Anime Feminist Shares Summer 2026 Anime Recommendations

Anime Feminist staff members have released their curated list of recommended anime series for the Summer 2026 season. The publication emphasizes that these selections are not framed as unilateral feminist endorsements but are instead presented with relevant content warnings to help viewers make informed choices. To ensure comprehensive reviews, the list excludes ongoing shows and unfinished split-cour titles, focusing only on completed seasons.

Highlighted recommendations include Draw This, a comedy exploring the creative struggles of a teenage manga enthusiast and her teacher; Goodbye Lara, a fantasy retelling of The Little Mermaid that examines queer themes and societal expectations; and Jaadugar, a historical drama set in 13th-century Persia featuring marginalized female leads. Each entry provides detailed synopses and content considerations to guide reader selection.