Muse Asia is kicking off October with a lineup packed with fresh releases and highly anticipated returning favorites. From long-awaited sequels to new series that could easily become your next binge-worthy obsession, there’s plenty to look forward to this fall.
Here’s a look at what Muse Asia has in store this October!
Firefly Wedding
- Genre: Romance, Josei
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 10th, 2026. New episodes every Saturday at 00:00 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: A tale of obsessive love between a killer who loves too deeply and a young heiress with little time left. In an era when women were treated as family property, Satoko Kirigaya, the beautiful daughter of a count’s household born into privilege but given a terminal diagnosis, dreams of marrying into a distinguished family and making her father proud.
But one night, she is caught in someone’s scheme and kidnapped. When Shimpei Goto, a hired killer, appears at just the right moment, Satsuko blurts out a desperate lie: “Marry me. Stay by my side, and you’ll have everything.”
The World’s Strongest Witch
- Genre: OP Female Lead, Banished from a party
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 7th, 2026. New episodes every Wednesday at 21:00 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: Lorna Hermit, a member of an aristocratic family, was kicked out by her family after manifesting what was seen as a “useless” SSS-rank skill. Finding herself outside for the first time in ages, she discovers that her new skill, “Internet”, is actually useful, allowing her to research information about her world.
Setting off in pursuit of a free and peaceful life, the “world’s most powerful witch” Lorna is about to begin her wonderfully absurd everyday adventure.
Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I’ll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest!
- Genre: Banished from a party, Revenge
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 4th, 2026. New episodes every Sunday at 02:00 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: In a world where “Gifts” determine one’s fate, Lent is a kind-hearted boy from a remote village who is granted an incredibly rare ability: the power to lend his own magic to others, known as the “Magic Warehouse.” Alongside his childhood friends, he forms the adventurer party “The Skypiercers” and sets out on a journey, devoted to supporting his companions.
Yet, as their adventure unfolds and the party grows stronger, Lent remains weak. His companions come to see him as nothing but useless and cast him out of the party. Consumed by betrayal, anger, and a thirst for revenge, Lent’s Gift evolves and reveals its true power: “Forced Collection,” a terrifying ability that allows him to reclaim the vast reserves of magic he once lent to others. Cast aside by the comrades he once fought beside, Lent sets out against those who betrayed him.
A Tale of the Secret Saint
- Genre: Josei, Reverse Harem
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 3rd, 2026. New episodes every Saturday at 21:00 (GMT+8).
- Oct 3 (Sat) 21:00 — EP1 & EP2 back-to-back premiere
- Oct 10 (Sat) 21:00 onwards — One new episode weekly (Starting from EP3)
- Synopsis: Fia is a young girl who strives to be a swordswoman despite lacking any talent with a sword. One day, when she’s about to die, she remembers that in her past life, she was a “Saint” who possessed incredible powers?! Three hundred years ago, when she was a Saint, she fought alongside her knights and was brutally slain by the Demon King’s right hand.
When her memories came back, her powers did, too. However, she remembers that the Demon King’s right hand told her that if she was ever reborn as a Saint, he’d find her and kill her again. She decides to conceal her power. But Fia is the type of person who can’t ignore someone who’s in trouble, and she uses her power often to help those in need. Will she be able to hide her powers and continue to be the Secret Saint?
The Detective Is Already Dead (Season 2)
- Genre: Mystery, Combat, Romance
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 7th, 2026. New episodes every Wednesday at 21:30 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: Kimihiko Kimizuka is a boy with an uncanny knack for finding trouble. One day, tens of thousands of feet in the air aboard a passenger plane, he becomes the assistant of Siesta — an angel-faced girl who calls herself a detective. For three years, the two travelled the world together to fight its enemies, sharing a dizzying series of adventures — until death tore them apart.
A year has passed since that shattering day, and Kimizuka, now a third-year high schooler, has sunk into the quiet comfort of ordinary daily life. Then, a new client appears before him. His encounter with classmate Nagisa Natsunagi becomes the spark that reignites a grand story connecting past and future.
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System (Part 2)
- Genre: Reincarnation, Adventure, Combat
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 2nd, 2026. New episodes every Thursday at 23:56 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: After the fierce battles and developments of the earlier arc, Elymas and Ruche arrive at a brand-new stage: the city of adventurers. As new characters with a variety of skills begin to appear, who among them will become Elymas and Ruche’s allies — and who will stand in their way? Faced with new faces and new challenges, can they keep pushing forward and claim the Skill Books they seek?
