Picture: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run – Netflix
Much like the previous month, September 2026 will see Netflix’s animation lineup heavily driven by weekly episode drops. However, the biggest highlight of the month is undoubtedly the long-awaited arrival of Steel Ball Run, the seventh major arc of the universally adored JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure saga.
You can also check out our broader, ongoing preview of all the other anime slated to arrive on Netflix throughout 2026 and beyond.
New Anime Movies Coming to Netflix in September 2026
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter Ⅲ – The Curse of the Serpent (2026)
Director: Kenji Nakamura
Genre: Action, Adventure | Runtime: 87 minutes
Cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Tomoyo Koursawa, Daisuke Hosomi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Ryo Horikawa
Netflix Release Date: September 29, 2026
The epic conclusion to the Mononoke movie trilogy makes its way to Netflix right at the tail end of September 2026.
“In the wake of two major crises, the Medicine Seller senses a dark, lingering presence deep within the inner palace. He soon finds himself confronting a formidable Snake God, which is terrorizing the Inner Chambers by strangling maids to death.”
New Licensed Coming to Netflix in September 2026
Perfect Blue (1998)
Director: Satoshi Kon
Genre: Horror, Psychological, Thriller | Runtime: 81 minutes
Cast: Junko Iwao, Masaaki Ookura, Rica Matsumoto, Hideyuki Hori, Masashi Ebara
Netflix Release Date: September 1, 2026
Satoshi Kon’s celebrated psychological thriller masterpiece is heading to Netflix for the very first time this September.
“Seeking to transition from a successful J-pop idol into a serious acting career, Mima Kirigoe accepts a gritty, demanding role in a television crime drama. This pivot infuriates a dangerous, obsessive stalker. As a series of brutal murders unfold around her alongside a fraudulent online diary mirroring her every move, Mima’s grasp on reality begins to fracture, dissolving the boundaries between fiction, hallucination, and truth.”
New Weekly Anime Coming to Netflix in September 2026
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run
Episodes: 11
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy | Runtime: 23 minutes
Cast: Shougo Sakata, Youhei Azakami, Kaito Ishikawa, Rie Takahashi, Tomokazu Sugita
Netflix Release Date: September 25, 2026
Following the widespread fan backlash over a controversial single-episode drop back in March 2026, Netflix has adjusted its strategy, confirming a proper weekly release schedule for Steel Ball Run. These 11 episodes will focus on the second and third stages of the grueling race, pushing Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli to their limits as they traverse a treacherous 750-mile expanse known as the “Devils’ Palm.”
Returning Weekly Anime on Netflix in September 2026
Chainsmoker Cat (Season 1)
Episodes: 12 (weekly)
Genre: Comedy | Runtime: 23 minutes
Cast: Yuuko Natsuyoshi, Misato Matsuoka, Tetsu Inada, Yurie Funato, Riko Akechi
Netflix Finale Date: September 18, 2026 | New Episodes: Fridays
Easily one of the most polarizing and talked-about anime titles of the summer season, Chainsmoker Cat has captured a massive online audience. We are eager to see how this eccentric story wraps up its run and whether Yani finally manages to get her life sorted out.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Season 1)
Episodes: 24
Genre: Action, Adventure | Runtime: 23 Minutes
Cast: Kensho Ono, Yume Miyamoto, Takako Honda, Misaki Kuno, Rikiya Koyama
Netflix Finale Date: December 12, 2026* | New Episodes: Saturdays
The platform debut of Daemons of the Shadow Realm aligned with the launch of the series’ second cour in Japan. Because of this, plenty of episodes are still on the way, extending its streaming schedule all the way through December 2026.
After being torn apart in an isolated village, twins Yuru and Asa find their lives upended by a lethal assault. As Yuru attempts to escape, he is approached by a woman claiming to be his true twin. With the assistance of an outside ally, Yuru begins summoning formidable daemons to expose the dark secrets behind the attack on his home.
One Piece: Elbaf Arc (Part 1)
Episodes: 13
Genre: Shōnen | Runtime: 24 Minutes
Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Kazuya Nakai, Horoaki Hirata, Kappei Yamaguchi
Netflix Finale Date: October 10, 2026 | New Episodes: Saturdays
As the second cour continues to roll out, fans still have plenty of thrilling content to look forward to before Part 1 of the Elbaf Arc concludes in October 2026. Be sure to enjoy every bit of it while it lasts, as One Piece will take a seasonal break following this arc, going on hiatus for the remainder of the year ahead of its planned return in 2027.
Thunder 3 (Season 1)
Episodes: 12
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural | Runtime: 23 minutes
Cast: Honoka Mitsubachi, Eri Akiyama, Natsumi Kawaida, Sayumi Suzushiro
Netflix Finale Date: September 24, 2026 | New Episodes: Sundays
“Thunder 3 centers on an unshakeable bond between three childhood friends on a desperate mission to locate a missing girl. The narrative follows Pyontaro, an ordinary middle schooler, alongside his closest companions Tsubame and Hiroshi—collectively known as the Small 3. Their mundane lives are shattered when Pyontaro’s bubbly younger sister, Futaba, abruptly vanishes. Uniting to track her down, their search spirals into an extraordinary, mind-bending adventure far beyond anything they could have anticipated.”
Which upcoming anime titles are you most excited to stream on Netflix this September 2026? Drop a comment below and share your thoughts!