10 Best Winter 2026 Anime (According to MAL)

Anime fans were already eager for the Winter 2026 anime season to begin, given the return of mega hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. While those series are remarkably high in the rankings, the coldest months of the year aren’t lacking in other stunning releases, from returning hits to surprising newcomers. The current MAL rankings show that a whopping 10 ongoing series have a rating over 8.0, meaning those hoping to find something fresh to binge-watch have no shortage of content to choose from.