Crunchyroll’s Winter Anime Lineup - These Are the Shows You Don’t Want To Miss

Wintertime is all about twinkling lights, stuffing our faces with good food, and getting together with loved ones. However, that’s not the only good thing the new season brings — anime fans have even more to look forward to as a fresh wave of exciting content makes its way to our screens. Whether you’re eagerly awaiting the return of your favorite show or ready to dive into brand-new stories, Crunchyroll has you covered with a lineup that promises something for everyone.

Fate/strange Fake

Release date: December 31

Cast: Tomokazu Seki, Yuu Kobayashi, Sumire Morohoshi, Shoutarou Morikubo

Studio: A-1 Pictures

Just before the year ends, Crunchyroll brings Fate/Strange Fake to the platform. Set in the American city of Snowfield, a new Holy Grail War is about to erupt. These ruthless confrontations pit magic experts, known as magi, against one another. By summoning heroic spirits of the past, called Servants, they ascend to the status of Master and fight for control over the Holy Grail—an all-powerful, wish-granting device capable of fulfilling any desire.

However, the organization behind this conflict has recreated an imperfect copy of the Third Holy Grail War. In this fake battle, where the line between Masters and Servants is blurred, the various factions will struggle to prevent Snowfield from descending into total chaos.

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Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective

Release date: January 1

Cast: Ayane Sakura, Manaka Iwami, Kensho Ono

Studio: Project No.9

At Ten’ikai General Hospital, the Supervisory Department of Diagnostic Pathology takes on cases deemed impossible by other doctors. It’s also the epicenter of bizarre mysteries, from unexplained illnesses to strange murders that even the police can’t solve. At the heart of it all is Takao Ameku, a brilliant doctor driven to uncover the shocking truths behind these mysterious cases.

Grisaia Phantom Trigger

Release date: January 1

Cast: Maaya Uchida, Yoshino Nanjô, Atsumi Tanezaki

Studio: Bibury Animation Studio

Following the Heath Oslo incident, which exposed the U.S.-Japanese anti-terror organization CIRS, a new agency emerges: SORD (Social Ops, Research & Development). Tasked with training elite operatives, SORD aims to prepare a new generation to defend the country against future threats.

To achieve this, the organization establishes a network of schools across the nation, including Mihama Academy, now repurposed as a 'specialist training school.' At Mihama, misfit girls are entrusted with guns and live ammunition. Ignoring their own safety, these students are repeatedly thrust into perilous extrajudicial missions for the good of the realm.

Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!

Release date: January 1

Cast: Konomi Kohara, Akio Ootsuka, Yuuki Ono

Studio: GEEKTOYS and CompTown

In this comedy isekai, a Demon King rules with a formidable army, led by Four Heavenly Kings. One of them is Uchimura Denosuke, a regular office worker who is unexpectedly summoned from his human life by the Demon King himself to this alternate reality. Despite having no special skills or abilities, the Demon King’s faith in him inspires Uchimura to work hard and give his best.

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

Release date: January 1

Cast: Shôgo Sakata, Sora Amamiya, Nao Tôyama

Studio: Studio Comet

Takumi Iruma finds himself in deep trouble when he’s accidentally caught up with a group of heroes summoned to another world. Now in Mildgard, he’s given a chance to start over. As compensation for the mix-up, the goddess Nolyn offers him the opportunity to choose any skill he desires. Hoping for a peaceful life free from fighting, he selects 'alchemy,' believing it to be a boring ability. What he doesn’t know is that he’s chosen the most powerful skill of all, one that allows him to create anything he desires. This turns Takumi into a wealthy merchant and a formidable foe in battle, kickstarting his reluctant adventure.

Momentary Lily

Release date: January 2

Cast: Natsuko Abe, Tsugumi Sakuragi, Shion Wakayama

Studio: GoHands

In a world where robotic invaders have wiped out all life, Renge fights to survive using her powers — but with no memories and no allies. That is until she meets a group of five other girls, each with their own unique abilities. Together, they try to make the most of their complicated lives as they uncover the secrets of their powers and battle mechanical monsters.

I'm Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class

Release date: January 3

Cast: Shôgo Sakata, Hinaki Yano, Hôchû Ôtsuka

Studio: Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ

Saito Hojo is a high school student set to inherit his grandfather's corporation, but first, he must agree to an arranged marriage with Akane Sakukamori, his biggest rival at school — and the girl he hates the most. To make matters worse, Akane hates him just as much. As the two work to keep their arranged marriage hidden from their classmates, their newlywed life brings them closer than they could have ever imagined.

OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying

Release date: January 4

Cast: Takeo Otsuka, Akari Kitô, Ai Fairouz

Studio: Millepensee

After finishing high school, Natsuko Hirose begins her career as an animator and quickly rises to the role of director. Her first anime becomes a huge hit, turning her into an up-and-coming genius, and expectations skyrocket. Now, her next project, a romantic comedy, just isn’t going well. Having never been in love, Natsuko struggles to grasp the concept of romance, and with no inspiration, production comes to a standstill.

When Teruaki Nakamura transfers to laid-back Okinawa, he falls for Kyan-san, but her dialect is a complete mystery to him. With Higa-san translating, Teru’s misunderstanding-filled island life begins, but subtle hints suggest Higa-san might be after his heart too.

ZENSHU

Release date: January 5

Cast: Rie Kugimiya, Minori Suzuki, Kazuki Ura

Studio: MAPPA

After finishing high school, Natsuko Hirose begins her career as an animator and quickly rises to the role of director. Her first anime becomes a huge hit, turning her into an up-and-coming genius, and expectations skyrocket. Now, her next project, a romantic comedy, just isn’t going well. Having never been in love, Natsuko struggles to grasp the concept of romance, and with no inspiration, production comes to a standstill.

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons

Release date: January 5

Cast: Haruka Shiraishi, Jun Fukuyama, Wataru Hatano

Studio: EMT Squared

Leticia Dorman, the daughter of a duke, has been betrothed since childhood to the crown prince and has trained her whole life to become a queen. But secretly, she has always wished for Prince Clarke to fall in love with someone else. So when he shows up at a ball with another woman, Lettie excitedly retreats to the countryside to start a quiet new life — only for Clarke to appear on her doorstep, determined to win her heart.

Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms

Release date: January 6

Cast: Ryota Iwasaki, Yû Serizawa, Kana Hanazawa

Studio: SynergySP

For Mona Kawai, winning people's hearts comes naturally. But everything changes when Medaka Kuroiwa, a new transfer student, arrives — and, much to Mona’s dismay, he won’t even give her a second glance. Mona tries everything she can to win Medaka over, even resorting to extreme measures at times. However, her scheming might just have her heart skipping a beat for him instead.

Promise of Wizard

Release date: January 6

Cast: Kôhei Amasaki, Shintarô Asanuma, Yumiri Hanamori

Studio: LIDENFILMS

One night, Akira Masaki suddenly finds herself in a magical world where wizards and humans coexist. Every year, they must face a massive, deadly moon that threatens the planet. Their only hope lies with the Wizards of the Sage, chosen to fight this supernatural menace. Akira soon discovers she wasn't summoned by accident, she's there to lead the people in battle.

I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic

Release date: January 6

Cast: Kôhei Amasaki, Shintarô Asanuma, Yumiri Hanamori

Studio: Studio DEEN and Marvy Jack

One day, as he relaxes after work, a man is whisked away to a different world, where he becomes Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble house on the brink of losing everything. Given this chance to start over, Liam begins learning and practicing magic, changing his life — and the fate of his noble family — forever.

Unnamed Memory Season 2

Release date: January 7

Cast: Atsumi Tanezaki, Yoshiki Nakajima, Ayako Kawasumi

Studio: ENGI

Prince Oscar was cursed by the Witch of Silence as a young boy, rendering it impossible for any woman to bear him a child. Desperate for a solution, Oscar seeks the help of the Witch of the Azure Moon. But first, he must ascend the tower where she is hidden. For decades, no one has overcome the array of traps and puzzles to repel any challengers. However, Oscar easily climbs to the top, where he meets the fabled witch, Tinasha, who proposes to find Oscar a partner capable of withstanding the curse’s effects. Realizing she might just be that person, Oscar boldly asks the witch to marry him., but she rejects him. Eventually, they agree that Tinasha will leave her tower and live with Oscar for a year.

In Season 2, Oscar finds himself living in an alternate timeline, where he must find Tinasha once again.

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Bogus Skill <<Fruitmaster>> ~About That Time I Became Able To Eat Unlimited Numbers of Skill Fruits (That Kill You)

Release date: January 7

Cast: Takuma Nagatsuka, LynnHaruna Mikawa

Studio: Asahi Production

In a world where Skill Fruits grant powerful abilities, aspiring adventurer Light is stuck with the useless <<Fruitmaster>> skill. Eating another fruit should result in death, no do-overs. But when Light accidentally consumes a second Skill Fruit, he survives and discovers his true power: he can now eat unlimited Skill Fruits and gain their abilities. He will now use this newfound power to learn the secrets of the Skill Fruits and use their abilities to his advantage.

