A couple anime you’re watching this winter season has you thinking about checking out the original source? Then here’s a handy list to help you go from watching those anime to then jumping to read the manga or light novel, with links to either check out a free preview or purchase the series!
| Series Title | Created By (Author/Artist) | English Publisher(s) | Official Sites (And Where to Buy) | Anime Streaming On | Free Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! | Touko Amekawa, Wan☆Hachipisu, Hinoki Kino (Manga artist) | Seven Seas | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
| A Sign of Affection | Suu Morishita | Kodansha | Kodansha K MANGA | Crunchyroll | Chapter 1 Preview |
| Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside Season 2 | Zappon, Yasumo, Masahiro Ikeno (Manga artist) | Yen Press | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
| Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga | Kazue Kato | VIZ Media | VIZ Shonen Jump MANGA Plus | Crunchyroll | First 3 and latest chapters can be read for free on SJ; can be read for free (with exceptions) on Manga Plus until series completion |
| Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage | Yuki Yaku, Fly, Eight Chida (Manga artist), Bana Yoshida (Minami Nanami Wants to Shine Manga artist) | Yen Press, Square Enix (Manga) | Yen Press Spinoff Manga from YP Square Enix Comikey | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Spinoff Preview Chapter 1 can be read on Comikey/MANGA Up! |
| BURN THE WITCH #0.8 | Tite Kubo | VIZ Media | VIZ Shonen Jump MANGA Plus | Crunchyroll | Chapter 1 can be read on Shonen Jump |
| Chained Soldier | Takahiro, Yohei Takemura | Yen Press | Yen Press | HIDIVE | Manga Preview |
| Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! | Yuu Toyota | Square Enix | Square Enix | TBA | Chapter 1 Preview |
| Classroom of the Elite Season 3 | Syougo Kinugasa, Tomoseshunsaku, Yuyu Ichino (Manga), Sakagaki (Horitaka Manga artist) | Eddy Lee (Audiobook Narrator) | Seven Seas | Light Novel Manga Manga Spinoff Siren (Audiobook imprint) | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview Spinoff Preview Audiobook Preview |
| Delicious in Dungeon | Ryoko Kui | Yen Press | Yen Press | Netflix | Manga Preview |
| Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp | Mini, yuin | Lezhin Comics | Lezhin | Crunchyroll | First three episodes are free on Lezhin |
| Fluffy Paradise | Himawari, Kirouran | Cross Infinite World | Cross Infinite World | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview |
| Gushing Over Magical Girls | Akihiro Ononaka | J-Novel Club | J-Novel Club | HIDIVE | Chapter 1 Preview |
| Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! | Kai Ikada | Shueisha | MANGA Plus | Crunchyroll | Can be read for free (with exceptions) until series completion on MANGA Plus |
| Ishura | Keiso, Kureta | Emily Bauer, Chris Guerrero (Audiobook Narrators) | Yen Press | Yen Press Yen Audio | Hulu/Disney+ | Light Novel Preview Audiobook Preview |
| Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 | Hajime Komoto | VIZ Media | VIZ Shonen Jump MANGA Plus | Crunchyroll | First 3 chapters can be read for free on Shonen Jump and MANGA Plus |
| Mr. Villain’s Day Off | Yuu Morikawa | Square Enix | Square Enix MANGA Up! | Crunchyroll | Chapter 1 Preview |
| My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! | Tsuyoshi Fujitaka, Chisato Naruse, Hanamaru Nanto (Manga artist) | J-Novel Club (Digital versions), Yen Press (Print versions) | J-Novel Club (LN) J-Novel Club (Manga) Yen Press (LN) Yen Press (Manga) | HIDIVE | Light Novel Preview Chapter 1 Preview |
| Sasaki and Peeps | Buncololi, Kantoku, Pureji Osho (Manga artist) | Yen Press | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
| Sengoku Youko | Satoshi Mizukami | TOKYOPOP | TOKYOPOP | Crunchyroll | Manga Preview |
| Shaman King: Flowers | Hiroyuki Takei | Kodansha | Kodansha | TBA | Chapter 1 Preview |
| Solo Leveling | Chugong, Dubu (REDICE Studio) | Ki Hong Lee (Audiobook Narrator) | Yen Press | Novel Manhwa Yen Audio | Crunchyroll | Novel Preview Manga Preview Audiobook Preview |
| Tales of Wedding Rings | Maybe | Yen Press | Yen Press MANGA Up! | Crunchyroll | Manga Preview Chapter 1 can be read on MANGA Up! App |
| The Dangers in My Heart Season 2 | Norio Sakurai | Seven Seas | Seven Seas | HIDIVE | Manga Preview |
| The Demon Prince of Momochi House | Aya Shouoto | VIZ Media | Shojo Beat | Crunchyroll | Manga Preview |
| The Strongest Tank’s Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero’s Party- | Ryuta Kijima, Makoto Kisaragi, Sando | Square Enix | MANGA Up! | Crunchyroll | Chapter 1 can be read on MANGA Up! |
| The Unwanted Undead Adventurer | Yu Okano, Jaian, Haiji Nakasone (Manga artist) | J-Novel Club | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
| The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash | Honobonoru500, Nama, Tou Fukino (Manga artist) | Seven Seas | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
| The Witch and the Beast | Kousuke Satake | Kodansha | Kodansha K MANGA | Crunchyroll | Chapter 1 Preview |
| The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic | Kurokata, KeG, Reki Kugayama (Manga artist) | One Peace Books | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
| Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess | Robinson Haruhara, Hirakei | Shueisha | MANGA Plus | Crunchyroll | Can be read for free (with exceptions) until series completion |
| Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 | Kei Azumi, Kotora Kino (Manga artist) | Alphapolis | Alpha Manga | Crunchyroll | First and latest three chapters can be read on the Alpha Manga App |
| Urusei Yatsura (2024) Season 2 | Rumiko Takahashi | VIZ Media | VIZ | HIDIVE | First 3 chapters can be read for free on VIZ Manga |
| Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord | Satori Tanabata, Tea, Nocomi | J-Novel Club (Light Novel), One Peace Books (Manga) | Light Novel Manga | Crunchyroll | Light Novel Preview Manga Preview |
Winter Anime 2024 Notes
- Sequels (and prequels) are denoted in italics.
- Note that ongoing MANGA Plus titles can be read for free once without a subscription on the app except the first and latest three chapters (those can be read repeatedly).
- Official anime streaming for some titles will be updated once announced.
- UPDATE 1/4/2024: Blue Exorcist Shimane Illuminati Saga, Mr. Villain’s Day Off, The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, & Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess official anime streaming sites have been added.
- UPDATE 1/6/2024: The Strongest Tank’s Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero’s Party- has been added to the chart.