This October, Netflix is giving anime fans plenty to fall for. Romance, rivalry, friendship and classic comedy take centre stage as beloved stories return for new seasons. The Ramparts of Ice: Season 2 premieres on 1 October, continuing Koyuki, Minato, Miki and Yota’s tangled journey through changing feelings and strained friendships. On 4 October, Blue Box: Season 2 returns as Taiki and Chinatsu navigate evolving feelings alongside fierce competition, while Ranma1/2: Season 3 brings more rivals, misadventures and chaotic schemes for Ranma and Akane. Rounding out the lineup, My Happy Marriage: Season 2 Special Episodes arrives on 25 October, as Miyo Saimori, mistreated by her family for being born without supernatural powers, begins to discover her true self and hidden strength after meeting her powerful husband-to-be, Kiyoka Kudo.
Beyond anime, October also brings a stellar lineup of highly anticipated stories. East of Eden premieres on 1 October, kicking off a sweeping saga of family, ambition and rivalry across two generations, while Animals arrives on 9 October, following a couple racing against time after their son is kidnapped.
Fans of returning favourites have plenty to look forward to, with The Diplomat: Season 4 premiering 15 October, Nobody Wants This: Season 3 on 22 October, and Lupin: Season 4 on 23 October. From political intrigue and relationship drama to Assane Diop’s latest schemes, these fan-favourite series return with plenty more twists in store.
For those craving more drama, Doing Life premieres on 2 October, exploring an unlikely bond built through letters, while Take Charge of My Heart (9 October) brings romance and a touch of sci-fi. Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? arrives on 22 October with a story of ambition, recognition and starting over.
October also brings a darker side with Below (8 October), Balaraw: Blood Island (29 October), and Black Bag (29 October), delivering mysterious creatures, sinister secrets and thrilling twists.
Documentary highlights include Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend on 2 October, revisiting Michael Schumacher’s historic first World Championship, and TYSON on 13 October, a four-part exploration of the explosive life and career of boxing legend Mike Tyson.
See below for more titles that will be added to Netflix in October 2026:
The One About Matthew Perry (Netflix Documentary)
Premiering 27 October
The Rookie: Season 8 (TV)
Premiering 7 October
Iron Chef Thailand VS Asia: Season 2 (TV)
Premiering 10 October
Minimum Wage (Netflix Series)
Premiering 26 October
Tomb Raider (Non-TV)
Premiering 12 October
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Attack of the T-Rex (Non-TV)
Premiering 20 October
Detective Conan: Season 15 (TV)
Premiering 25 October
Super BOOMi: Season 1 (TV)
Premiering 5 October
Fire Spike: Season 1 (TV)
Premiering 12 October
Is It Cake? Halloween: Season 2 (Netflix Series)
Premiering 9 October
