The True Legends Return to the Anime World in 2026! These Sequels Have Been Worth the Long Wait
2026 is truly a carnival year for anime fans, with several legendary sequels finally making their return. I've compiled the broadcast information—are you all ready to binge-watch?
"Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 3: "Culling Game - Part 1"
- Premiere Date: January 8, 2026 (1-hour special premiere)
- Production Studio: MAPPA
- Plot Highlights: Entering the most intense and brutal "Culling Game" arc from the original manga. High-energy warning!
"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Season 2
- Premiere Date: January 16, 2026
- Production Studio: MADHOUSE
- Plot Direction: Primarily adapting the Northern Lands arc, following the trio as they continue their adventure toward "Aureole" (the land where souls rest) after passing the First-Class Mage Exam.
- Musical Surprise: The ending theme will continue to be performed by milet!
"Fire Force" Season 3: "The Third Chapter" Part 2 (Final Season)
- Premiere Date: January 9, 2026
- Production Studio: david production
- This is the finale; the story of the Fire Force is about to reach its ultimate conclusion.
"Hell's Paradise" Season 2
- Premiere Date: January 11, 2026
- Production Studio: MAPPA (Same studio as "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man")
- Guaranteed quality; this dark-style battle anime sequel is worth looking forward to.
"Oshi no Ko" Sequel
- Premiere Date: January 14, 2026
- Production Studio: Doga Kobo (Original staff)
- Plot Direction: Primarily adapting the "Main Story" and "Scandal" arcs from the manga; expect an explosion of information.
- New Music: The ending theme has been confirmed as "Serenade" by natori.
"Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict" (Final Part 4)
- Premiere Date: July 2026
- Production Studio: PIERROT FILMS
- This has truly been a ten-year wait; the final chapter is finally coming!
"Medalist"
- Premiere Date: January 2026
- Genre: Passion, Sports, Competition, Coming-of-age
- Production Team: Director Yasutaka Yamamoto, Screenwriter Jukki Hanada, Music by Yuki Hayashi
- A figure skating theme; this production lineup is highly anticipated.
Personal Thoughts:
January 2026 is going to be a battle of the titans. Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren, Fire Force, and Hell's Paradise are all premiering almost simultaneously—it's going to be a season of staying up all night to watch!
I'm most looking forward to the "Bleach" finale; I've been waiting for this since I was a student. Also, "Frieren" Season 2—the first season was already a masterpiece, so I hope the second season maintains that quality.
Which one are you most looking forward to?
"Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 3: "Culling Game - Part 1"
- Premiere Date: January 8, 2026 (1-hour special premiere)
- Production Studio: MAPPA
- Plot Highlights: Entering the most intense and brutal "Culling Game" arc from the original manga. High-energy warning!
"Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Season 2
- Premiere Date: January 16, 2026
- Production Studio: MADHOUSE
- Plot Direction: Primarily adapting the Northern Lands arc, following the trio as they continue their adventure toward "Aureole" (the land where souls rest) after passing the First-Class Mage Exam.
- Musical Surprise: The ending theme will continue to be performed by milet!
"Fire Force" Season 3: "The Third Chapter" Part 2 (Final Season)
- Premiere Date: January 9, 2026
- Production Studio: david production
- This is the finale; the story of the Fire Force is about to reach its ultimate conclusion.
"Hell's Paradise" Season 2
- Premiere Date: January 11, 2026
- Production Studio: MAPPA (Same studio as "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Chainsaw Man")
- Guaranteed quality; this dark-style battle anime sequel is worth looking forward to.
"Oshi no Ko" Sequel
- Premiere Date: January 14, 2026
- Production Studio: Doga Kobo (Original staff)
- Plot Direction: Primarily adapting the "Main Story" and "Scandal" arcs from the manga; expect an explosion of information.
- New Music: The ending theme has been confirmed as "Serenade" by natori.
"Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Conflict" (Final Part 4)
- Premiere Date: July 2026
- Production Studio: PIERROT FILMS
- This has truly been a ten-year wait; the final chapter is finally coming!
"Medalist"
- Premiere Date: January 2026
- Genre: Passion, Sports, Competition, Coming-of-age
- Production Team: Director Yasutaka Yamamoto, Screenwriter Jukki Hanada, Music by Yuki Hayashi
- A figure skating theme; this production lineup is highly anticipated.
Personal Thoughts:
January 2026 is going to be a battle of the titans. Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren, Fire Force, and Hell's Paradise are all premiering almost simultaneously—it's going to be a season of staying up all night to watch!
I'm most looking forward to the "Bleach" finale; I've been waiting for this since I was a student. Also, "Frieren" Season 2—the first season was already a masterpiece, so I hope the second season maintains that quality.
Which one are you most looking forward to?
