#FIRSTLOOK: NEW CRUNCHYROLL WINTER 2026 PROGRAMMING LINEUP

CRUNCHYROLL have unveiled their upcoming Winter programming lineup, simulcasting this winter!

Their Season Calendar is right here.

*** Schedule and dub languages are subject to change. Availability may vary by region ***

Dates listed below reflect new subtitled simulcast premieres only

Dub date launches will be announced at a later date

DECEMBER 20

Blue Miburo Season 2 (MAHO FILM)
The Black Ships arrive in Kyoto as the shogunate stumbles toward ruin. Living amidst the chaos is Nio, a kindhearted boy on the verge of discovering his destiny. He meets two “Miburo,” Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji, members of the band of Mibu ronin who will later become the famous Shinsengumi. With dreams of a better world, Nio joins their fight to defend the city.
(Official Trailer)

DECEMBER 31

Tamon’s B-Side (J.C.STAFF)
Utage Kinoshita is a high school girl who works part-time as a housekeeper. She has devoted her life to her favorite idol, Tamon Fukuhara, from the group F/ACE. Then one day, Utage ends up being assigned to Tamon’s house! There she discovers that off-stage, he is nothing like his wild idol persona. A gloomy, introverted boy with no self-confidence, Utage still finds herself falling for him anyway. (Official Trailer)

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None (studio42)
Betrayed by his childhood friend and cast out of the Hero Party, Orhun Dura—once their loyal Enchanter—is branded by his former comrades as “a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none.” Alone, he sets out to forge a new path as a solo adventurer. His journey sparks explosive battles, deadly rivals, and unexpected allies—and he’ll rise to shatter every expectation. The ultimate solo comeback begins! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English and Arabic

JANUARY 1

MF GHOST Season 3 (Felix Film)
Japan adopts self-driving electric automobiles and renders most gas engines obsolete by 202X. The fastest cars find new life in the MFG, a racing circuit held on Japanese motorways. Drivers from around the world race for a shot at the title. Kanata Rivington returns from Britain to Japan for the MFG—and to find his father. Can he win the title and find answers? Buckle up and push it to the limit! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English and Brazilian Portuguese

The Outcast Season 6 (Tencent)
The protagonist, Cho Soran, leads a very common college student’s life until he finds himself caught up in a terrible incident that happened in a small village. As he walks through a graveyard, Cho Soran is assaulted by zombies. Thinking that it was over for him, a mysterious girl carrying a sword suddenly saves him and disappears. This strange encounter is going to drastically change the fate of our hero. (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 3

Sentenced to Be a Hero (Studio KAI)
In a world where heroism is a punishment, Xylo Forbartz, a condemned goddess killer, battles endless hordes of monstrous abominations as part of Penal Hero Unit 9004. Death is no escape, only a cycle of resurrection and relentless combat. But when Xylo encounters a mysterious new goddess, their unlikely alliance sparks a rebellion that could shatter the chains of eternal punishment. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Arabic

JANUARY 4

Hana-Kimi (Signal.MD)
Mizuki Ashiya is on a mission: disguise herself as a boy and enroll in a male boarding school to meet her idol, high jump star Izumi Sano. But after successfully infiltrating the school, she discovers he’s suddenly quit the sport! Now Mizuki must dodge suspicion, protect her cover, and somehow reach the boy she came all this way for—all while surviving the chaos of an all-boys dorm! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer (diomedéa)
In a society where torture is legal—and big business—Spirytus dominates the industry with skill, style, and surprisingly cheerful teamwork. Part-timers Cero, Shiu, Mikke, and Hugh tackle “client sessions,” office shenanigans, and even the occasional in-house assassin…all with a smile! Life at Spirytus proves that even in a world of pain, work can still be surprisingly fun! (Official Trailer)

Journal with Witch (Shuka)
Reclusive novelist Makio Koudai has always preferred the company of books—but when her sister and brother-in-law pass away, Makio unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her 15-year-old niece, Asa Takumi. As they navigate grief, clashing personalities, and the challenges of living together, the two slowly open their hearts to each other, discovering warmth, understanding, and the meaning of family. (Official Trailer)

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (Platinum Vision)
Kunon, a young man who cannot see, has the goal of creating new eyes with water magic. After just five months of learning sorcery, Kunon surpassed his own mentor and honed his talent as he tried to do a feat that’s never been done before. A fantasy about a young man, a blind genius, who opens up the world through curiosity in the pursuit for magic is about to begin. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power (CompTown)
Noah, the world’s strongest six-year-old, has been privileged enough to be reborn as the emperor’s 13th child. What’s more, he’s been overpowered with an infinite level cap and a cheat that stacks the powers of anyone who serves him. But even privilege has its problems—the glittering facade of high society hides a world of conspiracies, schemes, and power struggles. (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 5

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 (BONES FILM)
Koichi Haimawari is a dull college student who aspires to be a hero but has given up on his dream. Although 80% of the world’s population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people. Everything changes for Koichi when he and Pop☆Step are saved by the vigilante Knuckleduster and get recruited to become vigilantes themselves! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Castilian Spanish

Golden Kamuy Final Season (Brains Base)
In the mighty Northern field of Hokkaido, in the turbulent late Meiji Era, a post war soldier Sugimoto, aka, “Immortal Sugimoto” was in need of large sums of money for a particular purpose…. What awaited Sugimoto, who stepped into Hokkaido’s Gold Rush with dreams of making a fortune, was a tattoo map leading to a hidden treasure based on hints inscribed on the bodies of convicts in Abashiri Prison?! The magnificent nature of Hokkaido vs. vicious convicts and the meeting with a pure Ainu girl, Ashiripa!! A survival battle for a hidden treasure hunt begins! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English and German

Wash It All Away (Okuruto Noboru)
For two years, Wakana Kinme has run a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami. Kinme Cleaning is a well-loved business, and Atami residents admire Wakana’s devotion to her trade. She builds a fulfilling life making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Although Wakana has no knowledge of her own past, her cleaning services safeguard memories imbued in customers’ precious items. (Official Trailer)

You Can’t Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! (Tezuka Productions)
Eeyuu, a high school boy, has a problem! Shio and Akari, his two childhood friends who go to the same high school, are too cute! They have no intentions, but if they find out that he is the only one looking at them sexually now that they’ve grown up… it would be so embarrassing! On the other hand, the two childhood friends also have their own secrets…? It’s too tantalizing!! Complicated! But childhood friends are the best! A sweet, impatient, and twisted love triangle romantic comedy♡ (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

