10 Best Anime to Watch on Netflix in April 2026

Popular anime like Love Through a Prism and Cosmic Princess Kaguya have been huge successes this year, and Netflix consistently adds more exciting shows. While many anime are available, Netflix focuses on releasing a select few new series and films each month, and most of them can only be streamed on their platform. With March here, we’ve put together a list of ten must-watch anime – both series and films – for you to enjoy this month.

The New Denpa Men coming to Switch 2 on April 6

The New Denpa Men was initially released on Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2024, and then came to iOS and Android devices on March 10, 2025. When the Switch 2 version launches, players will be able to play with people on all other versions of the game.

4 Years Later, Netflix Will Finally Stream One of The Biggest Spy Action of All Time

With April here, the streaming service has started showing season two of Dorohedoro and has many more popular shows planned for release. Netflix Anime recently announced eight new series coming in April and May 2026, building on previously confirmed April additions. While specific dates are still to come, What’s on Netflix reports that Spy x Family will premiere on April 4th, 2026. Currently, it’s unclear how many seasons will be available at first, but Netflix plans to eventually add all three.

3 Anime Protagonists Who Deserved Far Better Endings

While many anime heroes get satisfying endings, some shows aren’t afraid to kill off their main characters in heartbreaking ways. Sometimes, these tragic deaths feel earned – characters like Eren from Attack on Titan and Light from Death Note, despite being captivating, bring about their own downfalls through their choices. But the most devastating fates belong to those protagonists who die even though they deserve to live.

5 More Great 1980s Animated Shows Not Enough People Remember

Both ThunderCats and SilverHawks were animated series created by Rankin/Bass Productions, and they shared some common elements. While both shows featured aliens and exciting fights with advanced technology, SilverHawks took place mainly in outer space, giving it a stronger focus on cosmic adventures.

Dandadan’s Latest Release Is Finally Available For Fans

Good news for fans! Crunchyroll is now taking pre-orders for a special collector’s edition Blu-ray of Season 2. This set includes all 12 episodes, a 76-page booklet with production details, and three exclusive character art cards. You can watch it in both English and Japanese with subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish. Plus, it’s packed with bonus content like audio commentary and behind-the-scenes footage with the director. Pre-orders are available on the Crunchyroll store, and the Blu-ray is scheduled to ship on June 20, 2026.

Ghost of Yōtei: Legends’ Raid Against Lord Saito Goes Live on April 10th

Currently, the main storyline focuses on fighting the Yōtei Six, leading up to events called Incursions. The ultimate goal of the raid is to defeat their leader, Lord Saito. It’s interesting that the story mentions both “The Dragon” and Saito as separate enemies, suggesting there might be multiple stages to the fight. This could mean “The Dragon” is a second, more challenging phase that Lord Saito will transform into, which would be a natural fit for a complex raid.