Events
| Date
|
Event
|
Source
|
| February 6 - February 22
|
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
|
|
Ongoing
| Show
|
Type
|
Channel
|
First aired/Japanese period
|
Source
|
| NHK
|
| NHK Amateur Song Contest
|
Talent show
|
NHK-G, NHK World Premium
|
March 15, 1953 (TV)
|
Showa
|
|
| With Mother
|
Kids
|
E-TV, NHK World Premium
|
October 5, 1959
|
Showa
|
|
| Nintama Rantarō
|
Anime
|
NHK
|
April 10, 1993
|
Heisei
|
|
| Ojarumaru
|
Anime
|
NHK
|
October 5, 1998
|
Heisei
|
|
| Utacon
|
Music
|
NHK-G, NHK World Premium
|
April 12, 2016
|
Heisei
|
|
| Nippon Television Network System
|
| Shōten
|
Comedy
|
Nippon Television
|
May 15, 1966
|
Showa
|
|
| Soreike! Anpanman
|
Anime
|
Nippon Television
|
October 3, 1988
|
Showa
|
|
| Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!
|
Game show
|
Nippon Television
|
October 3, 1989
|
Heisei
|
|
| Detective Conan
|
Anime
|
NNS
|
January 8, 1996
|
Heisei
|
|
| Fuji Network System
|
| Music Fair
|
Music
|
Fuji TV
|
August 31, 1964
|
Showa
|
|
| Sazae-san
|
Anime
|
Fuji TV
|
October 5, 1969
|
Showa
|
|
| FNS Music Festival
|
Music
|
FNS
|
July 2, 1974
|
Showa
|
|
| Chibi Maruko-chan
|
Anime
|
Fuji TV
|
January 8, 1995
|
Heisei
|
|
| One Piece
|
Anime
|
Fuji TV
|
October 20, 1999
|
Heisei
|
|
| TV Tokyo
|
| Ninjala
|
Anime
|
TV Tokyo
|
January 8, 2022
|
Reiwa
|
|
| Pokémon
|
Anime
|
TV Tokyo
|
April 14, 2023
|
Reiwa
|
|
| Himitsu no AiPri
|
Anime
|
TV Tokyo
|
April 7, 2024
|
Reiwa
|
|
| TV Asahi
|
| Super Hero Time[Notes 1]
|
Tokusatsu
|
TV Asahi
|
September 28, 2003
|
Heisei
|
|
| Crayon Shin-chan
|
Anime
|
TV Asahi
|
April 13, 1992
|
Heisei
|
|
| Doraemon
|
Anime
|
TV Asahi
|
April 15, 2005
|
Heisei
|
|
| Music Station
|
Music
|
TV Asahi
|
October 24, 1986
|
Showa
|
|
| TBS
|
| SASUKE
|
Sports
|
TBS
|
September 26, 1997
|
Heisei
|
|
| Count Down TV
|
Music
|
TBS
|
April 7, 1993
|
Heisei
|
|
New series and returning shows
| Show
|
Network
|
Premiere
|
Finale
|
Status
|
Source
|
| Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
|
Tokyo MX
|
January 4, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[1]
|
| Brothers in Arms
|
NHK
|
January 4, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[2]
|
| My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Season 2)
|
Tokyo MX
|
January 5, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[3]
|
| Fire Force (Season 3, Part 2)
|
TBS
|
January 10, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[4]
|
| Scum of the Brave
|
Nippon TV
|
January 11, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[5]
|
| 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess (Season 2)
|
Tokyo MX
|
January 12, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[6]
|
| Oshi no Ko (Season 3)
|
Tokyo MX
|
January 14, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[7]
|
| Ultraman New Generation Stars (Season 4)
|
TV Tokyo
|
January 24, 2026
|
June 20, 2026
|
Upcoming
|
[8]
|
| Medalist (Season 2)
|
TV Asahi
|
January 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[9]
|
| Star Detective Precure!
|
TV Asahi
|
February 1, 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[10]
|
| Super Space Sheriff Gavan: Infinity
|
TV Asahi
|
February/March 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[11]
|
| Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Season 4)
|
TV Tokyo
|
April 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[12]
|
| Wistoria: Wand and Sword (Season 2)
|
TBS
|
April 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[13]
|
| Kaze, Kaoru
|
NHK
|
April 2026
|
|
Upcoming
|
[14]
|
Ending
Sports
Special events and milestone episodes
Deaths
| Date
|
Name
|
Age
|
Notable Works
|
Source
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
References
Notes
Citations
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (December 5, 2025). "Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, January 4 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ "2026年 大河ドラマ「豊臣兄弟!」主人公・豊臣秀長役は仲野太賀さん!". NHK. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 6, 2025). "My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime's 2nd Season Reveals January 5 Debut, Theme Songs in Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ S., José (October 9, 2025). "Fire Force Season 3 Anime Burns Bright with New Cour 2 Teaser Visual". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Dempsey, Liam (December 6, 2025). "Scum of the Brave Anime Reveals January 10 Premiere, Theme Songs in New Trailer". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ 「姫様“拷問”の時間です」第2期 姫と魔王軍が笑顔で食卓を囲むキービジュアル. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ 「【推しの子】」第3期メインビジュアル＆PV第1弾公開、EDはなとり「セレナーデ」. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ^ "新テレビ番組『ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ』（2026）テレ東系列にて2026年1月24日(土)あさ9:00～放送スタート！ウルトラマンオメガの新たな姿「ガメドンアーマー」が登場！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 9 December 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (July 27, 2025). "Medalist 2nd Season Anime Unveils January 2026 Debut in Teaser Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
- ^ "Precure Franchise Announces Star Detective Precure! Anime". November 26, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ "Toei's announcement of Project R.E.D." (in Japanese). 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (November 16, 2025). "Re:ZERO Season 4's Main Trailer Reveals New Cast, April 2026 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (September 8, 2025). "Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Reveals New, Returning Main Staff, April 2026 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ "2026年度前期 連続テレビ小説「風、薫る」制作のお知らせ". ドラマ情報. NHK. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-01-24.