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seasonal
What does seasonal mean?
Refers to anime currently airing in one of the year's four broadcast seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall). Fans build 'seasonal' watch lists of the shows running that quarter.
"My seasonal lineup is packed this fall."
Origin
English 'seasonal', reflecting the Japanese TV industry's quarterly cours.
Frequently asked questions
What does seasonal mean in anime?
It refers to anime currently airing in one of the year's four broadcast seasons — winter, spring, summer or fall.
How do fans use 'seasonal'?
They build 'seasonal' watch lists of the shows running in the current quarter, e.g. 'my seasonal lineup is packed this fall'.
Why is anime organised into seasons?
The Japanese TV industry schedules series in quarterly blocks (cours), so new anime tends to launch each three-month season.
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