7 Major Anime Series Ending in 2026, Ranked By How Long It’s Been

In 2026, several long-running anime series will conclude. Some of these shows have been airing for many years, and this year will mark the end of reboots, final seasons, and storylines fans have followed for decades. Here’s a list of seven major anime series finishing up in 2026, ordered from the oldest to the newest.

Baywatch Reboot Holding Open Casting Call But There’s a Catch

Casting is underway for the Baywatch reboot, which is being produced by Fox. Producers are looking for people to audition on February 18th for a variety of roles – including lifeguards, beachgoers, bartenders, and more – and are asking applicants to dress in beach-themed clothing that is polished and professional, but not overly revealing. They want to see swimwear-inspired looks that are still tasteful. The casting call is open to all types, as they are also considering roles that haven’t been fully developed yet.

2025’s Wildest Dark Thriller Hits Netflix (& It’s An Instant Streaming Hit)

Bone Lake, featuring Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi, Alex Roe, and Andra Nechita, follows a couple whose relaxing vacation at a remote estate takes a dark turn. Sage and Diego arrive hoping for peace and quiet, but their getaway is disrupted when they’re forced to share the house with a strange and alluring couple. What begins as a weekend escape quickly becomes a tangled web of sex, lies, and manipulation, leaving Sage and Diego fearing for their lives. Bone Lake skillfully blends erotic horror with dark humor, justifying the positive reviews it has received.

Game of Thrones’ Tyrion Lannister Is Going To Die in the Books, Teases GRRM (But Another Fan-Favorite May Now Live)

George R.R. Martin recently told The Hollywood Reporter that he would have preferred a darker ending for the HBO series. He felt the show strayed from his original vision and featured too many characters surviving. Martin admitted he had planned to kill off more fan favorites, stating, “I was going to kill more people.” He specifically mentioned that he didn’t believe Tyrion’s story deserved a happy resolution, as it was always meant to be tragic. He also considered killing Sansa, but acknowledged her popularity on the show might have saved her.

Dragon Ball Confirms Date & Locations for 2026 United States Tour

The Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour USA 2026 is coming to five cities across the United States in February and March. Fans can expect to see the latest Dragon Ball merchandise and get a sneak peek at games like Dragon Ball Sparking Zero and Dragon Ball Genkishin Squadra, with even more surprises in store. Dates and locations for the tour have already been announced.