that Winter 2026 Animation Season It has a diverse lineup of shows that could be the best of the year, but it raises an age-old question. Where can I see it?? No single streaming platform contains all the series, so you'll need to check multiple sources to watch the entire lineup. As always, Crunchyroll has the largest selection of Winter 2026 anime.HIDIVE, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video have exclusive content that may warrant a subscription depending on your preferences.
With major returning series such as Freeren: Beyond the end of the journey, fire brigade, Do a jujutsu, Oshinokoand My Hero Academia: VigilanteWinter 2026 has some exciting new anime with the potential to achieve greatness. More importantly, the lineup covers most genres, including action, comedy, slice-of-life, science fiction, fantasy, and isekai. While horror has some representation, mecha is largely skipped this season.
The biggest animations of 2026 (so far)
2026 is almost here. The upcoming year should be filled with big anime sequels and new releases. Let's take a look at some of the biggest animations.
Crunchyroll's Winter 2026 Anime Simulcast Lineup
Where to watch Frieren, Fate/strange Fake, Fire Force, Golden Kamuy, Jujutsu Kaisen, and more.
Crunchyroll has its strongest Winter 2026 anime lineup to date, offering quantity and (hopefully) quality in equal measure. If you want a single subscription, there really is no other option other than Crunchyroll. Almost all of the season's biggest shows are available exclusively on this streaming platform, and you may even discover new favorites thanks to dozens of new series set to premiere in the first quarter of 2026.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title (or original title) |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Vacation Recommendations from a Decent Aristocrat |
Odayaka Kizoku no Kuuka no Susume. |
fantasy, slice of life |
January 7th |
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Non-humans teach classes for non-humans |
Jingai Kyoshitsu no Ningengirai Kyoshi |
drama, school, supernatural |
January 10th |
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Daily life of a 29-year-old adventurer |
29 Sai Doshinchuken Bokensha no Nichijo |
adventure, fantasy |
January 7th |
|
Anyway, I'm in love with you. season 2 |
Daz, Koishite Shimaunda. second season |
reverse harem |
January 8th |
|
Blue Miburo Season 2 |
Miburo Aono: Serizawa Ansatsu |
history, samurai |
December 20th |
|
Case closed |
Detective Conan |
mystery |
forever |
|
Dark Moon: Altar of Blood |
Dark Moon: Tsukino Saidan |
vampire |
January 9th |
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dead account |
dead account |
action, supernatural |
January 10th |
|
Digimon Beat Break |
Digimon Beat Break |
adventure, battle |
October 5th |
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An optimistic lord's leisurely territorial defense: turn a nameless village into a mighty fortress city with production magic. |
Okiraku Ryōshū no Tanoshii Ryouchi Boei: Seisankei Majutsu de na monakimura wo Saikyō no Josai Toshini |
fancy |
January 7th |
|
Fate/Strange Fake |
Fate/Strange Fake |
action |
January 3 |
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Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 |
Enennoshobutai Sannosho Part 2 |
action, boy, supernatural |
January 9th |
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 |
Sosno Freeren 2nd Season |
adventure, fantasy |
January 16th |
|
golden kamui final season |
Golden Kamui: Saishu Show |
Action, Adventure, History |
January 5th |
|
Hanakimi |
Hanazakari no Kimitachie |
comedy, boy love, romance |
January 4th |
|
Hell's Heaven Season 2 |
Jigokuraku Season 2 |
action, adventure, supernatural |
January 11th |
|
In the clear moonlight twilight |
Uruwashino Yoinotsuki |
Romance |
January 11th |
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Isekai Salaryman: The book of this world hangs on the bean counter |
Isekai no Sata and Shachiku Shidai |
Isekai, boy love, fantasy |
January 6th |
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Jack-of-all-trades, party with no one |
Yuusha Party wo Oidasareta Kiyoubinbou |
action, adventure, fantasy |
December 31st |
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Journal with a Witch |
Ikoku Niki |
drama |
January 4th |
|
Jujutsu Kaisen: Curling Game Part 1 |
Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu – Zenpen |
action, supernatural, shonen |
January 8th |
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Kaya-chan is not scary |
Gaya-chan and Kowakunai |
supernatural |
January 11th |
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Wizard Kunon can see |
Majuzushi Kunon and Mieteiru |
fancy |
January 4th |
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MF Ghost Season 3 |
MF Ghost 3rd season |
racing |
January 4th |
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 |
Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals 2nd Season |
action, superhero, boy |
January 5th |
