Anime Movies & Series Released in May 2026

Animation · Music · Japanese

Hasunosora is hosting the Bloom Garden Party, a cultural festival headlined by the School Idol Club; the 102nd class also returns to perform alongside the club's active members while the 103rd class prepares for their final live.

Animation · Fantasy · Sci-Fi · Japanese

The invitation has arrived. It's time for the New Year's Reception at the Yotsuba family residence. This year, Miyuki and other candidates will gather there to decide who will be the next leader of their powerful clan. If chosen as successor, she would never again have to see her brother live as an outcast. At the same time, such a position would surely entail a political marriage, leaving her mind in complete turmoil. To complicate matters, the current head of the family sows doubt with a shocking statement. When the new year arrives, their relationship may change forever...

Action · Sci-Fi · Animation · Japanese

In Sword Art Online, the first full-dive VRMMO, dying in the game means dying in real life. Emirun and Rex, who knew each other before entering the game, reunite by chance and join forces to survive. After their team is slaughtered by the mysterious PK known as the Black Swordsman, the two resolve to become stronger. Determined to avenge their fallen comrades, they seek out the legendary swordswoman Asuna and begin an intense training regimen. In a deadly game where even fellow players can become enemies, what fate awaits them at the end of this journey?

Drama · Animation · Romance · Japanese

Inspired by Edogawa Ranpo’s novel, A Brute’s Love. The visual direction of this film is heavily influenced by Salvador Dalí, along with lots of other painters the director admired over the years. In many ways, this film is a reflection of personal artistic evolution.

Animation · Sci-Fi · Action · Japanese

The first of a 3-part theatrical series taking place in 2036, 38 years after the events of Patlabor on Television and The New Files.

Animation · Romance · Drama · Japanese

One spring, Eri, a Holstein cow, falls in love with Sawa, a Jersey newcomer. Eri idolizes Sawa and longs to be close to her, to become one with her. To refine her intense feelings for Sawa, Eri subjects herself to ascetic practices and rituals of her own making. In a world where those who do not bear children are disposed of, Eri has fallen for someone who shares the same fate.

Animation · Documentary · Japanese

A special movie has been released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of jockey Yutaka Take's debut, celebrating his record-setting six victories in the Japanese Derby, the most in the race's history. The film portrays the Japanese Derby wins achieved by Yutaka Take through a combination of live-action footage and animation, set to a dynamic, fast-paced musical score. Whether you were there at the track or trembling with excitement in front of your television at the time, or whether you have only recently been drawn into the appeal of horse racing, this is a moving memorial film that transcends generations, dedicated to all horse racing fans. The cheers from those unforgettable days, the thunderous "Yutaka Call" echoing like a rumble from the earth, and the brilliance of the legendary horses that raced across the turf all come back to life here. And then...

Animation · Fantasy · Mystery · Japanese

When tragedy strikes within the walls of the Ōoku, twisted human passions and festering grudges spawn the Medicine Seller's most fearsome opponent yet.