2025 was a great year for anime. It looked set to release some of the biggest new hits, as well as the return of some already established series. But as it says, The winter of 2026 could be even better. The winter 2026 anime season has already started, and things are looking incredibly exciting for anime fans.
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From the beginning, some big anime series are making a comeback. The likes of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Jujutsu Kaisen return, while new series also kickstart, such as Darwin Incident. Fans absolutely cannot wait to dig in as this could be one of the busiest anime seasons in quite some time.
The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End Season 2
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Release date: January 16, 2026
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Number of episodes: 10
The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End is an anime series that started in 2023 with its first anime season. Instantly, fans all over the world fell in love with it. The series follows the story of the main character, named Frieren, who is an elf with a long life. While she starts off more casual and less considerate of the time she spends with others, the death of Hero Heaven changes that. The suitor goes on a journey to see Himmel again.
The suitor and her adventures return in winter 2026. The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 is one of the most anticipated releases, and it starts on January 16, 2026.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3
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Release date: January 9, 2026
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Number of episodes: 26
The most anticipated anime release of Winter 2026, and possibly for the entire year as a whole, is none other than Jujutsu Kaisen. Jujutsu Kaisen already has two amazing seasons out, the last one has been released in 2023. Now, Jujutsu Kaisen is officially back with season 3which has marked the beginning of the highly anticipated Culling Game arc.
Jujutsu Kaisen is a story about sorcerers and their fight against cursed spirits. In Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, the world's strongest, Gojo Satoru, was sealed away. Fans can't wait to see what happens in the Culling Game. Lucky for the fans, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 already started on January 9, 2026with not one, but two back-to-back episodes.
My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2
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Release date: January 5, 2026
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Number of episodes: 13
My Hero Academia's The main anime series ended in 2025 with the full release of season 8. With no new episodes for the original anime to look forward to, fans have instead focused their attention on the My Hero Academia spinoff, called Vigilantes.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is a prequel to the MHA series. Instead of Deku, the series follows the story of Koichi. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes season 1 was released in 2025, and its second season was one of the first winter releases in 2026. My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2 is already underway, having started on January 5, 2026. This season will be shorter, with a total of 13 episodes.
Fire force season 3 part 2
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Release date: January 9, 2026
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Number of episodes: 12 (expected)
Firepower follows the story of Shinra and the strange phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion. The series has proven to be one of the most popular new anime series out there. Most fans started watching it because of their love for Soul Eater, but quite a few of the fans have come to like the series for what it is. Sadly, The firepower is now nearing its end. The final season of the story has already started, and fans know that the first cour of the season aired from April 5 to June 21, 2025.
Now the series has returned in the winter of 2026 with its second and final course. With the release of the second installment, Fire Force will end as an anime, and fans are excited to see how this ending will hold up. Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 premiered on January 9, 2026, and although not fully confirmed, it should have 12 episodes in total.
Oshi No Ko Season 3
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Release date: January 14, 2026
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Number of episodes: 11
Oshi No Ko is an exciting anime series that blew up overnight when it first released its anime, back in 2023. Since then, Oshi No Ko has received a second season, and now a third season is on the way, set to premiere on January 14, 2026. Oshi No Ko Season 3 may be one of the last seasons of the show. After all, the manga is already over. In that regard, many are excited to see how the plot will unfold.
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Oshi No Ko follows the story of reincarnated twins Aqua and Ruby as they try to uncover the truth about their mother's murder. Oshi No Ko Season 3 will continue this exciting story with 11 new episodes.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
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Release date: January 22, 2026
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Running time: 143 minutes
While most anime fans look forward to new anime seasons, upcoming anime movies should not be overlooked either. The hottest new anime movie coming out in the winter of 2026 is none other than Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! is an exciting new project that will reimagine the story of the bamboo cutter, one of the most iconic Japanese folktales in existence. This anime movie will be released on January 22, 2026, but unfortunately, fans won't be able to see it in theaters. This film will immediately appear on the streaming platform Netflix. With a 2-hour run, fans are in for a fun watch and great music.
The Darwin Incident
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Release date: January 7, 2026
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Number of episodes: To be determined
The Darwin Incident is easily one of the newest winter 2026 anime releases that fans are already in awe of. The Darwin Incident began airing its first anime season on January 7, 2026. The plot of the series has fascinated many, because Charlie, the main character, is quite odd. He is half human, half chimpanzee, also known as a “humanzee”. Charlie was raised by humans for years, but his life is about to undergo a huge change after catching the attention of the ALA.
Although fans know that The Darwin Incident is already out, it is still unclear how many episodes it will have. That will be determined by the studio in the coming weeks.
Hell's Paradise season 2
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Release date: January 11, 2026
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Number of episodes: To be determined
Hell's paradise is a phenomenal series that has long awaited an anime sequel. In 2023, Hell's Paradise finally got an anime, and its first season was released with 13 episodes via MAPPA studio. Thanks to the immense quality, fans instantly fell in love with this story. Since then, fans have been patiently waiting for the second season, and it will definitely be one of the best winter releases of 2026.
Hell's Paradise Season 2 premieres on January 11, 2026and at the moment the number of episodes is not clear. Since Season 1 had 13 episodes, fans can expect an equally short series for Season 2. Hell's Paradise follows Gabimaru the Hollow. He cannot be executed but is instead sent on a mission to retrieve the Elixir of Life.