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Noble past life: I was born blessed, so I will gain ultimate power. |
Speedy Tensei: Megumareta Umare Kara Saikyo no Chikara Ueru |
action, adventure, fantasy |
january |
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one piece |
one piece |
action, battle boy, adventure |
April 6 |
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[Oshi No Ko] season 3 |
[Oshi no Ko] 3rd season |
drama, reincarnation, showbiz |
January 14th |
|
Rollover and Die |
“Omae Gotoki ga Maou ni Kateru to Omouna” to Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta node, Outo de Kimama ni Kurashitai |
action, adventure, women's love |
January 8th |
|
Sentenced to become a hero |
Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku |
action, adventure, fantasy |
January 7th |
|
Sibo Yugi: The game of death that puts food on the table |
Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. |
Action, suspense, high stakes |
January 7th |
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SI-VIS: Sound of Heroes |
SI-VIS: Sound of Heroes |
music, action |
October 4th |
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Tamon's B-side |
Tamon-kun Ima-dochi!? |
Comedy, Romance, Harem |
December 31st |
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Daily life of a part-time torturer |
Goumon Baitogun no Nichijo |
comedy |
January 4th |
|
The devil's daughter is so kind!! |
Maono Musume and Yasashigiru!! |
comedy, fantasy |
January 6th |
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Eris' Holy Grail |
Erisnoseihai |
mystery, supernatural |
January 8th |
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The invisible man and his wife-to-be |
From Tomei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fufuni Naru Futari |
fantasy, romance |
January 8th |
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outcast 6 |
This Renjisha 6 |
action, supernatural |
January 2nd |
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There was a cute girl at the warrior party, so I confessed to her. |
Yuusha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Ita node, Kokuhaku Shitenita. |
Isekai, Fantasy, Romance |
January 6th |
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A wicked woman loved by a prince from a neighboring country. |
Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai sareru |
fantasy, romance |
January 11th |
|
Season 2 of “Torture” begins now. |
Jikandesu 2nd Season of Himesama “Komon” |
comedy, fantasy |
January 12th |
|
Towards Eternity Season 3 |
Fumetsu no Anatae Season 3 |
Drama, Adventure, Fantasy |
October 4th |
|
Trigun Stargaze |
Trigun Stargaze |
action, science fiction |
January 6th |
|
Listen to Midnight Heart |
Mayonaka Heart Tune |
Comedy, Romance |
January 6th |
|
Wash it all away |
Kirei ni sitemoraemas ka. |
piece of life |
January 5th |
|
you and i are opposites |
From Seihantaina Kimi to Boku |
Comedy, Romance |
January 11th |
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You and Idol Precure♪ |
Kimi and Idol Pretty Cure♪ |
Idol, Magical Girl |
February 2nd |
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You can't just be in a rom-com with your childhood friends! |
Osana Najimi and Love Comedy Ni Na Na Nai |
Comedy, Romance, Harem |
January 5th |
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HIDIVE’s Winter 2026 Animation Simulcast Lineup
Where to Watch Chained Soldier, Isekai Anime and Dragon Anime
HIDIVE continues to get a few exclusives per season and the winter 2026 anime should be fine. soldier in chains's opening season had its problems, but there's always hope that the sequel will do a better job of adapting the comics. hell mode It should be a fun power fantasy isekai. Reincarnated as a hatchling dragon It just looks cute.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title (or original title) |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Soldiers in Chains Season 2 |
Mato Seiheino Slave 2 |
Action, Harem, Supernatural |
January 8th |
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Hell Mode: Hardcore gamers rule the rest of the world with garbage balancing |
Hell Mode: Yarikomizuki's Gamer Wahaisettei no Isekai de Musou Suru |
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai |
January 10th |
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Reincarnated as a hatchling dragon |
Tensei Shitara Dragon no Tamago Data |
action, adventure, fantasy |
January 10th |
Amazon Prime Video's Winter 2026 Anime Simulcast Lineup
Where to watch the Darwin incident
Currently, there is only one Winter 2026 anime on Amazon Prime Video. darwin incident It is expected to be quite Interesting.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title (or original title) |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
darwin incident |
darwin zihen |
science fiction |
January 7th |
Best Animation on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has a ton of great animation, both classic and new, and these are some of the best shows and movies on the streaming service.
