If you’re in need of a new anime, Snowball Earth might be right up your street.
This new series is based on Yuhiro Tsujitsugu’s manga and tells the story of Tetsuo and his robot companion, Yukio, as they battle monsters that are endangering Earth.
Their journey ends with a final fight, bringing them back to Earth—but they discover the planet has been transformed into a frozen world of snow and ice.
Here’s everything you need to know about when new episodes are released.
Snowball Earth release schedule: When are new episodes out on Crunchyroll?
Fresh episodes become available on Fridays at 3:30 PM British Summer Time. Here’s the current release plan, but please note it could be adjusted:
- Episode 1 – 3 April 2026
- Episode 2 – 10 April 2026
- Episode 3 – 17 April 2026
- Episode 4 – 24 April 2026
- Episode 5 – 1 May 2026
- Episode 6 – 8 May 2026
- Episode 7 – 15 May 2026
- Episode 8 – 22 May 2026
- Episode 9 – 29 May 2026
- Episode 10 – 5 June 2026
- Episode 11 – 12 June 2026
- Episode 12 – 19 June 2026
- Episode 13 – 26 June 2026
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How many episodes are in Snowball Earth?
It’s expected that Snowball Earth will consist of 13 episodes.
What’s the plot of Snowball Earth?
After a devastating battle, Yukio was killed and Tetsuo managed to flee in an escape pod. Eight years later, the pod returns to Earth, having kept Tetsuo in a frozen, suspended state.
When Tetsuo awakens, he discovers a devastated world, completely covered in ice and snow – a frozen Earth! He’s left wondering what happened to everyone, how the planet became so cold, and if he can fulfill the final promise he made to Yukio.
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Louise Griffin edits the Sci-Fi & Fantasy section at TopMob, writing about popular franchises like Doctor Who, Star Wars, Marvel, House of the Dragon, and Good Omens. Before joining TopMob, she was a Senior Entertainment Reporter at Metro and holds a degree in English Literature.
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2026-04-03 18:04