Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2
葬送のフリーレン 第2期
Score: 9.17
Ranked: #2
Popularity: #653
Members: 410,326
Source: Manga
First Aired: Winter 2026
Aired: Jan 16, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026
Broadcast: Fridays at 23:00 (JST)
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Following the First-Class Mage Exam, the trio—elven mage Frieren, warrior Stark, and first-class mage Fern—gains access to the dangerous Northern Plateau. As the party presses onward toward Aureole, formidable adversaries force Stark to confront his insecurities, solidifying his resolve and his role as the party's frontliner. Meanwhile, Fern continues to cherish the gifts she has been blessed with throughout her life, each a reminder of those she holds dear. Frieren—still honoring her vow to understand humanity—revisits memories of her journey with the Hero's party and her fleeting encounter with a legendary figure. As she reflects on the passage of time, the elven mage quietly questions whether she has truly changed, yet in the small, almost subtle choices that she makes, there are signs that she might have become more human than she realizes. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
One Piece
ONE PIECE
Score: 8.73
Ranked: #52
Popularity: #17
Members: 2,642,526
First Aired: Fall 1999
Aired: Oct 20, 1999 to ?
Broadcast: Sundays at 23:15 (JST)
Barely surviving in a barrel after passing through a terrible whirlpool at sea, carefree Monkey D. Luffy ends up aboard a ship under attack by fearsome pirates. Despite being a naive-looking teenager, he is not to be underestimated. Unmatched in battle, Luffy is a pirate himself who resolutely pursues the coveted One Piece treasure and the King of the Pirates title that comes with it. The late King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, stirred up the world before his death by disclosing the whereabouts of his hoard of riches and daring everyone to obtain it. Ever since then, countless powerful pirates have sailed dangerous seas for the prized One Piece only to never return. Although Luffy lacks a crew and a proper ship, he is endowed with a superhuman ability and an unbreakable spirit that make him not only a formidable adversary but also an inspiration to many. As he faces numerous challenges with a big smile on his face, Luffy gathers one-of-a-kind companions to join him in his ambitious endeavor, together embracing perils and wonders on their once-in-a-lifetime adventure. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Journal with Witch
違国日記
Score: 8.69
Ranked: #70
Popularity: #2,902
Members: 71,785
Aired: Jan 4, 2026 to Mar 29, 2026
Broadcast: Sundays at 23:00 (JST)
Thirty-five-year-old novelist Makio Koudai never had a good relationship with her older sister Minori, who always berated her for being different. Due to this, Makio is not stricken with grief upon hearing the news that Minori and her husband die in a car crash. But when Makio is asked to identify their bodies, she runs into her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi, whom she has not seen in years. As Asa struggles to process her parents' death, Makio reassures her that her complicated feelings are valid and suggests that the teenager start writing in a diary as a way to cope with the loss. Upon learning that no other relatives wanted to take in Asa, Makio decides to become her guardian despite her lack of experience. In a world full of uncertainty, the novelist and teenager must learn to live with each other while figuring themselves out. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1
呪術廻戦 「死滅回游 前編」
Score: 8.58
Ranked: #115
Popularity: #729
Members: 371,784
Aired: Jan 9, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026
Broadcast: Fridays at 00:26 (JST)
Kenjaku, the one known as Noritoshi Kamo and most recently as Suguru Getou, has initiated the next step in his destructive, thousand-year plan of ordinary humans' evolution and eventual eradication. The jujutsu world higher-ups reinstate 15-year-old Yuuji Itadori's execution, as Satoru Gojou is incapacitated as a result of Kenjaku's master plan in Shibuya. While Yuuji is unaware of this, he patrols the abandoned Tokyo streets with Chousou, exterminating any and all cursed spirits in his way. Meanwhile, the bigoted and arrogant Naoya Zenin's pride takes a hit when Megumi Fushiguro is selected as the Zenin Clan's next head. To draw out Megumi and eliminate him, he goes after Yuuji—but Yuuta Okkotsu is set on being Yuuji's executioner. Kenjaku's "Culling Game"—a rigorous battle royale spanning throughout Japan and forcing the jujutsu competitors to kill each other—is set in motion, and the young jujutsu sorcerers join the fray to settle old scores, free Gojou, and liberate the jujutsu world from the threat that is Kenjaku. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
[Oshi No Ko] Season 3
【推しの子】 第3期
Score: 8.57
Ranked: #123
Popularity: #1,305
Members: 211,835
Aired: Jan 14, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 23:00 (JST)
Satisfied with his investigation of Lala Lai Theatrical Company, Aquamarine "Aqua" Hoshino shifts his focus from revenge to career growth and becomes a regular on the variety show Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible. With memories of his mother still lingering in his mind, Aqua cuts contact with Kana Arima, leaving her unable to enjoy the surging popularity of her idol group, B-Komachi. Meanwhile, following the bone-chilling discovery during B-Komachi's recent music video shoot, Aqua's sister, Ruby, resolves to solve the murders of those dearest to her. With the help of another soul still weighed down by Ai Hoshino's untimely demise, Ruby rises through the ranks, using any means necessary to get her way. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Chiikawa
ちいかわ
Score: 8.54
Ranked: #140
Popularity: #5,655
Members: 18,142
Source: Web manga
First Aired: Spring 2022
Aired: Apr 4, 2022 to ?