JANUARY 6

Tune In to the Midnight Heart (GEKKOU)
When Arisu Yamabuki was all alone in bed at night, he was able to find solace in the voice of a radio host who went by “Apollo.” However, one day, she simply stopped broadcasting without any explanation.Years then passed, and Arisu is now a second-year high-schooler. He makes it his mission to search for Apollo, as there is something he wants to tell her. He doesn’t know what she looks like, or even what her real name is, but he manages to get some leads on her in his school’s broadcasting club. That’s where he meets four girls who all dream to get a job where they can make full use of their voices! Just who is Apollo, and how will those four’s dreams pan out? (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

The Case Book of Arne (SILVER LINK)
Louis Hartmann loses his father, a private detective investigating a string of murders, leaving him all alone. Rumor has it that the murders are the work of a Grave-Digger Vampire. Louis isn’t keen on superstitions and vows to catch the culprit himself. That is, until a self-proclaimed detective, Arne Neuntöte, and his assistant, Lynn Reinweiß, appear. A new door is about to open for Louis… (Official Trailer)

The Demon King’s Daughter is Too Kind!! (EMT Squared)
Once feared as the ruler of all demons, Demon King Ahriman seeks to conquer the world…until he’s stopped by an unexpected force: his daughter, Dou! Too kind for chaos and too gentle for war, Dou melts the hearts of demons, humans, and even angels. Desperate to restore demon pride, Ahriman’s aide Jahi vows to train Dou to become a proper demon. But is Jahi any match for Dou’s compassion?! (Official Trailer)

There was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, so I Tried Confessing to Her (GEKKOU)
Reincarnated as a mid-tier demon, Youki had one job: Crush the hero’s party. Then he saw the party’s priestess, Cecilia, and fell for her hard. Now this lovestruck demon vows to confess his feelings, even if it means betraying the Demon King. Will love bloom between these two sworn enemies? (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Studio DEEN)
Seiichirou Kondou gets caught up in a summoning ritual and is transported to a parallel world called Romany Kingdom. Having worked day and night, he demands a job and joins the Royal Accounting Department. After narrowly surviving a tonic’s deadly side effects with the aid of magic, Seiichirou entrusts himself to Aresh, captain of the Third Royal Order, known as the Ice Prince. (Official Trailer)

Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Sunrise)
Official sequel to hero action TV anime Samurai Troopers (1988-1989) – Long ago, there existed an evil spirit that waged a war to conquer the human world. Defeat drove him back to the realm of darkness, but not before vowing to return and exact his revenge. A thousand years later, the world has all but forgotten the name of Arago, Emperor of Doom. When black clouds smother the bright city lights of Shinjuku, and a sinister laugh drowns out the dying hum of electricity, the people of the world plunge into terror, unprepared for the evil spirit’s return! (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 7

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (Studio DEEN)
Yuki wakes up to find herself in an unfamiliar manor, wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. Soon, she discovers five more girls, all dressed the same as her. This is the Ghost House, and the only way they can survive is to make it through the traps that lie in wait-deadly games full of blowguns, buzz saws, locked rooms, and weapons. It’s a hopeless, terrifying situation for everyone there…well, everyone except Yuki. After all, this is her career at seventeen. Do you think that’s odd? She would agree. But that’s how some people are-they earn their living playing death games. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Arabic

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (NAZ)
Van, fourth son of a marquis, is just a toddler when he realizes he’s been reincarnated. Thanks to his literal lifetime of knowledge, he’s raised as a child prodigy—until his production magic manifests, and it’s the last thing his snooty mage family wants to see! His disappointed father banishes him to a podunk town on the verge of collapse, yet Van can only see the place’s potential. Can our hero’s bastion of battlements build a better life than battle magic ever could?! (Official Trailer)

An Adventurer’s Daily Grind at Age 29 (HORNETS)
Born and raised in the slums, 29-year-old adventurer Hajime Shinonome now lives a quiet life in Komai Village. But his peaceful days take a turn when he discovers Lirui, an abandoned young girl, being attacked by a slime. Moved by her desperation and reminded of his own past, he takes her back to the village. Hajime and Lirui begin a new chapter filled with unexpected challenges and gentle days! (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation (SynergySP)
Lizel, a brilliant young chancellor of a powerful nation in a fantasy realm, suddenly finds himself transported to another world—mid-conversation, no less. Unfazed, he decides to treat it like a vacation and become an adventurer! Teaming up with Gil, a lone wolf top-ranker, Lizel uses his wit, charm, and intellect to navigate this new world. So begin the whimsical adventures of a noble off duty! (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 8

JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 (MAPPA) Premiering at 9:00 AM PT
Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses… and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

The Holy Grail of Eris (Ashi Productions)
Betrayed by her fiancé’s lover and sentenced to public execution, Constance Grail, a plain viscount’s daughter known for her honesty, faces death—until a mysterious voice offers salvation. Scarlett Castiel, a noblewoman long thought dead, may be her only hope. Together, these unlikely allies uncover a dark conspiracy lurking in the heart of high society, where betrayal, secrets, and power collide. (Official Trailer)

Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with You Season 2 (TYPHOON GRAPHICS)
It’s the year 2020, and Mizuho is having the worst 17th birthday ever. Her parents forgot it’s her birthday, she still can’t seem to get close to the senior she likes, and all her school trips and tournaments are canceled thanks to a new disease going around. She’s convinced she’ll never have the kind of youth she’s always dreamt of…until her childhood friend, Kizuki, suddenly asks her out. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese

ROLL OVER AND DIE (A.C.G.T)
Flum has been chosen by God to be in the hero’s party despite having stats of zero across the board. All she has is the “Reversal” ability that she still doesn’t fully understand. Predictably, she proves useless in battle, but she refuses to give up and continues to do all she can for the party. Her partymate Jean, a genius and renowned sage, picks on her at every opportunity and eventually sells her off into slavery. Even as a slave, she’s treated as incompetent and persecuted, and ultimately thrown to monsters as bait for her master’s entertainment. Flum is left with two options: take up the cursed sword that inevitably brings death to its wielder, or be eaten by monsters. The moment she chooses to fight back is when the “Reversal” of her life begins… (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Hindi