Honey Lemon Soda

Release date: January 8

Cast: Kana Ichinose, Shogo Yano

Studio: J.C.STAFF

Shy 15-year-old Uka Ishimori earned the nickname "Rocky" in middle school because she would freeze up in front of others, making her an easy target for relentless bullying. Now in high school, Uka hopes for a fresh start and a chance to improve herself, where she meets Kai Miura.

Kai is everything Uka is not — outgoing, popular, and confident. Despite their differences, Kai encourages Uka to step out of her shell and offers her the support she’s never had. While Uka initially focuses on building friendships, she soon realizes she has fallen in love with Kai.

Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World

Release date: January 8

Cast: Megumi Han, Ai Kakuma

Studio: Studio DEEN

On the night of his 30th birthday, a man’s dream of wielding magic comes true after unexpectedly passing away and being reborn as Sion, a young child in another world. However, he quickly learns that people in this world don’t use magic either. Feeling defeated and hopeless, Sion believes his dream is over — until a sudden event leads him to the discovery of magic. Now, Sion and his elder sister, Marie, must embark on an adventure to uncover the secrets of magic and save their world.

Dr. Stone Science Future

Premiere Date: January 9

Cast: Yûsuke Kobayashi, Manami Numakura, Gen Satô

Studio: TMS Entertainment

Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon turns all of humanity into stone, a boy genius named Senku Ishigami awakens to find civilization in ruins. Determined to rebuild humanity through the power of science, Senku sets out to restore the world from scratch with the help of his super-strong childhood friend, Taiju Oki. The fourth and final season of Dr. Stone, titled Dr. Stone Science Future will bring their epic story to an end.

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Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You

Premiere Date: January 9

Cast: Satoshi Inomata, Shouya Chiba, Sion Yoshitaka, Kasuki Ura, Sakura Shinfuku

Studio: Typhoon Graphics

It’s the year 2020, and Mizuha is having the worst 17th birthday imaginable. Her parents entirely forgot about it, she’s struggling to get closer to the senior she has a crush on and to top it all, her school trips and tournaments have been canceled due to a new disease sweeping the globe.

Convinced she’ll never experience the exciting youth she’s always dreamed of, Mizuha resigns herself to disappointment. That's until her childhood friend, Mizuki, suddenly asks her out, forcing her to sort out how this could affect their friend group.

The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World

Premiere Date: January 9

Cast: Junichi Suwabe, Kaede Hondo, Yuu Kobayashi

Studio: East Fish Studio

Kenichi Hamada is just a regular, middle-aged illustrator. One day, he is transported to another world and finds himself in the middle of a dangerous forest filled with monsters. However, he soon discovers that he can access a vast online store with just one click.

Using this power to exchange items he finds in this new world for cash, Kenichi buys modern goods from the internet and quickly builds a popular business. But rather than expanding his business and becoming wealthy, Kenichi's true desire is to live a life of leisure and relaxation.

Aquarion: Myth of Emotions

Premiere Date: January 9

Cast: Yumiri Hanamori, Azumi Waki, Makoto Koichi

Studio: Satelight

The Aquarion, a giant mechanized fighting suit, is humanity’s best weapon against interstellar threats. Human pilots have trained and worked together to defeat Shadow Angels, invading Abductors, and kinetic energy monsters over thousands of years. But once again, humanity must turn to the Aquarion to save them, hoping the suit will be able to withstand the upcoming threat. This upcoming anime will be the fourth series in the Aquarion franchise, after Genesis of Aquarion, Aquarion Evol, and Aquarion Logos.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2

Premiere Date: January 10

Cast: Aoi Yûki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi

Studio: TOHO Animation

Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary, is abruptly torn from her quiet life and sold into the imperial court’s lowest ranks as a maid. However, not long after her arrival, the emperor’s infant children mysteriously begin to exhibit grave symptoms. Driven by curiosity, Maomao unravels the mystery with ease and tries to leave an anonymous tip to avoid drawing attention to herself.

Her clever plan is thwarted when Jinshi, a perceptive eunuch, sees through her ruse. Recognizing her extraordinary talent, Jinshi promotes Maomao to lady-in-waiting for the emperor’s favorite concubine, which allows her to use her talents to cure the ailments of the court.

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I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time

Premiere Date: January 10

Cast: Rie Takahashi, Kentarô Kumagai

Studio: CloverWorks

Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild, thinking it would be a stable, safe job. Unfortunately, her dream gig turns into an unpaid overtime nightmare whenever adventurers get stuck clearing a dungeon. On top of that, reminding her coworkers about regulations and dealing with their extra work only infuriates her more. To save herself from the paperwork, Alina uses her abilities to beat down monsters herself to solve the problem. But things take a turn when the leader of an adventurer group becomes determined to recruit her into his party. As Alina’s job security wavers, she must find a way to shake him off.

