November 2026 is one of the most stacked months for anime in recent memory. Two major Netflix originals make their global debut, a pair of highly anticipated theatrical films open in Japanese cinemas, and returning favourites continue dropping weekly episodes across every major streaming platform. Whether you're a simulcast loyalist or a film-first fan, there is something on this schedule for you.
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Key takeaways
- Bass x Machina (Netflix, November 3) is the month's first big premiere, a steampunk sci-fi western from creator LeSean Thomas and Studio Mir starring Brian Tyree Henry.
- Fool Night (Netflix, November 26) is the most anticipated series of the month, the first-ever collaboration between animation studios Sunrise and Shaft, based on Kasumi Yasuda's seinen manga.
- Grotesqqque opens in Japanese theatres on November 6, an original omnibus film from CloverWorks directed by Atsushi Nishigori.
- Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart hits Japanese cinemas on November 13, with Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow following on November 27.
- Returning weekly anime on Netflix include Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, Blue Box, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run.
Release dates and streaming platforms below are drawn from official announcements, the Anime News Network news desk and platform-specific coverage from What's on Netflix. Dates reflect the most current confirmed information as of the time of publishing. Japanese theatrical releases are noted separately from global streaming launches; international release windows for theatre-first titles may follow later.
Title | Type | Premiere date | Where to watch |
Bass x Machina | Series (S1) | November 3, 2026 | Netflix (global) |
Grotesqqque | Film (theatrical) | November 6, 2026 | Japanese cinemas |
Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart | Film (theatrical) | November 13, 2026 | Japanese cinemas |
Dive in Wonderland | Film (theatrical) | November 16, 2026 | Select theaters (Crunchyroll Anime Nights) |
Witch on the Holy Night | Film (theatrical) | November 20, 2026 | Japanese cinemas |
Fool Night | Series (S1) | November 26, 2026 | Netflix (global) |
Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow | Film (theatrical) | November 27, 2026 | Japanese cinemas |
Bass x Machina (Season 1)
- Type: Original net animation series
- Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Steampunk Western
- Studio: Studio Mir (South Korea)
- Creator: LeSean Thomas
- Voice cast: Brian Tyree Henry, Tati Gabrielle, Janelle Monáe, Cree Summer, Currie Graham, Chaske Spencer, and Starletta DuPois
- Netflix release date: November 3, 2026
- Where to watch: Netflix (global)
The series draws from the life of Bass Reeves, the legendary real-life Deputy U.S. Marshal who worked the post-Civil War American West. In a lawless Steampunk West filled with outlaws, machines, and supernatural threats, a father must serve as judge, jury, and executioner to protect his family, risking the loss of those he loves most.
The animation comes from Studio Mir, the South Korean outfit behind The Legend of Korra, Voltron: Legendary Defender, and Devil May Cry. The series is LeSean Thomas' third animated project with Netflix after 2019's Cannon Busters and 2021's Yasuke. Henry, who holds Oscar, Emmy, and Tony nominations, voices Bass and serves as an executive producer alongside Thomas, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley, and Chad Handley.
Fool Night (Season 1)
- Type: Original net animation series (ONA)
- Genre: Dystopian, Sci-Fi, Drama
- Studio: Sunrise + Shaft
- Based on: Manga by Kasumi Yasuda (Big Comic Superior, Shogakukan)
- Director: Atsuyuki Yukawa
- Series composition: Jin Tanaka
- Music: Tatsuya Katō
- Voice cast: Kouki Uchiyama, Aya Endou, Minako Kotobuki, Junya Enoki, Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi
- Netflix release date: November 26, 2026
- Where to watch: Netflix (global)
For 100 years, a thick layer of clouds has enveloped the planet, and no sunlight reaches Earth's surface. As a result, plants have withered, and there is a rapidly decreasing amount of oxygen in the atmosphere. To breathe, humanity has developed a technology of transfloration, which allows humans to be transformed into plants.
The new anime is the first-ever collaboration between Sunrise and Shaft. Atsuyuki Yukawa (Suzume unit director) is directing at Sunrise and Shaft, while Jin Tanaka (Oshi no Ko) is writing the script. All episodes begin streaming on Thursday, November 26, 2026, only on Netflix.
Grotesqqque
- Type: Theatrical film (omnibus/anthology)
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Director: Atsushi Nishigori
- Studio: CloverWorks (distributed by Aniplex / JOEN)
- Opening theme: "Shoot Shoot Shoot" by METALVERSE
- Japanese release date: November 6, 2026
- Where to watch: Japanese cinemas
Grotesqqque is an original anime anthology film made up of three separate stories, each featuring its own characters, setting, and storyline. Instead of following one continuous plot, the movie presents three unique tales in a single theatrical experience. The three stories are titled Aliens, 4649 Girl, and Nocturne: Kono Grotesque na Yoru ni.
