Crunchyroll 2026 Winter Anime Lineup
Your complete guide to the hottest anime coming this winter season. With 25+ new and returning series, Crunchyroll delivers an incredible lineup that every anime fan needs to know about.
What to Expect This Winter
Winter 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. Crunchyroll continues its tradition of same-day simulcasts from Japan, bringing you new episodes within 1-2 hours of their Japanese broadcast. This season features highly anticipated sequels, brand new Crunchyroll Originals, and promising debut series from up-and-coming studios.
Whether you're into action-packed shonen, heartwarming slice-of-life, or mind-bending psychological thrillers, there's something for everyone in this winter's lineup. Let's dive into the complete guide.
Top 10 Most Anticipated Anime
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga
Rin Okumura continues his journey as an exorcist in this highly anticipated new season.
Sakura's New Beginning
A heartwarming story about a girl starting over in a new town.
Cyber Samurai: Tokyo Drift
Crunchyroll Original set in a futuristic Tokyo where samurai battle with cybernetic enhancements.
Mystic Academy Returns
Students at a magical academy face new threats and challenges.
The Demon Hunter's Daughter
A young woman follows in her father's footsteps as a professional demon hunter.
Love in the Time of Kaiju
Romance blossoms between two scientists researching giant monsters.
Shadow Ninja Chronicles
A ninja clan must protect their village from warlords in feudal Japan.
Isekai Chef: Cooking in Another World
A chef is transported to a fantasy world where his cooking becomes legendary.
Mecha Revolution
The epic mecha battle continues as rebels fight against an oppressive regime.
Sports Star: The Tournament Begins
High school athletes prepare for the national championship tournament.
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Crunchyroll Originals
Cyber Samurai: Tokyo Drift
Crunchyroll Original set in a futuristic Tokyo where samurai battle with cybernetic enhancements.
Love in the Time of Kaiju
Romance blossoms between two scientists researching giant monsters.
The Last Alchemist
In a world where alchemy is dying, one alchemist seeks to restore the ancient art.
The Artisan's Journey
A young artisan perfects their craft in traditional Japanese arts.
Time Traveler's Dilemma
A time traveler must fix timeline distortions while falling in love.
New Series
Sakura's New Beginning
Slice of Life, Romance
The Demon Hunter's Daughter
Action, Dark Fantasy
Shadow Ninja Chronicles
Action, Historical
Isekai Chef: Cooking in Another World
Comedy, Fantasy
Detective's Notebook
Mystery, Drama
Magical Girl Transformation
Magical Girl, Action
Office Goddess
Comedy, Slice of Life
Music of the Heart
Music, Romance
Season Continuations
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga
Action, Supernatural
Mystic Academy Returns
Fantasy, School
Mecha Revolution
Mecha, Sci-Fi
Sports Star: The Tournament Begins
Sports, Drama
Space Pirates: Galactic Frontier
Sci-Fi, Adventure
Dragon Rider Academy
Fantasy, Action
Supernatural Detective Agency
Mystery, Supernatural
Release Calendar
January 2026
- Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga
- Sakura's New Beginning
- Cyber Samurai: Tokyo Drift
- Mystic Academy Returns
- Isekai Chef: Cooking in Another World
- Sports Star: The Tournament Begins
- Detective's Notebook
- The Last Alchemist
February 2026
- The Demon Hunter's Daughter
- Love in the Time of Kaiju
- Shadow Ninja Chronicles
- Mecha Revolution
- Magical Girl Transformation
- Office Goddess
- Music of the Heart
- Dragon Rider Academy
March 2026
- More announcements coming soon
Tips for Simulcast Viewing
Release Times
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Discussion & Community
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Offline Viewing
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Genre Breakdown
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