Champignon Witch (TYPHOON GRAPHICS)
Champignon Witch follows the dark forest-dwelling Luna, who people fear is a black witch because poisonous mushrooms grow wherever she goes. As such, the townspeople call her the “Mushroom Witch.” However, despite never feeling any warmth from them, Luna begins to feel affection for them…? It’s a magical fantasy of love, adventure and emotions! (Official Trailer)

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Project No.9)
Akira Tounome is an invisible gentleman who runs a detective agency, and Shizuka Yakou is a mild-mannered blind woman who works there. Shizuka can always find Akira, even when he turns completely invisible. Love begins to blossom between them as they grow closer to each other day by day. A touching and adorably frustrating romantic comedy is about to begin! (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 9

Fire Force Season 3 Part 2 (david production) Premiering at 9:30 AM PT
Shinra and the team are about to uncover the world’s greatest secret. But just as the other Special Fire Force Companies unite to face the looming disaster, Obi is captured by the Tokyo Imperial Army, and Company 8 is branded as traitors. Hunted by the Empire, they must fight alone to rescue Obi and stop the Evangelist—all while a new assassin and the corrupt Captain Burns block their path. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Arabic

DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR (TROYCA)
In the seaside city of Riverfield stands Decelis Academy, home to seven mysterious boys sharing the same secret: They’re vampires, hiding their murky pasts. When Sooha, a female student who hates vampires, transfers to the academy, the boys find themselves irresistibly drawn to her. As strange events shake the city, old sins and buried secrets resurface, and their world begins to fracture. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

JANUARY 10

TRIGUN STARGAZE (Studio Orange)
It’s been two and a half years since the Lost JuLai tragedy laid waste to an entire city and engulfed the whole planet in chaos. Meryl continues her search for Vash with her new younger sidekick, Milly, and runs into Wolfwood along the way. Meanwhile, Vash has taken the new name Eriks and is living in hiding in a backwater town. When he receives an abrupt visit and SOS from the third ship they call home, he acts swiftly in order to protect those dear to him. However, as soon as the planet receives good news from the far reaches of outer space, the one-winged angel returns to wreak havoc and despair. Fates collide to forge a final conclusion for the panicked planet. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

Dead Account (SynergySP)
Always ready for a fight! Destruction for destruction’s sake! The online streamer Aoringo is a troll, making the worst of the worst of boundary-pushing flamebait content and raking in the revenue from the hate-watchers. You may think he’s nothing more than a bottom feeder and a drain on society, but in reality, he’s high school dropout Soji Enishiro, a caring older brother with a sweet tooth who loves nothing more than his little sister. His viral videos? Just a way to pay his sister’s medical bills. And even if all of humanity hates him, he doesn’t care, so long as his little sister gets better. But then, something very strange begins to happen… (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, French, and Arabic

Fate/strange Fake (A-1 Pictures)
Years after the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan, rumors begin to circulate that point to the emergence of a new Holy Grail in America. Masters and Servants gather in the city of Snowfield as a battleground begins to take shape. The curtains rise as humanity and its heroes take the stage, all while secrets and shadows precede another Holy Grail War. (Official Trailer)

Scum of the Brave (OLM)
In the mid-21st century, Tokyo’s mafia can turn into ether-enhanced Demon Lords, and Braves hunt them down. Yashiro, the Grim Reaper, reluctantly takes a new apprentice named Aki Jogamine, a high school girl training to become a Brave. He soon finds himself dragged into one troublesome case after another. The supernatural story of a scumbag master and his self-proclaimed apprentice begins! (Official Trailer)

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans (Asread)
After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans. Yet when he sees a job for “a teacher who truly cares for their students,” he’s compelled to apply. Before he knows it, he’s hired—only to find out his students are demi-humans. What begins as a job becomes a journey for healing for both a teacher who’s lost faith in humanity and students who dream of it. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu

JANUARY 11

Hell’s Paradise SEASON 2 (MAPPA) Premiering at 7:15 AM PT
In search of clues to the elixir, Gabimaru and his group arrive at the castle of Tensen, the monsters who rule the island. Meanwhile, the shogunate sends additional expeditions to Shinsenkyo led by Yamada Asaemon Shugen, which are joined by the Iwagakure. Gabimaru must try to find the elixir and escape from the island as an all-out showdown between humans and celestial immortals looms near. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, and Arabic

You and I Are Polar Opposites (Lapin Track)
Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her! While she’s cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn’t seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don’t attract? (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Arabic

Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary (East Fish Studio)
Kaya-chan is a notorious problem child in her kindergarten, but none of the adults know her secret–till Chie-sensei is put in charge and learns of Kaya-chan’s hidden ability to see evil spirits and vanquish them with a punch! What will happen to this five-year-old who gets in trouble when she’s only trying to help? (Official Trailer)

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (East Fish Studio)
Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” for as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who really seemed to see her for herself. To her surprise, she’s not sure how to handle this new relationship, especially when her newfound friend is a prince himself (and a guy prince, at that). The story of the two high school princes starts here! (Official Trailer)

Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix- (SynergySP)
In the Edo era, a team of heroes saved countless lives. As a series of mysterious arsons engulf Edo in chaos, the relentless firefighters race to save the city. (Official Trailer)

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 (ILCA)
Each week at dusk, a man in a yellow mask arrives at a nearby playground. Gather at his feet to listen and learn from the mysterious storyteller. He recounts tales of horror to his captive audience, each story darker and more sinister than the last. Drawing from traditional paper dramas, the stories weave myths, urban legends, and rumors from Japan’s long history of haunting tales.

