Crunchyroll Winter 2026 SEA Anime Lineup: When Winter Opens with Exiles, Gods, and Grails

Winter 2026 doesn’t knock politely. It kicks the door open.

Crunchyroll’s SEA Winter 2026 lineup arrives stacked with emotional whiplash, divine punishment systems, undead encounters, shattered friendships, and one Holy Grail War that fans have been waiting to see animated properly for years. From intimate idol romance to cosmic-scale conflicts where death is not even an escape, this season wastes no time warming up.

And yes… one title here doesn’t just stand out.
It casts a shadow over the entire lineup.

But first, let’s move chronologically.

December 31

Tamon’s B-Side

Studio: J.C.STAFF

Utage Kinoshita is a high school student living a quiet, hardworking life, pouring her heart into her devotion for her favorite idol, Tamon Fukuhara of the group F/ACE. Fate intervenes in the most absurdly intimate way possible when Utage is assigned as a part-time housekeeper… to Tamon himself.

What she discovers is not the electrifying stage persona adored by millions, but a painfully shy, gloomy, and self-doubting boy hiding behind the spotlight. The contrast between idol myth and human reality becomes the emotional core of the story, as Utage finds herself falling not for the fantasy, but for the fragile person underneath.

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None

Studio: studio42
Dubs: English

Orhun Dura, once the loyal Enchanter of a Hero Party, is cast aside and publicly branded as useless by the very people he trusted most. Labeled a “jack-of-all-trades but master of none,” he’s abandoned, disgraced, and forced into solitude.

What follows is a classic revenge-tinged solo rise story done with sharp edges. Orhun’s journey as an independent adventurer is filled with brutal confrontations, dangerous rivals, and alliances forged in fire rather than convenience. The narrative leans hard into the idea that versatility, when honed by resolve, can be far deadlier than specialization.

January 3

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Studio: Studio KAI
Dubs: English, Thai

Xylo Forbartz is a condemned goddess killer, stripped of freedom and thrown into Penal Hero Unit 9004. His punishment is endless combat against monstrous abominations. Death offers no mercy. Resurrection is mandatory. Escape is impossible.

The cycle begins to crack when Xylo encounters a new goddess whose existence challenges the very logic of the system. Their unlikely alliance plants the seeds of rebellion, questioning a world that treats divinity, mortality, and justice as interchangeable tools.

Fate/strange Fake

Studio: A-1 Pictures

This is not just another entry.
This is an event.

Set years after the Fifth Holy Grail War, whispers begin circulating about a new Grail emerging not in Japan, but in the city of Snowfield, America. Masters and Servants gather under false assumptions, flawed rituals, and incomplete systems. From the very beginning, something is wrong.

This is a Holy Grail War built on contradictions.

Unlike traditional Grail conflicts, Fate/strange Fake thrives on instability. Rules are bent, Servant classes behave unpredictably, and the line between imitation and authenticity is deliberately blurred. Heroes are summoned who should not exist. Masters enter battles without understanding what they’ve joined.

And that’s the point.

This series strips the Grail War of its romanticism and replaces it with paranoia, spectacle, and philosophical chaos. Power clashes are not just about strength, but about identity, legitimacy, and the lies humanity tells itself when recreating miracles.

Handled by A-1 Pictures, this adaptation carries enormous expectations, and rightfully so. The scale, complexity, and raw unpredictability of Fate/strange Fake make it less of a seasonal anime and more of a collision between myth and modern ambition.

This isn’t a war for a wish.
It’s a war exposing what happens when humans try to replicate gods without understanding them.

January 4

Hana-Kimi

Studio: Signal.MD
Dubs: English

Mizuki Ashiya transfers into a male boarding school with a single goal in mind: meet her idol, high-jump prodigy Izumi Sano. To do that, she cuts her hair, hides her identity, and dives headfirst into an all-boys environment where chaos is not a possibility, it’s a guarantee.

Things spiral immediately when Mizuki learns that Izumi has quit high jumping altogether. What was meant to be a simple mission turns into a delicate balancing act of secrecy, emotional distance, and relentless school madness. Between suspicious classmates, explosive misunderstandings, and the sheer insanity of dorm life, Mizuki must protect her secret while getting closer to the boy who inspired her in the first place.

MF GHOST Season 3

Studio: Felix Film
Dubs: English

Speed hasn’t died. It just evolved.

