Anime and manga enthusiasts in North America are kicking off the new year with a robust slate of releases from January 4 to 10, 2026. This week sees the debut of highly anticipated new anime seasons on streaming platforms, alongside a steady flow of home video releases and numerous new manga and light novel volumes hitting shelves.
New Anime Series & Season Premieres (January 4-10, 2026)
The first full week of January brings several exciting anime premieres and continuing seasons to streaming services, offering a diverse range of genres for viewers.
- Tamon’s B-Side – Season 1 premiered on January 4, ushering in new stories for fans.
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – Season 2 also started on January 5, continuing the spin-off adventures in the popular superhero universe.
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 made its highly anticipated debut on January 7. This season adapts a major battle royale-style arc from the manga, promising intense action and significant plot developments.
- Chained Soldier – Season 2 premiered on January 8.
- Fire Force – Season 3, Part 2 began on January 9, moving towards the conclusion of the fiery supernatural series.
- Fate/Strange Fake – Season 1 arrived on January 10. This entry into the Fate universe centers around a new Holy Grail War in the American city of Snowfield.
- TRIGUN STARGAZE – Season 1 also launched on January 10, continuing the story of Vash the Stampede following the events of Trigun Stampede.
- Hell’s Paradise – Season 2 continued its run with new episodes starting January 11.
- Oshi no Ko: Season 2 also aired, with its Blu-ray release slated for January 6.
Anime Home Video Releases (Blu-ray & DVD)
Physical media collectors have several titles to look forward to, with a focus on continuing series:
- January 7 saw the release of several limited edition DVDs and Blu-rays, including:
- I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time 6 (DVD & Blu-ray).
- Ruri Rocks (Ruri no Hoseki) 4 (DVD & Blu-ray).
- Dandadan 8 (DVD & Blu-ray).
New Manga & Light Novel Releases
The manga and light novel market remains vibrant, with a significant number of new volumes hitting stores across various publishers.
January 6 Manga and Light Novel Releases
A bustling day for manga fans, with many publishers releasing new volumes:
- 365 Days to the Wedding Volume 10 (Manga)
- Beatrice Volume 1 (Manga)
- Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Vol. 6 (Manga)
- Dark Gathering Vol. 17 (Manga)
- Finding Camellia Volume 6 (Manga)
- Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! Volume 5 (Manga)
- Hunter x Hunter Vol. 38 (Manga)
- I Tamed My Ex-Husband’s Mad Dog Vol. 5 (Manga)
- Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary Volume 4 (Manga)
- Lost in the Cloud Volume 2 (Manga)
- Makina-san’s a Love Bot?! Vol. 2 (Manga)
- Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms 14 (Manga)
- Men of the Harem Volume 5 (Manga)
- My Secretly Hot Husband Volume 5 (Manga)
- Please Go Home, Miss Akutsu! Volume 10 (Manga)
- Super Psychic Policeman Chojo Vol. 1 (Manga)
January 9 Manga and Light Novel Releases
Several digital light novel editions also saw release:
- I Like Villains, so I Reincarnated as One (Light Novel) Vol. 1 (Digital Light Novel) by Kei Tadano from Seven Seas Entertainment.
- Virgin Knight: I Became the Frontier Lord in a World Ruled by Women (Light Novel) Vol. 2 (Digital Light Novel) by Mitizou from Seven Seas Entertainment.
Notable Mentions and Upcoming Releases in Early January
While outside the strict January 4-10 window, the following releases are part of the broader early January lineup and are significant for fans:
- January 13 is a notable date for several Crunchyroll Blu-ray releases, including the Assassination Classroom: The Complete Series Limited Edition Blu-ray box set, BLUE LOCK Season 2 Blu-ray, and Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! – The Complete Season Blu-ray.
- Manga releases around January 13 include Dark Horse Comics Adabana Volume 2, Viz Media Beyblade X, Vol. 1, Seven Seas Entertainment BL Game Rebirth: My New Life as the Hero’s Younger Brother Vol. 1, Square Enix Manga & Books Bride of the Death God, vol. 1, Yen Press The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows: Volume 4 (Light Novel), and Yen Press Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill: Volume 3 (Manga).
This week proves to be a dynamic start to 2026 for North American anime and manga enthusiasts, with a wealth of new content to consume across various formats.
