Anime Release Guide: October 20–31, 2026 — Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Bleach Finale & More
The final stretch of October 2026 brings the explosive Netflix premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the historic series finale of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood W...
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Anime Release Guide: October 20 – 31, 2026
The final stretch of October 2026 is absolutely stacked with blockbuster premieres, long-awaited finales, and fan-favorite simulcasts across the Fall 2026 lineup.
With over 100+ release slots across twelve active broadcast days, this comprehensive guide covers everything from Tuesday, October 20 through Saturday, October 31, 2026. Whether you are following the explosive return of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, the historic conclusion of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the weekly chaos of Grand Blue Dreaming, or the latest Netflix film drops, every day brings fresh episodes and special events.
To make navigating the season effortless, here is OtakuNaija's complete weekly anime release guide for October 20–31, 2026.
Quick Picks for the Week
If you are short on time, these are the top releases to prioritize across this period:
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — All 10 Episodes (Netflix Premiere, Oct. 20)
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episodes 49 & 50 (Series Finale)
- My Happy Marriage — Three Special Episodes (Netflix Premiere, Oct. 25)
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — Episodes 4 & 5
- Black Clover Season 2 — Episodes 4 & 5
- Tokyo Revengers Season 4: War of the Three Titans Arc — Episodes 4 & 5
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — Episodes 6 & 7
- The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 — Episode 3 (VTuber Cameo)
- Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden — Episode 3
- Firefly Wedding — Episode 3
- Dreamland — Episodes 2 & 3
- The Vermilion Mask — Episodes 3 & 4
Weekly Schedule Overview
| Day | Major Highlights |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Netflix Premiere), Nia Liston Episode 3, ADN TOUR Begins |
| Wednesday, Oct. 21 | The Detective Is Already Dead S2 Episode 3, Reincarnated as a Sword S2 Episode 4, CODE-E (OceanVeil) |
| Thursday, Oct. 22 | Muv-Luv Presents 2026 Broadcast, General Fall 2026 Simulcasts |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | The Apothecary Diaries S3 Episode 4, Tokyo Revengers S4 Episode 4, TOUGEN ANKI Episode 4, JoJo's Steel Ball Run Episode 6, Firefly Wedding Episode 3, The Beautiful Evening Moon (Film) |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Black Clover S2 Episode 4, The Vermilion Mask Episode 3, Dreamland Episode 2, Horror Collector Episode 3, Detective Conan |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | My Happy Marriage Special Episodes (Netflix), Detective PreCure! × Ojamajo Doremi Crossover, From Far Away Episode 4, Aoashi S2 Episode 4 |
| Monday, Oct. 26 | Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Episode 50 (Series Finale) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27 | Hulu Catalog Additions (Classroom of the Elite S1, God of High School S1), Eiken (OceanVeil) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Reincarnated as a Sword S2 Episode 5, Helluva Boss S3 Episodes 6 & 7 |
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL (ADN Addition) |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | The Apothecary Diaries S3 Episode 5, Tokyo Revengers S4 Episode 5, TOUGEN ANKI Episode 5, JoJo's Steel Ball Run Episode 7, Tokyo Anime Next Begins |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Black Clover S2 Episode 5, The Vermilion Mask Episode 4, Dreamland Episode 3, All Saints Street Halloween Special, Toonami Halloween Marathons |
Tuesday — October 20, 2026
Tuesday is defined by the single biggest streaming drop of the month.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — All 10 Episodes
Release Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Release Time: 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET
Platform: Netflix
Watch Time: 10 episodes (approx. 24–25 min each)
The highly anticipated sequel to Studio Trigger's 2022 masterpiece arrives with its full season dropping at once. Set in Night City, this new chapter brings fresh characters and the same high-octane, emotionally devastating energy that made the first season a phenomenon.
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden — Episode 3
Release Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The third episode of the HIDIVE simulcast continues the story of the merciless maiden. Preview material for this episode arrived ahead of the October 20 debut.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episode 49 (JP Broadcast)
Release Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Japan)
Note: Episode 49 airs on TV Tokyo on October 19 at 24:00 JST, which translates to the night of October 20 in Japan. International streaming follows the regional schedule.
