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Everything Coming to Crunchyroll This Winter

With the Winter 2026 season on the horizon, Crunchyroll has announced its lineup of what will be premiering. The seasonal lineup consists of new shows along with the return of titles you enjoy and more. Here is what is coming to the streaming platform this winter.

The lineup includes the premiere of new shows (both adapted works and Crunchyroll originals) along with the return of familiar works. Also included during the premiere will be both the subbed and dubbed versions of most series. 

Here is a quick breakdown of the Winter 2026 lineup from Crunchyroll:

Late December

Blue Miburo (Season 2): The Black Ships arrive in Kyoto as the shogunate stumbles toward ruin. Living amidst the chaos is Nio, a kindhearted boy on the verge of discovering his destiny. With dreams of a better world, he joins the fight to defend the city.

Tamon’s B-Side: Utage Kinoshita is a high school girl who works part-time as a housekeeper. She has devoted her life to her favorite idol, Tamon Fukuhara, from the group F/ACE. Then one day, Utage ends up being assigned to Tamon’s house. There she discovers that off-stage, he is nothing like his wild idol persona.

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None: Betrayed by his childhood friend and cast out of the Hero Party, Orhun Dura is branded by his former comrades as “a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none.” Alone, he sets out to forge a new path as a solo adventurer.

Early January:

​MF GHOST (Season 3): Japan adopts self-driving electric automobiles and renders most gas engines obsolete by 202X. The fastest cars find new life in the MFG, a racing circuit held on Japanese motorways. Drivers from around the world race for a shot at the title. Kanata Rivington returns to Japan for the MFG…and to find his father.

The Outcast (Season 6): Cho Soran leads a very common college student’s life until he finds himself caught up in a terrible incident that happened in a small village. After being assaulted by zombies, a mysterious girl carrying a sword suddenly saves him and disappears. This strange encounter is going to drastically change the fate of our hero.

​Sentenced to Be a Hero: In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat.

Hana-Kimi: Mizuki Ashiya is on a mission: disguise herself as a boy and enroll in a male boarding school to meet her idol, high jump star Izumi Sano.

The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer: In a society where torture is legal and big business, Spirytus dominates the industry with skill, style, and surprisingly cheerful teamwork. Part-timers Cero, Shiu, Mikke, and Hugh tackle “client sessions,” office shenanigans, and even the occasional in-house assassin.

Journal with Witch: Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books. When her sister and brother-in-law pass away, she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other.

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See: Kunon is a young man who cannot see, but has the goal of creating new eyes with water magic. After just five months of learning sorcery, Kunon surpassed his own mentor and honed his talent as he attempted a feat that had never been done before.

January 5

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Season 2): Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream. Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people. Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop☆Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes.

Golden Kamuy (Final Season): In the mighty Northern field of Hokkaido, in the turbulent late Meiji Era, a Sugimoto was in need of large sums of money for a particular purpose. What awaited Sugimoto, who stepped into Hokkaido’s Gold Rush with dreams of making a fortune, was a tattoo map leading to a hidden treasure based on hints inscribed on the bodies of convicts in Abashiri Prison.

Wash It All Away: For two years, Wakana Kinme has run a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami. She builds a fulfilling life making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Although Wakana has no knowledge of her own past, her cleaning services safeguard memories imbued in customers’ precious items.

You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!: Eeyuu has a problem; his two childhood friends who go to the same high school are too cute. They have no intentions, but if they find out how he feels, it would be so embarrassing!

January 6

Tune In to the Midnight Heart: When Arisu Yamabuki was able to find solace in the voice of a radio host who went by “Apollo.” However, one day, she simply stopped broadcasting without any explanation. Years then passed, and Arisu is now a second-year high-schooler. He makes it his mission to search for Apollo, as there is something he wants to tell her.

The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind!!: Once feared as the ruler of all demons, Demon King Ahriman seeks to conquer the world, until he’s stopped by an unexpected force: his daughter.

There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her: Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki had one job: Crush the hero’s party. Then he saw the party’s priestess, Cecilia, and fell for her hard. Now this lovestruck demon vows to confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King.

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter: Seiichirou Kondou gets caught up in a summoning ritual and is transported to a parallel world. Having worked day and night, he demands a job and joins the Royal Accounting Department.

January 7

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table: Yuki wakes up to find herself in an unfamiliar manor, wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. Soon, she discovers five more girls, all dressed the same as her. This is the Ghost House, and the only way they can survive is to make it through the traps.

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Van has been reincarnated as the fourth son of a marquis. Thanks to his literal lifetime of knowledge, he’s raised as a child prodigy until his production magic manifests, and it’s the last thing his snooty mage family wants to see. His disappointed father banishes him to a podunk town on the verge of collapse, yet Van can only see the place’s potential.

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29: Born and raised in the slums, adventurer Hajime Shinonome now lives a quiet life in Komai Village. But his peaceful days take a turn when he discovers Lirui, an abandoned young girl, being attacked by a slime. Moved by her desperation, he begins a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges.

