Crunchyroll Officially Reveals Winter 2026 Anime Lineup
Crunchyroll has officially announced its Winter 2026 anime season lineup, and it is one of the biggest anime seasons ever. Nearly 50 new and returning anime series will begin streaming from late December 2025 through January 2026.
This season includes highly anticipated sequels, final seasons, and brand-new anime from top studios like MAPPA, Madhouse, and Doga Kobo.
Below is a complete and easy-to-understand breakdown of the biggest Winter 2026 anime on Crunchyroll, including release dates.
Biggest Winter 2026 Anime on Crunchyroll (Release Dates)
- Blue Miburo Season 2 – December 20, 2025
- Sentenced to Be a Hero – January 3, 2026
- Fate/Strange Fake – January 3, 2026
- MF Ghost Season 3 – January 4, 2026
- My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 – January 5, 2026
- Golden Kamuy Final Season – January 5, 2026
- Anyway, I’m Falling in Love With You Season 2 – January 8, 2026
- Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – January 8, 2026
- The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife – January 8, 2026
- Dark Moon: The Blood Altar – January 9, 2026
- Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 – January 9, 2026
- Trigun Stargaze – January 10, 2026
- Hell’s Paradise Season 2 – January 11, 2026
- You and I Are Polar Opposites – January 11, 2026
- Oshi no Ko Season 3 – January 14, 2026
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 – January 16, 2026
Why Frieren Season 2 Is a Must-Watch
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is one of the most awaited fantasy anime of 2026.
The story follows Frieren, an immortal elf mage, as she learns the true meaning of time, life, and human emotions after the defeat of the Demon King.
Season 2 continues her journey with Fern and Stark and promises deep storytelling, emotional moments, and beautiful animation.
📅 Release Date: January 16, 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Biggest Highlight
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is the main headliner of Winter 2026.
This season will adapt the famous Culling Game Arc, where Yuji Itadori and other sorcerers are forced into a deadly battle organized by Kenjaku.
Expect intense fights, major character developments, and shocking moments.
📅 Release Date: January 8, 2026 (Part 1)
Crunchyroll Free Anime Will End in 2026
Crunchyroll also confirmed that its free ad-supported anime viewing will end on December 31, 2026.
After that, most anime will require a premium subscription.
Until then, fans can still watch popular anime for free, including:
- Demon Slayer
- One Piece
- My Hero Academia
- Spy x Family
- My Dress-Up Darling
- Cowboy Bebop
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
Final Thoughts
The Winter 2026 anime season is packed with action, fantasy, romance, and drama. With massive titles like Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren, Oshi no Ko, Golden Kamuy, and Fire Force, this season is a dream come true for anime fans.
📌 Start preparing your watchlist now — Winter 2026 is going to be legendary.
