7 Best Anime Series Coming to Netflix and Crunchyroll in February 2026

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Published Jan 30, 2026, 7:25 PM EST

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We’re barely into the second month of the year, and 2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting one for anime fans. The Winter season has delivered a strong mix of returning favorites and brand-new adaptations, proving once again that the medium continues to evolve and surprise.

As the Winter season continues, new episodes of some of the most popular ongoing anime are set to drop throughout February, keeping long-running stories moving while introducing new twists and challenges for their characters. From highly anticipated premieres to key episode releases that fans won’t want to miss, February is packed with must-watch moments! Read on for a breakdown of the best anime series releasing this month, along with everything you need to know about the new episodes from the biggest titles currently airing.

‘Hell’s Paradise’ Season 2

Episodes 4-7

A warrior wields a katana with the reflection of another warrior in it in Hell's Paradise

Release Date: January 11 | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Chiaki Kobayashi, Yumiri Hanamori, Rie Takahashi, Chikahiro Kobayashi.

Hell’s Paradise follows the story of ninja Gabimaru the Hollow, a man sentenced to death for his crimes who quickly proves to be nearly impossible to kill. When executioner Sagiri Yamada offers him an alternative fate, Gabimaru is sent on a near-impossible mission: journey to the deadly island of Shinsenkyo and retrieve the legendary Elixir of Life in exchange for a full pardon. However, Shinsenkyo is no ordinary island. Those who venture there rarely return, and those who do are forever changed. Joined by fellow death-row convicts, Gabimaru steps into a nightmare far worse than execution itself.

In Season 2, the group ventures deeper into Shinsenkyo, eventually arriving at the fortress of the island’s monstrous rulers, the Tensen. As the dangers escalate, survival becomes impossible without cooperation, forcing uneasy alliances between condemned criminals and their executioners. Desperate to secure the elixir and escape the island alive, Gabimaru and his companions are pushed to their limits as they confront the Tensen head-on.

‘Journal With Witch’

Episodes 5-8

Release Date: January 4 | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Miyuki Sawashiro, Fuuko Mori, Junichi Suwabe, Eriko Matsui.

A surprising hit of the season, Journal With Witch follows novelist Makio Koudai and her broken relationship with her older sister, who constantly berated and mocked her for being different. Because of this fractured bond, Makio isn’t exactly overwhelmed with grief when she learns that her sister and brother-in-law have died in a car crash. However, everything changes when she’s asked to identify their bodies and unexpectedly reunites with her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi, whom she hasn’t seen in years.

After discovering that no other relatives are willing to take Asa in, Makio makes the life-altering decision to become her guardian, despite having no experience raising a child. As Asa struggles to process the sudden loss of her parents, Makio offers the young girl something she never had herself: understanding. Quiet, emotional, and full of heart, Journal With Witch is a gentle anime series that favors introspection over spectacle, making it a perfect choice for viewers looking to unwind and connect with a deeply human story.

[Oshi No Ko] Season 3

Episodes 4-7

Ai Hoshino (voiced by Rie Takahashi) singing on stage and pointing at the audience in Oshi no Ko

Release Date: January 4 | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Jack Stansbury, Takeo Otsuka, Megumi Han, Yurie Igoma.

Picking up after the explosive events of Season 2, [Oshi No Ko] continues to follow Aqua and Ruby as they navigate fame, trauma, and the lingering shadow of their mother’s murder. The story moves into a new phase as half a year has passed since the release of “POP IN 2.” B-Komachi is finally on the verge of its long-awaited breakthrough, and Aqua continues to grow his presence within the industry, while Akane steadily advances on her path to becoming a skilled actress.

As the series progresses, Ruby takes center stage in her own way. Determined to uncover the truth behind Ai and Gorou’s deaths, she begins her ascent through the entertainment world, wielding lies as both a shield and a weapon. With ambition, deception, and unresolved grief colliding, [Oshi No Ko] raises the emotional stakes once again, setting the stage for a darker and more intense chapter.

‘Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game’

Episodes 6-9

Yuji clashing blades with someone in Jujutsu Kaisen

Release Date: January 9 | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Junya Enoki, Yuuma Uchida, Megumi Ogata, Daisuke Namikawa.

Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen covers the “Culling Game” arc, opening with Yuji Itadori grappling with the devastating aftermath of Sukuna’s massacre in Shibuya. Haunted by the destruction left behind, Yuji is consumed by overwhelming guilt as he confronts the weight of responsibility placed upon him. As tensions escalate, one of the world’s most powerful sorcerers returns to Japan with a singular goal: to execute Yuji, setting the stage for a brutal and high-stakes conflict.

‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End’ Season 2

Episodes 4-7

Release Date: January 16, 2026 | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Chiaki Kobayashi.

Arguably the most anticipated release of the Winter anime season, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End returns with the same breathtaking animation and deeply emotional storytelling that made it a standout. This time, Frieren sets out on a new journey with a renewed desire to better understand humanity. Joined by her companions Fern and Stark, she ventures into the northern lands, where new challenges and encounters await.

As always, the heart of Frieren isn’t found in the destination itself, but in the quiet moments along the way, those brief stops that shape the travelers and deepen the bonds between them. Each step forward offers new reflections on time, memory, and connection, making this journey just as meaningful as any grand quest.

‘Fate/strange Fake’

Episodes 6-9

Release Date: January 3, 2026 | Streamer: Crunchyroll

Cast: Tomokazu Seki, Yuu Kobayashi, Yuuki Ono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.

A surprising hit this season, Fate/strange Fake is set years after the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan, a conflict in which participants summon Heroic Spirits and battle for control of the Holy Grail, an omnipotent wish-granting artifact said to be capable of fulfilling whatever the holder of the object desires.

As rumors begin to circulate about a new Holy Grail emerging in America, Masters (mages) and their Servants (summoned spirits) are drawn to the city of Snowfield, where a new battleground slowly takes shape. As factions collide and uneasy alliances form, the curtain rises on another deadly conflict, placing humanity and its legendary heroes center stage once again.

BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai

Release Date: February 26 | Streamer: Netflix

Cast: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Naoya Uchida, Akio Ôtsuka.

A late bloomer of the Winter season is arriving on Netflix this month. BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai is based on Keisuke Itagaki’s hit manga and brings a bold new chapter to the long-running franchise. Following his brutal showdown with his father, Baki Hanma and his fellow fighters are restless, craving a challenge that can truly push them to their limits.

That challenge arrives in the most unexpected way: a secret plan hidden beneath Tokyo Skytree to resurrect the greatest samurai of all time, Miyamoto Musashi. As past and present collide, the series unleashes a high-stakes clash of overwhelming power, where modern mixed martial arts meets legendary swordsmanship.