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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Podcast Episodes
KFR 133: Anime Hotpot 2024! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:30
It’s the end of the year and that means it’s time for an Anime Hotpot Episode!Each of us have brought an anime series from the back catalogue to share as we wind down for the end of the year – so what’s going in the pot…
KFR 132: 25 years of Zoids anime! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:46
It’s been 25 years since Zoids: Chaotic Century hit Japanese screens, and the franchise certainly been through it’s ups and downs – as is the case for many series designed to sell products!However, the Zoids model kits t…
KFR 131: Looking back with Look Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:16
This episode, we’re jumping into the mind of Fujimoto Tatsuki, creator of Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch, as we talk his latest animated outing – Look Back!This 50-minute film is a beautiful semi-autobiographical tale of tw…
KFR 130: Classic Yōkai Anime - Halloween! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:12:36
We're BACK and it's time to get spooky!Halloween is upon us and as we do every year, our Patreon members have helped us choose the topic of this episode - and it's Classic Yōkai!Yōkai play a big role in Japanese supernat…
KFR 129: Where is the BIG Autumn Anime Season??? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:36
This episode, the Autumn/Fall Anime season is here and its… oddly small?The final quarter of the year would historically see a trove of great anime to check out, but this time it’s looking like relatively slim pickings a…
KFR 128: Girls Und Panzers? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:07
This episode, we’re talking about two things: Tanks and Girls!That’s right, we’re been diving into the back catalogue to check out the beloved anime franchise Girls und Panzer!So why has this series become such a juggern…
KFR 127X: What is COCOLORS? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:22
This episode, we’re taking a brief break before we start talking Girls und Panzers to help us line up the team and let them recover from sickness and work!So instead – we’re sharing with you a short film Kyle found at a…
KFR 127: Haruhi, Melancholy and Endless 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:07
It’s been 15 years since one of the weirdest controversies (and programming choices) in anime history.In mid-2009, the second season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya’s was under way when fans had a moment of Dejavu –…
KFR 126: Now is the perfect time to watch Haikyu!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:56
The Summer Olympics are on in Paris and the sports are being done! *yay sports!*But one sport in particular has caught our eye… Yes! It’s Volleyball - and for us otaku’s that means Haikyu!!With Olympic fever at a high an…
KFR 125: The History of Gainax - Studio in Focus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:49
This episode, Kyle and Kenny dive deep into the history of Studio Gainax – a beloved anime studio with over 40 years of history which sadly declared bankruptcy in 2024.Gainax was an anime studio established by fans and u…