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

Kawaii-Fi Radio - Anime Podcast
Podcast Episodes
KFR 90: Tiger & Bunny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
This time, it's a bit of a different episode as the team meet up in the digital world... No, not the DigiWorld - it was just Discord! After a bout with the plague, we figured keeping it safe was wise!This episode we talk…
KFR 89: Halloween Special - Witches & Anime! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:43
It’s October and that can mean only one thing – It’s time for our annual Halloween episode!The choice was put to our Patreons to vote on this year’s theme, and they’ve chosen Witches in Anime!So what was the first anime…
KFR 88: Has Cyberpunk Edgerunners saved 2077? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:50
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is in the wild and it’s one pulpy ride through the world of Night City!Sure, it makes you want to revisit Cyberpunk 2077 – which is the anime’s purpose – but as a stand-alone series, is it any good?…
KFR 87: Chainsaws & Autumn Anime 2022! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:29
WE’RE BACK!It’s been a wild couple of months with moving house, travel and work for the team, but we’re finally set back up and that means we’re back to our regular fortnightly episodes!And it’s just in time cause a new…
KFR 86X: Dragon Ball Super - Super Hero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:32
Well the move got pushed back a little bit so, we grabbed out the microphones from storage and recorded a Kawaii-Fi Extra!In the spotlight is the latest Dragonball feature film - Dragonball Super: Super Hero.It's been gi…
KFR 86: 20 Years of .Hack// [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:47
It’s been 20 years since .Hack//Sign first aired on Japanese TV, eventually becoming a popular multi-platform franchise which laid the ground work for many successful future Animes!From Sword Art Online to Log Horizon to…
KFR 85: I Want To Eat Your Pancreas? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:40
On this uplifting and heart-warming episode of Kawaii-Fi, we watch a film we’ve been putting off for a while – I Want To Eat Your Pancreas.This plus the return of the wonderful Kieralee, Vending Machines in Dungeons and…
KFR 84: Princess Mononoke's 25th Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:53
It’s the 25th Anniversary of Princess Mononoke, and we went to an Anniversary screening! So how does it hold up after 25 years?This plus Shiba Inu's, Bullet Trains, a slew of Anime Movie News, and a load of laughs!VIDEOS…
KFR 83: The 2022 Summer Anime season is already here! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:49
This episode – it’s a new anime season and, to be blunt, it’s not looking very massive.But this is kind of a good thing because last season was HECTIC and we could use some time to finish off our half-watched lists! So w…
KFR 82: Steamboy is showing it's age... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:30
This episode, we’re going back to early “naughtys” to look at the Ōtomo Katsuhiro’s first feature film after Akira – Steamboy!How has this film held up in over the past 18 years? And is it still entertaining?This plus a…