Anime Movies & Series Released in January 2026

Animation · Sci-Fi · Japanese

Shiori is a typical high school student who dreams of online stardom, but struggles to capture attention. After an embarrassing video of her goes viral, she gets trapped in her smartphone and replaced by a charismatic alter ego. As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.

Animation · Action · Mystery · Japanese

When a massive alien flower known as "Darol" unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population of Japan, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.

Animation · Horror · Thriller · Japanese

"Welcome back, Boys and Girls!" Step into the delightfully doll-like world of Poppin-Play Kitchen! Your adorable hosts, P-chan, C-chan and U-chan, are dead ready to give you a culinary adventure of a lifetime! Left at the mercy of larger-than-life Stage Hands, impossible recipes, and an invisible audience, can our lovely hosts survive this bizarre cooking show? …Or will they 'POP' under pressure? Only one way to find out. Let's Get Cooking!

Animation · Fantasy · Music · Japanese

Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.

Animation · Comedy · Japanese

Appel, a hardworking scholarship student, arrives at an elite private high school ready to embark on his new academic journey. However, what awaits him is unforeseen chaos. Enter the mysterious pink-haired twins, Glista and Glyde, who have taken a burrowing interest in Appel. They’re sweet, bright, and wiggling their way into every part of his life. As his quiet routine begins to unravel, will Appel uncover the true nature of the twins to keep his life from rotting away? The line between intrigue and madness is razor-thin, and the worm is already at the core of the apple.

Animation · Japanese

Akira Toriyama’s color illustrations and standout scenes will come to life as an animation using the latest techniques! The animation was completed with a strong focus on faithfully translating the textures and colors of Akira Toriyama’s illustrations into motion, resulting in dynamic visuals that express Son Goku’s growth and journey.

Animation · Japanese

Animation · Sci-Fi · War · Japanese

Haunted by past trauma, Hathaway Noa is drawn to a mysterious girl named Gigi Andalucia, whose strange powers stir memories within him. While swayed by her cryptic words, he continues preparing for Mafty's mission -- the attack on the Adelaide Conference. Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg of the Earth Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate Mafty and is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role.

Animation · Drama · Mystery · Japanese

Reito Naoi, a young man fired unfairly from his day job, finds himself hitting rock bottom when he's arrested after a desperate attempt to get back on his feet. With nothing left to him, he surrendered himself to fate, giving up on any hopes for the future, and lost the will to make his own choices in life. But one day, a chance encounter threw him a lifeline that could change his fate forever.

Animation · Comedy · Japanese

Part 2 of the spin-off comedy series from Girls und Panzer.

Animation · Comedy · Horror · Japanese

An ancient vampire who has thrived on human blood for centuries meets a modern Japanese wraith spreading curses through television screens. These two beings, transcending the boundaries of East and West, forge a covenant of love that births a daughter inheriting their blood and terror... The vampire dad... Dracule! The wraith mom... Sayako! And their daughter... Alice! (Don't forget the mysterious cat, Dark Matter!) Welcome to the spine-chilling, hair-raising home drama of the Horrors family, where every day is a scream!