Hulu's Winter 2026 Animation Simulcast Lineup
Where to see Digimon
Digimon Beat Break It debuted in fall 2025 but is scheduled to run through winter 2026. Right now, Hulu doesn't have much to show on its own.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title (or original title) |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Digimon Beat Break |
Digimon Beat Break |
adventure, battle |
October 5th |
Netflix's Winter 2026 Animation Simulcast Lineup
A place where you can see the universe Princess Kaguya and love through a prism
Netflix stands on its own and I doubt too many people get a subscription for anime. That said, there are two new series to look forward to.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title (or original title) |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Space Princess Kaguya! |
Chukaguyahime! |
fancy |
January 22nd |
|
love through prism |
prism rondo |
drama |
January 15th |
Winter 2026 Anime Without Streaming Platforms (So Far)
Medalist, Arne Case Book, Hell Teacher, etc.
we are only We provide a list of anime that have been announced for streaming services, and this information should continue to develop over the coming weeks. There are currently no houses in the Winter 2026 animation below, but that should change at least in part.
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japanese cartoon movies |
Japanese title (or original title) |
genre |
Start date (and link if available) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Card fight!! Vanguard: Divinez Parallactic Clash |
Card fight!! Vanguard: Divines Genma Seisen |
action |
January 10th |
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champignon witch |
Champignon Nomazo |
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
January 9th |
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Duel Masters LOST: Bokyaku no Taiyo |
Duel Masters LOST: Bokyaku no Taiyo |
action, supernatural |
February 6th |
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Elegy for the Servants: Fist of the North Star |
Fist of the North Star: Kenougun Zako-tachi no Banka |
comedy |
January 7th |
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Hell Teacher Hell Teacher Nube Part 2 |
Hell Teacher Nube (2025) Part 2 |
action, comedy, horror |
January 7th |
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high school! Kimen Gumi |
high school! Kimen Gumi |
Comedy, Romance |
January 9th |
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Kanagawa Elf |
#Kanagawani Sunderu Elf |
comedy, fantasy |
December 4th |
|
Medalist Season 2 |
Medalist Season 2 |
sports |
January 25th |
|
Oedo Fire Slayer -Legend of the Phoenix- |
Hikuidori: Wushuboro Tobigumi |
samurai, action |
January 11th |
|
Saioshi no Gikei wo Mederu Tame, Nagaiki shimasu! |
Saioshi no Gikei wo Mederu Tame, Nagaiki shimasu! |
boy love |
January 6th |
|
Brave Man's Trash |
Yuushanokuzu |
action, science fiction |
January 11th |
|
terrorist man |
terrorist man |
action, supernatural |
january |
|
Theater of Darkness Yamishibai 16 |
Yami Shivaye 16 |
horror |
January 11th |
|
Arne's case book |
Arne no Siekenbo |
mystery, vampire |
January 7th |
|
Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers |
Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers |
adventure, science fiction |
January 6th |
|
You don’t know GUNMA yet. ~Reiwa Version~ |
Omae Mada Mada Gunma wo Shiranai ~Reiwaban~ |
comedy |
january |
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