The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom (Studio DEEN)
The main character had reincarnated to the world of “The Ring of Lapis Lazuli”, her favorite otome game―but as the villainess, Tiara Rose. The story progresses according to the original otome game, and her engagement with Prince Hartknights, the crown prince from Lapis Lazuli, breaks off. However, a sweet and surprising plot twist occurs when Aquasteed, the crown prince of the neighboring country Marinforest, suddenly appears to propose a marriage to her. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

JANUARY 12

‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Cour 2 (PINE JAM)
As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde rages on, the Princess, despite being armed with her mythical sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. What kind of torture does she face at the hands of the chief demon interrogator? Fluffy fresh-baked toast! Hot, steaming ramen! Oh, the humanity! Can the Princess withstand these tormenting treats and keep her kingdom’s secrets safe? (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 14

【OSHI NO KO】Season 3 (Doga Kobo)
It’s been six months since “POP IN 2” was released. Thanks to MEMcho’s hard work, B-Komachi is about to get their big break. Aqua is a multi-talented entertainer, and Akane’s career as a talented actress is going well. Meanwhile, Kana lost the cheerfulness she once had. To track down the truth behind Ai and Gorou’s deaths, Ruby keeps rising in the entertainment world, using lies as a weapon. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English

JANUARY 15

Fureru (CloverWorks) *Film
Aki, Ryo, and Yuta, childhood friends who grew up on the same island, are 20 years old and start living together in Takadanobaba, Tokyo. Even though their living environments are different: they work part-time at a bar, work as salespeople at a real estate company, and are students at a vocational school for clothing designers, the three are always connected in their hearts. The reason is, the mysterious creatures brought from the island, Touch, have mysterious powers similar to telepathy that connect them with different hobbies and personalities. The friendship between the three should continue, but they discover another hidden power of touch… (Official Trailer)

JANUARY 16

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 (MADHOUSE)
After the party of heroes defeated the Demon King, they restored peace to the land and returned to lives of solitude. Generations pass, and the elven mage Frieren comes face to face with humanity’s mortality. She takes on a new apprentice and promises to fulfill old friends’ dying wishes. Can an elven mind make peace with the nature of life and death? Frieren embarks on her quest to find out. (Official Trailer)
Dubs include: English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Arabic

SERIES CONTINUING FROM FALL 2025

Case Closed (Detective Conan) (TMS Entertainment) – New episodes on Saturdays
Digimon Beatbreak (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays
GNOSIA (domerica) – New episodes on Saturdays
The Daily Life of the Immortal King Season 5 (LIYU CULTURE) – New episodes on Saturdays
SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes (studio VOLN) – New episodes on Saturdays
To Your Eternity Season 3 (Drive and STUDIO MASSKET) – New episodes on Saturdays
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (LIDENFILMS) – New episodes on Saturdays
You and Idol Precure (Toei Animation) – New episodes on Saturdays

FALL 2025 SEASON FINALES
[Download Available Key Art and Assets for Fall HERE]
Dates listed below reflect subtitled simulcast episodes only and are subject to change

DECEMBER 13
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON

DECEMBER 14
Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!

DECEMBER 15
A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai

DECEMBER 16
Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days

DECEMBER 17
Let’s Play
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2

DECEMBER 18
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady!

DECEMBER 19
May I Ask for One Final Thing?

DECEMBER 20
Touring After the Apocalypse
My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me!
The Banished Court Magician Aims to Become the Strongest

DECEMBER 21
Gachiakuta
Dad is a hero, Mom is a spirit, I’m a reincarnator
Mechanical Marie
Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun

DECEMBER 22
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s
Plus-sized Misadventures in Love!
GINTAMA – Mr.Ginpachi’s Zany Class
Isekai Quartet3

DECEMBER 23
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2

DECEMBER 25
This Monster Wants to Eat Me

DECEMBER 26
Shabake

DECEMBER 27
SPY x FAMILY Season 3
Tales of Wedding Rings Season 2

DECEMBER 28
Li’l Miss Vampire Can’t Suck Right

DECEMBER 29
A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “WHISTLE”

Today we get a new trailer for WHISTLE, starring Dafne Keen, Sophie Nelisse, Michelle Fairley, and Nick Frost! Elevation Pictures release in theatres February 6, 2026.

Directed by: Corin Hardy
Starring: Dafne Keen, Nick Frost, Sophie Nelisse, Michelle Fairley, Ali Skovbye

A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They discover that blowing the whistle and the terrifying sound it emits will summon their future deaths to hunt them down. As the body count rises, the friends investigate the origins of the deadly artifact in a desperate effort to stop

#FOOD: NAGAN X RADICI PROJECT COLLABORATION

On Friday, January 30, 2026, Little Italy’s Radici Project, located at 588 College St, Toronto, ON, will host a standout chef collaboration with Naagan, ranked No. 9 on Canada’s 100 Best New Restaurants 2025. Running from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the immersive dining experience brings together Italian Japanese technique at Radici Project with Chef Zach Keeshig’s Indigenous culinary perspective from Naagan for a 10 course collaborative tasting menu, celebrating contrast, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling through food. Tickets for this unique event will be priced at $200 (plus taxes & gratuity) and are available for purchase HERE.

Beverage pairings will be chosen on-site, with guests selecting between alcoholic or non-alcoholic options. Non-alcoholic options for the evening are designed by MICHELIN-trained beverage consultant Hugo Togni, co-founder of Toronto’s acclaimed Bar Pompette—ranked No. 1 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars 2025, No. 55 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, and No. 7 on North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025—and founder of the beverage consulting company Mirabelle. Beverages are not included in the ticket price.
Guests will be welcomed with a non-alcoholic welcome drink during the reception from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm where they will have an opportunity to mingle with chefs Emiliano Del Frate and Zach Keeshig, alongside Hugo Togni.

The collaboration is rooted in a shared philosophy of cooking with intention, passion, and respect for craft. At Radici Project, Italian Japanese technique serves as a foundation for thoughtful, innovative storytelling, while Naagan approaches food as a reflection of land, community, and Indigenous tradition. Together, the chefs create an experience that honours culture, creativity, and the belief that meaningful cooking begins with care for both ingredients and the stories they carry.

With limited seating, this chef collaboration offers an intimate opportunity for guests to experience two celebrated culinary masters in one room for one night only. Reservations are required and can be made HERE.

About Radici Project
Radici is a contemporary Italian-Japanese restaurant located in Toronto’s Little Italy. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Chef Emiliano Del Frate and Kayo Ito, Radici offers Italian-Japanese cuisine through a seasonally evolving menu rooted in sustainable practices and the use of Canadian ingredients. The restaurant features a dual-concept layout, with a casual à la carte natural wine bar at the front and an intimate chef’s table experience at the back. With thoughtful sake and wine pairings and a serene, locally inspired space, Radici brings a new kind of storytelling to Toronto’s dining scene.

