| Mine are ; 1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S2 2. Jujutsu Kaisan S3 3. Journal with Witch 4. The Darwin Incident 5. Love through a Prism (ONA) |
| Frieren and Oshi no Ko of course Also: Kirei ni Shitemoraemasu ka - a promising looking iyashikei about a dry cleaners. Ikoku Nikki - I have a feeling this one's going to be really good. Champignon no Majo, Arne no Jikenbo - These just look super cute Mayonaka Heart Tune, Chou Kaguya-hime! - I am not yet tired of the girls in a band trope Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu, Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki - very gorgeous looking art styles |
| Shangri la frontier s3 Kuroiwa medaka s2 Re Zero s4 Mha Vigilantes s2 Dandadan s3  |
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| I don't think that any series which I follow is returning then (unless Dorohedoro does as its definitive season and airdate is still unlisted in lieu of a just general and vague "2026" - its first season did air in the winter season of 2020, but I have a feeling that it's going to be either spring or later, considering the already existing delays which saw it pushed back from a release this year in 2025). So then it's only new series, among which, from what I've seen (but should probably comb the winter 2026 MAL seasonal chart soon), it's only The Darwin Incident and Kaya-chan isn't Scary. The Darwin Incident is my most anticipated/awaited new series of the entire upcoming year, so that goes without saying is #1. And the other is, like a lot of seasonals, more of a "Try the first episode, give it a shot, and see how it is" type of situation. The main reason I'm interested in trying that one is because it's at least partially a horror and as many know, horror is scarce and slim pickings. I wonder how different it will be, in either a positive or negative direction, from the other two series which came out in the past few years and seem like would be its closest points of comparison - Mieruko-chan and Dark Gathering (former I gave a 7/10 and latter a 6/10, so both have the potential to be way better or way worse and this has the potential to be anything). |
| I'll watch Frieren S2 and Oshi no Ko S3. |
Bury the Light 
| Sequels: [Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu - Zenpen Sousou no Frieren 2nd Season New: Ikoku Nikki Mayonaka Heart Tune Yuusha-kei ni Shosu: Choubatsu Yuusha 9004-tai Keimu Kiroku Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi Prism Rondo |
| Some sequels (the second seasons of Frieren, Mato Seihei no Slave and Medalist) and Mayonaka Heart Tune (I don't know anything about it but it looks like it's the most beloved source material among the new anime of the season). |
| 1. Mayonaka Heart Tune 2. Oshi No Ko S3 3. Frieren S2 4. Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android 5. Mato Seihei no Slave S2 |
| Trigun Stargaze and Jigokuraku Season 2 are the shows from the Winter 2026 anime season I'm currently the most excited about. |
| 1.Sentenced to Be a Hero 2.The Darwin Incident 3.Fate/Strange fake |
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| Nevermind, it's actually https://myanimelist.net/anime/61694/Android_wa_Keiken_Ninzuu_ni_Hairimasu_ka Already planned to watch, but doesn't show up on the seasonal page for some reason. |
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Nevermind, it's actually https://myanimelist.net/anime/61694/Android_wa_Keiken_Ninzuu_ni_Hairimasu_ka
Already planned to watch, but doesn't show up on the seasonal page for some reason.
Already planned to watch, but doesn't show up on the seasonal page for some reason.