A Returner’s Magic Should be Special (Season 2)
- Genre: Magic, Combat, School
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 8th, 2026. New episodes every Thursday at 01:15 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: The Shadow World is another dimension that continues to taint our world. To prevent the world’s annihilation at the hands of the worst calamity, known as the “Shadow Labyrinth”, Desir Herrman is living out his academy days in the world of 13 years ago. In Hebrion Academy, he gains companions in the form of the mage Romantica Eru, the swordsman Pram Schneider, and the magic swordswoman Azest Kingscrown.
With those three, Desir races to conquer the Shadow World that has suddenly emerged. Amidst a fleeting moment of peace, Desir is haunted by a nightmare: “The Death of Romantica.”
Sasaki and Peeps (Season 2)
Genre: Isekai
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 7th, 2026. New episodes every Wednesday at 21:00 (GMT+8).
- Oct 7 (Wed) 21:00 — Special 1-hour premiere (EP1)
- Oct 14 (Wed) 21:00 — One new episode weekly (Starting from EP2)
- Synopsis: The Java sparrow Sasaki bought at the pet shop turned out to be a legendary sage reincarnated from another world! “My name is Piercarlo, wanderer of the other realm and Sage of the Stars.” Sasaki names the adorable little bird Peeps, and they begin life together. The sage grants him passage to the other world and the power of magic.
After work, they throw themselves into otherworldly adventures and eventually start bringing goods purchased in modern Japan to sell in the other realm. One chance encounter with a Java sparrow turns Sasaki’s everyday life completely upside down. A tale of fantasy, supernatural battles, and two worlds — the other realm and modern Japan — is about to begin.
A Certain Dark Item
- Genre: School, Combat, Magic
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 9th, 2026. New episodes every Friday at 23:30 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: This is a story of four girls living in the “Dark Side” of Academy City. In Academy City, “ESP” has been recognized as general science. Behind the peace, there is a Dark Side organization that undertakes missions that cannot be made public.
“ITEM” is an elite unit consisting of four girls: Takitsubo Rikou, who is able to read and track the AIM fields emitted by those with abilities; Frenda Seivelun, who excels in combat using explosives and traps; Kinuhata Saiai, who can manipulate nitrogen at will and plays a defensive role; and Mugino Shizuri, one of the 7 Espers that Academy City is proud of. This is a story of encounter, friendship, and darkness that eventually leads to a terrible incident!
Beast King War God Dandivine (DANDIVINE)
- Genre: Mecha, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 8th, 2026. New episodes every Thursday at 01:00 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: The story of Jyu-Oh Mujin Dandivine is set in a world that has been at peace for 20 years after the combining robot Dandivine defeated the mysterious invaders known as Aposdoll. The toy manufacturing company Kasuga celebrated humanity’s victory by turning Dandivine into a popular toy-line, but poor management and over-reliance on the Dandivine line has pushed the company to the brink of bankruptcy, causing Kasuga company president Genjuro Shijima to wish for Dandivine’s revival, even if it means disturbing the world’s peaceful state.
Suddenly, as if in response to Genjuro’s wish, the Aposdoll reappear in Tokyo, sending the peace-loving people into a panic. In order to save the world, ordinary high school student Gekiha Shijima boards the Dandivine at the urging of his uncle, Dandivine’s former pilot, Yusaku Kuroiwa.
Why have the Aposdoll resurfaced? And will Kasuga reign supreme over the toy industry once again? A new battle is about to begin!
Rilakkuma
- Genre: Slice of Life
- Broadcast Schedule: New episodes every Saturday at 09:00 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: Every day, “Rilakkuma” has been there by your side. And now, he’s stepping out of the ordinary and into the leisurely expanding world of animation. A moment to make your heart feel light as a feather. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, keep Rilakkuma right there with you. A new, exciting story is beginning to move.
Ace of the Diamond Act II (Season 2 Part 2)
- Genre: Sports
- Broadcast Schedule: Premiere on October 11th, 2026. New episodes every Sunday at 17:00 (GMT+8).
- Synopsis: Sawamura Eijun now carries the ace number on his back, and his second-year summer is about to begin anew. Sawamura, who has turned frustration into fuel and kept growing one step at a time. Furuya, who entrusted the ace number to Sawamura while battling injury and inconsistency. And Miyuki — captain of Seido, whose overwhelming presence anchors the entire team.
This is the last summer the three of them will fight together. Their moments of glory and the battles that define them unfold right before your eyes.
The new seasonal lineup will be available across leading streaming platforms, including:
Bilibili, Crunchyroll, iQIYI, Netflix, Anime Times, CatchPlay+, Danet, FPT Play, meWATCH, MyTV, TrueID, TrueVisions NOW, Vidio, and Muse’s official YouTube channels across regions.
Platform availability, release schedules, and localized subtitles for individual titles may vary by country and service. Follow Muse’s official social media for the latest title announcements and regional updates.
