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Last checked: 21 October 2026.
So many shows, so many subscriptions. If you're working out where to watch fall 2026 anime without paying for everything, this page compares the services: which one carries what, where each is available (with extra detail for European readers), and how to add them to a subscription you already have. For every premiere date and weekly time, see our Fall 2026 anime schedule. For what's worth watching this season, see our Fall 2026 anime season guide.
Short answer:
- Crunchyroll has by far the largest fall 2026 lineup and is available across Europe.
- Netflix has a few big exclusives: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
- HIDIVE has four simulcasts this season, but they're listed only for English-speaking territories.
Side-by-side comparison (the quick version)
| Crunchyroll | Netflix | HIDIVE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 lineup | Dozens of new and continuing simulcasts | A handful of major anime | 4 simulcasts |
| Must-see this season | The Apothecary Diaries S3, Black Clover S2, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Steel Ball Run | Reincarnated as a Sword S2 |
| Release style | Weekly, as it airs in Japan | Steel Ball Run is weekly; Edgerunners 2 dropped all 10 episodes at once | Weekly |
| Same-day dubs | Some titles (e.g. Overgeared, Magical Explorer); most dubs follow later | Varies by title | Reincarnated as a Sword S2 dub from 21 Oct |
| Netherlands / EU | Yes, for most fall titles | Yes | Fall simulcasts listed for US, CA, UK, IE, AU, NZ only |
| Prime Video Channels add-on | Yes, in 15 countries including NL, BE, DE, FR, UK and US | No | Yes in the US; other countries unconfirmed |
Binge or weekly? Mostly weekly. Crunchyroll and HIDIVE release new episodes every week, and so does Steel Ball Run on Netflix. The big binge is Edgerunners 2, with all 10 episodes already out.
Crunchyroll: the biggest fall 2026 lineup
The Crunchyroll fall 2026 lineup is where most of the season lives: dozens of shows, against a handful on Netflix and four on HIDIVE. These are the shows that most often decide whether people subscribe:
- The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 (OLM): Fridays at 8:00 a.m. PT (the 30 October episode airs 40 minutes later than usual in Japan, so check Crunchyroll that week)
- Black Clover Season 2 (Studio Pierrot): Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. PT
- Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (Toei Animation): from 11 October
- Overgeared (J.C.Staff), Aoashi Season 2 (TMS Entertainment), Firefly Wedding (david production), PSYREN (Satelight) and Magic Knight Rayearth (E&H production)
The full list with European times is in our season schedule.
Good fit if: you follow more than two or three seasonal shows, or you want returning hits the week they air.
How to subscribe:
- Directly at crunchyroll.com.
- As an add-on channel in Prime Video, if you already have Amazon Prime. According to Crunchyroll's help center, the channel offers Fan or Mega Fan membership with a free trial. Linking a Crunchyroll account to Prime Video is supported for accounts from the US, UK, Sweden, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Australia, Italy, Spain and India. If you subscribe through Prime Video, billing and cancellation run through Amazon.
Netflix: fewer shows, bigger events
Netflix doesn't run a broad weekly simulcast slate, but it has three notable anime this fall:
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (TRIGGER × CD PROJEKT RED): out now, with all 10 episodes released at once on 20 October 2026. Netflix exclusive. Full guide
- STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 2nd–3rd STAGE (david production): 11 episodes, weekly on Fridays since 25 September, for Netflix members worldwide.
- Dragon Ball Super: Beerus: from 17 October in the US, and 14 October in some other countries Netflix hasn't named. It's also on Crunchyroll from 11 October.
Good fit if: you already pay for Netflix and mainly want the big event series.
How to subscribe: netflix.com.
HIDIVE: the niche second subscription
HIDIVE's fall 2026 simulcasts are Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 (C2C), I'm Dating a Dark Summoner, Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden and TETSURYO! Meet with Tetsudou Musume.
European readers: these simulcasts are listed only for the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. If you're in the Netherlands or elsewhere in mainland Europe, check HIDIVE's site for your region before paying, and please don't use sketchy workarounds.
Good fit if: you're in an English-speaking territory and enjoy isekai and fantasy titles beyond the mainstream.
How to subscribe: directly at hidive.com. In the US, HIDIVE is also available as a Prime Video Channel.
Which one should you choose?
| If you… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Want the most fall 2026 shows on one subscription | Crunchyroll |
| Only care about Edgerunners 2 and JoJo | Netflix |
| Live in the UK, US, Canada, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand and want extra niche simulcasts | HIDIVE, as a second service |
| Live in the Netherlands and want to try before you commit | Crunchyroll's free trial, directly or through Prime Video Channels |
Mira's take: If I could only pick one this season, it'd be Crunchyroll for the sheer size of the lineup, plus Netflix for Edgerunners 2 and Steel Ball Run. That covers the headliners without paying for everything all year.
Tip: many fans subscribe for the season they're watching, then cancel and come back next season. Check the current trial and cancellation terms in your country before signing up, because they vary.
FAQ: quick answers
Where can I watch fall 2026 anime legally?
Mostly on Crunchyroll, which carries the majority of simulcasts. Netflix has Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Steel Ball Run and, in some regions, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus. HIDIVE has Reincarnated as a Sword S2 and three other simulcasts in English-speaking territories. No sketchy sites needed.
What's in the Crunchyroll fall 2026 lineup?
Highlights include The Apothecary Diaries S3, Black Clover S2, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, Overgeared, Firefly Wedding, Aoashi S2, PSYREN and Magic Knight Rayearth, plus dozens more.
Can I get Crunchyroll through Amazon Prime in the Netherlands?
Yes, which is handy if you already have Prime. Crunchyroll's help center lists the Netherlands (along with Belgium, Germany, France, the UK, the US and others) among the countries where you can link a Crunchyroll account to Prime Video.
Is HIDIVE available in the Netherlands?
HIDIVE's fall 2026 simulcasts are listed only for the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Check HIDIVE directly for your region.
Is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 on Crunchyroll?
No. It's a Netflix exclusive, and all 10 episodes have been streaming there since 20 October 2026, so that's where to binge it.
