New Anime on Netflix in November 2026: Fool Night, Bass X Machina and More
November is a quieter month for brand-new anime on Netflix, but it has three dates worth knowing: one original from a studio better known for Western animation, one returning classic, and one full-season drop right before the end of the month. Here is what lands, when, and how it fits around the shows that are already airing weekly.
New anime on Netflix in November 2026
Bass X Machina: November 3
Bass X Machina is the first title of the month and the most unusual one. It is created by LeSean Thomas and animated by Studio Mir, the Korean studio behind The Legend of Korra and Dota: Dragon’s Blood. If you liked Yasuke, which Thomas also created, this is the one to start with. Season 1 arrived on November 3.
Black Butler: November 15
Black Butler is not new, but it is returning to Netflix in the US on November 15. If you have never seen it, it is a good gothic pick for the colder months: a young earl, a demon butler who is far too good at his job, and a lot of Victorian London.
Fool Night: November 26 (all episodes)
Fool Night is the big one. It is based on Kasumi Yasuda’s manga and produced by Sunrise and Shaft, and Netflix is releasing the whole first season at once on November 26 instead of weekly. That makes it the obvious binge for the last weekend of the month.
Weekly anime still airing on Netflix this month
These started earlier in the fall and keep releasing new episodes through November. Finale dates are Netflix’s current listings and can still move.
- Steel Ball Run: new episodes on Fridays, finale on December 4.
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm: Saturdays, finale on December 12.
- Ranma 1/2 season 3: Saturdays, finale on December 19.
- The Ramparts of Ice season 2: Thursdays, finale on December 31.
- Dragon Ball Super: Beerus: Saturdays, running into 2027.
- Blue Box season 2: Mondays, running into 2027.
Which one should you watch first?
If you want something you can finish in one weekend, wait for Fool Night on the 26th. If you prefer one episode a week with other fans, Steel Ball Run is the event show of the season and wraps up in early December. New to anime? Ranma 1/2 is light, funny and easy to jump into. Our best first anime to watch guide has more beginner picks.
Quick FAQ
Is Fool Night weekly? No. Netflix lists all episodes for November 26.
Is Black Butler available outside the US? Netflix lists the November 15 date for the US. Availability in other regions depends on local licensing, so check the app in your country.
Will these dates change? They can. We update this page if Netflix moves a date.
Sources: Netflix release listings and What’s on Netflix’s November 2026 anime schedule, checked November 5, 2026.