A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation: Lizel is a brilliant young chancellor of a powerful nation in a fantasy realm. Suddenly, he finds himself transported to another world. Unfazed, he decides to treat it like a vacation and become an adventurer. Teaming up with Gil, a lone wolf top-ranker, Lizel uses his wit, charm, and intellect to navigate this new world.

January 8

Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 3): Yuji Itadori shares a body with Ryomen Sukuna, the soul of a deadly curse. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses.

The Holy Grail of Eris: Betrayed by her fiancé’s lover and sentenced to public execution, Constance Grail, a plain viscount’s daughter known for her honesty, faces death. That is until a mysterious voice offers salvation. Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman long thought dead, may be her only hope. Together, these unlikely allies uncover a dark conspiracy lurking in the heart of high society.

Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You (Season 2): It’s the year 2020, and Mizuho is having the worst 17th birthday ever. Her parents forgot it’s her birthday, she still can’t seem to get close to the senior she likes, and all her school trips and tournaments are canceled thanks to COVID-19. She’s convinced she’ll never have the kind of youth she’s always dreamt of. That is, until her childhood friend, Kizuki, suddenly asks her out.

ROLL OVER AND DIE: Flum has been chosen by God to be in the hero’s party despite having stats of zero across the board. All she has is the “Reversal” ability that she still doesn’t fully understand. Predictably, she proves useless in battle, but she refuses to give up and continues to do all she can for the party.

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife: Akira Tounome is an invisible gentleman who runs a detective agency, and Shizuka Yakou is a mild-mannered blind woman who works there. Shizuka can always find Akira, even when he turns completely invisible. Love begins to blossom between them as they grow closer to each other day by day.

January 9

Fire Force (Season 3 Part 2): Shinra and the team are about to uncover the world’s greatest secret. But just as the other Special Fire Force Companies unite to face the looming disaster, Obi is captured by the Tokyo Imperial Army, and Company 8 is branded as traitors.

DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR: In the seaside city of Riverfield stands Decelis Academy, home to seven mysterious boys sharing the same secret: They’re vampires, hiding their murky pasts. When Sooha, a female student who hates vampires, transfers to the academy, the boys find themselves irresistibly drawn to her.

January 10

TRIGUN STARGAZE: It’s been two and a half years since the Lost JuLai tragedy laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick. Meanwhile, Vash has taken the new name Eriks and is living in hiding in a backwater town. When he receives an abrupt visit and SOS from the third ship they call home, he acts swiftly in order to protect those dear to him.

Dead Account: An online streamer is a troll that makes the worst of boundary-pushing content. He is raking in the revenue from the hate-watchers. You may think he’s nothing more than a bottom feeder, but in reality, he’s a dropout trying to pay his sister’s medical bills.

Fate/Strange Fake: Years after the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan, rumors begin to circulate that point to the emergence of a new Holy Grail in America. Masters and Servants gather in the city of Snowfield as a battleground begins to take shape. The curtains rise as humanity and its heroes take the stage, all while secrets and shadows precede another Holy Grail War.

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans: After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans. Yet when he sees a job for “a teacher who truly cares for their students,” he’s compelled to apply. Before he knows it, he’s hired—only to find out his students are demi-humans.

January 11

Hell’s Paradise (Season 2): In search of clues to the elixir, Gabimaru and his group arrive at the castle of Tensen, the monsters who rule the island. They must try to find the elixir and escape from the island as an all-out showdown between humans and celestial immortals looms near.

You and I Are Polar Opposites: Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her. While she’s cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn’t seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out.

Kaya-chan isn’t Scary: Kaya-chan is a notorious problem child in her kindergarten, but none of the adults know her secret. Chie-sensei is put in charge and learns of Kaya-chan’s hidden ability to see evil spirits and vanquish them with a punch.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk: Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” for as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who really seemed to see her for herself.

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom: The main character has reincarnated in the world of “The Ring of Lapis Lazuli” as the villainess. The story progresses according to the original game, and her engagement with Prince Hartknights breaks off. However, a sweet and surprising plot twist occurs when Aquasteed, the crown prince of the neighboring country, suddenly appears to propose a marriage to her.

January 12th to the 14th

‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Cour 2: As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde rages on, the Princess, despite being armed with her mythical sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. What kind of torture does she face at the hands of the chief demon interrogator?

​【OSHI NO KO】Season 3: It’s been six months since “POP IN 2” was released. Thanks to MEMcho’s hard work, B-Komachi is about to get their big break. Aqua is a multi-talented entertainer, and Akane’s career as a talented actress is going well. Meanwhile, Kana lost the cheerfulness she once had. To track down the truth behind Ai and Gorou’s deaths, Ruby keeps rising in the entertainment world, using lies as a weapon.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Season 2): Generations after the Party of Heroes defeated the Demon King, Frieren comes face to face with humanity’s mortality. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill old friends’ dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out.

Planning for 2024

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