About Naagan
Naagan, meaning “dish” in Ojibwa, is an intimate 17 seat restaurant located in the heart of Owen Sound, Ontario. Rooted in Indigenous culture, Naagan is a space where food, art, and education come together to celebrate hyper local abundance and the natural beauty of the land. The menu is guided by close relationships with Mother Earth, featuring ingredients that are foraged, grown, or sourced from local farmers, fishers, and hunters, with non local ingredients replaced by regional flavours such as sweetgrass and sea buckthorn. Through its seasonally evolving tasting menus, Naagan is committed to elevating Aboriginal cuisine and placing it alongside the world’s most celebrated culinary traditions.

#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX’S “STAR SEARCH” JUDGES ANNOUNCEMENT

Netflix’s iconic talent competition series, Star Search, adds Grammy® Award nominated artist Jelly Roll, Golden Globe® nominated and Emmy® winning actor Sarah Michelle Gellar and television personality and NYT Best-Selling cookbook author Chrissy Teigen to make up its star-studded judging panel.

Star Search premieres live on January 20, 2026 hosted by Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominated actor Anthony Anderson.

Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT and will include real-time voting to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward. Viewers watching live can easily vote with their remote or by tapping the screen if watching in the Netflix mobile app.

The new and reimagined series draws on the rich legacy of Star Search, which helped launch the careers of global icons like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and many others. Off the air for 20 years, the show returns as a nostalgic yet fresh entry in the talent competition space – ready to captivate both longtime fans and a whole new generation.

Synopsis: Star Search is back! The talent is bigger, the stakes are higher, and the format is more interactive than ever. Each episode will spotlight the best up-and-coming performers across numerous categories – music, dance, variety, comedy, magic and juniors – as they compete head to head for their shot at stardom. With an arced competition structure and weekly eliminations with real-time global voting, the series builds dramatic momentum, making every live episode an unmissable event.

Production Company: Jesse Collins Entertainment (Rhythm + Flow, Primetime Emmys, Super Bowl Halftime Show, Beyonce Bowl, BET Awards, Hollywood Squares)

Executive Producers: Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, Elaine Metaxas, Taraji P. Henson and Steve Mosko

Showrunners: Jason Raff (America’s Got Talent, Clash of the Choirs) and David Friedman (Bring the Funny, The Four)

#FIRSTLOOK: SAINT-PIERRE SEASON TWO PREMIERES

The premiere of the second season of CBC’s SAINT-PIERRE was held last night at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto, with Cast and Crew in attendance.

Each Monday, episodes of SAINT-PIERRE season two will be available to stream for free on CBC Gem starting at 9 a.m. ET, and air Monday nights at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC TV. The police procedural filmed its second season this past year on location in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, France, and St. John’s Newfoundland. It is produced by Hawco Productions for CBC and CBC Gem in association with global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON, which handles global distribution.

Throughout its first season, SAINT-PIERRE was CBC’s #1 most-watched new series of the year and one of the top Canadian drama series nationwide.* The first season is currently available to stream for free on CBC Gem.

SAINT-PIERRE is the creation of Allan Hawco, Robina Lord-Stafford and Perry Chafe, with Hawco and Lord-Stafford as Showrunners. French star Josephine Jobert (Death in Paradise) and Canadian star Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle, Caught, Jack Ryan) lead the cast playing Arch and Fitz, with James Purefoy (Rome, Sex Education, The Following), Benz Antoine (Four Brothers, Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Erika Prevost (The Boys, Dare Me) and Jean-Michel Le Gal (Paris Paris, Accused) rounding out the stellar team.

SEASON 2 SYNOPSIS: As if by fate, two seasoned yet entirely different police officers – Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Donald Fitzpatrick (Fitz), and Parisian Deputy Chief Geneviève Archambault (Arch) – are forced together to solve exciting cases in the French islands of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon. Initially at odds and suspicious of each other, Arch and Fitz soon discover that they are great at cracking the intriguing and often bizarre crimes that wash up on the islands’ beautiful North Atlantic shores.

Season Two opens with Arch and Fitz dealing with the fallout from Season One’s graveyard shootout, but they have little time to reflect before being thrown into an edge-of-your-seat twisted case. With a new friendship forged through their professional success and sharing of personal secrets, Arch and Fitz grow even closer. As they investigate a potential serial killer on the loose, and a host of new criminals and unique villainy with specific ties to their jurisdiction, Arch and Fitz will rely on each other and their formidable team to protect Saint-Pierre.

SAINT-PIERRE is executive produced by Janine Squires, Erin Sullivan, Robina Lord-Stafford, John Vatcher and Allan Hawco.

*Source: Numeris TV Meter, 1/6/2025 – 2/24/2025, CBC Total, Ind.2+, Mon 9p-10p, Total Canada, AMA(000), generated by Instar.

#FIRSTLOOK: “ROSEMEAD” STARRING LUCY LIU CANADIAN RELEASE DATES

ROSEMEAD is opening this Friday in select theatres via Game Theory Films and we have release dates across Canada.

Synopsis:

Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect her troubled teenage son.

ROSEMEAD can be seen in the following theatres this Friday, January 9, 2026:

Scotiabank Montreal Montreal, QC
Empress Walk Toronto, ON
Cineplex International Village Vancouver, BC
Landmark Kanata, ON
Landmark Country Hills (Calgary), AB

#NEWMUSIC: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION WITH NVIDIA

Universal Music Group (EURONEXT: UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, announced today a collaboration with NVIDIA to pioneer responsible AI for music discovery, creation, and engagement leveraging NVIDIA AI infrastructure and UMG’s industry-leading music catalog comprising millions of tracks covering every genre and era.

UMG is collaborating with NVIDIA to enrich and enhance the music experience of the billions of music consumers worldwide who enjoy the world’s most popular form of entertainment. NVIDIA and UMG will undertake collaborative research and development to promote shared objectives of advancing human music creation and rightsholder compensation.

The collaboration will explore new avenues to enrich music experiences by utilizing AI to elevate discovery, engagement and consumption beyond current constructs of search and personalization. Further, the companies will pursue new approaches to leverage AI in order to protect artists’ work and ensure proper attribution of music-based content.

