When it comes to anime awards outside of Japan, there are quite a few, but none stand out as much as Crunchyroll's Anime Awards. These awards are held every year and determine the best in several categories, the most anticipated of which is the Anime of the Year award. Anime of the Year Winner is usually the most popular series chosen by both the jury and the fans. In 2025 it was Solo levelingbut in 2026 that may change.
The secret candidate for the 2026 anime award could be none other than hit Isekai series known as Lord of Mysteries. This series rose to become the most mainstream Chinese animeand fans can't wait to see what else he has in store for them, especially as his a second season is already in the works with a 2027 release date was confirmed.
Lord of Mysteries could be the anime of 2026
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It is the best Isekai of 2026
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A series that can compete with Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries
2025 has had many strong releases so far, with more to come in the remaining few months. At the beginning of 2025, fans were treated to a series like Solo Leveling Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. In the summer of 2025, other hit anime series followed, such as Takopi's original sinwhich every anime fan fell in love with. Now fans have been waiting every week My Hero Academia Season 8 to conclude the beloved Shonen series.
All these anime are strong contenders for the Anime of the Year 2026 title. The competition will be tough, but the secret winner that many fans may have overlooked is none other than Lord of Mysteries. This hit anime series debuted in June 2025. This anime became a traditional chinese animeif not the most popular, it captivates fans around the world with its exciting premise and world.
Isekai series like them are gaining popularity again and maybe it's about time to crown the new Isekai as the best anime of 2026. The production of the series itself deserves praise as the series showcases smooth animation and amazing direction. If Lord of Mysteries wins next year, it would be a huge step forward for Chinese anime and become the first ever to win the title.
Lord of Mysteries season 2 is already confirmed
The series returns in 2027
Lord of Mysteries Season 1 was very well received by fans and was able to reach a wide audience thanks to the Crunchyroll release. With the first season already over, Lord of the Mysteries fans want more content from the series.
Fortunately for them, a second season has already been confirmedand it seems to be already in the works. Not only that, but fans were also given a release window that is set for 2027. Lord of the Mysteries will only get bigger from here with each new season.
Lord of the Mysteries is currently out for one season and fans can watch 13 episodes. In addition, the anime also has two special episodes. All of this can be streamed on Crunchyroll, the world's largest anime platform. The second season of Lord of the Mysteries will be released in 2027.
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June 28, 2025
- Network
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Tencent video
- directors
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Gideon Liu
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Lei Wu
Dunn Smith (voice)