Atsushi Nishigori directed The Idolmaster and Darling in the FranXX, and served as chief animation director on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. The film comes from JOEN, the company jointly established by Sony media subsidiary Aniplex, CloverWorks, Wit Studio, and publisher Shueisha.
Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart
- Type: Theatrical film (sequel)
- Studio: Toei Animation
- Director: Seiji Mizushima
- Japanese release date: November 13, 2026
- Where to watch: Japanese cinemas
A sequel film titled Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart was revealed at Toei Animation's "Virtual Anime Fes" livestream event on January 27, 2024. It is slated for release on November 13, 2026. The film continues the story of Angela Balzac from the original 2014 feature, a rare franchise return for the Gen Urobuchi-associated sci-fi IP.
Dive in Wonderland
- Type: Theatrical film
- Distributor: Crunchyroll (Anime Nights programme)
- Theater date: November 16, 2026
- Where to watch: Select theatres via Crunchyroll Anime Nights
Crunchyroll announced that it will screen the Dive in Wonderland anime film in select theatres on November 16, 2026, as part of its Crunchyroll Anime Nights programme.
Witch on the Holy Night
- Type: Theatrical film
- Studio: ufotable
- Japanese release date: November 20, 2026
- US/Canada release date: January 29, 2027
- Where to watch: Japanese cinemas (November); Crunchyroll globally from January 2027
Witch on the Holy Night (ufotable) opens in Japanese theatres on November 20. The worldwide release starts in January 2027 and reaches the US and Canada on January 29, 2027, with subtitles and an English dub via Crunchyroll. International fans will need to wait, but the ufotable pedigree (Demon Slayer, Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel) makes this one of the most watched releases of the autumn season.
Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow
- Type: Theatrical film
- Studio: Enishiya
- Director: Shinya Iino
- Japanese release date: November 27, 2026
- Where to watch: Japanese cinemas
Takopi's Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow is directed by Shinya Iino and produced by Enishiya, with a Japanese theatrical release date of November 27, 2026. The film is an extension of the acclaimed dark manga that became a sleeper hit for its unflinching look at childhood trauma.
Ongoing anime with new episodes in November 2026
November is not just about new premieres. Several major series are midway through their fall 2026 runs and will continue releasing weekly episodes throughout the month:
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run — weekly on Netflix
- Dragon Ball Super: Beerus — weekly on Netflix
- Blue Box — weekly on Netflix
- Black Clover Season 2 — the long-awaited return, nearly six years in the making, headlines Crunchyroll's Fall 2026 lineup.
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Part 1 — airing on Crunchyroll ahead of its theatrical anime movie set for December in Japan.
- Overgeared — continuing on Crunchyroll
- Firefly Wedding — continuing on Crunchyroll
- The Vermilion Mask — continuing on Crunchyroll
FAQs
What is the most anticipated anime of November 2026?
Fool Night is widely regarded as the month's headline release. It is the long-awaited anime adaptation of the globally popular manga and the first-ever collaboration between Sunrise and Shaft. The series premieres November 26, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.
Is Bass x Machina an anime or an animated series?
Bass x Machina is an upcoming sci-fi steampunk western adult animated series funded by Netflix, created by LeSean Thomas, who is also an executive producer. It is scheduled for release on November 3, 2026. Netflix and the broader anime community class it under the anime label, though it features a predominantly English-speaking voice cast and a Western setting.
What new anime is coming to Crunchyroll in November 2026?
Crunchyroll's November 2026 focus is on continuing fall 2026 simulcasts rather than new premieres. The Fall 2026 lineup includes more than 40 series, led by the return of The Apothecary Diaries for Season 3, the premiere of Firefly Wedding, and Season 2 of Black Clover, with Overgeared, Psyren, and The Vermilion Mask among the new titles. These all continue with weekly episodes through November.
Are there any anime films releasing in November 2026 outside Japan?
Most November theatrical releases are Japan-exclusive at launch. Dive in Wonderland arrives in select US theatres on November 16, 2026, through Crunchyroll Anime Nights. The ufotable film Witch on the Holy Night doesn't reach North American theatres until January 29, 2027.
What anime is continuing from the fall 2026 season into November?
Weekly drops on Netflix will bring fresh episodes of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, Blue Box, and Steel Ball Run throughout November. On Crunchyroll, fall 2026 titles including Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Overgeared, and The Vermilion Mask all continue their episodic runs through the month.
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