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf!

Premiere Date: January 10

Cast: Yûsuke Kobayashi, Kaede Hondo

Studio: ZERO-G

Ever since he was young, Kazuhiro Kitase's only hobby has been sleeping, as he enters a wondrous world within his dreams and goes on thrilling adventures.

One day, he embarks on an adventure with an elf girl he befriended in his dream world, but their journey is abruptly halted when they both get scorched by a dragon's breath. As Kazuhiro wakes up, he notices a familiar figure sleeping next to him. Now, Kazuhiro must embark on his own real-life adventures across Japan with Ms. Elf.

Farmagia

Premiere Date: January 10

Cast: Kouhei Amasaki, Youko Hikasa, Kenjirou Tsuda

Studio: Bridge

Based on the game of the same name, Farmagia tells the story of how, after the death of Felicidad's ruler, the despotic overlord Glaza seizes power and imposes an oppressive regime on the world's inhabitants. Ten and his friends, along with their home-grown monsters, must fight to reclaim their freedom.

Dragon Ball Daima (English Dub)

Premiere Date: January 10

Cast: Koki Uchiyama, Yumiko Kobayashi

Studio: Toei Animation

In Dragon Ball Daima, Goku and his friends are living a peaceful life, until they get transformed into children. Now, alongside Supreme Kai and two new allies, Glorio and Panzy, Goku must navigate the strange and dangerous Demon Realm to find a way back to normal.

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Toilet-bound Hanako-kun

Premiere Date: January 11

Cast: Megumi Ogata, Akari Kitou, Shouya Chiba

Studio: Lerche

A strange rumor is spreading through Kamome Academy about the Seven Wonders. Now, Nene Yashiro and Kou Minamoto must team up with Hanako-san, the ghost responsible for maintaining balance between humans and apparitions, to uncover a traitor lurking within the Seven Wonders. With two already broken, time is running out, so they must identify the perpetrator before it's too late.

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UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-

Premiere Date: January 11

Cast: Haruka Jinya, Sôshirô Hori, Kaede Sawahata

Studio: CloverWorks

The journey continues following an electrifying performance that strengthens the bond between the members of PROTOSTAR. With renewed determination, Akira, Banri, and Chihiro are ready to build on their momentum as they navigate the competitive entertainment industry. As they hone their skills and grow as aspiring idols, the trio faces formidable rival groups that challenge them to push beyond their limits.

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I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!

Premiere Date: January 10

Cast: Nene Hieda, Natsumi Kawaida, Hana Inami, Hiromu Mineta

Studio: Bandai Namco Pictures

Yuke, a humble red mage, has spent years enduring the bullying and ridicule of his A-list adventuring party. Finally reaching his breaking point, he decides to leave them behind. While searching for a new group, he reunites with his former students, Marina, Silk, and Rain, and joins them on an ambitious quest to conquer the greatest dungeon in the world. However, their journey is perilous as they become entangled in a chaos that threatens the world.

The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 2

Premiere Date: January 12

Cast: Wataru Kato, Kaede Hondo, Miyu Tomita

Studio: Bibury Animation Studio

Rentaro Aijo was rejected 100 times in middle school. Desperate for a change, he visits a shrine and prays for better luck in high school. To his surprise, the God of Love appears and promises that Rentaro will meet 100 people he's destined to date. But there's a catch: once he meets someone destined for him, they must love each other happily, or both will die. Is this divine intervention a blessing or a curse?

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The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World

Premiere Date: January 12

Cast: Tomoya Itô, Konomi Inagaki, Minami Tanaka

Studio: Satelight

Togo Asagaki, the Red Ranger of a heroic Ranger squad, sacrificed his life to ensure their final victory against an evil organization. However, fate had other plans for him. Reborn in a completely different world, Togo embraces his new identity as the adventurer Kizuna Red, taking up the mantle of justice once more and dedicating his new life to helping those in need.

'Re: ZERO - Starting Life in Another World' Season 3

Premiere Date: February 5

Cast: Rie Takahashi, Yuusuke Kobayashi, Inori Minase, Yu Horie, Satomi Arai

Studio: White Fox

Re: Zero Season 3 picks up a year after the Sanctuary's victory, with Subaru enjoying quiet days as Emilia’s camp prepares for the royal selection. Their peace is shattered, however, when a letter from Anastasia, another throne candidate, arrives, stirring a crisis beneath the surface that will lead to Subaru meeting a cruel fate yet again.

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