As the summer broadcast cycle draws to a close, attention turns toward the Fall 2026 television landscape. With over eighty new and returning titles slated for broadcast, anime enthusiasts have been weighing in on their most anticipated viewing choices through a recent reader survey conducted by industry outlet Anime! Anime!.
Capturing the number one position with roughly sixteen percent of the total vote is the third season of The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto). Based on the light novel series published by Hero Bunko, the historical mystery follows Maomao as she navigates intricate court intrigue and poisons. With the first cour of the third season set to premiere on October 2, 2026, fans expressed mounting enthusiasm for the expanding scope beyond the inner palace walls and the evolving dynamic between Maomao and Jinshi.
Securing the second position in the anticipation rankings is the fantasy adaptation The Chivalrous Cheat Skillful Sorceress Enjoys a Carefree Second Life, produced by studio P.A.WORKS. Known traditionally for their original animation projects, the studio's venture into complex fantasy light novel adaptations generated significant curiosity among viewers, alongside notable voice cast additions.
Rounding out the top tier in third place is Dragonball Super: Beerus, an enhanced broadcast edition featuring substantial new cuts and narrative restructuring of the 2015 television series arc. Longtime followers expressed excitement over revisiting the monumental clash against the God of Destruction utilizing updated visual framing.
