#winter 2026
Browsing all articles and reviews tagged with "winter 2026".
The Psychology of 'Gloomyhara': How Tamon's B-Side Exposes Idol Industry's Dark Side
Behind the perfect smile is crippling anxiety. Tamon's B-Side is the rare anime that shows what happens when the mask slips. Now streaming on Crunchyroll.
Tamon's B-Side: Why K-Pop Stans Are Obsessing Over This Idol Anime
K-pop fans found their mirror in Utage Kinoshita. Here's why Tamon's B-Side is the must-watch shoujo for every stan in Winter 2026. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
Mayonaka Heart Tune Review: Reddit's 'Underrated Gem' Gets the Ufotable Treatment It Deserves (or Not?)
Mayonaka Heart Tune anime premiered Jan 2026 with hype and controversy. Is this the next Quintessential Quintuplets or just another mid harem? Where to watch on Crunchyroll.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Review: Being a Hero is Hell, Not an Honor
A brutal deconstruction of the hero fantasy. Sentenced to Be a Hero turns heroism into punishment – and it works. Stream on Crunchyroll.
Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu Review: Studio DEEN's Death Game Anime is Beautiful but Glacially Slow
Shibou Yuugi winter 2026 anime gets praised for gorgeous art but slammed for pacing. Is this professional death game player story worth watching on Crunchyroll?
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Ruby Takes The Stage: How [Oshi no Ko] Season 3 Shifts The Revenge Focus To The Little Sister
Forget Aqua. [Oshi no Ko] Season 3 is Ruby's time to shine—and investigate. Here is why the little sister is now the driving force of the revenge arc.
Finally Confirmed! Frieren Season 2 Airs January 16 on Crunchyroll & Netflix (Full Schedule)
The wait is over! Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 is officially confirmed for January 16, 2026. Here is the full broadcast schedule for Crunchyroll and Netflix.
Ikoku Nikki Review: Consistently Atmospheric, Or Just Boring? Why 'Journal with Witch' Is The Season's Biggest Snooze Fest
Is Ikoku Nikki a masterpiece of silence, or effectively testing your patience? We discuss the polarization of the season's slowest anime. Where to watch? Crunchyroll.
Orn Doula vs. The Hero Party: 5 Skills That Prove They Made a Fatal Mistake
The Hero Party called Orn a 'Jack of All Trades, Master of None.' Here are 5 skills proving he was the only reason they survived. Streaming on Crunchyroll.
Yuusha Party Review: A Brilliant Premise Killed by the Most Boring Isekai Clichés
Yoki, a former Demon Lord's underling, falls for the Priestess Cecilia - a unique premise destroyed by generic execution. Where to watch: Crunchyroll.
Trigun Stampede: Stargaze Premiere Guide - Why Studio Orange is Changing the Game Again
Vash is back, and the animation has evolved. Here is why the 'Stargaze' arc of Trigun Stampede is a visual revolution. Where to watch? Crunchyroll.
Jack-of-All-Trades Ep 2 Review: The Hero Party Wants Him Back (But Is It Too Late?)
Episode 2 shifts gears as the Hero Party starts to regret kicking out Orn. Does this revenge fantasy finally find its footing? Where to watch? Crunchyroll.
Finally! Youjo Senki Season 2 Officially Confirmed for 2026: Studio NUT Returns, But With One Big Change
The Long Wait is Over. Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 is confirmed for 2026. Studio NUT is back, but director Takayuki Yamamoto is taking the helm.
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None: How a Boring MC Ruined a Decent Premise
Orhun Dula might be a 'Jack-of-All-Trades,' but he is a master of none—especially having a personality. This has to be the most skippable show of Winter 2026.
Tune In to the Midnight Heart Premieres: The Radio Romance Every Fan Has Been Waiting For
Tune In to the Midnight Heart (Mayonaka Heart Tune) is finally here. A quest to find the mysterious 'Apollo' through a high school radio station. Stream on Crunchyroll.
SHIBOYUGI Premieres Today: The Death Game Where You Fight to Pay Rent
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games To Put Food On The Table is here. A brutal survival game with a depressing economic twist. Where to watch? Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Winter 2026 Must-Watch: 4 Anime That Redefine Excellence
The Winter 2026 season is stacked. From Fate/strange Fake to Golden Kamuy, here are the heavy hitters you cannot afford to miss.
Midnight Heart Episode 1 Review: A Visual Letdown or Just Growing Pains for Studio Gekkou?
Review of Tune In to the Midnight Heart Episode 1. Great story, but is the animation stiff? Why does Arisu look like a zombie? Let's dive into the Reddit complaints.
Dead Account Anime 2026 Preview: Is This Just Another 'Edgy' Social Media Horror?
Dead Account (2026) mixes exorcism with social media. But with SynergySP at the helm, is this going to be a hit or a generic flop? Where to watch? Crunchyroll.
Golden Kamuy Final Season Episode 1 Review: The Brutal Beginning of Immortal Sugimoto's Last Hunt
Review of Golden Kamuy Final Season Episode 1. Where to watch? Crunchyroll. The beginning of the end for Sugimoto and Asirpa. Here is why this finale is setting up to be a masterpiece.
Noble Reincarnation Review: Is Noah the Isekai 'Sung Jinwoo' We've Been Waiting For?
Review of Noble Reincarnation (Kizoku Tensei) Episode 1. Where to watch? Crunchyroll. If you miss Solo Leveling, this OP MC power fantasy is your new addiction.
Sentenced to Be a Hero Review: When Heroism is a Fate Worse Than Death
Review of Sentenced to Be a Hero (Yuusha-kei ni Shosu) Episode 1. Where to watch? Crunchyroll. Is this the darkest fantasy anime of 2026? Find out why this 1-hour premiere is trending.
Chained Soldier Season 2 Release Date: January 8, 2026 Confirmed!
The elite troops return! Mato Seihei no Slave Season 2 officially starts on January 8, 2026. Read our breakdown of the studios, schedule, and what to expect.
Yuusha Party wo Oidasareta Kiyoubinbou Anime Announced
The popular fantasy series Yuusha Party wo Oidasareta Kiyoubinbou is coming to TV screens in January 2026. Read about Orn Doula's journey of redemption.