Broadcast: Fridays at 07:40 (JST)
What's a Chiikawa? No one really knows, but everyone can see they're small, they're cute, and they're always having a fun time! Join them as they explore their surreal world with the sharp humor and clever antics that make the Chiikawa irresistible. (Source: HIDIVE, edited)
Fate/strange Fake
Score: 8.51
Ranked: #155
Popularity: #1,907
Members: 135,545
Source: Light novel
Aired: Jan 3, 2026 to Mar 28, 2026
Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:30 (JST)
A new Holy Grail War is emerging in Snowfield, Nevada, where mages from around the world summon Servants, heroic spirits drawn from myth and history, to fight on their behalf. However, this war seems to differ from previous ones. The organization behind it appears to have used data from the Fuyuki Grail War for their ritual, resulting in strange happenings. Unbeknownst to most participants, this budding conflict is actually a fake Grail War. There exists another set of seven true Servants who are summoned to fight in the genuine Holy Grail War. One of these Servants is a powerful Saber-class who saves the life of Ayaka Sajou, his apparent master, after being summoned. With hidden agendas and unpredictable forces at play, the line between the fake and true Grail War becomes unclear, turning Snowfield into a dangerous battlefield. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Medalist Season 2
メダリスト 第2期
Score: 8.43
Ranked: #195
Popularity: #4,504
Members: 31,367
Aired: Jan 25, 2026 to Mar 22, 2026
Broadcast: Sundays at 01:30 (JST)
Ever since the novice coach Tsukasa Akeuraji took Inori Yuitsuka under his mentorship, she has improved her figure skating at a fast pace. After passing a qualifying badge test, she earns a spot to compete in the upcoming Chubu Block Tournament, where only five of the 15 competitors can move forward to the next stage—the prestigious All-Japan Novice Tournament. However, earning a slot will not be easy for Inori: most of her rivals have already experienced trying their luck in the competition. The stakes are high as the competition begins, and one by one, each of the competitors strive to perform their very best in front of the big crowd. Moreover, the current figure skating generation's prodigy, Hikaru Kamisaki, is not competing in this block, which raises everyone's determination to qualify. That includes Inori, who must beat the odds if she wants to keep her promise to reach Hikaru and represent Japan in the Olympics with Tsukasa. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Golden Kamuy Final Season
ゴールデンカムイ 最終章
Score: 8.35
Ranked: #272
Popularity: #3,549
Members: 49,937
Aired: Jan 5, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026
Broadcast: Mondays at 23:00 (JST)
Ex-convict Keiji Ueji appears in Sapporo, causing all the different factions to travel to the city in hopes of obtaining part of the map to the Ainu gold that is tattooed on his skin. At the same time, a figure who appears to be a copycat of Jack the Ripper terrorizes the streets of Sapporo. Saichi Sugimoto, Asirpa, and Yoshitake Shiraishi—joined by Fusatarou "Boutarou the Pirate" Oosawa and Vasily Pavlichenko—temporarily ally themselves with Toshizou Hijikata, as his faction's motives are somewhat less disturbing than those of Seventh Division's First Lieutenant Tokushirou Tsurumi. Asirpa attempts to collect all the information needed to tell apart the fake skins from the real ones, but she cannot decipher the map with certainty. Sugimoto swears never to part with Asirpa again, but the commotion around the serial killer allows for new betrayals and Tsurumi's plan for capturing Asirpa to advance. As the hunt for the gold nears its conclusion, the future of the Ainu rests in the hands of those who claim it first. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Hell's Paradise Season 2
地獄楽第二期
Score: 8.23
Ranked: #386
Popularity: #909
Members: 306,317
Aired: Jan 11, 2026 to Mar 29, 2026
Broadcast: Sundays at 23:45 (JST)
