The Winter 2026 anime season has a lineup like no other, with amazing animated films and stories to experience. This is the season of all seasons - returning series we have all waited for, along with some great new shows. There are tons of classic fan-favourites returning this season with some amazing, new universes to explore.Get ready to add these must-watch titles as we count down the top Winter 2026 anime.Winter 2026 Anime1. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2Koichi, as seen in the trailer (Image Source: Studio Bones Film)Studio: Bones FilmPremiere Date: January 5, 2026In Winter 2026 anime, My Hero Academia comes back with The Crawler/Koichi Haimawari and the emergence of a new generation of underground heroes, who must protect the world, and it's also darker than before.The backstories of some of the key pro heroes we've met in the original show are featured in this storyline, as well as pointing towards their future. In addition, Aizawa's and Yamada's roles in All For One's schemes provide a better insight as to the current timeline in relation to All For One.2. Sentenced to Be a HeroXylo Forbartz as seen in the trailer (Image Source: Studio KAI)Studio: Studio KAIPremiere Date: January 3, 2026Goddess killers will fight infinite wars against legions of monsters and ultimately eternal hell. This Winter 2026 anime depicts a harsh reality in which being heroic is a form of punishment for being a criminal.The animation looks incredible since this is from the same team that produced Mushoku Tensei. This show revolves around an ensemble of anti-heroes fighting against the armies of a Demon King.3. JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3Yuji Itadori fights with Kinji Hikari (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)Studio: MAPPAPremiere Date: January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PTThe Culling Game arc is gonna show some of the craziest fight scenes from Jujutsu Kaisen in animation. After everything that happened in Shibuya, Yuji has a big target on his back and feels really bad about what happened because of Sukuna's rampage.MAPPA is bringing to life one of the manga's biggest arcs, with the first fight being Yuji fighting Yuta Okkotsu. Special-grade sorcerers clash in spectacular fights that push animation limits.4. Fire Force Season 3 Part 2Shinra Kusakabe as seen in trailer (Image Source: David Production)Studio: David ProductionPremiere Date: January 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. PTThe final chapter of Fire Force arrives as Shinra and Company 8 face a world-ending inferno. As the world falls apart, our heroes are doing everything they can to keep it together with an epic last stand in this Winter 2026 anime.David Production brings their trademark incredible over-the-top action to make sure everyone gets to witness the conclusion of the series. It's all about to make sense, and we're about to finally learn the purpose of the Adolla Burst.5. Hell's Paradise Season 2Gabimaru is seen in a fight in Season 2 (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)Studio: MAPPAPremiere Date: January 11, 2026, at 7:15 a.m. PTAfter three long years, Gabimaru's search for the elixir of immortality has reached its deadliest point, as celestial powers collide. The Winter 2026 anime revival will bring back Dark Shōnen Trio's underappreciated masterpieceSet in the Edo Period, it's a unique mix of dark fantasy and traditional Japanese aesthetics that is sure to separate it from other shows currently being released in the same genre. The fighting scenes we've seen so far from the first half of the series have been brutal and immersive.6. [OSHI NO KO] Season 3Ruby and Aqua as seen in the series (Image Source: Doga Kobo)Studio: Doga KoboPremiere Date: January 14, 2026Ruby and B-Komachi have been hustling, and now they're startin' to see the results of their hard work. But while they're on the rise, it becomes increasingly difficult for Ruby to find information about her past.Doga Kobo delivers the striking visuals and emotional depth that define this Winter 2026 anime standout. There's no doubt there is a dark side to showbiz as our characters juggle through their lives as they deal with things like ambition and fame.7. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2The Frieren party from the series (Image Source: Studio Madhouse)Studio: MADHOUSEPremiere Date: January 16, 2026The sequel to the award-winning fantasy series has Frieren enduring new obstacles on her journey to find Ende. This Winter 2026 anime brings back the contemplative storytelling that earned universal praise. Studio MADHOUSE maintains the exceptional production quality that made season one a masterpiece. In addition, her growing group of companions regularly encounters situations that test both their skills and bonds with each other.8. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball RunStudio: David ProductionPremiere Date: March 19, 2026The latest is the coolest JoJo series ever. It’s basically the biggest race in anime history. The current JoJo storyline will be set in the United States in 1890. The Steel Ball Run will have you on a road trip across the country with Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli, all-new locations and characters compared to previous JoJo parts.9. Fate/strange FakeStudio: A-1 PicturesPremiere Date: January 3, 2026The Fate series is going to open up a totally new kind of Holy Grail War that will change everything you think about Fate. It's going to be a crazy, out-of-control, made-up battle. A-1 Pictures is going to apply all its skills to show jaw-dropping battles in the Winter 2026 anime.This new anime series will go to unexpected places in the Fate Universe. There will be crazy surprises with the mysterious servants and things that will blow your mind that happen in this war, and you won't have seen anything like it before.10. TRIGUN STARGAZEStudio: OrangePremiere Date: January 10, 2026This Winter 2026 anime season has it all: a legendary cyberpunk series that will lead to an intense climax; a hero's journey for Vash, as he battles his brother's organization along with new colonists coming to this chaotic world; and finally, the greatest fight fans have been anticipating since STAMPEDE hit the airwaves back in 2023 will take place.The Winter 2026 anime titles each represent something special to offer. Whether you've seen some of these series before or are just about to find out how they meet your expectations, this anime season has exactly what you're interested in.