@Zarutaku If it isn't showing up on seasonal page make sure you don't have this with an X in it. For me it's the Madoka Magica 4th movie though since I'm here. If we are only counting totally new stuff then probably Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. |
| In no particular order: Top 5 Anime Continuations (so hard to limit this to 5 when there are about 15 I'm excited for) Golden Kamuy: Saishuushou Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 4th Season Bungou Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Black Clover season 2 JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run Top 5 Original Anime Dead Account Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai Rooster Fighter Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! Odayaka Kizoku no Kyuuka no Susume. |
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niconiconii27 said: @Zarutaku If it isn't showing up on seasonal page make sure you don't have this with an X in it. Thanks, didn't notice the filter reset on its own. |
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| Winter 2026 is absolutely stacked. Besides the obvious gems like Frieren, JJK and Jigokuraku, I am personally hyped for Chained Soldier S2. The consensus regarding first season was that it was underwhelming, but I enjoyed it very much. And now that Passione is taking over as a studio, which specialises in echhi anime, I am even more hyped. |
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| most of sequels along with fantasy tropes |
| As far as I know Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis no Kaiten is still set to release in February, so it counts and my excitement for that blows every other anime out of the water. For seasonals, I'm looking forward to Jigokuraku, Fate/Strange Fake, and Oshi no Ko |
| Ask not the sparrow how the eagle soars. I've never even seen an eagle. |
| New season of Frieren Final season of Golden Kamuy Fate Strange Fake (assuming they’re actually able to remain on schedule) When it comes to new shows, my experience is I can’t rely on hype or how interesting the plot/concept is, I have to watch some episodes to see if I enjoy them. |
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| Frieren season 2 Madoka★Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis |
UberBat said: Rooster Fighter This one isn't slated to begin airing until the spring season in April. |
| Fate Strange Fake - obviously since I follow this franchise. Meikyuu no Shiori - smartphones actually work on some kind of magic? Maybe it will be entertainingly dumb. Golden Kamuy Saishuushou - obviously since I follow this franchise. Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers - just to prove to myself that I wouldn't like this version either. Arne no Jikenbo - detectives? Vampires? Count me in! Toumei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fuufu ni Naru Futari - another supretnatiral detective show? Count me in! All You Need Is Kill - man, this looks weird and psychedelic! Also sounds like yet another reinterpretation of the source. Will check it out. Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi - interesting idea for a historical anime= Jigokuraku Dai Ni Ki - obviously since I follow this franchise. Yuusha no Kuzu - wut? Prism Rondo - ineteresting. Sousou no Frieren (2026) - obviously since I follow this franchise. |
| Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is what I'm more excited about. As for anime series, I'll probably watch Trigun:Stargazer and the final Golden Kamuy season. I thought Sayonara Lara was premiering this season, apparently there's no release date yet. |
"Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!" - Bill & Ted´s Excellent Adventure Check my introduction to Char´s Counterattack interest stack if you´re interested in watching UC Gundam. Also check my Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA Chronological Watch Order for LoGH info! |
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UberBat said:
Rooster Fighter
Rooster Fighter
This one isn't slated to begin airing until the spring season in April.
| @WatchTillTandava I just made it harder for myself by picking from whole year |
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1. Mayonaka Heart Tune
2. Oshi No Ko S3
3. Frieren S2
4. Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android
5. Mato Seihei no Slave S2
2. Oshi No Ko S3
3. Frieren S2
4. Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android
5. Mato Seihei no Slave S2
| @WaterMage yeah forgot about Madoka Magica movie well that will be way at top. But I don't even know it will even release in next 3 months or ever India. |
| Madoka Magica if it isn't delayed again. |
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@Zarutaku If it isn't showing up on seasonal page make sure you don't have this with an X in it.
For me it's the Madoka Magica 4th movie though since I'm here.
If we are only counting totally new stuff then probably Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu.
For me it's the Madoka Magica 4th movie though since I'm here.
If we are only counting totally new stuff then probably Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu.
| @niconiconii27 Isn't the movie only available in Japan |
| The Darwin Incident is the new anime that I am most excited for in Winter 2026. It covers a concept that was never explored in anime as much, one that I am already very interested in myself. For sequels, Frieren and Jigokuraku season 2 take first place. But JuJutsu Kaisen season 3 is also up there for me. |
| If I had to choose between One Piece and a girlfriend...I think I'll go with One Piece |
| Besides some obvious choices, the one thing I'm looking forward to would be everyone's reaction to the anime adaptation of Rent-a-Girlfriend's infamous Chapter 218. You know, that part in the manga where this happens:  How bold of the studio to dare showcase this part of the manga in the same season wherein the likes of Frieren are also airing. |
| Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None - i really liked this manga...im curious to see how the anime adaptation is gonna be Kunon the Sorcerer Can See - been a while since i read this...but i remember it being pretty good Hell's Paradise Season 2 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power - this manga is really good. hopefully the anime will be as well That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea - always looking forward to more tensura |
| This is what I've got on my plate combined with my short impressions, ranked from most to least hyped: Medalist S2 - Great show, hope it continues that momentum Golden Kamuy S5 - See Medalist Fate/strange Fake - Didn't care for Durarara but the trailers look gorgeous and it's got a pretty meganekko JJK S3 - I read the manga so I'm a little hesitant to hype this one up but at the very least, I'll get to see some of my scrunklos in anime form Hell's Paradise S2 - See Medalist All You Need is Kill - Looks... interesting and it must have some potential if people keep adapting it Cosmic Princess Kaguya - It looked intriguing and has a reputable director and it's a movie, sure, why not Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table - Dumbass death game? We'll be there Trigun Stargaze - I liked Stampede but I didn't think we needed a second season so I'm very curious to see how they do it You and I Are Polar Opposites - Lapin Track is in my good books as a studio that'll show out regardless of the quality of the actual show (cough cough SHOSHIMIN) and I thought this show's manga was cute, so I am decently hyped Sentenced to be a Hero - Usually, I don't pick up fantasyslop, but this one had enough of an interesting hook for me to at least check it out Oshi no Ko S3 - I'm only here to see it through, I've read the manga and didn't particularly care for it or the anime Frieren S2 - Hated S1, the manga isn't much better, see OnK Mayonaka Heart Tune - I wouldn't watch this but my oomf is watching it because Suisei's doing the OP, I doubt I'll finish this one tbf |
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| honestly, nothing I am not looking forward to these new gen anime/ new animation style animes. |
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| Frieren, Jigokuraku, Fire Force and Chained Soldier. This will probably be one of the best seasons of anime. |
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honestly, nothing I am not looking forward to these new gen anime/ new animation style animes.
| @AllAlone8 Yeah i assume you didn't actually watch most of your list in the first place lmao Medalist and the Kirei show. Along with Fate Strange and Roll Over and Die. Most other things I have no interest in or will read the manga. I'm already 52 chapters in Golden Kamui. No read to watch it lol |
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| Mayonaka Heart Tune seems well-liked by fans of Gotoubun no Hanayome so I'm interested in seeing the adaptation. Read a little bit of the manga and the premise is pretty good. |
| Sequels Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Season 2) Jigokuraku (Season 2) Medalist (Season 2) New Titles Fate/ Strange Fake You and I Are Polar Opposites In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Journal with Witch Darwin Incident Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Champignon Witch Roll Over and Die Kirei ni Shitemoraemasu ka. The Case Book of Arne Scum of the Brave |
| Trigun: if only to see how badly they fuck it up. Especially Wolfwood Also wanna see Milly, shitty CG or not.  |
| I'd say Gintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara Daienjou. Although, I doubt that I'm gonna get to see it anytime soon so, probably Frieren S2 would be more realistic. Sousou no Frieren 2nd Season Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1 Jigokuraku 2nd Season Medalist Season 2 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Mato Seihei no Slave 2 It's really just sequels that I'm looking forward to right now, which isn't quite usual for me. For the new series/shows, only Ikoku Nikki, Darwin Jihen, and Tamon's B-Side are really picking my interest. The rest I'd have to see first (tired of expecting great things based off synopsis and trailers, only to be greatly disappointed). |
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| Ikoku Nikki. Good to see so many people mention this one. A quiet josei drama about a writer and her niece sounds so ordinary that it's interesting. Really enjoyed some other works from the studio - Shuka did Natsume Yuujinchou and Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, both were very good quality. Darwin Incident and Prism Rondo are the only other new shows that I have some expectations for. Hikuidori sounds cool on paper, but the animation quality is concerning. Will be trying a few others once the season starts. (And Frieren, Golden Kamuy and Medalist are the must-watch sequels) |
| Taking a quick look, Mato Seihei no Slave S2 will be the best anime of the season. I guess I'm also waiting to see if Mayonaka Heart Tune is good I guess. |
| Just my girl "Frieren" for her second season and that O.G. looking "Koukaku Kidoutai" show from I.G. and Science Saru. Other than that... |
| Just Frieren. Don't think I will watch anything else from the upcoming season. |
| Mine gotta be Oshi no Ko man! My beloved Akane made a comeback! I can't wait to see her again. But obviously not just that, Frieren and Mato Seihe would also be great picks. Though if Mato Seihe gets fully censored, I’ll have no choice but to skip it and wait for the bd release And as for new air picks I'd say it's between Fate strange fake and Yuusha kei shosu ig |
 me and who? |
| Nothing. It looks like a load of isekai slop (again) and- Fate/Strange fake? Yeah right.. I'll believe it when it happens. Frieren? Ugh more like dread than anticipation but I'll probably watch it just because it's guaranteed to give me something to write about. |
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