As 2026 begins, a new slate of anime titles has started airing as part of the winter season. For viewers in Southeast Asia, Muse Communication has announced the list of anime series it will distribute during the Winter 2026 season.
This season features a mix of returning titles and new adaptations across various genres. Among the highlights is the continuation of Frieren’s reflective journey in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, alongside the latest entry in the long-running romantic comedy series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War. The line-up also includes darker and more survival-oriented narratives, such as Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, and many more.
Below is the list of Winter 2026 anime titles licensed by Muse Asia:
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Season 2)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Source: Manga
Synopsis: The long-lived elf mage Frieren continues her journey with Fern and Stark, further exploring themes of time, memory, and the meaning of life as new encounters await them.
Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
Japanese Title: Shibou Yuugi de Meshi o Kuu
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Action
Source: Light Novel
Synopsis: Known as “Players”, a group of girls are forced to participate in deadly games staged as public spectacles. Survival is the only way to earn prize money, though even the most skilled competitors can fall at any moment.
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling: I Only Aim to Become the Strongest
Japanese Title: Tensei Shitara Dragon no Tamago Datta: Saikyou Igai Mezasa Nee
Genre: Reincarnation, Fantasy, Adventure
Source: Light Novel
Synopsis: Reborn as a dragon egg, Illusia must hunt monsters and level up in order to hatch. Despite evolving, she remains feared by humans and must struggle to survive in a harsh world.
Easygoing Territory Defence by the Optimistic Lord
Japanese Title: Okiraku Ryōshu no Tanoshii Ryōchi Bōei
Genre: Fantasy
Source: Light Novel
Synopsis: Van, once praised as a prodigy, is cast out after gaining the supposedly useless “Production Magic”. Exiled to a remote borderland, he attempts to rebuild a struggling village using his unconventional abilities.
Chained Soldier (Season 2)
Japanese Title: Mato Seihei no Slave
Genre: Action, Harem
Source: Manga
Synopsis: Following the defeat of a powerful enemy, Yuuki Wakura and the Seventh Unit face a new threat as the Eight Thunder Gods begin to move within the demon-infested realm of Mato.
Scum of the Brave
Japanese Title: Yuusha no Kuzu
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
Source: Light Novel
Synopsis: In mid-21st-century Tokyo, bounty hunters known as “Braves” use enhanced ether abilities to hunt demon kings. The story follows their activities as a high school girl seeks to enter their dangerous world.
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – Stairway to Adulthood
Genre: School, Romance, Comedy
Source: Manga
Synopsis: After finally beginning their relationship, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane reflect on their shared memories at Shuchiin Academy, marking a more introspective chapter in the series.
Overall, Muse Asia’s Winter 2026 line-up presents a diverse selection of genres, ranging from fantasy and isekai to action-heavy and romantic comedy series. All listed titles are scheduled for legal distribution in Southeast Asia through Muse Asia’s YouTube channel, Muse Asia’s regional YouTube channels (Muse Indonesia, Muse Thailand, etc), and various streaming services.
The Indonesian Anime Times
