Muse Communication has officially revealed its Winter 2026 anime lineup for India, bringing a mix of sequels and new adaptations across fantasy, action, romance, and sci-fi genres. The slate will begin rolling out from January 2026.
The Winter 2026 slate by Muse Communication ranges from isekai and territory-building fantasy to high-stakes combat and romantic comedy.
Muse Communication Winter 2026 Anime Lineup (India)
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
This story follows the protagonist, Illusia, who is reincarnated as a dragon egg. To hatch from the egg, he must hunt monsters and raise his level. However, even after evolving, he is still viewed as a monster by humans. Consequently, he has no choice but to fight for survival in this journey of desperate struggle.
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord
Genre: Banished from a party, Magic combat
Born as the fourth son of a noble house, Van was once celebrated as a child prodigy with a bright future ahead. This changed at age eight when he was granted “Production Magic”—a power considered worthless in his world. Cast out by his father and banished to a desolate frontier, Van must now rely on his supposed “useless” magic to rebuild a poor village from the ground up. Can he turn his exile into a story of triumph?
Chained Soldier Season 2
Genre: Combat, Harem
Yuuki Wakura, a high school boy seeking a stage to prove his worth, has awakened his power as a “slave” through the ability of Kyouka Uzen, the commander of the 7th Squad. Together, they successfully defeated the Unihorn, the sworn enemy of Kyouka’s hometown, finally fulfilling her long-held desire for revenge. However, behind the scenes, a formidable new threat known as the Eight Thunder Gods has already begun to move within Mato!
Scum of the Brave
Genre: Sci-fi, Combat
In the middle of the 21st century, Tokyo’s underworld is ruled by mafia who underwent ether enhancement surgeries and transformed into “Demon Kings.” Those who hunt and kill these Demon Kings for bounty money are what people call “the Braves.” The Braves use a drug called E3 (E-Three) to boost their ether abilities and fight Demon Kings. Amid this, a high-school girl reaches out the Brave to accept her as a Brave-in-training!
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Stairway to Adulthood-
Genre: School, Romance, Comedy
Everything feels so nostalgic, and all of it consists of irreplaceable, precious memories.” At Shuchiin Academy, an elite school for geniuses, Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and President Miyuki Shirogane finally began dating after a long and arduous battle of romantic wits. As time passes, Kaguya finds herself alone in her room, flipping through a photo album. Page after page, she gazes at the photographs filled with memories of President Shirogane and their dear friends at Shuchiin Academy…
Muse Communication stated that the Winter 2026 lineup is designed to offer both continuity for long-time fans and entry points for new viewers. With a mix of emotional storytelling, large-scale action, and character-driven narratives, the slate is positioned as one of the company’s most diverse seasonal offerings for India.
Source: Press Release
