fi series that measures up.

Vin Diesel Hypes Up Mattel’s Reaction to His New Game Adaptation: ‘Went Personal on This One’

Following the blockbuster hit Barbie, Mattel’s doubling down on toy adaptations, and their next project is Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots. What’s really interesting is that Vin Diesel isn’t just starring – he’s producing through his One Race Films company too. He dropped a hint on Instagram yesterday, mentioning that Mattel was thrilled with the deeply personal story he’s crafted for the film. Sounds like he’s putting a lot of himself into this one, which could be a really smart move for a property like Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots.