Weekly Anime Release Schedule (July 25–31, 2026): Bleach Returns, One Piece Continues & More

The Summer 2026 anime season continues to deliver exciting new episodes, long-awaited premieres, and returning fan favourites.

Whether you're following action-packed shonen series, fantasy adventures, romance, or comedy, there's something worth watching every day this week.

To help you stay updated, we've put together this week's anime release guide covering Saturday, July 25 through Friday, July 31, 2026.

If you're wondering what to watch this week, you've come to the right place.

Quick highlight: the week brings the return of Bleach, ongoing episodes of One Piece and Mushoku Tensei, a strong midweek lineup, and The Elusive Samurai Season 2 closing out the week.

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Quick Picks for the Week

• Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity — Season premiere
• One Piece — Weekly Sunday release
• Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Weekly Sunday release
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I — Streaming premiere week
• The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Friday release

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📅 Weekly Schedule Overview

Day	Major Highlights
Saturday	Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, Black Torch, Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
Sunday	One Piece, Mushoku Tensei Season 3, The 100 Girlfriends Season 3, The World's Strongest Rearguard, Sparks of Tomorrow, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, Goodbye, Lara
Monday	Continuing Summer 2026 simulcasts including Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3, Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky, A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even, The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne, Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her
Tuesday	New weekly seasonal episodes including Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle I, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day, The Ghost in the Shell
Wednesday	Midweek fantasy and action releases including Clevatess Season 2, Saga of Tanya the Evil II, Trapped in a Dating Sim 2, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2, Tomb Raider King
Thursday	Ongoing simulcasts and catch-up day
Friday	The Elusive Samurai Season 2 and weekly finales

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Saturday — July 25

Saturday is undoubtedly the biggest day of the week.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episode 1

After years of anticipation, Bleach enters its final cour.

Fans can expect stunning animation from Pierrot Films, high-stakes battles, emotional reunions, and the beginning of the series' final confrontation.

Time: 3:00 PM WAT

If you've been following Thousand-Year Blood War since 2022, this is the anime you shouldn't miss this week.

⭐ Hype Level: ★★★★★

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Black Torch

One of Summer 2026's biggest new action anime continues.

Based on Tsuyoshi Takaki's manga, Black Torch combines modern ninja action with supernatural monsters known as Mononoke.

The series has quickly become one of the most talked-about newcomers this season.

⭐ Hype Level: ★★★★☆

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Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life — Episode 3

Time: 6:00 PM WAT

A lighter Saturday option for readers who want something fresh after the big Bleach premiere.

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Sunday — July 26

Sunday belongs to the giants.

The World's Strongest Rearguard — Episode 4

Time: 2:00 PM WAT

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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 — Episode 4

Time: 2:30 PM WAT

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Sparks of Tomorrow — Episode 4

Time: 3:00 PM WAT

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Though I Am an Inept Villainess — Episode 3

Time: 3:45 PM WAT

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Goodbye, Lara — Episode 4

Time: 4:30 PM WAT

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One Piece — Weekly Episode

Time: 5:00 PM WAT

The Elbaf Arc continues with another brand-new episode.

Following the Straw Hats' arrival in Elbaf, every episode has continued to build excitement for what's next.

Expect more mysteries, world-building and unforgettable moments.

One Piece remains one of the most important weekly anime releases, and Sunday is the day Straw Hat fans should keep an eye on.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episode 2

Time: 4:00 PM WAT

One of the highest-rated fantasy anime continues its Summer 2026 run.

Season 3 has maintained the series' impressive storytelling and beautiful animation, making it one of Crunchyroll's biggest weekly releases.

Mushoku Tensei continues its Sunday run and remains one of the strongest fantasy titles on the schedule.

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Monday — July 27

Monday keeps the momentum going with a strong fantasy and romance lineup.

The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne — Episode 4

Time: 12:57 PM WAT

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Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 4

Time: 1:00 PM WAT

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A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires — Episode 4

Time: 2:30 PM WAT

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Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 4

Time: 3:30 PM WAT

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Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episode 4

Time: 4:00 PM WAT

While these titles may not dominate social media like Bleach or One Piece, they continue to build loyal audiences every week.

Monday is a good day for readers who enjoy a mix of drama, comedy, and fantasy-heavy weekly releases.

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Tuesday — July 28

Tuesday is one of the most stacked days of the week for action and emotional titles.

Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — Episode 4

Time: 12:30 PM WAT

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I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day — Episode 4

Time: 1:30 PM WAT

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The Ghost in the Shell — Episode 4

Time: 3:00 PM WAT

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I

Time: 4:00 PM WAT

Demon Slayer's streaming premiere makes Tuesday one of the biggest days on the calendar. For a lot of fans, this is the release that will dominate the conversation all week.

Fans of romance, slice-of-life, supernatural adventures and action can expect fresh episodes from continuing Summer 2026 series.

It's also a great day to catch up on anything you missed during the weekend.

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Wednesday — July 29

Fantasy fans have plenty to enjoy.

Clevatess Season 2 — Episode 4

Time: 1:00 PM WAT

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Saga of Tanya the Evil II — Episode 4

Time: 1:30 PM WAT

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs 2 — Episode 4

Time: 3:30 PM WAT

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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 — Episode 4

Time: 3:45 PM WAT

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Tomb Raider King — Episode 4

Time: 5:15 PM WAT

Midweek has become one of the strongest parts of the Summer schedule thanks to several returning sequel series.

If you are catching up midweek, Wednesday gives you plenty of options across fantasy, isekai, and action.

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Thursday — July 30

Thursday is relatively lighter compared to the weekend.

It's the perfect opportunity to:

• Catch up on missed episodes (Monday to Wednesday episodes)
• Rewatch the biggest moments from Bleach and Demon Slayer
• Prepare for Friday's releases
• Check OtakuNaija for newly uploaded episodes

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Friday — July 31

The final day of the week closes with another anticipated sequel.

The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Episode 3

Time: 3:30 PM WAT

The historical action series continues its impressive second season.

Known for its beautiful animation, strategic battles and emotional storytelling, The Elusive Samurai remains one of the strongest historical anime currently airing.

The Elusive Samurai keeps Friday exciting and gives the week a strong ending.

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🔥 Most Anticipated Anime This Week

1. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity

The biggest premiere of the week.

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2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I

The streaming premiere that will dominate conversations.

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3. One Piece

Another exciting chapter in the Elbaf Arc.

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4. Mushoku Tensei Season 3

Fantasy fans shouldn't miss it.

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5. Black Torch

One of Summer 2026's hottest new anime.

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6. The Elusive Samurai Season 2

A fantastic way to end the week.

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🎯 OtakuNaija's Recommendation

If you only have time to watch three anime this week, make them:

• Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
• One Piece
• Black Torch

These are expected to generate the most discussion among anime fans throughout the week.

If you are short on time, these are the titles worth prioritizing first:

1. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity
2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I
3. One Piece
4. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3
5. The Elusive Samurai Season 2

These are the releases most likely to drive discussion, fan reactions, and social media buzz throughout the week.

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📺 Watch All These Anime on OtakuNaija

Don't miss a single episode of this week's amazing lineup! Head over to the OtakuNaija Episodes section to stream every title mentioned above as soon as they become available.

👉 Visit: OtakuNaija /episodes — your one-stop hub for all the latest Summer 2026 anime episodes, subbed and ready to watch.

Bookmark the page, refresh often, and never fall behind on Bleach, One Piece, Demon Slayer, or any of your other weekly favourites. OtakuNaija brings you the fastest, most reliable anime updates — all in one place.

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Final Thoughts

Summer 2026 continues to be one of the strongest anime seasons in recent years.

With Bleach finally returning, One Piece continuing its incredible Elbaf storyline, Black Torch impressing new viewers, Demon Slayer making its streaming premiere, and several sequel series airing every week, anime fans have plenty to look forward to.

The last week of July is a strong one for anime fans, especially if you enjoy long-running shonen, high-profile sequels, and seasonal favorites. Whether you are here for Bleach, One Piece, Demon Slayer, or The Elusive Samurai, there is something worth watching every day.

We'll continue updating you every week with a brand-new anime release schedule right here on OtakuNaija.

Don't forget to bookmark the site, share this article with fellow anime fans, and check back next week for another complete release guide.

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