● Revolutionizing Music Discovery: NVIDIA and UMG are extending the NVIDIA Music Flamingo model to transform how fans discover music. Music Flamingo sets a new standard in music intelligence by moving beyond surface-level recognition to deliver rich, human-like understanding of songs. Built on NVIDIA’s advanced Audio Flamingo architecture, the model processes full-length tracks—up to 15 minutes—with unprecedented precision, capturing harmony, structure, timbre, lyrics, and cultural context. It uses chain-of-thought reasoning to enable nuanced interpretation of musical elements, from chord progressions to emotional arcs. NVIDIA Music Flamingo outperforms leading models across 10+ benchmarks in music captioning, instrument recognition, and multilingual lyric transcription. By interpreting the deeper layers of each track, Music Flamingo enables listeners to explore music in ways that go far beyond traditional tags or genres, making discovery more personal and meaningful.

● Enhancing Fan Engagement: These technologies help unlock interactive experiences that allow artists to connect with audiences beyond conventional playlists or search. For artists, Music Flamingo opens new creative possibilities—providing tools to analyze, describe, and share their music with unprecedented depth. For fans, it powers richer discovery experiences, surfacing songs not just by genre or tempo, but by emotional narrative and cultural resonance, helping established artists reach fans in deeper, more interactive ways, while providing emerging artists with greater opportunities to be discovered by music lovers who are the most likely to become dedicated fans.

● Empowering Artists with Creation Tools: To ensure AI-driven music creation tools genuinely empower artists, NVIDIA and UMG will establish a dedicated artist incubator. This incubator brings together artists, songwriters, and producers to co-design and test new AI-powered tools, integrating them into real-world creative workflows. By prioritizing hands-on artist involvement, the incubator develops solutions that enhance originality and authenticity—serving as a direct antidote to generic, “AI slop” outputs, and placing artists at the center of responsible AI innovation.

Sir Lucian Grainge, UMG’s Chairman and CEO, said, “We’re excited to establish this ground-breaking strategic relationship which unites the world’s leading technology company with the world’s leading music company in a shared mission to harness revolutionary AI technology to dramatically advance the interests of the creative community and the role of music in global culture. We eagerly embrace the opportunities that AI presents, and the fact that NVIDIA is choosing to take a leadership position in the tech industry in their commitment to responsible AI principles is critically important. We look forward to working closely with NVIDIA to direct AI’s unprecedented transformational potential towards the service of artists and their fans as we work together to set new standards for innovation within the industry, while protecting and respecting copyright and human creativity.”

UMG’s Music & Advanced Machine Learning Lab (MAML) previously trained its models using NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The collaboration will employ both companies’ research capabilities, establishing creative laboratories that foster comprehensive input from artists, songwriters, music labels and publishers, in part by leveraging UMG’s world-class studio operations such as Abbey Road Studios in London and Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. In addition, UMG will use NVIDIA AI infrastructure in the development of responsibly trained AI-driven business and creative processes.

Throughout the collaboration, NVIDIA will work with UMG and its artists to obtain in-depth feedback on product development that will empower established artists to engage with their fans in deeper, more interactive ways, while also providing emerging artists with unprecedented opportunities to be discovered and connect with new audiences worldwide.

“We’re entering an era where a music catalog can be explored like an intelligent universe — conversational, contextual, and genuinely interactive”, said Richard Kerris, NVIDIA VP/GM of Media. “By extending NVIDIA’s Music Flamingo with UMG’s unmatched catalog and creative ecosystem, we’re going to change how fans discover, understand, and engage with music on a global scale. And we’ll do it the right way: responsibly, with safeguards that protect artists’ work, ensure attribution, and respect copyright.”

As this collaboration sets new standards for innovation and responsibility in the music industry, artists and fans alike stand to benefit from the transformative potential of AI. NVIDIA and UMG are committed to shaping a future where technology and creativity unite to unlock new possibilities for artists and fans everywhere.

#TIFF: TIFF ANNOUNCE 2025 CANADA’S TOP TEN LIST

TIFF is announcing its annual Canada’s Top Ten list, celebrating the year’s most outstanding Canadian feature films and shorts. The 25th edition of Canada’s Top Ten, presented by MUBI, runs February 5–8, 2026 at the Lightbox. Audiences will have an opportunity to catch screenings of these films during the four-day showcase.

Among the 10 features in the 2025 selection is Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), the winner of the Best Canadian Feature Film Award at TIFF ’25, at which director Zacharias Kunuk was also honoured with a Special Tribute Award. Two more highlights of this year’s Canada’s Top Ten, Chandler Levack’s second feature Mile End Kicks and Bretten Hannam’s third feature and Platform selection Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts), both made their World Premieres at TIFF ’25. This year’s lineup also features four debut feature-length films: Sophy Romvari’s Blue Heron, recipient of the Best Canadian Discovery Award at TIFF ’25 and the First Feature Award at the Locarno Film Festival; Eric K. Boulianne’s French-language comedy Follies; Kid Koala’s animated film Space Cadet; and Amalie Atkins’ Agatha’s Almanac, named Best Canadian Feature Documentary at Hot Docs 2025. Another standout, Tuner, marks the narrative debut of Daniel Roher, whose documentary Navalny won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2023.

Further highlights include Matt Johnson’s Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, recipient of the TIFF ’25 People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award; and The Things You Kill, Canada’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature, from Iranian-Canadian director Alireza Khatami.

The short film lineup includes seven films that screened at this year’s Festival, including Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s The Girl Who Cried Pearls, which won the Short Cuts Award for Best Canadian Short Film and was recently included on the Academy Awards shortlist in the category of Best Animated Short Film; Heather Young’s A Soft Touch, which earned an honourable mention from the jury; and Klee, a mashup of body horror and Prairie Gothic by director Gavin Baird. See the full list of short films below.

“This year’s Canada’s Top Ten films reflect the remarkable breadth of perspectives shaping contemporary Canadian cinema,” said Anita Lee, TIFF’s Chief Programming Officer. “Spanning globally minded stories and deeply personal visions, these films reveal the profound ways Canadian artists are interpreting the world around them. I’m especially inspired to see four first features in the lineup, an exciting testament to the bold new voices emerging across the country. I’d like to acknowledge all the Canadian programmers from coast to coast that participated in Top Ten.”

The opening ceremony for Canada’s Top Ten will take place on February 5 to celebrate this year’s selections, including a presentation of the second annual Charles Officer Legacy Award by TIFF: The Market and CBC. This award recognizes a Black Canadian director and/or writer whose body of work exemplifies the creative excellence, strong point of view, and community-mindedness of the award-winning late filmmaker. Last year’s winner was Montreal-based filmmaker Miryam Charles.

