There’s some global anime magic coming this spring. “My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom” Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed… along with an EPIC New Trailer! Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods, the highly anticipated fantasy series from light novel favorite announced its April 4th release date with a THRILLING new trailer that has fans across the interwebs FREAKING OUT & SHARING everywhere!

The newest trailer promises tantalizing visuals, new characters to suck us in and the show’s alluring balance of the divine and slice-of-life appeal. The series is due to premiere right smack in the middle of the spring anime season, and fans are abuzz on what it has in store.
💖 What to look forward to in Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods
Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods by Enju was an initially online-published hit light novel series, that turned cross-media franchise has been serialized across numerous media, from video games to anime adaptations. Loving its distinctive concept that combines spiritual fantasy, comedy and delicate everyday life, readers and manga fans promise to become on board at once!

Plot Highlights
At its core, the narrative centers around Minato Kusunoki, an average young person who becomes his guardian to a country home. But this is no ordinary home — when he inadvertently gets rid of the evil spirits living in the house, a parade of weird and otherworldly gods and ghosts start to show up, transforming his life into an ultra-groovy rollercoaster of madness.
📺 Premieres April 4 – Save the Date!
With the new trailer, Crunchyroll and various official anime sources have confirmed that Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods will premiere pretty much exactly April 4, 2026 (with Japanese broadcast sometime listed at around April 5 on account of time zones).

This puts the series squarely in the spring anime season, when many blockbuster titles tend to make their debut — and this looks like one that is going to make an impression with its fantasy tale just as much as it will for its high quality animation.
🎞️ Trailer Breakdown:
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Fans get their first look at:
Minato Kusunoki making his way through the bizarre and magical world.
A selection of gods and spirits with their own distinctive looks and personalities.

Gorgeous background art bringing together calm, rural landscapes with the divine.
An early preview of the show’s vibe — a chill, but bold trip through the supernatural.
And though it doesn’t tell you any big plot twists, the trailer manages to capture intrigue and showcase the animation studio’s powerful visual style all while giving a glimpse of what could be one of spring’s most gorgeous anime series.
🌟 Why Fans Are Hyped
An increasingly hungry anime audience looks for shows that balance worldbuilding fantasy with heartwarming character interactions. Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods fits that bill like a glove.

⚡ Key reasons for excitement:
Special mix of the old and new mythologies
Good source material with weekly Mult. volumes to adapt
Stunning animation glimpsed in the trailer
Premiere coincided with other trending spring 2026 anime releases
Whether its the spiritual tales you seek, character-centric anime or just some nice world building, this series has something new and refreshing to offer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the release date of Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods?
✔️ The anime will begin on April / 4 / 2026, and episodes will continue every week throughout the spring season of this year.
Q: How can I see the series?
✔️ It should stream on Crunchyroll worldwide and be shown on Japanese television. (Official streaming details to be announced soon.)
Q: What’s the story about?
✔️ The story centers on Minato Kusunoki, a person who doesn’t realize that gods are drawn to him at his rural home after he used his special exorcism powers to stamp out evil spirits.
Q: Is it adapted from a book or manga?
✔️ Yes — it’s based on a fantasy slice-of-life light novel series that’s also available in manga.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The new trailer for Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods, announced to premier on April 4th, has established a world filled with fantasy and one fan-favorite anime everyone is looking forward to in 2026. Whether it’s the divine visuals, the whimsical worldbuilding or the supernatural hijinks, this series is looking like a springtime surprise.
Keep your eyes peeled for even more details — cast interviews! theme songs! episode breakdowns! — as we get closer to the premiere date. 🌿✨
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