ADN TOUR (Charleville-Mézières)
Dates: October 20–21, 2026
A travelling urban festival organised by the French streaming platform ADN, featuring Hunter x Hunter, Detective Conan, and DAN DA DAN.
Wednesday — October 21, 2026
The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 — Episode 3
Release Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 3 features a special guest appearance by hololive VTuber Kazama Iroha as herself. The mysteries continue for Kimihiko Kimizuka in the newest season of the supernatural detective series.
Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 — Episode 4
Release Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The continuing adventures of Fran and Teacher in the second season of the popular isekai series. Episode 4 arrives on October 21, with Episode 5 following on October 28.
CODE-E — OceanVeil Addition
Release Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Platform: OceanVeil
OceanVeil adds the classic sci-fi series CODE-E to its catalog in subtitle format.
Thursday — October 22, 2026
A standard simulcast day for the Fall 2026 season. Check your local Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and Netflix listings for the latest episodes of your ongoing series.
Muv-Luv Presents 2026 — Broadcast
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM JST
aNCHOR has announced a special Muv-Luv broadcast event for this evening.
Friday — October 23, 2026
Friday is one of the most packed days of the period.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — Episode 4
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Maomao's newest mystery continues. Season 3 has been running weekly since October 2, and Episode 4 arrives today.
Tokyo Revengers Season 4: War of the Three Titans Arc — Episode 4
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Platform: Disney+ / Hulu
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The War of the Three Titans Arc continues. The fourth episode follows the October 16 installment, with Episode 5 lined up for October 30.
TOUGEN ANKI: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc — Episode 4
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll / REMOW YouTube
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Shiki Ichinose's dark, bloody secret war against the Oni continues in the fourth episode of the Nikko Kegon Falls Arc.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — Episode 6
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli's deadly race across 1890s America continues. New episodes arrive weekly on Fridays throughout the season.
Firefly Wedding — Episode 3
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The dark romance between dying noblewoman Satoko Kirigaya and her kidnapper continues. The series premiered on October 9.
The Beautiful Evening Moon — Film Release
Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
A theatrical film release for Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki (The Beautiful Evening Moon).
Saturday — October 24, 2026
Black Clover Season 2 — Episode 4
Release Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Release Time: 6:00 PM GST / 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM GMT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Asta and the Magic Knights continue their raid on the Spade Kingdom. Episode 4 is titled "Day of Atonement."
The Vermilion Mask — Episode 3
Release Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Release Time: 11:30 AM France Time
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Peru, the mask-maker's apprentice, continues his dark journey. Note that from October 31, the release time shifts to 10:30 AM due to daylight saving changes.
Dreamland — Episode 2
Release Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Release Time: 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UK
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The French-Japanese collaboration exploring the world of dreams and nightmares continues with its second episode.
Detective Conan — New Episode
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
The long-running mystery series continues its weekly broadcast. Check local listings for timing.
Additional Saturday Releases
- Horror Collector — Episode 3 (Crunchyroll, Oct 10 premiere)
- Paw and Palaces — Episode 3 (Crunchyroll, Oct 10 premiere)
Sunday — October 25, 2026
My Happy Marriage — Three Special Episodes (Netflix Premiere)
Release Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Release Time: 7:00 PM JST (Japan broadcast) / Netflix worldwide
Platform: Netflix
Watch Time: 3 episodes
Three brand-new special episodes continuing the story of Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudou. The episodes feature stories not seen in the first two seasons and include a new ending theme. This is a major event for fans of the historical romance and supernatural drama.
Detective PreCure! × Ojamajo Doremi — Crossover Episode 39
Release Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM on ABC TV / TV Asahi
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
A special Halloween crossover episode titled "Ojamajo Halloween♪" brings together the worlds of Detective PreCure! and Ojamajo Doremi for a magical collaboration.
From Far Away — Episode 4
Release Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Noriko and Izark's journey through a strange fantasy world continues. The series premiered on October 4.
Aoashi Season 2 — Continuing Weekly
Release Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Aoi Ashito's journey on the elite A team continues. The season premiered on October 4.
