May is currently scheduled to be a quiet month for brand-new anime on Netflix, with only the return of Devil May Cry confirmed, along with new episodes of One Piece: Whole Cake Island Arc. Subscribers can also look forward to the continuation of weekly anime such as One Piece: Elbaf Arc, Dorohedoro, and Kill Blue.
We also have an ongoing preview of anime you can look forward to watching on Netflix in 2026.
New Netflix Original Anime on Netflix in May 2026
Devil May Cry (Season 2)
Episodes: 8
Genre: Action, Fantasy | Runtime: 21-32 minutes
Cast: Johnny Yong Bosch, Scout Taylor-Compton, Robbie Daymond, Chris Coppola, Jon Gries
Netflix Release Date: May 12, 2026
He is the storm that is approaching… Vergil will take center stage in Devil May Cry season 2, as the long-lost twin brother of Dante leads an invading force of demons into the human world as an all out war between the two realms begins.
New Licensed Anime on Netflix in May 2026
One Piece: Whole Cake Island (Part 4)
Season: 31* | Episodes: 12*
Genre: Shōnen | Runtime: 24 minutes
Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Kazuya Nakai, Horoaki Hirata, Kappei Yamaguchi
Netflix Release Date: May 1, 2026
More episodes of Whole Cake Island are on the way to Netflix! It’s unclear how many new episodes will be on the way, but at the very least, part 4 will be added to the US library on May 1, 2026. We’re hopeful we’ll see the addition of parts 5 and 6.
Returning Weekly Anime on Netflix in May 2026
Dorohedoro (Season 2)
Episodes: 11
Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror | Runtime: 24 Minutes
Cast: Wataru Takagi, Yuu Kobayashi, Reina Kondou, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Miyu Tomita
Netflix Finale Date: May 27, 2026
Hole is a district where the strong prey on the weak, and death is common in everyday life. The district has become the testing ground and cesspool for magic, where the residents are experimented on. Disgusted by the way the people of Hole are treated, Kaimon, a reptilian man, leads a personal hunt against those in power as he searches for answers.
One Piece: Elbaf Island Arc (Part 1)
Episodes: 13*
Genre: Shōnen | Runtime: 24 Minutes
Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Kazuya Nakai, Horoaki Hirata, Kappei Yamaguchi
Netflix Finale Date: July 4, 2026*
It’s unclear how many episodes the first cour of Elbaf Island will have, but it’s already been confirmed that One Piece will have a maximum of 26 episodes per year since switching from a weekly to a seasonal series.
After surviving the assault from the Marines and the Gorosei on Egghead Island, the Straw Hats were rescued by the larger-than-life Giant Pirates! Now on their way to the island of Elbaf, the home of the giants, where new friends and threats emerge as Luffy’s goal of finding the One Piece continues.
Kill Blue (Season 1)
Episodes: 12
Genre: Action, Comedy | Runtime: 23 Minutes
Cast: Shunsuke Takeuchi, Fuuka Izumi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Daisuke Sakuma, Tsukino Chikasada
Netflix Finale Date: June 27, 2026
Juuzou Oogami is a legendary hitman who has never failed an assignment, no matter how impossible. One day, after wiping out a powerful organization, he is stung by a mysterious wasp and collapses. When he wakes up, the fearsome 39-year-old assassin has been transformed into a 13-year-old boy!
Before he can even process what happened, his boss delivers a new order: “In that body, infiltrate a middle school.” What awaits him is an unexpected school life filled with colorful classmates, youthful chaos, and looming danger. Can Juuzou ever return to his original
What anime are you looking forward to watching on Netflix in May 2026? Let us know in the comments below!