A selection of Canada’s Top Ten films will once again be featured in TIFF’s popular Donald Shebib Film Circuit. The programme provides access to 100+ Circuit locations in rural, remote, and under-served communities that otherwise would not have an opportunity to see these films, extending their theatrical life beyond their initial release.

TIFF Members have early access to tickets starting Thursday, January 15 at 12pm, and public tickets go on sale on Friday, January 16 at 12pm.

Canada’s Top Ten Feature Films

Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts) | dir. Bretten Hannam | English, Mi’kmaw, French

This is directed by acclaimed Two-Spirit, L’nu filmmaker Bretten Hannam, has been selected as part of TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten for 2025, celebrating the year’s outstanding Canadian feature films and shorts. 

The film will screen at TIFF Lightbox from February 5–8, 2026, ahead of its theatrical release on March 6, 2026 by VVS Films.

Siblings Mise’l and Antle, close confidants as children, have drifted apart as adults. When a malevolent spirit begins tormenting them, the siblings are forced to reunite and journey into Sk+te’kmujue’katik (the Place of Ghosts), a primordial forest that exists outside of time, to confront their violent upbringing.

Agatha’s Almanac | dir. Amalie Atkins | English

Blue Heron | dir. Sophy Romvari | English, Hungarian

Follies | dir. Eric K. Boulianne | French

Mile End Kicks | dir. Chandler Levack | English

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie | dir. Matt Johnson | English

Space Cadet | dir. Kid Koala | no dialogue

The Things You Kill | dir. Alireza Khatami | Turkish

Tuner | dir. Daniel Roher | English

Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) | dir. Zacharias Kunuk | Inuktitut

Canada’s Top Ten Short Films

A Soft Touch | dir. Heather Young | 20 minutes | English

Ambush | dir. Yassmina Karajah | 21 minutes | Arabic

Jazz Infernal | dir. Will Niava | 16 minutes | French

Klee | dir. Gavin Baird | 20 minutes | English

La Mayordomía | dir. Martin Edralin | 23 minutes | Spanish

Lloyd Wong, Unfinished | dir. Lesley Loksi Chan | 29 minutes | English

Pidikwe (Rumble) | dir. Caroline Monnet | 10 minutes | no dialogue

Ramón Who Speaks to Ghosts | dir. Shervin Kermani | 8 minutes | Spanish

ripe | dir. Solara Thanh Bình Đặng | 19 minutes | Vietnamese

The Girl Who Cried Pearls | dirs. Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski | 17 minutes | English, French

On February 5, TIFF: The Market will host a session focused on the Canadian screen sector. Charles Tremblay, Head of Market, and Geoff McNaughton, Vice President, Market Programming & Theatrical, will lead an in‑depth discussion, followed by a panel featuring Market Advisory Committee members, offering guidance to Canadian creators and companies on navigating next September’s launch of The Market. For registration details, please visit here.

Canada’s Top Ten is selected by TIFF programming in consultation with programmers from festivals across the country, including:

Atlantic International Film Festival

Calgary International Film Festival

Edmonton International Film Festival

Festival du Nouveau Cinéma de Montréal

Gimli International Film Festival

imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival

REGARD: Le Festival international du court métrage au Saguenay

Reel Canada

Rencontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM)

Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

Vancouver International Film Festival

Windsor International Film Festival

#FOOD: VALLEY OF MOTHER OF GOD GIN LAUNCHES IN JAPAN

Valley of Mother of God Gin, one of Canada’s most acclaimed luxury spirits brands, has officially launched in Japan, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion. With Tokyo widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential cocktail capitals, where drinking culture and global trends are shaped, the gins have quickly gained recognition for their quality and craftsmanship.

The launch was celebrated through two dedicated events held at Craft Gin Bar Copain—one for bartenders on November 28 and another for consumers on November 29—where the gins are also available to enjoy now. Both events were organized and hosted by Jenya Malakhova, owner of Craft Gin Bar Copain and a member of The Gin Guild, whose leadership and industry relationships played a key role in the launch’s success and early listings.

Valley of Mother of God Gin is now available at select bars and retail locations throughout Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, including the Tokyo American Club—one of the city’s most prestigious international private clubs. Additional locations include Antonic, Bar Quitar, Kairos Gin Bar, NonDa90 (Izakaya restaurant), KOKUtEERU (yakitori restaurant/bar), Bar Cielo, Bar Hinata, Oasis Bar, and The Bar Vieux Carre1, with more to follow. Select retail partners include Global Gin Gallery, Mixology Boutique, Musashiya, Ginlab Japan, and Nurihiko Liquor, with more adding soon.

Introduced to Japan by Heavenly Vines, a Tokyo-based importer specializing exclusively in Canadian wines and spirits, VMG’s launch reflects growing demand for premium, globally distinctive gin in one of the world’s most discerning cocktail markets.

“This is one of the most challenging markets in the world, given the sophistication of drinkers,” says Jamie Paquin, the owner of Heavenly Vines, “…and the initial reaction to Valley of Mother of God Gin has been outstanding, with an extremely high purchase rate. True excellence is recognized and rewarded here, so we’re proud to be making VMG available in Japan.”

Crafted in Ontario by co-founders and life partners Malcolm Roberts and Shelly Perry, Valley of Mother of God Gin has gained international recognition for its innovation and unique Canadian essence. The Canadian Wild Juniper Dry Gin is celebrated for its elegant, versatile botanical profile, earning it a coveted Gold Medal in the Super Premium category at the 2023 Global Spirits Masters UK competition, while their Maplewood Smoked Gin—a world’s first— was awarded a coveted Master Medal in the Ultra-Premium category. This uniquely Canadian style of Gin appeals to the whisky, bourbon, and gin enthusiasts alike.

“While we continue to build momentum at home, we’re very intentional about where we launch internationally, focusing first on cities that help shape global spirit culture. Tokyo is the key starting point for us,” says Malcom Roberts, co-founder of Foxglove Spirits, which owns Valley of Mother of God Gin. “New York follows our next priority with a launch planned for spring 2026 in a market with enormous reach and media influence. Abu Dhabi plays a different but important role as a smaller but highly refined luxury market in the Gulf. At the same time, we’re continuing to expand retail distribution across Canada, with a strategy centered on being listed on the menus of the country’s top bars and restaurants, allowing on-trade credibility to drive broader consumer awareness and retail growth.”

