Wow, 2025 was incredible for anime, wasn’t it? We got so many amazing new shows and some fantastic returns of series we already loved. But honestly? I’m already thinking Winter 2026 is going to be even better! The season has started, and as a huge anime fan, I’m seriously hyped about everything I’m seeing so far. It’s looking like a really incredible season!
Several popular anime shows are returning for new seasons, including Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Jujutsu Kaisen. Plus, exciting new series like The Darwin Incident are starting up. Anime fans are especially excited about this season, as it promises to be one of the busiest in a long time.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
- Release Date: 16 January, 2026
- Number of Episodes: 10
I started watching Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End when it came out in 2023, and it quickly became a favorite. The story centers around Frieren, an elf who lives for a very long time. At first, she doesn’t really think about how quickly time passes for humans, but the death of her companion, the Hero Himmel, makes her reconsider. The series follows her journey as she tries to find a way to meet Himmel again.
Fans of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End can look forward to the show’s return in Winter 2026, with the new season premiering on January 16th, 2026. It’s one of the most eagerly awaited anime releases!
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
- Release Date: January 9, 2026
- Number of Episodes: 26
Everyone is incredibly excited for the return of Jujutsu Kaisen in Winter 2026, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest anime releases of the year. After two successful seasons, including one in 2023, Jujutsu Kaisen is back with Season 3, finally adapting the highly anticipated Culling Game arc.
Jujutsu Kaisen follows the battles between sorcerers and dangerous cursed spirits. After the incredibly powerful Gojo Satoru was sealed in Season 2, viewers are eager to see what happens next in the Culling Game. Good news for fans: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 premiered on January 9, 2026, with two new episodes released at once.
My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2
- Release Date: January 5, 2026
- Number of Episodes: 13
The main anime series, My Hero Academia, concluded in 2025 with the release of its eighth season. Since there are no more new episodes planned for the original series, fans have turned their attention to My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a spin-off show.
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes takes place before the main My Hero Academia story and centers around the character Koichi instead of Deku. The first season came out in 2025, and the second season started in Winter 2026 on January 5th. This new season will be a bit shorter, consisting of 13 episodes.
Fire Force Season 3 Part 2
- Release Date: January 9, 2026
- Number of Episodes: 12 (Anticipated)
Fire Force tells the story of Shinra and a strange event where people suddenly burst into flames. It’s become a very popular anime, attracting many viewers who enjoyed Soul Eater. However, Fire Force is nearing its conclusion. The final season has begun, with the first part airing from April 5th to June 21st, 2025.
The final part of Fire Force arrived in Winter 2026, bringing the anime series to a close. Fans are eager to see how the story ends. Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 began airing on January 9, 2026, and is expected to have 12 episodes.
Oshi No Ko Season 3
- Release Date: January 14, 2026
- Number of Episodes: 11
I remember when Oshi No Ko first came out as an anime in 2023 – it instantly became incredibly popular! Now, after a successful second season, a third season is confirmed to premiere on January 14, 2026. Since the original manga has finished, many fans, myself included, are really curious to see how the story will wrap up with this season – it might even be the last one!
Oshi No Ko centers around twins, Aqua and Ruby, who are reborn and determined to solve the mystery of their mother’s murder. Season 3 will add 11 more episodes to this compelling story.
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
- Release Date: January 22, 2026
- Run Time: 143 Minutes
Anime fans have a lot to look forward to with new seasons on the way, but don’t forget about upcoming anime movies! The most anticipated new film releasing in Winter 2026 is definitely Cosmic Princess Kaguya.
Get ready for Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, a fresh take on the classic Japanese story of the bamboo cutter! This new anime movie will be available on Netflix starting January 22, 2026 – unfortunately, it won’t be shown in theaters. At over two hours long, it promises an enjoyable experience with a fantastic soundtrack.
The Darwin Incident
- Release Date: January 7, 2026
- Number of Episodes: To Be Determined
Fans are already captivated by The Darwin Incident, one of the newest anime series released in Winter 2026. The first season premiered on January 7, 2026, and centers around an intriguing protagonist named Charlie. He’s a unique character—half human, half chimpanzee, known as a “humanzee”—who has lived with humans for years. However, his life is about to change dramatically when he gets noticed by the ALA.
I’m so excited everyone knows The Darwin Incident is finally here! One thing we’re all still waiting to find out is exactly how many episodes we’ll get. The studio says they’ll be making that decision in the next few weeks, so fingers crossed for a long season!
Hell’s Paradise Season 2
- Release Date: January 11, 2026
- Number of Episodes: To Be Determined
Hell’s Paradise is a fantastic series that fans have been eagerly awaiting a continuation of. The anime adaptation finally arrived in 2023 with a 13-episode first season produced by MAPPA, and its high quality quickly won over viewers. Now, fans are anticipating a second season, which is expected to be a highlight of the Winter 2026 anime lineup.
The second season of Hell’s Paradise will begin airing on January 11, 2026. While the exact number of episodes isn’t known yet, most fans anticipate a similar length to the first season, which had 13 episodes. The show centers around Gabimaru the Hollow, a man who is sent on a dangerous quest to find the Elixir of Life instead of facing execution.
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