Anime movies and series you can’t miss in 2026: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Hell’s Paradise Season 2 and more

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2026 is going to be a landmark year for anime lovers as several anticipated movies and series are set to release this year. From high octane action saga to fantasy, check the curated list of anime movies and series releasing in January 2026.

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Hell's Paradise Season 2 will focus on Gabimaru, who fights to find the elixir and escape the island ahead of an approaching celestial war. The series will release on Crunchyroll on January 11, 2026.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 will now showcase the Culling Game, pushing Yuji and his allies to their limits. The series will premiere on Netflix and Crunchyroll on January 8, 2026.

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Oshi No Ko Season 3 will focus on B-Komachi, who is about to get their big break as Ruby continues her pursuit of the truth. The anime will premiere on January 14, 2026 on Crunchyroll.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 will showcase Frieren, who confronts past bonds and rising threats with her newfound party on the road to Ende. The anime will premiere on January 16, 2026, on Crunchyroll.

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The plot of Sentenced to Be a Hero focuses on a convicted goddess killer, who is condemned to a cycle of eternal punishment of battling hordes of enemies. The anime will premiere on Crunchyroll on January 3, 2026.