In Canada, Valley of Mother of God is the leading domestic luxury gin brand at the LCBO, one of the world’s largest and most competitive spirits retailers, with availability in more than 260 stores nationwide. Internationally, the brand is currently available in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, with New York slated for launch in spring 2026 as part of its continued global expansion.

About Valley of Mother of God Gin

Valley of Mother of God Gin is an award-winning Ontario-made spirit known for its smooth, well-balanced profile. Crafted by life and founding partners Shelly and Malcolm, and perfected with the guidance of a Master Distiller from London, England, the gin captures the abundance of Canada in a glass. It is distilled with a mix of Canadian and international botanicals grown at their Foxglove farm, and it offers clear notes of Ottawa Valley and Tuscan juniper, McIntosh apple, black walnut, and more botanicals for a layered and smooth finish. It works well in classic cocktails like a gin and tonic or Negroni, and stands out for its consistent quality and modern, thoughtful approach to gin-making.

About Heavenly Vines

Heavenly Vines is a specialty wine shop based in Tokyo that focuses exclusively on Canadian wines. Founded to bring Canada’s best bottles to the Japanese market, the store offers curated selections from across the country, from Niagara and Prince Edward County to British Columbia and Quebec. The shop aims to introduce keen drinkers in Japan to Canada’s diverse wine regions and artisanal producers, pairing a commitment to quality with a passion for sharing Canada’s wines and spirits abroad.

About Craft Gin Bar Copain Tokyo

Bar Copain is a speakeasy craft gin bar offering more than 800 gins from around the world. Jenya, the bar owner and a Gin Guild member, is passionate about gins across the world, which reflects in the bar’s collection. The team helps guests discover what craft gin is and find a style they enjoy, with a selection of about 13 tonic options for custom gin and tonics. The bar also hosts monthly events featuring distillers from Japan and abroad, giving visitors a chance to learn more and try new releases.

#FOOD: FLAVOUR NETWORK, HOME NETWORK, THE HISTORY CHANNEL LAUNCH NEW SEASON OF CONTENT

As the new year begins, so does a new season of fresh content across Canada’s most-watched lifestyle brands, Flavour Network and Home Network, and factual brand, The HISTORY® Channel. More than 50 new and returning series will reach audiences this winter, including the Emmy® nominated Searching for Italy and fan-favourite The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals on Flavour Network; Canada’s #1 specialty entertainment series*, The Curse of Oak Island, and new series History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames on The HISTORY® Channel; plus hit international acquisitions The Block and Love It or List It UK on Home Network. All series will be available to stream on STACKTV.

Flavour Network
The holidays may be over, but the cooking continues this January on Flavour Network. Worst Cooks in America returns for a staggering Season 30, where a new batch of bad cooks battle to win $25,000, beginning Sunday, January 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. My Kitchen Rules premieres Wednesday, January 7, at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT, with teams of competitive home chefs facing off for a grand prize of $100,000. Academy Award-nominee Stanley Tucci travels across Italy in Searching For Italy, discovering the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines, starting Thursday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Gordon Ramsay returns to Flavour Network with the all-new series Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. Premiering Saturday, January 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Ramsay trades his signature chef knives for a state-of-the-art surveillance vehicle and cutting-edge spyware, using the help of a secret source on the inside to uncover the major issues facing each restaurant. Then, Season 9 of The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals premieres on Monday, January 19, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, where a fresh batch of pastry chefs from across the UK showcase their skills in creating exquisite patisserie delights.

Home Network
Coming to Home Network this month for international hits is the Season 1 reboot of the classic British series Cash in the Attic. Viewers can tune in on Monday, January 5, at 9/9:30 p.m. ET/PT to see a team of specialized appraisers dig through attics and discover what’s been collecting dust. Next in the lineup is Season 18 of the popular Australian series, The Block Australia, featuring five couples who build new homes from the ground up, premiering Wednesday, January 7, at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. Interior Design Masters returns for Season 6 on Thursday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m PT, where designers tackle a new challenge each week, crisscrossing Britain to transform the interiors of luxury apartments, hotels, shops, cafés, luxury holiday lodges, and bars.

Taking place in an emporium deep in the British countryside, The Bidding Room brings together five expert dealers who compete to outbid each other for antiques, heirlooms, and other extraordinary items brought in by the public, beginning Saturday, January 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Love it or List it travels across the pond, expanding the hit franchise with the debut of Love It or List It UK. Premiering its Season 10 on Sunday, January 11, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the iconic series puts fed-up homeowners to the ultimate test: fix the home they’re in—or list it and move on.

The HISTORY® Channel
The HISTORY® Channel resolves to uncover the truth this new year. Fan favourite, The Curse of Oak Island, continues Season 13 with new episodes on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Viewers will see Rick and Marty Lagina and their team return to the island as they continue their plan to solve the 230-year-old treasure mystery. This fall’s Top 20 specialty entertainment series**, The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd returns with new episodes Friday, January 9, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, taking viewers on a mind-blowing ride to reveal history’s strange-but-true stories, brought to life through dynamic recreations, compelling graphics, arresting archival footage, and fun, witty expert commentary.

Actor Ving Rhames stars in the brand-new series History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames, premiering Sunday, February 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The series reveals the strange truths behind the world’s most prolific and powerful killers – from criminals and tyrants to natural disasters and deadly weapons – uncovering the unlikely chain of events that can turn an ordinary day into one of history’s deadliest.

Flavour Network, Home Network and The HISTORY® Channel can be streamed exclusively on STACKTV, available on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell Fibe TV app, Fubo, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. The network is also available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink and SaskTel.

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*Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada. FL’25 STD (9/1/2025 to 12/21/2025) – confirmed until 12/14/2025, A25-54, Mo-Su 2a-2a, AMA(000), CDN SPECIALTY COM ENG.
**Source: Numeris PPM Data, Total Canada. FL’25 STD (9/1/2025 to 12/21/2025) – confirmed until 12/14/2025, A25-54, Mo-Su 2a-2a, AMA(000), min 3+ airings, CDN SPECIALTY COM ENG excluding sports.