Seeking the key to the elixir of immortality, the group arrives at the fortress of the island's monstrous ruler, the "Tensen." To survive and escape the island, cooperation becomes essential—regardless of whether one is a condemned criminal or an executioner. Meanwhile, the shogunate orders additional landings on the island of the Immortal Realm, led by Shugen Yamada Asayemon. Among them are the Ishigakure clan, who share a past with Gabimaru. Desperate to find the elixir and escape the island, Gabimaru and his companions face the Tensen in a battle that escalates into an all-out confrontation between humans and immortals! (Source: Twin Engine, edited)
You and I Are Polar Opposites
正反対な君と僕
Score: 8.2
Ranked: #430
Popularity: #2,139
Members: 116,519
Broadcast: Sundays at 17:00 (JST)
Next to Miyu Suzuki, a trendy and bubbly high school girl, sits Yuusuke Tani, a quiet and frank boy. Their interactions are brief, limited to Suzuki's unprompted random questions and Tani's succinct answers. Yet, beneath these simple exchanges, feelings of love are quietly blossoming. Suzuki sees Tani for who he is: a straightforward boy who respects everyone equally, completely unconcerned about fitting in. Unlike Tani, she is too hung up on what everyone else thinks, desperate to keep her crush a secret. However, a slight misunderstanding leads to Suzuki confessing her feelings—and to her delight, Tani feels the same. Jittery with excitement, the young couple starts dating, embarking on a wonderful journey of friendship and love. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Sentenced to Be a Hero
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Score: 8.19
Ranked: #449
Popularity: #1,224
Members: 227,954
Aired: Jan 3, 2026 to Mar 26, 2026
Broadcast: Thursdays at 22:30 (JST)
"Hero" is the worst punishment in the world. Those convicted of heinous crimes are sentenced to become "Heroes" and forced to enter the mandatory military service in the war against the Demon Lords. These convicts are not even allowed to die—if killed, they will be resurrected to fight another day. Hero Xylo Forbartz, former head of the Order of the Holy Knights, leads a penal unit of deplorables fighting on the front lines. It is in these direst of circumstances that he meets Teoritta, one of the world's strongest weapons. "When every last enemy has been defeated, you are to shower me with praise and pat my head." In order to survive and to take revenge on those who wronged him, he makes a pact with the goddess and launches headfirst into a maelstrom of war and intrigue. (Source: Official site, edited)
Case Closed
名探偵コナン
Score: 8.18
Ranked: #461
Popularity: #720
Members: 375,634
First Aired: Winter 1996
Aired: Jan 8, 1996 to ?
Broadcast: Saturdays at 18:00 (JST)
Shinichi Kudou, a high school student of astounding talent in detective work, is well known for having solved several challenging cases. One day, when Shinichi spots two suspicious men and decides to follow them, he inadvertently becomes witness to a disturbing illegal activity. Unfortunately, he is caught in the act, so the men dose him with an experimental drug formulated by their criminal organization, leaving him to his death. However, to his own astonishment, Shinichi lives to see another day, but now in the body of a seven-year-old child. Perfectly preserving his original intelligence, he hides his real identity from everyone, including his childhood friend Ran Mouri and her father, private detective Kogorou Mouri. To this end, he takes on the alias of Conan Edogawa, inspired by the mystery writers Arthur Conan Doyle and Ranpo Edogawa. Shinichi, as Conan, starts secretly solving the senior Mouri's cases from behind the scenes with his still exceptional sleuthing skills, while covertly investigating the organization responsible for his current state, hoping to reverse the drug's effects someday. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Fire Force Season 3 Part 2
炎炎ノ消防隊 参ノ章 第2クール
Score: 8.01
Ranked: #701
Popularity: #1,747
Members: 149,847
Aired: Jan 10, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026
Broadcast: Saturdays at 01:53 (JST)
Second part of Enen no Shouboutai: San no Shou.
