7 Anime Series Returning With New Seasons In January 2026

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Anime fans have a lot to look forward to! Several popular series are scheduled to return with new seasons starting in January 2026, following a fantastic 2025 for anime. Big titles like Demon Hunter and Chainsaw Man have been huge successes, and shows such as Sakamoto Days, Dandadan, and Ranma 1/2 have consistently delivered great episodes throughout the year.

The current popularity of anime is expected to keep growing through 2026. Streaming services like Netflix and Crunchyroll are already announcing their 2026 lineups, featuring both returning favorites and exciting new series. Among the upcoming shows are the highly anticipated Witch Hat Atelier and a fresh adaptation of Ghost in the Shell.

Plus, we have even more fantastic movies and shows coming up next year, including big releases from Star Wars, Marvel, and DC.

Every Anime Returning With New Seasons in January 2026

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2

Following the end of the popular My Hero Academia series in late 2025, its spin-off, Vigilantes, will release a new set of episodes in early 2026. Season 2 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will premiere on Crunchyroll in the U.S. on Monday, January 5th.

The next season will follow Kochi, a hero with a powerful ability, as he continues his work. It will adapt the intense “School Days” storyline, diving deeper into the world of unlicensed heroes and introducing a new threat called Trigger.

JUJUTSU KAISEN The Culling Game Part 1

Fans have been waiting a long time, but the new season of Jujutsu Kaisen is finally scheduled to premiere as one of the biggest anime releases of 2026. The series, which centers on the young sorcerer Yuji Itadori, will adapt the popular Culling Game arc from the manga, starting with the first part.

The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, titled The Culling Game Part 1, begins on January 8, 2026. This season, Yuji and his friends face an incredibly dangerous challenge: a competition similar to The Hunger Games, where they must battle other sorcerers to prevent a villain from taking control of the entire country’s consciousness.

Chained Soldier Season 2

The second season of the popular anime Chained Soldier premieres on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Fans won’t have to wait long – just one year after the first season received widespread acclaim for its exciting science fiction storyline – to continue the interdimensional adventure.

This anime series, created by Seven Arcs, takes place in a future Japan where strange portals are suddenly appearing. To protect people, the government creates a special team of female soldiers who can travel between dimensions. The story follows these brave warriors and their missions.

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2

Fans of Fire Force can look forward to the continuation of the series in 2026. Season 3 Part 2 will begin airing on Friday, January 9th, completing the season that started in April 2025.

This is the final part of Season 3 for the popular anime series. Everything has been building to this moment, and Shinra and the members of Company 8 now face their greatest threat: a massive fire that could destroy the world as they know it.

Hell’s Paradise Season 2

MAPPA’s acclaimed Hell’s Paradise comes back to TV screens for the first time since July 2023. The stunning dark fantasy shonen series continues to follow invincible ninja Gabimaru, who, after being sentenced to death, is tasked with leading a team of death row inmates in search of the elixir of life. 

The second season of Hell’s Paradise begins on January 11, 2026, and will feature the same actors from Season 1 returning to their characters.

OSHI NO KO Season 3

If you enjoyed K-pop Demon Hunters, you’ll likely love Season 3 of Oshi No Ko. The anime, which offers a look behind the scenes of the Japanese entertainment world, premieres on Crunchyroll on Wednesday, January 14th.

This story centers around Gorou Amamiya, a doctor who dies and is reborn as the child of a famous Japanese singer. The third season will begin the ‘Mainstay’ storyline, focusing on Gorou’s twin sister, Ruby, and her journey to stardom.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2

The highly acclaimed anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is coming back for a second season in January 2026. After receiving widespread critical praise, fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation of Frieren’s story.

The newest installment of this popular fantasy anime begins on Friday, January 16, 2026. It follows an elf sorceress who lives forever as she finds her old adventuring friends again after not seeing them for many years – and they’ve aged while she hasn’t.

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2025-12-19 20:06