Anime
Anime movie releases, series premieres, streaming debuts, and major anime convention announcements.
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Ranma 1/2 Season 3 Finale (Netflix)
Season 3 of MAPPA's Ranma 1/2 remake concludes its 12-episode weekly Netflix run.
Comic Market 109 (Winter Comiket 2026)
The world largest doujinshi and fan-creation event, held as a three-day Winter Comiket at Tokyo Big Sight.
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! (TV Anime Premiere)
J.C.STAFF's TV anime of Haka Tokura's light novel premieres January 4 on Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11 and ~20 other channels, with early streaming on Netflix. LiSA sings the opening "Ecstatic Buffer".
Mera x Death: Shinigami to Boku no Ijou na Koi (TV Anime Premiere)
New TV anime in MIXI's Monster Strike franchise (Mera x Death: The Unusual Love Between Me and the Grim Reaper). Premieres Tuesday January 5, 2027 on TOKYO MX and other terrestrial stations in Japan, plus streaming services.
Anime Los Angeles 22
Anime Los Angeles returns to the Long Beach Convention Center for four days of anime, cosplay, artist alley, gaming, and fan programming.
Ichibancon 2027
Ichibancon anime convention in Concord, North Carolina.
SacAnime Winter 2027
Northern California's twice-yearly anime convention returns to downtown Sacramento with voice actor guests, artist alley and cosplay events.
IKKiCON 2027
Central Texas anime and gaming convention at the Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, TX.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All (TV Anime Premiere)
CloverWorks' adaptation of Sumiko Arai's manga debuts January 8 at 11:00 p.m. JST on NTV's FuraAni block; Crunchyroll streams it as it airs.
Shin Samurai-den YAIBA Season 2
Second season of the YAIBA anime adaptation premieres January 9, 2027.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 3
Third season of the Shangri-La Frontier anime, adapting the VRMMO manga by Ryosuke Fuji and Katarina.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO (Japan Theatrical Release)
SUNRISE's prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM opens in theaters in Japan on January 15, 2027; North American release follows in February 2027.
Anime Impulse Los Angeles 2027
Anime Impulse Los Angeles brings anime, gaming, cosplay, artist alley, and Japanese pop culture to the Fairplex in Pomona for a two-day event.
Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising (North America Theatrical Screenings)
Aniplex of America and Fathom Entertainment screen the Puella Magi Madoka Magica sequel film in North American theaters January 16-19 in subtitled and English dub versions. Tickets on sale December 11.
Tamala 2030: A Punk Cat in Dark
Long-awaited sequel to the cult anime Tamala 2010, premiering January 21, 2027.
Ohayocon 2027
Long-running Ohio anime convention returns to Columbus for its 2027 edition of panels, cosplay, and guests.
Witch on the Holy Night (US Theatrical Release)
Crunchyroll releases the Mahoyo anime film in US theaters.
ghost - end of night (Madhouse Anime Film)
Shingo Natsume's first original theatrical anime film, animated by Madhouse with character designs by Natsume Ono, opens in Japanese cinemas.
Katsucon 2027
Katsucon celebrates its 32nd anniversary February 12-14, 2027 at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.
Medalist the Movie (Gekijoban Medalist)
Theatrical anime film adaptation of Tsurumaikada's figure skating manga Medalist, animated by ENGI.