Netflix is all set for its May calendar and has quite an exciting list of anime coming to the platform for the first time. While there are only two new anime series being added to the platform this month, Netflix confirmed the return of some of the biggest anime ever. As the first month of the Spring 2026 anime season, April brought in several new shows on the platform, including Gintama creator’s Dandelion and the second season of Dorohedoro. While May doesn’t have any new confirmed series, the platform is bringing some of the best shows of all time.
Shortly before April ends, What’s on Netflix revealed a list of series that will be available on the platform in May. Most of them are also fan-favorites, which is all the more reason why this lineup is the most exciting one in 2026 so far.
So far, this major Shonen Jump anime has only confirmed its first season for May 1st, 2026, but we can expect the sequel to drop in before Summer 2026 begins. Assassination Classroom has been considered one of the best action dramas for almost 11 years, and the story wraps up in just two seasons, making it a perfect binge-worthy show for the season.
While the series has a wider fanbase in Japan compared to the West, the localization of the series is finally generating some interest around it. It’s one of the longest-running series with over 1200 episodes, which is why Netflix began adding the episodes in batches divided by seasons. The first two seasons are already available for streaming, while Season 3 will be added on May 1st, 2026.
One Piece is yet another long-running series, but unlike Detective Conan, this Shonen Jump anime is almost caught up. The platform is already streaming the Egghead Island and Elbaph Arcs, while also adding the previous episodes in batches. 12 more episodes of Whole Cake Island will be available for streaming on May 1sth, 2026.
7) Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
6) Shangri-La Frontier Season 1
5) Devil May Cry Season 2
4) Akane-banashi
3) Blue Lock Season 2
2) My Dress-Up Darling Season 1
1) Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2
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