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Your Anime Rankings - Best of Winter 2026, Jan 29-Feb 4
If Jujutsu Kaisen's ups and downs are giving you whiplash, check out Shiboyugi, a consistently high-rated little surprise. Find out what else is worth your attention in our weekly user rankings.
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