In a future Japan dominated by self-driving electric vehicles, gasoline-powered cars are relics of a dying era. But on the MFG racing circuit, those relics become legends. The world’s fastest drivers gather on Japanese motorways, pushing human skill against technology, instinct against automation.

Kanata Rivington returns from Britain to Japan once again, racing not just for victory, but for answers about his past and his father. Season 3 continues to raise the stakes, blending high-octane racing with personal mystery, where every turn could mean triumph or loss.

The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer

Studio: diomedéa

In a world where torture is legal, regulated, and profitable, the company Spirytus reigns supreme. Their secret weapon isn’t cruelty alone, but efficiency, teamwork, and a disturbingly cheerful work environment.

Part-time employees Cero, Shiu, Mikke, and Hugh navigate client sessions, workplace politics, unexpected assassins, and everyday office nonsense with smiles firmly in place. The tone walks a razor’s edge between dark comedy and absurd slice-of-life, turning moral discomfort into satire.

Journal with Witch

Studio: Shuka

Makio Koudai is a reclusive novelist who has built her life around solitude and books. That life shatters when she becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi, after a family tragedy.

What follows is not loud drama, but slow emotional reconstruction. Two people carrying grief learn how to coexist, clash, and eventually connect. Through daily routines, unspoken pain, and small moments of warmth, both begin to rediscover what family can mean.

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See

Studio: Platinum Vision
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: Thai

Kunon is blind. He is also a prodigy. Driven by curiosity rather than resentment, Kunon pursues sorcery with a singular goal: to create new eyes through water magic. In just five months, he surpasses his own mentor, attempting feats never achieved before.

This fantasy doesn’t frame blindness as weakness, nor genius as arrogance. Instead, it explores perception beyond sight, curiosity as power, and innovation born from necessity. Kunon’s journey opens an entirely new way of seeing the world, both literally and metaphorically.

January 5

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2

Studio: BONES FILM
Dubs: English

Koichi Haimawari once dreamed of being a hero. Now, he barely dreams at all. In a world where Quirks are common but hero licenses are rare, Koichi’s life changes when he’s pulled into the underground world of vigilantes by the brutal and uncompromising Knuckleduster.

Season 2 deepens the moral divide between sanctioned heroes and those who protect people without permission. Street-level justice, rising threats, and personal resolve collide as Koichi’s journey grows darker, sharper, and more dangerous.

Wash It All Away

Studio: Okuruto Noboru
Exclusive to Crunchyroll

Wakana Kinme runs a small laundry service in the seaside town of Atami. For two years, her shop has quietly become a pillar of the community. Locals admire her dedication, her kindness, and the simple peace she brings to their lives.

Wakana herself remembers nothing of her past. As she cleans clothes and cherished items, she unknowingly preserves memories embedded within them. Through her interactions with customers, friendships formed, and visits to hot springs, fragments of identity and belonging slowly surface.

January 6

Tune In to the Midnight Heart

Studio: GEKKOU
Dubs: English

When Arisu Yamabuki was at his loneliest, solace came through late-night radio broadcasts hosted by a mysterious voice known only as “Apollo.” Then, without warning, the broadcasts stopped. No farewell. No explanation.

Years later, now a second-year high school student, Arisu becomes determined to find Apollo, driven by words he never had the chance to say. His search leads him to the school’s broadcasting club, where he encounters four girls, each harboring dreams of building a future through their voices.

The Demon King’s Daughter Is Too Kind!!

Studio: EMT Squared
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: Bahasa Indonesia, Thai

Demon King Ahriman once struck fear into every realm… until his greatest obstacle turned out to be his own daughter. Dou is gentle, compassionate, and utterly incapable of being cruel. Instead of conquering the world, she wins hearts across demons, humans, and even angels.

Desperate to restore demonic pride, Ahriman’s loyal aide Jahi takes it upon herself to train Dou into a “proper” demon. Unfortunately for Jahi, kindness proves far more powerful than intimidation.

There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her

Studio: GEKKOU
Dubs: Thai

Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki’s objective is clear: destroy the Hero’s Party. That plan collapses instantly when he lays eyes on Cecilia, the party’s kind-hearted priestess.

Now hopelessly smitten, Youki decides to do the unthinkable. He’ll confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King and turning the battlefield into a romantic minefield. Enemies, confessions, and emotional chaos collide in this genre-blending fantasy romance where the greatest risk isn’t combat, but honesty.

