Crunchyroll has officially announced its extensive lineup for the Winter 2026 anime season, promising nearly 50 new and returning titles set to begin streaming in January. The highly anticipated slate includes the return of fan-favorite blockbusters like Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, alongside a diverse array of fresh premieres and ongoing simulcasts to kick off the new year.
Major Returning Series Lead the Charge
The Winter 2026 season on Crunchyroll is highlighted by the comeback of several powerhouse anime franchises, ensuring that viewers will have plenty of action, fantasy, and drama to look forward to.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
Fans of dark fantasy will rejoice as Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 makes its debut on January 8 at 9:00 a.m. PT, continuing the intense battles against Curses. The series, from Studio MAPPA, is expected to continue its gripping narrative.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
The critically acclaimed Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End returns for its second season on January 16. Studio MADHOUSE will further explore Frieren’s poignant journey of understanding humanity, mortality, and the bonds forged over time.
[OSHI NO KO] Season 3
The idol industry drama deepens with the premiere of [OSHI NO KO] Season 3 on January 14. Doga Kobo continues to unravel the complex and often dark world behind the glimmer of stardom.
Other Significant Returns
The impressive list of returning series also includes:
- Fire Force Season 3 Cour 2, continuing its fiery battles on January 9 at 9:30 a.m. PT.
- Hell’s Paradise Season 2, with more intense survival action starting January 11 at 7:15 a.m. PT.
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2, as Koichi steps up against rising threats, premiering January 5.
- Golden Kamuy Final Season, bringing the treasure hunt to its conclusion starting January 5.
- TRIGUN STARGAZE, adding to the excitement.
- The Outcast Season 6, airing from January 2.
Exciting New Premieres to Discover
Beyond the anticipated returns, Crunchyroll is rolling out a fresh slate of new anime series across various genres.
Sentenced to Be a Hero
Among the most notable new premieres is Sentenced to Be a Hero, a dark fantasy series by Studio KAI, slated for January 3. This title was previously delayed from its 2025 premiere, building anticipation for its debut.
Hana-Kimi
A live-action adaptation of the beloved manga, Hana-Kimi from Studio Signal.MD, will bring its heartwarming romantic comedy to screens on January 4. The story follows Mizuki as she disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-boys school.
Diverse New Offerings
Other brand-new series making their debut include:
- Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (a reboot of Ronin Warriors), premiering January 6.
- Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter, an isekai series starting January 6.
- Tune In to the Midnight Heart, arriving January 6.
- SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, premiering January 7.
- A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation, also on January 7.
- The Holy Grail of Eris, hitting the platform on January 8.
- ROLL OVER AND DIE, another January 8 premiere.
- The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife, also on January 8.
- ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 2, starting January 12.
Continuing Simulcasts from Fall 2025
Several popular series that began in the Fall 2025 season will continue their simulcasts into the Winter 2026 lineup, ensuring ongoing entertainment for dedicated viewers. These include:
- Case Closed (Detective Conan).
- Digimon Beatbreak.
- The Daily Life of the Immortal King Season 5.
- SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes.
- To Your Eternity Season 3.
- You and Idol Precure.
Dubs and Other Details
Crunchyroll has confirmed that new English dubs will be available for many key titles, including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, [OSHI NO KO] Season 3, and TRIGUN STARGAZE. Specific launch timings and cast members for dubs will be announced at a later date. Subtitled simulcast premieres typically precede dub releases.
To coincide with these announcements, Crunchyroll is also running a limited-time year-end sale on Premium Memberships from December 15 through December 29.
The Winter 2026 season promises to be a robust period for anime enthusiasts, with Crunchyroll offering a diverse and exciting selection of both returning favorites and compelling new narratives.