MF Ghost Season 3
MFゴースト 3rd Season
Score: 7.91
Ranked: #854
Popularity: #4,872
Members: 26,347
Aired: Jan 4, 2026 to ?
Broadcast: Sundays at 23:30 (JST)
Round 3 of the MFG competition is heating up on the final race day at the Peninsula Manazuru track. Despite starting at the very front of the pack, MFG rookie Kanata Katagiri has difficulty getting the most out of his Toyota 86 GT due to an injury unknown to his competitors. Falling further behind, Kanata finds himself in a desperate situation that only stirs up unwanted memories. At the head of the race, a vicious battle takes place between the two top drivers in the competition—Michael Beckenbauer and Kouki Sawatari—for the first spot on the podium. Given their aggressive and absurd driving, anyone daring to surpass either of them will have to match their level of pride until the very end. But when all hope seems lost for Kanata, a legendary competitive spirit awakens within him, and it may just push him to overcome his physical limitations and climb back to the top. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Tamon's B-Side
多聞くん今どっち!?
Score: 7.88
Ranked: #929
Popularity: #3,044
Members: 66,019
Broadcast: Sundays at 01:00 (JST)
Idol group F/ACE has recently risen in popularity all thanks to Tamon Fukuhara—its handsome, wild, and talented leader. Seventeen-year-old Utage Kinoshita is one of the vocal fans who greatly admires F/ACE. As her life revolves around worshiping Tamon, Utage works at a housecleaning company to earn money and continue supporting him. When her coworker gets sick, Utage is assigned to a new client with the same name as Tamon. She believes it is merely a coincidence—until she comes face to face with the real celebrity! Her surprise only grows when she discovers that, unlike the extroverted superstar known to the public, Tamon is actually a gloomy guy with no friends or self-confidence. Given that Utage's adoration for Tamon knows no bounds, she vows to keep his secret and stay by his side—but dealing with Tamon's contrasting behaviors in and out of work might be the toughest job out there. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Shin Chan
クレヨンしんちゃん
Score: 7.81
Ranked: #1,079
Popularity: #2,465
Members: 93,500
First Aired: Spring 1992
Aired: Apr 13, 1992 to ?
Broadcast: Fridays at 19:30 (JST)
There is no such thing as an uneventful day in the life of kindergartener Shinnosuke "Shin-chan" Nohara. The five-year-old is a cut above the most troublesome, perverted, and shameless kid one can imagine. Shin-chan is almost always engaged in questionable activities such as forgetting about a friend during hide and seek, sumo wrestling for love, performing various gags including the notorious "elephant" in public, and flirting with college girls. The exemplary troublemaker has done it all and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Crayon Shin-chan follows the daily shenanigans of Shin-chan with his group of friends, parading around as the self-proclaimed "Kasukabe Defense Force." The adults witnessing these shenanigans unfold can't help but adore Shin-chan, as he keeps them entertained while unintentionally solving their daily troubles through his mindless antics—leaving himself as the only problem they do not know what to do with. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
ドラえもん (2005)
Score: 7.75
Ranked: #1,228
Popularity: #5,145
Members: 23,095
First Aired: Spring 2005
Aired: Apr 22, 2005 to ?
Broadcast: Fridays at 19:00 (JST)
Doraemon (2005) is the most recent anime series based on Fujiko Fujio's manga of the same name. It is the 2005 version of 1979 series. This "remake" features upgrades to production staff, voice actors, character design, and sound. Doraemon is a cat-like robot from the 22nd Century who appears in the present to steer Nobita/Noby, a dumb clumsy boy, onto the right path in order to secure a better future. Nobita's love interest is Shizuka Minamoto/Sue, his frenemies are Takeshi "Gian" Goda/Big G and Suneo/Sneech. Each episode features Doraemon showing Nobita a cool gadget from the 22nd Century to help him overcome the main conflict in the episode. (Source: Wikipedia)
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2
姫様“拷問”の時間です 第2期
Score: 7.66
Ranked: #1,489
Popularity: #5,207
Members: 22,495
Aired: Jan 12, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026
Broadcast: Mondays at 23:30 (JST)
Second season of Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu.
Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
死亡遊戯で飯を食う。
Score: 7.62
Ranked: #1,602
Popularity: #2,723
Members: 79,446
Aired: Jan 7, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026
Broadcast: Wednesdays at 23:30 (JST)
Yuuki wakes up to find herself in an unfamiliar manor, wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. Soon, she discovers five more girls, all dressed the same as her. This is the Ghost House, and the only way they can survive is to make it through the traps that lie in wait—deadly games full of blowguns, buzz saws, locked rooms, and weapons. It's a hopeless, terrifying situation for everyone there...well, everyone except Yuuki. After all, this is her career at seventeen. Do you think that's odd? She would agree. But that's how some people are—they earn their living playing death games. (Source: Yen Press)
To Your Eternity Season 3
不滅のあなたへ Season3
Ranked: #1,623
Popularity: #1,830
Members: 142,252
First Aired: Fall 2025
Aired: Oct 4, 2025 to Apr 4, 2026
Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:45 (JST)
Third season of Fumetsu no Anata e.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい
Score: 7.57
Ranked: #1,808
Popularity: #3,405
Members: 53,971
Aired: Oct 5, 2025 to Mar 22, 2026
Broadcast: Sundays at 00:30 (JST)
Tanzaburou Toujima has spent his entire life chasing a dream: to become Kamen Rider. Now, at 40, reality has nearly caught up with him, and he's on the verge of letting go of his childhood fantasy. That is, until he gets caught up in a crime wave led by the "Fake Shocker" gang—turning his long-time dream into something far more dangerous. What starts as a pretend hero's journey quickly becomes something real. The ultimate Kamen Rider fantasy is about to begin! (Source: MAL News)
Gnosia
グノーシア
Score: 7.56
Ranked: #1,839
Popularity: #3,863
Members: 43,364
Source: Game
Aired: Oct 12, 2025 to Mar 15, 2026
Broadcast: Sundays at 00:00 (JST)
Saddled with amnesia, Yuuri awakens on an interstellar cruiser drifting through space. Unfortunately, a lack of memories is the least of Yuuri's problems. Among the four other crew members is a Gnosia: a Gnos infectee whose goal is the eradication of humanity. The Gnosia appears human in all other respects, so the uninfected have little choice but to vote on whom they suspect to be the enemy, hoping to neutralize the Gnosia by putting them into cold sleep. If the Gnosia survives the vote, they will eliminate one crew member during the cruiser's following warp, when only the Gnosia remains conscious. Voting quickly proves to be an unreliable strategy, and Yuuri is left one-on-one with the Gnosia. Just when all hope seems lost, time seemingly loops back to when Yuuri first awakened. With each time loop, however, conditions aboard the ship change—neither the size of the crew nor the members' identities remain constant. Trapped in both time and space, Yuuri must figure out how to escape the loops and save humanity from the Gnosia. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
コウペンちゃん
Score: 7.52
Ranked: #1,998
Popularity: #8,637
Members: 6,306
Source: Original
First Aired: Spring 2025
Aired: Apr 6, 2025 to ?
Broadcast: Sundays at 08:28 (JST)
A baby emperor penguin, Koupen-chan, always makes sure everyone feels included. As it meets its newest friend, Koupen-chan wishes to spend as much time as possible with them and brighten up their day. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Star Detective Precure!
名探偵プリキュア！
Score: 7.51
Ranked: #2,052
Popularity: #10,400
Members: 3,723
Aired: Feb 1, 2026 to ?
Broadcast: Sundays at 08:30 (JST)
Anna Akechi is a second-year junior high student living in Makoto Mirai Town. On her 14th birthday, she has a chance encounter with a fairy named Pochitan, and a magical pendant caused her to travel back in time from 2027 to 1999! In the Makoto Mirai Town 28 years in the past, Anna meets Mikuru Kobayashi, a girl her age who wants to become a great detective. Meanwhile, people in town are in trouble as their prized possessions are being stolen from under their noses - the cause being a group of Phantom Thieves. To stop them, Anna and Mikuru turn into Precures! Maybe if they solve these mysteries, Anna can find her way back to her own time? (Source: Official site, translated)