Crunchyroll Reveals New Winter 2026 Streaming List & Release Dates in Big Anime Update

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The highly anticipated sequel to the popular Toonami anime Yoroiden Samurai Troopers (known as Ronin Warriors in the US) is coming to Crunchyroll as part of its Winter 2026 anime season, along with several other new shows.

I was already excited about the Winter 2026 anime season, with a lot of shows I’d been waiting for set to debut. But now it’s gotten even bigger! They’ve added even more premieres, including titles like The Case Book of Arne, Scum of the Brave, and Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers, plus a bunch of other new series.

Ronin Warriors Anime Sequel Headlines Crunchyroll’s Winter 2026 Updated Release Schedule

  • TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
    • Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers @ 7:00 AM PT
    • The Case Book of Arne @ 9:30 AM PT
  • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8
    • Champignon Witch @ 10:00 AM PT
  • SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
    • Scum of the Brave @ 9:00 AM PT
  • SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
    • Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- @ 8:00 AM PT
    • Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 @ 10:20 AM PT

Crunchyroll has announced new release dates for some upcoming anime. Season 3 of MF GHOST and Season 6 of The Outcast are now streaming, having moved up to January 1st. Also, a new anime will premiere on Saturday, January 10th at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.

by the studio behind Spy x Family, is coming to Crunchyroll on Thursday, Jan. 15.

Several anime series – including Case Closed, You and Idol Precure, SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes, The Daily Life of the Immortal King, Digimon Beatbreak, To Your Eternity Season 3, GNOSIA, and Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider – will continue airing starting in Fall 2025. Notably, One Piece from Toei Animation is not included in this continuation.

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Sunrise)

This is a continuation of the classic anime Samurai Troopers. Centuries ago, a powerful evil spirit attempted to conquer the world but was defeated and forced into hiding, promising to return for revenge. Now, a thousand years later, people have forgotten the threat of Arago, the Emperor of Doom. When strange darkness falls over Tokyo and an eerie laugh fills the air, the world is plunged into terror as Arago makes his comeback!

The Case Book of Arne (SILVER LINK)

When Louis Hartmann’s father, a detective working on a series of murders, dies suddenly, Louis is left completely alone. People whisper that a dangerous vampire, known as the Grave-Digger, is responsible. Louis doesn’t believe in such stories, and decides to solve the murders himself. However, his plans change when he meets Arne Neuntöte, a detective who claims to be an expert, and his assistant, Lynn Reinweiß. Louis is about to be drawn into something much bigger than he expected…

Champignon Witch (TYPHOON GRAPHICS)

Champignon Witch tells the story of Luna, a woman who lives in the forest and is rumored to be a witch because poisonous mushrooms grow near her. The townspeople call her the “Mushroom Witch” and fear her, but Luna unexpectedly starts to care for them. It’s a magical tale filled with love, adventure, and heartfelt emotions!

Scum of the Brave (OLM)

In a futuristic Tokyo, members of the mafia have the power to transform into incredibly strong, otherworldly beings. Brave warriors are tasked with hunting them down. Yashiro, a cynical supernatural being known as the Grim Reaper, unexpectedly takes on a new student, Aki Jogamine, a high school girl determined to become one of these Braves. Together, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a series of difficult and dangerous cases. This is the story of a reluctant mentor and his headstrong apprentice as they navigate a world of supernatural threats.

Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- (SynergySP)

During Japan’s Edo period, a brave group of firefighters worked tirelessly to protect the city and its people. When a wave of suspicious fires threatened to destroy Edo, these heroes bravely fought to save lives and contain the blazes.

Theater of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 (ILCA)

Every evening as it gets dark, a man wearing a yellow mask appears at the local playground. People gather around to hear him tell eerie stories. He’s a captivating storyteller, and each tale is more frightening than the last. His stories are inspired by old Japanese traditions, myths, and local legends, drawing on a rich history of spooky tales.

Crunchyroll is celebrating the upcoming Saturday, Jan. 10, premiere of Trigun Stargaze with a .

Trigun Stargaze (Studio Orange)

Over two and a half years have passed since the devastating Lost JuLai incident destroyed a city and threw the planet into turmoil. Meryl is still searching for Vash, now with the help of her new, younger companion Milly, and their journey leads them to Wolfwood. Meanwhile, Vash is living under the alias Eriks, hiding in a remote town. When he receives a distress call from the ship he calls home, he quickly moves to protect its crew. But just as things seem to be looking up, the mysterious and destructive being known as the one-winged angel returns, threatening to plunge the planet back into chaos. The destinies of these characters will converge, leading to a final showdown that will determine the fate of the panicked planet.

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2026-01-06 22:40