MAPPA’s Dark Fantasy Anime Sets the Stage for Winter 2026’s Best Action Series (& It’s Not Jujutsu Kaisen)

Both Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell’s Paradise are shaping up to be incredible action anime this year. Jujutsu Kaisen’s third season is adding new characters and promising even more intense battles, potentially making it the best action series of the year. However, Hell’s Paradise, also produced by MAPPA and currently airing its second season, is a strong contender. As the mysteries of the islands unfold and the expeditioners face greater dangers, Hell’s Paradise is becoming increasingly brutal and could ultimately surpass Jujutsu Kaisen in terms of action. With MAPPA’s involvement in both shows, viewers can expect a consistently high level of quality in the fight scenes.

Crimson Desert Lets You Manage a Farm, Base-Build and Send Mercenaries on Missions

If you’ve enjoyed Red Dead Redemption 2, you’ll find some similarities here. You can improve your camp by collecting materials, helping with building, cooking, buying supplies, and decorating. Need ingredients? You can grow them yourself or manage a ranch. Beyond all its other features, Crimson Desert also includes elements of a life simulation game.