The super-popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll has announced its major premieres for January 2026, marking the start of a new season with a lineup focused on high-profile titles. The announcement comes shortly after the platform confirmed the discontinuation of its free, ad-supported tier, signaling a stronger emphasis on premium content to attract new subscribers and retain the paying ones.
Probably one of the main highlights of January is the debut of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3; the new season launches the highly anticipated Culling Game arc, a storyline that has generated significant excitement among manga readers and long-time fans of the franchise. Also returning with new episodes is Oshi no Ko, continuing to expand its reach as one of the most popular contemporary anime series.
Sequels play a huge central role in Crunchyroll’s January lineup. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End returns with its second season, building on the critical acclaim and strong audience reception of its debut. Hell’s Paradise is also set to continue, alongside My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, a spin-off series designed to keep audiences engaged with the franchise following the conclusion of the main storyline.
In addition to returning series, the schedule includes notable new releases. Trigun Stargaze arrives as the final chapter of the story that began with Trigun Stampede, offering closure for fans of the rebooted sci-fi western. Meanwhile, Sentenced to Be a Hero introduces a darker fantasy premise, portraying heroism not as a reward, but as a form of punishment within its narrative world.
Alongside the content announcements, Crunchyroll confirmed a limited-time year-end promotion on annual subscription plans. For the U.S. market, discounted pricing is expected to align with current tiers, with annual plans typically ranging around $79.99 for Fan and $99.99 for Mega Fan, depending on regional offers. The promotion is scheduled to run through December 29, 2025.
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