The holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and, in the world of anime, some seriously outlandish Christmas specials. Forget the typical cozy narratives; we’re talking Snorlax snowmen, alien frog invasions, and a robot Grinch in samurai armor! Buckle up for a sleigh ride into the bizarre as we explore the most out-there anime holiday celebrations.
1. The Quest for Christmas Underwear – Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
Ever wondered about the perfect Christmas quest? Princess Syalis in the Demon Castle certainly has her priorities straight. While held captive by demons, she embarks on a mission to find the most festive Christmas woolen underwear and pajamas. It’s a hilarious adventure involving body doubles, a demon-stuffed knight, and Syalis going incognito as a demon herself. All for the sake of cozy Christmas dreaming!
2. Alien Frog People Intercept Santa – Sgt. Frog
Sgt. Keroro, leader of alien frog militants, decides to wage war on Christmas, turning holiday traditions into everyday objects. The chaos unfolds as the frogs pursue Santa, only to discover that “Santa” is Keroro’s own dad seeking their help. Meanwhile, the Pizza Cats, clad in futuristic samurai armor, battle The Big Cheese and his festive chaos, featuring explosive golf balls and a surprise appearance by the real Santa in a vintage Chevy!
3. Robot Grinch Tries to Cancel Christmas – Samurai Pizza Cats
Imagine cats in samurai armor running a pizza shop doubling as a superhero headquarters. That’s the setting for this Christmas episode where The Big Cheese attempts to steal Christmas using a robot reindeer-powered sleigh. Chaos ensues as presents rain down, only to reveal superglue-laden masks permanently stuck to everyone’s faces. With a giant clock tower showdown, ribbon missiles, and explosive golf balls, this episode is a wild ride.
4. When Santa Brings You Dinosaurs…and Cake – Dinosaur King
In “Santa Saurus,” paleontologist’s son Max Taylor and friend Rex find themselves in a dino-filled Christmas adventure. As Dr. Z attempts to seize their dinosaur cards, chaos ensues with a T. Rex, Triceratops, and Carnotaurus charging at each other. The real surprise? A Megalosaurus going Godzilla on the city. Christmas Eve takes an unexpected turn in this dino-themed celebration.
5. It’s Holiday Slime Time – The Slime Diaries
In the parallel world of Tempest, Rimuru the talking slime decides to replicate Christmas. The result? An unearthly party with a giant slime statue, human-sized insects, and a Christmas cake topped with a jelly slime. As Rimuru dons a Santa hat, the festivities unfold, including a Santa visit that Rimuru has to pull off himself. It’s a slime-filled celebration in this spinoff of “That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime.”
6. The Christmas Pageant From Another Universe – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid takes an unexpected turn as dragons and magical beings put on an annual play at a retirement home. What starts as a rendition of The Little Match Girl transforms into a mishmash of anime tropes and mixed mythologies. With dragon fire and magical wand struggles, this Christmas pageant from another universe is anything but ordinary.
7. Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorlax – Pikachu’s Winter Vacation
Pikachu and friends take on the ultimate challenge in “Snorlax Snowman” by building a snowman shaped like Snorlax. To their surprise, their creation comes to life, leading to a whimsical adventure involving northern lights, a cyclone, and Lapras rescues. Was it real or just a dream? The next morning, the Snorlax is nothing more than a snowman, leaving the Pokémon wondering about the magical night they shared.
Get ready to binge-watch these whimsical holiday specials on Crunchyroll and dive into the quirkiest anime celebrations this festive season!
