Winter 2026 anime season (January–March) arrives packed with some of the most anticipated releases of the year. From massive sequel returns that dominate global discussions to brand-new anime testing bold ideas, this season blends high-budget action, dark fantasy, psychological thrillers, and emotionally driven stories. Fans can expect intense battles, deeper character arcs, and fresh concepts alongside familiar franchises. Whether you follow blockbuster hits or hunt for underrated new series, the Winter 2026 anime lineup offers plenty worth adding to your watchlist. Below is a complete breakdown of what’s airing this season.
| TIER | ANIME NAME | GENRE | RELEASE DATE / STATUS | MONTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Sentenced to Be a Hero | Fantasy, Action | 3 January 2026 | January |
| NEW | Hana-Kimi | Romance, School | 4 January 2026 | January |
| TOP | My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 | Action, Superhero | 5 January 2026 | January |
| TOP | Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 | Action, Supernatural | 9 January 2026 | January |
| TOP | Fire Force Final Season Part 2 | Action, Fantasy | 10 January 2026 | January |
| NEW | Gnosia | Sci-Fi, Mystery | 10 January 2026 | January |
| TOP | Oshi no Ko Season 3 | Drama, Music | 14 January 2026 | January |
| TOP | Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 | Fantasy, Drama | Expected – January 2026 | January |
| MID | Hell’s Paradise Season 2 | Dark Fantasy, Action | Expected – January 2026 | January |
| MID | Undead Unluck Season 2 | Action, Supernatural | Expected – January 2026 | January |
| NEW | Original Dark Fantasy Anime (TBA) | Dark Fantasy | Expected – January 2026 | January |
| NEW | Urban Legend Horror Project | Horror, Mystery | Expected – January 2026 | January |
| TOP | Chainsaw Man Season 2 | Action, Horror | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| TOP | Solo Leveling Season 3 | Action, Fantasy | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| MID | Classroom of the Elite Season 4 | Psychological, Drama | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| MID | Spy × Family Season 3 | Comedy, Action | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| MID | Wind Breaker Season 2 | Action, Delinquent | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| NEW | Psychological Thriller Original | Mystery, Psychological | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| NEW | Sci-Fi Survival Anime (TBA) | Sci-Fi | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| NEW | Romance × Supernatural Project | Romance, Supernatural | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| NEW | Sports Drama Original | Sports, Drama | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| NEW | Cyberpunk Action Anime | Sci-Fi, Action | Expected – February 2026 | February |
| TOP | Tokyo Revengers: Final Arc | Action, Drama | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| TOP | Black Clover: New Season | Action, Fantasy | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| MID | Dandadan Season 2 | Action, Supernatural | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| MID | Re:Zero Season 4 | Fantasy, Psychological | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| MID | Dr. Stone: New Project | Sci-Fi, Adventure | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| NEW | Mecha Warfare Anime | Mecha, Action | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| NEW | Slice of Life Healing Anime | Slice of Life | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| NEW | Horror Mystery Original | Horror, Mystery | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| NEW | Historical Samurai Anime | Historical, Action | Expected – March 2026 | March |
| NEW | Fantasy Adventure Original | Fantasy, Adventure | Expected – March 2026 | March |
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