Netflix announced its anime lineup for May 2026 on April 23, featuring the debut of Shangri-La Frontier’s first season and the second season of Devil May Cry with German dubbing.
The streaming service confirmed that Shangri-La Frontier launches on May 1, following protagonist Rakuro Hizutome as he abandons retro “trash games” for a popular VR title with 30 million players worldwide. On the same day, Beyblade X Season 2 and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 also join the catalog, with the former replacing its predecessor and the latter continuing Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto’s mission to escort Riko Amanai.
Devil May Cry Season 2 arrives on May 12, continuing the story two millennia after Sparda’s victory as Mundus prepares an assault from the underworld, opposed by Dante. Horimiya follows on May 15, depicting the contrasting school and home lives of popular student Hori, who secretly manages household duties and cares for her younger brother.
Beyond anime, Netflix highlighted broader May releases including the second season of the German crime-comedy Achtsam morden, the mystery series The Boroughs from the creators of Stranger Things, and the Danish thriller Der Kastanienmann: Das Versteckspiel. The platform also added licensed titles such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Emergency Room, alongside reality and documentary offerings like Love is Blind: Poland and Untold UK: Jamie Vardy.
Simulcast episodes continue weekly for Dorohedoro on Wednesdays, The Ramparts of Ice on Thursdays, and Kill Blue and One Piece: Elbaph-Arc on Saturdays, maintaining Netflix’s commitment to ongoing anime delivery alongside new acquisitions.
Will the first season of Beyblade X be removed when Season 2 arrives?
Yes, the first season of Beyblade X will be taken out of the Netflix catalog on May 1, 2026, the same day Season 2 is added.
Is Akane-banashi available in full on Netflix starting May 17?
No, only the first two episodes of Akane-banashi will be added to the catalog on May 17, 2026, not the complete series.
