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 108: The Netflix Live Action One Piece! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:28
Netflix's Live Action One Piece series is finally here and... wait.. it's actually GOOD??? Surely you're having us on!That's right - Netflix's Live action adaptation of the incredibly popular One Piece manga and anime is…
KFR 107: The Cat Returns! But where did he go? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:11
WE’RE BACK!This episode, we dive into an under-appreciated Studio Ghibli film that started its production run as something incredibly different!The Cat Returns may not be the first film to jump to mind when you think of…
KFR 106: That Live Action Saint Seiya Movie... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:49
We’re back!The move is complete and our new home: Kawaii-Fi Studio 5 is up and running, but not quite ready for its close up yet!Who else isn’t ready for a close up? Hollywood’s take on Saint Seiya – a beloved manga fran…
KFR 105: The 2023 Summer Anime Season (Attempt 2!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:04
The 2023 Summer Anime season is finally here and there's plenty to talk about as always - but we have a Big Old Asterix hanging over this episode!We originally recorded a whole episode with Keiralee a week before this, a…
KFR 104: Di-Di-Di Digimon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:59
In the final years of the 1990's, the world was introduced to two seemingly similar Japanese franchises - Pokemon and Digimon.From the outside they seemed very similar - both featuring young protagonists using monsters f…
KFR 103: What is a Chainsaw Man? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:51
This episode, we’re finally diving into one of the most hyped up animes of the past year – Chainsaw Man!Love it or hate it, this series is an important part of the evolution of the Shounen manga scene, alongside Jujutsu…
KFR 102: Journey's End - Looking back on the Pokemon Anime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:49
The Pokemon animated series has been running since 1997 and with it we've seen the trials and challenges it's leading character Ash (Satoshi) and his faithful companion Pikachu.But in 2023, the journey of Pokemon's leadi…
KFR 101: Suzume's Door Locking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:59
It’s our first episode back after the massive weekend of Hoshicon Perth and only Kyle and Tifa appear to have survived!We’re talking about Mokoto Shinkai’s incredible new film Suzume, which we feel lives up to the hype!T…
KFR 100: The Best Animes Ever? [LIVE] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54:47
It’s our 100th Episode!This was streamed live on our YouTube channel on April 23rd – and the plan had been to get this online the day after… but it ended up running for THREE HOURS.Join us as we dig through the current T…
KFR 99X: The Promised Neverland - LIVE ACTION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:55
In this mini episode before we hit the 'Big Hundo', Kyle and Emma take a look at the Live Action adaptation of The Promised Neverland!Were the child actors any good? Should they have spent more on wigs? And how good is N…