Summer 2026 Watch list
from Bento Radio
In this episode, Alex dives into his most anticipated shows for the Summer 2026 anime season, offering a thoughtful mix of returning heavy-hitters and daring newcomers. After a quick update on studio heat woes and a reminder to subscribe, review, and visit bento-box.ghost.io, Alex frames the episode around how early screenings at conventions like Anime NYC (which he’ll be covering with full press credentials in August 2026) often surface a standout series each year. First, he spotlights the return of Job Reinarnation (Mashiro no Tensei) Season 3, discussing its foundational role in shaping modern isekai, its unflinching portrayal of a flawed protagonist, and his excitement to see Studio White Fox’s adaptation of notoriously “troubled places” teased in the trailers; he notes this season will stream on Crunchyroll. Next, Alex breaks down a new Ghost in the Shell project that aims for a closer, quirkier manga-faithful tone—embracing the franchise’s gag-laden, sometimes offbeat roots—and flags the practical headache that it will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Finally, he introduces Jimo Psycho, an original series likely on Netflix, a darkly comedic slice-of-life set in a rough neighborhood where “cute girls doing cute things” becomes gang scuffles and drug-fueled Saturdays, probing broader questions about unvarnished depictions of real urban life. He closes with calls to subscribe, review, and visit his site for interviews and Anime NYC coverage. Visit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts
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