We've previously detailed some of
the biggest anime sequels returning in 2018- many of which are making their triumphant return at the start of the year during the Winter Season. Now, we'll cover where you can watch these returning favorites, along with some notable titles making their debut. Among the likes of
citrus,
Darling in the FranXX,
Grancrest Senki and more- which new title are you looking forward to checking out the most?
Also, if you're on a budget and looking to cut back on some of your subscriptions this season, this guide will be pretty handy in determining where to spend your hard-earned money. As in most seasons past, Crunchyroll certainly snagged the lion's share of new titles but whereas they have quantity, a few other platforms might have them beat in terms of quality. Is your number 1 most-anticipated show steaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, HiDive or still looking for a home?
Anime Strike Amazon Prime
It appears the collapse of Anime Strike has Amazon circling the wagons at the moment but the streaming platform still has 4 exclusive titles for the Winter 2018 season through Amazon's contract with Fuji TV's Noitamina and Animeism programming blocks. What happens after those contracts expire is anyone's guess.
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After The Rain (January 12)
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Beatless (January 13)
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Killing Bites (January 13)
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Kokkoku: Moment by Moment (January 8)
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll remains the preeminent destination for anime viewing in North America. The streaming platform has a whopping 31 new, returning or ongoing titles for the Winter 2018 season- many of which are also being simuldubbed via CR's partnership with Funimation.
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A place further than the Universe
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The Ancient Magus' Bride (2nd cour)
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Black Clover (2nd cour)
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GARO: Vanishing Line (2nd cour)
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Grancrest Senki AKA Record of Grancrest War (January 06)
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Overlord II (January 9)
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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san AKA Skilled Teaser Takagi
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Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card
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Pop Team Epic (January 7)
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Dagashi Kashi season 2
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Darling in the FranXX (January 13)
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Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody (January 11)
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Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko
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citrus (January 6)
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The Junji Ito Collection
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Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls (January 09)
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Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (January 12)
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March Comes In Like A Lion season 2 (2nd cour) *no Funimation dub
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Ryuuou no Oshigoto! AKA The Ryuo's Work is Never Done! *no Funimation dub
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Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho *no Funimation dub
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Yuru Camp AKA Laid-Back Camp *no Funimation dub
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Gintama: Silver Soul Arc *no Funimation dub
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Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san AKA Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles
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Gakuen Babysitters AKA School Babysitters *no Funimation dub
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Dragon Ball Super (ongoing)
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Boruto Naruto: Generations (ongoing)
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One Piece (ongoing)
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IDOLiSH 7 (ongoing)
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Slow Start *no Funimation dub
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Miira no Kaikata AKA How To Keep A Mummy *no Funimation dub (January 12)
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Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line (January 09) - Season 4 of the popular shonen sports anime.
Funimation
It's still too early to see what the ramifications will be from Sony's purchase of Funimation. As a result, Funi is still operating off of its partnership with Crunhcyroll. You'll only be watching Funimation this season if you prefer English-dubs over subtitles.
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Overlord II simul-dub (January 09)
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GARO: Vanishing Line *dub (2nd cour)
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Pop Team Epic *simul-dub (January 7)
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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san AKA Skilled Teaser Takagi *simul-dub
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Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card *simul-dub
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Dagashi Kashi season 2 *simul-dub
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Darling in the FranXX *simul-dub (January 13)
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Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody *simul-dub (January 11)
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citurs *simul-dub (January 6)
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The Junji Ito Collection
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Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls (January 09)
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Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens
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Dragon Ball Super (ongoing)
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Boruto Naruto: Generations (ongoing)
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One Piece (ongoing)
HiDIVE
Once upon a tile the major partnership in animation was between Sentai Filmworks and Crunchyroll. However a few year back, Sentai partnered up with Amazon and Crunchyroll rebounded by entering into a sub/dub agreement with Funimation. However, with Amazon ending Anime Strike, Sentai's titles only have HiDIVE as a potential landing spot. Sentai will likely be looking to find a new partner yet again and most anime fans expect it to be Netflix.
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Nanatsu no Bitoku AKA The Seven Heavenly Virtues *though not confirmed, Sentai Filmworks holds the license and with Amazon reshuffling, their only buyer at the moment is HiDIVE
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Hakumei to Mikochi AKA Hakumei and Mikochi
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Takunomi. *15 minute shorts
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Pop Team Epic (January 7)
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Mitsuboshi Colors
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Dame × Prince Anime Caravan (January 10)
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ClassicaLoid 2nd Season (January 6)
Hulu
Hulu bowed out from the anime game a number of years ago but they still have existing contracts in place with a few licensors. As such, they'll debut new titles from time to time, as is the case with Record of Grancrest War.
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Black Clover (2nd cour)
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Grancrest Senki AKA Record of Grancrest War
Netflix
Netflix announced last year that they would be committing a boatload of cash to original programming- including anime original films and television series. Devilman: Crybaby is already making noise in the anime community but that's just a precursor for the thunderous arrival of The Seven Deadly Sins season 2 (technically 3).
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Devilman: Crybaby
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Fate/EXTRA: Last Encore (January 28)
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B: The Beginning (March 2)
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Violet Evergarden - It's set to air week-to-week in Netflix Japan and a few other Netflix territories have the show listed for a January 11 debut as well. However initial reports stated that Violet Evergarden wouldn't make its way stateside until the Spring. We'll know for sure on the 11th... (January 11...maybe...possibly)
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments (January 13)
Series Currently Without A Home
It's possible that one of the previous platforms will pick up these titles in the coming weeks.
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hitorinoshita - The Outcast season 2 - A Chinese production from Studio Haoliners, the Chinese version of the series has already aired in its home country. A Japanese-dubbed version is set to begin on January 09 with a special episode 0. Though Crunchyroll streamed the 1st season, they've yet to confirm that they will do the same for the second season. (January 10)
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Spiritpact: Yomi no Chigiri - Another Haoliners anime that previously aired on Crunchyroll but has not been officially announced as returning.
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25-sai no Joshikousei
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Hakyuu Houshin Engi AKA Soul Hunter - A remake of the 1999 Studio Deen anime of the same name.
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. season 2- The series aired on Funimation during its first season and since then, Funi's entered into a sub/dub agreement with Crunchyroll. Hopefully CR gets the sub and Funi gets the dub, though there's been no formal announcement yet on where the show is airing. This is a show that will definitely get picked up by one or the other, if not both. (January 17)