by Anime fans have plenty to look forward to this summer as ABEMA, Japan’s popular streaming and digital television platform, has announced a massive “200 Free Anime Titles Every Week Festival.”
Beginning August 3, 2026, the month-long campaign will offer around 200 anime titles every week completely free to watch. The event spans four consecutive weeks, with each week featuring a different theme and a lineup of blockbuster anime, fan-favorite classics, and the latest hit series.
The first week, titled “2026 Anime Special,” focuses on some of the biggest anime that aired or continued in 2026, including Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Jujutsu Kaisen, Oshi no Ko, Classroom of the Elite, and several popular fantasy series.
Whether you’re catching up on missed episodes or planning an anime marathon, ABEMA’s August event is one of the platform’s biggest free streaming campaigns of the year.
ABEMA’s Biggest Free Anime Event Returns
The “200 Free Anime Titles Every Week Festival” is a special August event designed to let fans enjoy a huge library of anime without requiring a subscription during each title’s free viewing period.
Over the course of four weeks, approximately 200 anime titles will be made available each week through free broadcasts and streaming marathons.
Each week’s lineup follows a unique theme, ensuring a wide variety of genres throughout the campaign, from action and fantasy to romance, comedy, and school dramas.
Week 1 Theme: ‘2026 Anime Special’
The festival begins with Week 1: 2026 Anime Special, highlighting anime series that either premiered new seasons or remained among the most talked-about titles during 2026.
The lineup includes several of the year’s biggest franchises, allowing fans to revisit earlier seasons before watching the latest installments.
Featured Anime in Week 1
Oshi no Ko (Seasons 1–3)
One of the biggest anime sensations of recent years, Oshi no Ko will stream all episodes from Seasons 1 through 3 in a nonstop marathon.
Fans can relive Aqua and Ruby’s emotional journey through the entertainment industry while new viewers can experience the complete story from the beginning.
Jujutsu Kaisen (Seasons 1–3 + Jujutsu Kaisen 0)
The festival also includes one of modern shonen anime’s biggest hits.
The complete lineup features:
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie
This marathon gives viewers the perfect opportunity to revisit Yuji Itadori’s battles against powerful curses before continuing with the newest episodes.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Seasons 1 & 2)
The critically acclaimed fantasy adventure Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will also receive a complete free marathon.
Both Seasons 1 and 2 will be available, allowing audiences to experience Frieren’s emotional journey across generations while exploring themes of friendship, memory, and the passage of time
Classroom of the Elite
Fans of psychological school dramas can enjoy:
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Season 4
- Year 2, First Semester
The complete marathon follows Kiyotaka Ayanokoji as he navigates the highly competitive Advanced Nurturing High School.
Magician Kunon Can See
Fantasy fans can also watch every episode of Magician Kunon Can See, one of 2026’s popular fantasy anime.
The series combines magical adventure with a unique protagonist, making it one of the standout newcomers included in the campaign.
The Easygoing Lord’s Fun Territory Defense
Another featured fantasy title is:
The Easygoing Lord’s Fun Territory Defense: Turning a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortress City with Production Magic
The series blends kingdom-building, production magic, and strategic world-building into a lighthearted fantasy adventure.
Kusunoki Residence with a God’s Garden
Completing the fantasy lineup is Kusunoki Residence with a God’s Garden, another 2026 anime receiving a free marathon broadcast during the first week.
Week 1 Streaming Schedule
August 3, 2026
Oshi no Ko (Seasons 1–3)
- Time: 8:30 AM (JST)
- Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel 2
- Free Availability: 2 weeks after the marathon
August 4, 2026
Classroom of the Elite
- Seasons 1–4 + Year 2 First Semester
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Channel: Late-Night Anime Channel
- Free Availability: 2 weeks
Magician Kunon Can See
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Channel: Isekai/Fantasy Anime Channel 1
- Free Availability: 1 week
August 5, 2026
The Easygoing Lord’s Fun Territory Defense
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Channel: Isekai/Fantasy Anime Channel 1
- Free Availability: 1 week
August 6, 2026
Kusunoki Residence with a God’s Garden
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Channel: Isekai/Fantasy Anime Channel 1
- Free Availability: 2 weeks
August 7, 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen
- Seasons 1–3
- Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie
Time: 5:00 AM
Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel 2
Free Availability: 1 week
August 8, 2026
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
- Seasons 1 & 2
Time: 1:30 AM
Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel 2
Free Availability: 1 week
Celebrating ABEMA’s 10th Anniversary
The campaign is part of ABEMA’s 10th Anniversary celebrations.
Throughout 2026, the platform plans to launch numerous special events, including:
- Anniversary programs.
- Special broadcasts.
- Viewer campaigns.
- Free streaming festivals.
- Exclusive anniversary content.
The “200 Free Anime Titles Every Week Festival” is one of the largest initiatives in the anniversary lineup.
Why This Festival Is Great for Anime Fans
The event offers several benefits for viewers:
- Hundreds of anime available free of charge.
- Complete season marathons.
- Blockbuster franchises alongside newer series.
- Multiple genres including fantasy, action, romance, and school dramas.
- Flexible free viewing periods lasting one or two weeks after each broadcast.
For longtime anime fans, it’s an excellent chance to revisit favorite series.
For newcomers, it provides an easy way to discover some of the biggest anime titles without additional cost.
Perfect Time to Catch Up Before New Seasons
Many of the featured series are continuing with new anime projects.
Watching earlier seasons now makes it easier to jump into:
- New sequel seasons.
- Upcoming movies.
- Future franchise announcements.
The marathon format also makes binge-watching much more convenient than waiting for weekly broadcasts.
Final Thoughts
ABEMA’s “200 Free Anime Titles Every Week Festival” is shaping up to be one of the biggest anime streaming events of Summer 2026. Featuring approximately 200 free titles every week throughout August, the campaign gives fans an incredible opportunity to enjoy some of the industry’s most popular series without additional cost.
With blockbuster franchises such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Jujutsu Kaisen, Oshi no Ko, and Classroom of the Elite leading the Week 1 lineup, alongside several exciting fantasy adventures, the festival offers something for every type of anime fan.
Whether you’re revisiting your favorite stories or discovering these acclaimed series for the first time, ABEMA’s month-long celebration provides the perfect excuse to enjoy an unforgettable anime marathon during the summer holidays.
