Thanks to an avalanche of events, June 2026 has been completely defined by video game reveals, announcements, trailers, and surprises. Truly, E3’s spirit lives on. Each year produces a bunch of anime games based on beloved properties, and 2026 looks set to deliver one of the strongest and most varied lineups of all time. Titles like The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins and My Hero Academia: All’s Justice got things started on solid notes, but the best is arguably yet to come.
Before the end of the year, new Jujutsu Kaisen, Solo Leveling, and One Piece games will be available. The diversity doesn’t just come from the IPs, either, as most of these upcoming games fall under different genres. Seriously, one of them is a cooking sim! Prepare to fight some curses, steamroll a dungeon, or survive a deadly game by the end of 2026.
Most of these games were either revealed or confirmed release dates in the last two weeks; however, I also included a couple of other titles, just to be a completionist.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet
The Cooking One Piece Game
Here it is, 2026’s anime cooking game. After Odyssey in early 2023, One Piece appeared poised and ready to build on its growing momentum, perhaps finally setting the franchise up to become a true pillar of the anime gaming landscape, akin to something like Dragon Ball. Honestly, that hasn’t really happened, and we are still waiting for Bandai Namco to announce One Piece: Pirate Warriors 5 (seriously, it has been more than 5 years!). Still, One Piece: Grand Gourmet should be a cute title that captures the charm of Eiichiro Oda’s manga.
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You join the staff of a new Baratie restaurant, with your goal being to turn it into the greatest restaurant of the seas. Grand Gourmet isn’t just a cooking game, but also a restaurant management sim that lets you work alongside Sanji to craft meals from the show or even unique dishes that utilize Devil Fruits. You also get to furnish the restaurant to make sure it matches your preferences. Apparently, the game contains more than 400 One Piece characters!
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton
Vampire Survivors Dev Makes A JJK Game
Oh, this one is exciting. Bullet Heaven games are a dime a dozen nowadays, but Vampire Survivors continues to be the genre’s definitive release. Jujutsu Kaisen jumping on this bandwagon might have earned eye rolls if just any developer handled the project, but Poncle’s involvement changes this significantly. It would be akin to a hack-and-slash Demon Slayer game developed by PlatinumGames; you can’t pick a better developer.
Crucially, Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton brings plenty of new ideas to the plate that should ensure it isn’t just Vampire Survivors with an anime coat of paint. Matches are framed around battle royales, with players competing against rival sorcerers and cursed spirits. You need to outscore other characters rather than just survive for a set time. The game supports both single-player and online PvP, and it features a roster of more than 20 characters.
Sword Art Online – Echoes of Aincrad
An SAO Game Without Kirito (That Looks Incredible)
Sword Art Online games come out frequently enough that new ones tend not to attract any attention except from die-hard fans of the light novel or anime. However, Echoes of Aincrad sets itself apart by minimizing its connection to the source material, or, to be exact, the source material’s Kirito-themed story. Set in the world of the original game, you become a trapped player who simply wants to survive, and you get to shape your characters’ look, class, and skillset. Heck, you even get to shape the dynamic with your AI-controlled partner.
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Although not devoid of a traditional story, Echoes of Aincrad appears to be far more concerned with the gameplay side of things, with the promotional material emphasizing loadouts, builds, and exploration. Players make decisions that define their adventure, rather than just following a linear path with no diversions. The combat looks fantastic too, with attacks seemingly having weight behind them.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
Forget The World Cup, This Is Where The True Soccer Stars Are Made
Captain Tsubasa is a classic soccer anime that is well-known around the world; personally, I grew up watching the Italian version, and I still have fond memories of the original series. Although not as recognized, the franchise has a long and extensive history in gaming, unsurprisingly so considering soccer translates readily into video game form. Rather than just FIFA with anime characters, Captain Tsubasa effectively plays like a strategy sports game, where players try to wear down the opposing team and its goalkeeper.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions brought the gaming series back into the limelight to an extent, and it was pretty solid, as long as you went in knowing what to expect. Even then, matches got a bit repetitive after a while, so there was definitely room for improvement. The sequel appears set to do just that by introducing even more strategy elements, particularly in duels between attacks and goalers.
Solo Leveling: Karma
The Perfect Stopgap While Waiting For Solo Leveling Season 3
While an exact date has yet to be announced, Solo Leveling: Karma should debut within the current year, with Netmarble’s game launching on mobile devices and PC. As Netmarble confirmed it will be at July’s Anime Expo, the game’s vision should be clearer within a couple of weeks, maybe even revealing its launch date. Nevertheless, we know a couple of things at the moment. Karma is a roguelite action RPG played from an isometric angle, and it tells a brand-new story called the 27-Year War of Monarchs. The following official Tweet gives a basic description of Sung’s predicament in the game.
Solo Leveling season 3 probably won’t release for a while, so Karma might be the perfect option to get your Sung fix.
Special Mention: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Harness The Four Elements
OK, I know not everybody agrees that Avatar: The Last Airbender qualifies as an anime (and, to be honest, I don’t consider it an anime), but Nickelodeon’s show is certainly inspired by Japanese animation. Let’s just make an exception and include Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, especially since the franchise seldom receives any new games.
Well, this project pretty much says everything in the title. A 1v1 2D fighter that uses hand-drawn animation, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game brings together 12 characters from across both series, with more being introduced after launch. Although PvP clearly seems to be a priority, the game includes a single-player campaign that tells an original story that fits the canon universe. Naturally, standard modes like an arcade will also be included.
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