When it comes to anime awards outside of Japan, there are quite a few, but none of them stand out as much as Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards. These awards take place every year and determine the best in multiple categories, the most awaited one being the Anime of the Year award. The winner of Anime of the Year is usually the most popular series, chosen by both the jury and fans. In 2025, it was Solo Leveling, but in 2026, that might change.
Lord of Mysteries Season 2 Announced
Lord of Mysteries anime will be returning for a second season soon.
The secret candidate for the 2026 anime of the year award could be none other than the hit Isekai series known as Lord of Mysteries. This series has risen to become the most mainstream Chinese anime, and fans can’t wait to see what else it has in store for them, especially as its second season is already in the works, with a 2027 release date having been confirmed.
Lord of Mysteries Might Be The Anime of the Year For 2026
- It Is The Best Isekai of 2026
- A Series That Can Compete with the Likes of Solo Leveling and The Apothecary Diaries
2025 has had many strong releases so far, and there is more to come in the remaining few months. In early 2025, fans got series like Solo Leveling Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Then, in summer 2025, more hit anime series followed, such as Takopi’s Original Sin, which every fan of anime fell in love with. Now, fans have been waiting weekly for My Hero Academia Season 8 to conclude the beloved Shonen series.
All these anime are strong contenders to win the title of Anime of the Year in 2026. The competition will be tough, but a secret winner many fans might have overlooked is none other than Lord of Mysteries. This hit anime series debuted in June 2025. This anime became a mainstream Chinese anime, if not the most popular one, captivating fans all over the world with its exciting premise and world.
'It's Going To Be Bigger Than Solo Leveling': Lord of Mysteries Fans Receive An Amazing Season 2 Update
Lord of Mysteries has taken a massive step towards leapfrogging Solo Leveling.
Isekai series like it have been gaining in popularity again, and it might be time to crown a new Isekai as the best anime in 2026. The production of the series itself is worthy of praise, as the series showcases fluid animation and amazing direction. If Lord of Mysteries wins next year, it would be a huge step up for Chinese anime and would make it the first to ever win this title.
Lord of Mysteries Season 2 Is Already Confirmed
The Series Returns In 2027
Lord of Mysteries Season 1 was very well received by the fans, and thanks to its Crunchyroll release, it was able to reach a wide audience. Since the first season has already concluded, Lord of the Mysteries fans want more content from the series.
Luckily for them, a second season has already been confirmed, and it seems to already be in the works. Not only that, but fans also got a release window, which is set for 2027. Lord of the Mysteries will only grow bigger from here onwards with every new season.
Lord of the Mysteries has one season out at the moment, with 13 episodes for the fans to watch. In addition, the anime also has two special episodes. All this can be streamed on Crunchyroll, the world’s biggest anime platform. Lord of the Mysteries Season 2 is coming in 2027.
- Release Date
- June 28, 2025
- Network
- Tencent Video
- Directors
- Gideon Liu
Cast
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Yang KaiqiKlein Moretti -
Lei WuDunn Smith (voice)
- Creator
- Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
