We've summed up the best anime of winter 2026, including comedies about "torture," battle shonen brawls, and a must-watch drama.

Rei Penber is the Deputy Lead Editor for GameRant's Anime and Manga team, originally from Kashmir and currently based in Beirut. He brings seven years of professional experience as a writer and editor ...

Rei Penber is the Deputy Lead Editor for GameRant's Anime and Manga team, originally from Kashmir and currently based in Beirut. He brings seven years of professional experience as a writer and editor ...

Crunchyroll has announced its January 2026 lineup, including anime exclusives, anime TV shows, new anime adaptations, OVA / TV specials, and anime franchises arriving on the streaming service. We’ve ...

2025 has been one of the strongest years for anime in ages, building on what is clearly a new Golden Age in the Japanese animation industry. With widening viewership, more access to anime on streaming ...

In many ways, 2025 was a banner year for anime: There were box-office smashes, such as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle grossing close to $800 million worldwide, alongside a less quantifiable shift in ...

One Piece anime begins the long-awaited Elbaph Arc on April 5, 2026 Storyline explores the giants’ homeland, expanding world-building after the “Egghead Island” arc Fans anticipate large-scale battles ...

Back in the day, the sub vs dub anime debate reigned supreme, with many fans upholding subtitle supremacy over English voice actors’ take on anime dialogue. However, the new streaming generation is ...