KFR 154: The 2026 Winter Anime Season is stacked!

KFR 154: The 2026 Winter Anime Season is stacked!

Author: Bad Bard Productions January 14, 2026 Duration: 1:36:09
It's a new year and a new anime season - and it's completely stacked with great shows!With heaps of popular shows getting sequels and even more unique new shows on the roster, there's something for everyone this Winter Anime Season!VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbitTifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifiOUR PICKS FROM THIS SEASONSentenced to be a Hero - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12268JUJUTSU KAISEN The Culling Game Part 1 - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12482 The Darwin Incident - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12670Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12860 Tamon's B-side - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12695 Dead Account - https://www.livechart.me/anime/13081 SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12815Trigun Stargaze - https://www.livechart.me/anime/11910Champignon Witch - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12765/ROLL OVER AND DIE - https://www.livechart.me/anime/13149  Returning series:Hell's Paradise Season 2 - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12236Golden Kamuy Final Season - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12220 Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12745 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 - https://www.livechart.me/anime/13215'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2 - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12614Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Stairway to Adulthood- https://www.livechart.me/anime/13209 UNDEAD UNLUCK Winter Arc - https://www.livechart.me/anime/12782 STRANGE YU-GI-OH FAN FILM:https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Time-to-Duel/0P159N49SPANS1P23EBUWJWLNB  JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kawaiifianime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Spotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleYT Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-Fi-YMCastbox: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiCastboxGoodpod: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-fiGoodpodAmazon Music: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAmazonPocket Casts: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiPocket  EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:02:19 – Winter Anime Season 00:03:34 – Sentenced to be a Hero00:11:17 – JUJUTSU KAISEN The Culling Game Part 100:16:12 – The Darwin Incident00:23:38 – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 200:29:11 – Tamon's B-side00:34:13 – Dead Account00:40:00 – SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table00:46:06 – Trigun Stargaze00:53:40 – Champignon Witch00:56:59 – ROLL OVER AND DIE01:05:27 – Anime Communique01:29:14 – Awards, Bad Fan films and Scrubs?Tags:anime,podcast,anime news,anime podcast,anime reviews,anime recommendation,JUJUTSU KAISEN,The Culling Game,The Darwin Incident,Frieren,Beyond Journey's End,Tamon's B-side, Dead Account,SHIBOYUGI,Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, Trigun Stargaze,Champignon Witch, ROLL OVER AND DIE,Hell's Paradise,Golden Kamuy,Fire Force,My Hero Academia Vigilantes,'Tis Time for Torture Princess,Kaguya-Sama,Love is War,Undead Unluck

There's a particular kind of excitement that comes from diving into a new series or rediscovering a forgotten gem, and that's the feeling Kawaii-Fi Radio-Anime Podcast aims to capture every time. Created by Bad Bard Productions, this isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a conversational space for anyone drawn to anime, manga, and the wider otaku culture. You'll hear discussions that range from the latest industry news and seasonal must-watches to thoughtful recommendations from the vast back catalogue, ensuring both newcomers and long-time fans find something to connect with. The tone is intentionally welcoming and all-ages, focusing on shared enthusiasm rather than insider gatekeeping. Episodes arrive every two weeks, filled with genuine reactions and deep dives, complemented by additional monthly content on their YouTube channel. It feels less like a formal review show and more like hanging out with friends who just watched something incredible and can't wait to talk about it. Tune into this podcast for a consistent, friendly voice in the ever-expanding world of Japanese animation, where the classics get as much love as the newest hits.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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KFR 161: You should definitely watch '100 Meters'! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:58
At Kawaii-Fi we wouldn't describe ourselves as "sporty" people - shocking we know! But every now and then, a sports anime will bring people in from all areas of the anime fandom.We've seen it happen with Haikyu and Slam…
KFR 160: The 2026 Spring Anime Season feels small? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:45
A new anime season is upon us and it’s an odd one. We have some popular returning series and a few new surefire hits, but it feels like it’s missing something?Join us as we share our picks for the season, a few raised ey…
KFR 159: Sand Land is definitely worth revisiting! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:24
This episode we’re diving into the Back Catalogue to share a fantastic series we should have talked about more when it aired – Sand Land!Based on the early 2000’s manga by legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama, this series an…
KFR 158: Monster Musume is a lot | White Day 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:59
It’s white day and that means our Patreon members have been given the reigns to the show… and oof they picked a couple of doosey’s for us this time around!As with Valentines Day, our White Day episodes are not for all ag…
KFR 157: Penguin Highway is a bit naff... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:37
Penguins showing up in a Japanese town miles away from any ocean, coupled with other strange occurrences? Sounds like a compelling idea for a film, and the artwork looks amazing!But temper your expectations - Penguin Hig…
KFR 156: Agent Aika - Valentine's Anime 2026! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:03
We’re a little delayed due to technical and scheduling issues – but it’s time for our annual Valentines episode!In the cross-hairs this time is a retro anime full of fan service – Agent Aika.Literally bursting at the sea…
KFR 155: The 2025 Anime Awards! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:41
It’s time again for the Kawaii-Fi Anime Awards!As we do each January, we’re looking back on the past year of anime! Each team member picks out their favourite shows across categories featuring genres, music and art – and…
KFR 153: Angel's Egg is a bit... odd? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:33
Angel’s Egg is a bit of an oddity – it has hardly any dialogue, the characters are unnamed, there are weird groups of ghostly fishermen, and – of course – a girl carrying an egg.Released in 1985, the film is an avante ga…
KFR 152: You need to watch Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:16
Fujimoto Tatsuki is now fairly well known for his action blockbuster series Chainsaw Man, the very strange manga Fire Punch and his introspective short Look Back.But before any of these stories began, Fujimoto-san wrote…
KFR 151: Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:37
Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc has been doing fantastically in cinemas around the world!It's violent, bloody, and a real punch in the gut, featuring spectacular artwork and storytelling.Is Denji still emotionally stunt…