Whether you’re waiting for your favorite anime’s comeback or looking to watch something completely fresh, it looks like the Crunchyroll lineup for winter 2026 has something for everyone. Among the highlights are some highly anticipated anime. To make things easy for you, we have curated a detailed list of some of the most anticipated anime of winter 2026.
1. ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 ’
Good news, the wait is over for the next season of this dark fantasy Shonen. Jujutsu Kaisen’s third season is releasing on January 9. In Season 3, Yuji is forced to confront the devastating aftermath of Sukuna’s massacre in Shibuya, grappling with overwhelming guilt and the weight of responsibility for the destruction left behind.
2. ‘My Hero Academia : Vigilantes’
If you’re still feeling the void left by My Hero Academia’s epic finale, this is the perfect series to dive into, especially with Season 2 now arriving. Based on the spin-off manga written by Hideyuki Furuhashi and illustrated by Betten Court, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes serves as a prequel to Deku’s journey, with multiple story threads that directly tie into the main series.You’ll have to catch up, as the first episode was released on January 5.
3. ‘Hell’s Paradise Season 2’
After ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ and ‘Chainsaw Man’, ‘Hell’s Paradise’ was a breakout hit for MAPPA studio. And now the series is coming back with its Season 2. The sequel is releasing on January 11, 2026. It is expected that a lot of new characters are going to embrace the experience this season.
4. ‘Tamon’s B-Side ’
‘Tamon’s B-Side’ is the adaptation of Yuki Shiwasu’s Manga. The plot goes like this: High schooler Utage Kinoshiota discovers that her idol Tamon Fukuhara, a boy band member, is the opposite of what he looks like on stage. What follows is a wholesome rom-com. On Crunchyroll, the anime’s first episode was released on December 31 2025, second episode released on Jan 7 and the third episode is expected to release next Wednesday on Jan 14.
5. ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2’
Celebrated for its breathtaking animation, emotional storytelling, and quiet brilliance, ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ has earned its place among the greatest anime of all time. Its return to the screen is one of the most anticipated anime events of the winter season. From high-stakes battles to light-hearted romance, this season is like a treat to anime fans. It will be released on January 16, 2026.