Anime enthusiasts have a packed lineup of new seasons and original stories arriving on platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix starting in early January. Highlights include the return of popular series such as Jujutsu Kaisen and the debut of fresh adaptations like Cosmic Princess Kaguya!. These releases span action-packed battles, historical adventures, and romantic tales, offering diverse viewing options for fans.
As the new year begins, streaming services are rolling out a series of anticipated anime titles. Jujutsu Kaisen's third season premieres on January 8 on Crunchyroll, adapting the Culling Game arc from Gege Akutami's manga, which has sold over 100 million copies. The story follows high schooler Yuji Itadori, host to the powerful curse Ryomen Sukuna, in a deadly battle royale among sorcerers and curse users. New episodes air at 12 p.m. ET.
Other returning favorites include Spy x Family's season 3 finale on December 27 on Crunchyroll and Hulu, wrapping up Loid's infiltration mission at a prestigious school. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a prequel spinoff, launches its second season on January 5 on Crunchyroll, centering on vigilante Koichi, aka The Crawler, alongside Knuckleduster and Pop Step facing intense challenges.
Historical adventure Golden Kamuy concludes with its fifth and final season on January 5 on Crunchyroll. Set in Hokkaido, it tracks war veteran Saichi Sugimoto and Ainu girl Asirpa's quest for buried gold, following a recent theatrical film.
Newcomers like Roll Over and Die debut on January 8, following heroine Flum's discovery of her 'Reversal' ability's potential after betrayal and slavery. Dark Moon: The Blood Altar arrives on January 9 on Crunchyroll, inspired by K-pop group Enhypen as vampire students and &team as werewolf rivals at Decelis Academy, with mysteries unfolding around new arrival Sooha.
Hell's Paradise season 2 starts January 11, continuing ninja Gabimaru and executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri's search for an elixir of life in the realm of Shinsenkyo. Oshi no Ko's third season follows on January 14 on Crunchyroll, exploring idol group B-Komachi's successes and Ruby's investigation into past deaths.
Netflix exclusives include Love Through a Prism on January 15, a 20-episode romance by Boys Over Flowers creator Yoko Kamio, set in early-1900s London at Saint Thomas Art Academy. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 streams from January 16 on Crunchyroll, with elven mage Frieren journeying to reunite with deceased comrade Himmel alongside orphan Fern. Finally, Shingo Yamashita's directorial debut Cosmic Princess Kaguya! hits Netflix on January 22, reimagining the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter with a modern musician Kaguya discovered in a telephone pole.