Additional Sunday Releases
- Blue Box Season 2 — Continuing Weekly (Netflix)
- Ranma ½ Season 3 — Continuing Weekly (Netflix)
- Hotel Inhumans Season 2 — Continuing Weekly (Crunchyroll)
- Tank Chair — Continuing Weekly (Prime Video)
- Even Though I'm a Super Timid Noble Girl — Continuing Weekly (Crunchyroll)
Monday — October 26, 2026
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episode 50 (Series Finale)
Release Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Platform: Disney+ / Hulu (International simulcast schedule)
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The final episode of the entire Bleach anime saga. Episode 50 concludes the fourth and final part of Thousand-Year Blood War, which ran 10 episodes from July 25 to October 26, 2026. The "Last Trailer" highlighted Ichigo's final battle.
Tuesday — October 27, 2026
Hulu Catalog Additions
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Two complete seasons join Hulu:
- Classroom of the Elite Season 1 (sub and dub)
- The God of High School Season 1 (sub and dub)
Eiken — OceanVeil Addition
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
OceanVeil adds the comedy series Eiken in sub and dub formats.
Wednesday — October 28, 2026
Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 — Episode 5
Release Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Fran and Teacher's adventure continues with the fifth episode of the second season.
Helluva Boss Season 3 — Episodes 6 & 7
Release Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Platform: YouTube (free)
Two more episodes of the acclaimed indie animated series arrive today.
Thursday — October 29, 2026
A standard simulcast day. Check your local listings for ongoing Fall 2026 series.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL — ADN Addition (France)
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Platform: ADN (France)
The 2011 Yu-Gi-Oh! series joins the ADN catalog in VOSTFR.
Friday — October 30, 2026
The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — Episode 5
Release Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Maomao's investigation continues. Note that there is no episode on October 23 (Episode 4), with Episode 5 arriving on October 30.
Tokyo Revengers Season 4 — Episode 5
Release Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Platform: Disney+ / Hulu
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The War of the Three Titans Arc continues with its fifth episode.
TOUGEN ANKI: Nikko Kegon Falls Arc — Episode 5
Release Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll / REMOW YouTube
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Shiki's battle against the Oni intensifies in the fifth episode of the arc.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — Episode 7
Release Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The Steel Ball Run race continues across the treacherous American desert.
Tokyo Anime Next 2026 — Begins
Dates: October 30 – November 2, 2026
Location: Ikebukuro, Tokyo
A major anime event taking over theater screens across the Sunshine area. The event features a 14-film screening lineup, including Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc, Attack on Titan, and Detective Conan, plus a special live orchestra event and industry seminars.
Saturday — October 31, 2026 (Halloween)
Black Clover Season 2 — Episode 5
Release Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Asta and the Magic Knights push deeper into the Spade Kingdom. This is the final October episode before the season continues into November.
The Vermilion Mask — Episode 4
Release Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Release Time: 10:30 AM France Time (Note the time change due to winter time)
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Peru's dark fantasy continues. This is the first episode arriving at the adjusted 10:30 AM slot.
Dreamland — Episode 3
Release Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The dreamscape adventure continues with its third episode.
All Saints Street — Halloween Special Episode
Release Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (China)
A new Halloween special episode of All Saints Street titled "The Secret of the Old Castle" airs in China. The last season aired in 2023.
Toonami Halloween Marathons
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Platform: Toonami (US)
The block features Halloween marathons of Get Jiro! and Housing Complex C, plus a new episode of Get Jiro! and Rick and Morty vs. Genocider.
Additional Saturday Releases
- Horror Collector — Episode 4 (Crunchyroll)
- Paw and Palaces — Episode 4 (Crunchyroll)
- Detective Conan — New Episode (Check local listings)
Final Thoughts
The second half of October 2026 is defined by major finales and massive streaming events.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 dominates the conversation with its all-at-once Netflix drop, while Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War officially closes the book on one of anime's longest-running shonen sagas. My Happy Marriage delivers a Halloween treat with three special episodes, and The Apothecary Diaries, Black Clover, and Tokyo Revengers all continue their weekly runs.
Whether you are following the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run race, diving into the dark fantasy of The Vermilion Mask, or catching up on Dreamland, there is no shortage of content across the final days of October.
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