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Winter 2026 Anime Season Kickoff and General Discussion Thread [2026, Week 02] (ani.social)

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New year, new season of anime! It is Winter 2026 time! So, it's time to talk about the shows that have already started airing and what will be airing in the coming days. If you would like a dedicated episode thread for a show that has aired but @rikka@ani.social didn't make one, you can request it by pm. Like always, discussion about any other anime topic is also welcome!

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[–] wietach@ani.social 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Finished Hana yori Dango. It was delightfully messy and super fun to watch. I really liked the female characters. Tsukushi is an amazingly strong main heroine, Tsubaki is a great sister and adult, and Shigeru's personality makes her a good friend. Also, it's truly pretty aesthetic-wise. I'm all about seasonals, but I get where the nostalgia for old art-styles is coming from.

This Season

Sentenced to Be a Hero – instant drop. I was quite baffled to see such an overwhelming positive reception of its premiere around the net. I'm glad people have something to enjoy and look forward to though, it's simply not for me.
Tamon's B-Side – I've read a couple of chapters after the adaptation announcement to see what to expect, and so far so good. Utage's obsession with Tamon is what I'm here for. ~~Can I also get a second season of Eripiyo fangirling over Maina?~~
Hana-Kimi – It would have looked so good if it was adapted in its time.
Ikoku Nikki – I think it's the earliest in the season I get my AOTS contender.

[–] Rottcodd@ani.social 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Ikoku Nikki – I think it’s the earliest in the season I get my AOTS contender.

I had to check this out, since that's such a bold prediction, and... now it's already an AOTS contender for me too.

That was tremendous, and in so many different ways - the characters, the narration, the art style, the music, the way the story unfolded non-linearly but still somehow seamlessly, the perfectly placed surrealism, the little bits and pieces of buried emotional turmoil (hints of things to come)...

I really didn't expect something that good. Thanks for the heads up.