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.
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KFR 150: What is Ecchi-Horror??? - Halloween 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:30
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!Halloween is upon us and - as is tradition – we’ve let our Patreon members choose this episode’s topic… and we should have known better XDThis episode, we dive into the world of E…
KFR 149: Flashback to the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:23
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle - Part 1 has been obliterating records for Japanese films throughout its run – and in some countries, it’s not even opened yet!Aaron, Kenny and Kyle sit down to talk about the latest instalm…
KFR 148: The 2025 Autumn Anime Season is here! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:03
The 2025 Autumn Anime season is upon us and you know what that means!We’ve selected 10 shows from this upcoming season to talk about stretching from shounen to josei, action to romance and everything in between!Plus, our…
KFR 147:  Summer Wars + Turkey! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:58
This episode, we were originally going to talk about the airing anime Turkey… but after watching several episodes… We uh… we didn’t really rate it lol.So instead, we’re looking at a fantastic film from the early 2000’s –…
KFR 146: Takopi's Original Sin is DARK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:25
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KFR 145X: Is Weathering With You still good? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:46
With wild storms sweeping Australia at the moment, we're throwing back to a film we saw in the first year of the podcast - Weathering with You!How has this film held up over the past 6 years? Is it still a visual feast?…
KFR 145: KPOP Demon Hunters? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:54
Is it anime? No. But is it animated and taking the world by storm? Very much so!Kpop Demon Hunters might not fit our usual range of topics on this podcast, but the film is a great example of how media that is firmly grou…
KFR 144: Black Lagoon - Get on their level Michael Bay! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:50
The Black Lagoon manga is returning to production after another long hiatus and we finally know a little more about what’s going on behind the scenes.Creator Hiroe Rei recently opened up to Comic Natalie on the struggles…
KFR 143: Revenge of the Sequels! Summer Anime Season 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:30
The summer anime season is upon us again and it's jam packed full of fantastic returning shows!!!But while it's very easy to settle back into these big shows, don't forget about the new gems showing up too!All this, plus…
KFR 142: Crusher Joe - The Movie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:08
This episode, Kyle and Aaron look back into the 80’s at an often-overlooked franchise – Crusher Joe!Based on a series of sci-fi novels which began in the 70’s and a film produced by Sunrise in 1983, will this movie and a…