Anime Winter 2026 Lineup: Jujutsu Kaisen, Hell’s Paradise, Oshi no Ko and More

Serving as a comprehensive viewing guide to Crunchyroll’s exceptionally crowded Winter 2026 anime season, this lineup is designed to help fans navigate a month packed with sequels, spin-offs, and brand-new titles.

The season kicks off on Crunchyroll in early January, immediately spotlighting Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, which continues into the intense Culling Game arc. Scheduled to premiere on January 8 at 9:00 a.m. PT, the new season thrusts Yuji Itadori and his allies into even more brutal domain battles and alliances.

The lineup then moves through other tentpole releases, including Fire Force Season 3, Cour 2, arriving on January 9 at 9:30 a.m. PT. The series teases an escalation in the war against the Evangelist, as Shinra and Company 8 race to prevent a final, world-ending inferno.

Also arriving earlier in the month are My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 and A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation, adding variety to the schedule through superhero spin-off storytelling and relaxed slice-of-life fantasy tones.

A dedicated section highlights Hell’s Paradise Season 2, with MAPPA returning to animate Gabimaru’s deadly mission. Set to premiere on January 11 at 7:15 a.m. PT, the series is positioned as one of the season’s key dark-fantasy offerings alongside Jujutsu Kaisen, deepening its meditation on memory, grief, and the passage of time.

There are several additional sequels and fresh projects that collectively make Winter 2026 feel truly “stacked,” including:

1. The Daily Life of the Immortal King Season 5

2. The Outcast Season 6: Sentenced to Be a Hero

3. You Can’t Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!

4. The Holy Grail of Eris

These entries are typically accompanied by their respective sub or simulcast dates, giving the piece a schedule-guide structure rather than deep plot breakdowns. This approach allows readers to quickly identify when their preferred genres—whether shonen action, gothic fantasy, idol drama, or comedic romance—will debut on the platform.