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter

Studio: Studio DEEN

Dragged into a summoning ritual and transported to the Romany Kingdom, Seiichirou Kondou refuses to become a hero or mage. Instead, he demands employment and joins the Royal Accounting Department.

Surviving deadly magical mishaps and navigating court politics, Seiichirou applies spreadsheets, logic, and financial sanity to a fantasy realm allergic to budgets. Alongside Aresh, the feared Ice Prince, he proves that balance sheets can change the fate of kingdoms.

January 7

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table

Studio: Studio DEEN
Dubs: English, Thai

Yuki wakes up in a luxurious manor wearing a maid outfit, surrounded by five other girls dressed exactly the same. They’ve been trapped in the Ghost House, where survival depends on clearing lethal traps and sadistic games.

While terror consumes the others, Yuki remains disturbingly calm. For her, this isn’t a nightmare. It’s her job.

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord

Studio: NAZ

Van, the fourth son of a marquis, realizes he’s been reincarnated while still a toddler. His prodigious talents impress everyone… until his production magic manifests, earning him exile from his magic-obsessed family.

Banished to a dying backwater town, Van sees not failure, but opportunity. Using construction, logistics, and optimism, he sets out to build a thriving territory where stability matters more than flashy battle spells.

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29

Studio: HORNETS
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai

Hajime Shinonome is a 29-year-old adventurer who escaped a brutal childhood in the slums and now lives a quiet life in Komai Village. That peace is disrupted when he saves a young girl, Lirui, from a slime attack.

Seeing his past reflected in her eyes, Hajime takes her in, beginning a new chapter shaped by responsibility, healing, and quiet resilience. The story trades epic battles for gentle days, showing that survival can be its own victory.

January 8

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3

Studio: MAPPA
Premiering at 9:00 AM PT
Dubs: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai

Yuji Itadori’s life changed forever the moment he swallowed Sukuna’s finger, binding the King of Curses to his own soul. Guided by Satoru Gojo and forged through relentless combat, Yuji’s path as both vessel and exorcist continues to darken.

Season 3 pushes the conflict into harsher territory, where ideology, sacrifice, and survival collide. As curses grow more intelligent and sorcerers more desperate, the line between human and monster continues to blur.

The Holy Grail of Eris

Studio: Ashi Productions

Constance Grail, a viscount’s daughter known only for her honesty, is betrayed and sentenced to public execution. Her fate changes when a mysterious voice intervenes, offering salvation through an alliance with Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman believed long dead.

Together, the two women navigate conspiracies buried deep within aristocratic society, uncovering power struggles fueled by greed, lies, and revenge. The narrative blends political intrigue with supernatural tension, centering on resilience rather than spectacle.

Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Season 2

Studio: TYPHOON GRAPHICS
Dubs: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai

Set against the backdrop of a disrupted world, Mizuho’s teenage dreams crumble as events cancel milestones she believed defined youth itself. Just when hope seems unreachable, her childhood friend Kizuki confesses his feelings, reshaping the future she thought was lost.

Season 2 deepens emotional complexity, exploring how love, uncertainty, and growing up coexist when the world refuses to pause for adolescence.

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife

Studio: Project No.9

Akira Tounome runs a detective agency while being completely invisible. Shizuka Yakou, a blind woman with a gentle demeanor, works alongside him. Despite Akira’s invisibility, Shizuka always knows where he is.

Their relationship grows through small, sincere moments, turning invisibility into intimacy and silence into understanding. The result is a romantic comedy driven by patience, warmth, and quiet affection rather than spectacle.

ROLL OVER AND DIE

Studio: A.C.G.T
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: English, Thai

Flum is chosen by God to join the Hero’s Party despite having zero stats. Mocked, abused, and eventually sold into slavery by her own allies, she is treated as disposable until the very end.

Faced with death by monsters or a cursed sword destined to kill its wielder, Flum chooses to fight back. The moment she does, her life begins to reverse course. This is a brutal survival fantasy focused on resilience, rage, and reclaiming agency from cruelty.

January 9

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2

Studio: david production
Premiering at 9:30 AM PT
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: English

As the Special Fire Force companies move toward uncovering the world’s greatest secret, Company 8 is branded as traitors. Captain Obi is captured, the Imperial Army tightens its grip, and Shinra’s team is forced into open rebellion.

With Captain Burns standing in their way and a new assassin entering the battlefield, the final pieces begin falling into place. The fight is no longer just against the Evangelist, but against the system itself.

DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR

Studio: TROYCA
Dubs: English

At Decelis Academy, seven vampire boys hide their cursed pasts beneath polished smiles. Their fragile balance shatters when Sooha, a girl who despises vampires, transfers into their school.

As the seaside city of Riverfield descends into chaos, buried sins rise and ancient bonds fracture. Love, hatred, and destiny intertwine as the past demands its due.

January 10

TRIGUN STARGAZE

Studio: Orange
Available only in PH and SG
Dubs: English

Two and a half years after the devastation of Lost JuLai, the planet still reels. Meryl continues her search for Vash alongside Milly, while Wolfwood resurfaces amid growing unrest.

Vash, now living under a new name, is forced out of hiding when the remnants of humanity’s last hope reach out for help. As the one-winged angel returns, fate converges toward a final, unavoidable conclusion.

Dead Account

Studio: SynergySP
.Dubs: English, Thai

Online, Aoringo is infamous for destructive, boundary-pushing content. Offline, he is Soji Enishiro, a dropout doing everything possible to save his sick sister.

As strange phenomena begin to manifest, Soji’s dual life collides with forces far beyond online notoriety. The series examines morality, identity, and sacrifice in a world driven by outrage economics.

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans

Studio: Asread
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai

Rei Hitoma, traumatized and disillusioned, believes he hates humanity. Accepting a teaching job leads him to a class of demi-human students, each struggling with identity and belonging.

What begins as reluctant obligation becomes mutual recovery, as teacher and students learn to rebuild trust in a world that failed them.

January 11

You and I Are Polar Opposites

Studio: Lapin Track
Dubs: English, Thai

Suzuki is outgoing and anxious to fit in. Yusuke Tani is quiet, stoic, and indifferent to opinion. As their worlds collide, affection grows through misunderstandings, vulnerability, and quiet acceptance.

A grounded romantic comedy driven by emotional contrast rather than dramatics.

Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary

Studio: East Fish Studio

Kaya-chan is labeled a problem child in kindergarten, until her teacher learns the truth: Kaya can see evil spirits and defeat them with her fists.

A blend of comedy and supernatural charm, the story reframes innocence, responsibility, and misunderstood strength.

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom

Studio: Studio DEEN
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: English, Thai

Reincarnated as the villainess Tiara Rose in her favorite otome game, the protagonist braces for inevitable ruin. Instead, a neighboring prince unexpectedly proposes, derailing destiny itself.

A romantic fantasy built on subverting expectations rather than escaping them.

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk

Studio: East Fish Studio
Exclusive to Crunchyroll
Dubs: Thai

Yoi Takiguchi has lived as “Prince” for most of her life due to her appearance. Meeting Ichimura-senpai forces her to confront identity, vulnerability, and affection she never expected.

A delicate exploration of perception, selfhood, and emotional honesty.

January 12

’Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Season 2

Studio: PINE JAM
Dubs: Thai

Captured despite wielding Excalibur, the Princess faces interrogation by Hellhorde’s chief demon. The methods? Fresh toast. Ramen. Warm hospitality.

Season 2 continues its absurd contrast between war and kindness, turning torture into comedy without losing its satirical edge.

January 14

【OSHI NO KO】 Season 3

Studio: Doga Kobo
Dubs: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai

As B-Komachi approaches stardom, Aqua and Akane advance their careers while Kana’s light begins to dim. Ruby, driven by the truth behind Ai and Gorou’s deaths, climbs the entertainment world using deception as leverage.

Season 3 deepens its critique of fame, ambition, and the cost of chasing truth in an industry built on illusion.

January 16

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2

Studio: MADHOUSE
Dubs: English

Frieren continues her journey after the Demon King’s defeat, confronting humanity’s fleeting nature while honoring the wishes of friends long gone.

Season 2 expands its meditation on memory, loss, and meaning, reaffirming why this series resonates so deeply.

Coming Soon

Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power

Studio: CompTown
Dubs: Thai

Reborn as the emperor’s 13th child, Noah possesses infinite potential and stacked abilities. Yet beneath noble luxury lies a battlefield of conspiracies and power struggles.

Strength alone will not determine survival.

Crunchyroll’s Winter 2026 SEA lineup spans every spectrum: intimate romance, existential fantasy, brutal rebellion, quiet healing, and world-shaking spectacle. It’s a season defined not by a single genre, but by contrast—between noise and silence, power and fragility, fate and choice.

From long-awaited continuations to daring new adaptations, Winter 2026 doesn’t simply arrive.
It asserts itself.