Best Anime of Winter 2026: The Complete Season Guide

Winter 2026 is stacked. We’ve got blockbuster sequels, highly anticipated adaptations, and at least two shows that came out of nowhere to dominate the conversation. Here’s everything worth watching this season, ranked by how much we think you should prioritize them. S Tier: Must Watch 1. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 Studio: Madhouse | Episodes: 24 (ongoing) | Streaming: Crunchyroll If you watched Season 1 and somehow haven’t started Season 2, what are you doing? Frieren continues to be the most thoughtful, beautifully animated show in anime. The pacing is deliberate, the character writing is exceptional, and every episode feels like a short film. ...

February 9, 2026 · 4 min · I Crave Anime

One Piece Watch Order Guide (2026): Every Arc, Every Episode, Zero Filler

One Piece is one of the greatest anime ever made. It’s also over 1,100 episodes long, which means starting it in 2026 feels like signing up for a second job. Good news: you don’t need to watch all of them. This guide breaks down every arc in order, flags the filler you can skip, and helps you decide whether to watch the original, the remake, or some combination of both. ...

February 9, 2026 · 6 min · I Crave Anime

Best Anime for Beginners in 2026: 15 Shows That Will Hook You

Everyone tells you to watch anime. Nobody tells you WHERE to start. There are thousands of shows, dozens of genres, and the community loves recommending 500-episode series to people who’ve never watched a single episode. That’s not helpful. This list is different. Every show here was chosen because it: Is easy to get into (no dense lore requirement) Has a strong first episode Is available on major streaming platforms Represents what makes anime special Let’s go. ...

February 8, 2026 · 6 min · I Crave Anime