The Most Anticipated Anime Releases of 2023

Anime fans are in for a treat next year. In 2023, we’ll see some big franchises come back with new episodes and curious looking original series that are bound to make fans go wild.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of the most anticipated anime releases of 2023. Whether you’re a fan of old school anime, supernatural, or underdog stories, there’s something for everyone!

Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 3

Attack on Titan, which is based on Hajime Isayama’s manga series of the same name, has become one of the most iconic anime adaptations of the recent decade. The show’s plot has taken many twists and turns since its release in 2013, and the final season will have some of the most dramatic and gut-wrenching moments yet.

Initially released in 2013, the anime became a worldwide sensation thanks to WIT Studio’s fantastic visuals and Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks. The show’s first season ended with a cliffhanger and was followed by Part 2 in January 2022, which aired weekly episodes.

Although the first three seasons were adapted by Wit Studio, the upcoming final season is being animated by Mappa Studios. MAPPA has produced other stellar anime adaptations such as Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen and has also helmed a number of other top-notch projects.

Fans of the series are eager to see what happens next in this incredibly popular anime, and with a release date rumored, they’re going to be able to catch up on all the action soon. The first half of the anime’s third and final chapter will air on March 4 in Japan, and will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll shortly after.

The anime’s official Twitter account announced the release date, along with a new trailer. The trailer features Eren Yeager in his childhood, before he transformed into the gigantic Founding Titan form. Thousands of Titans are also seen marching and causing destruction.

The first half of the anime’s final episode will air on NHK General on March 4, and will then be available for streaming on Crunchyroll. We’ll be updating this article as more information becomes available, so stay tuned.

Record of Ragnarok: Season 2

After a blistering start on Netflix, Record of Ragnarok: Season 2 is getting fans very excited. The anime, which was developed by Graphinica, is an adaptation of Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui’s manga publication of the same name and follows a tournament between Gods and humans to decide their fate.

In this fantasy-action series, the gods of every known pantheon come together to discuss their decision about whether or not humanity is worthy to survive for another 1000 years. But before the gods can pass a final judgment, Valkyrie Brunhilde proposes giving mankind one last chance to prove their worth by sending thirteen champions into battle.

Despite the fact that there are only 13 fights in all, each match is a semi-fair contest of strength and skill that will ultimately decide whether or not humans are worthy enough to survive. It’s a great way to explore religion, mythology and legends while also giving viewers the opportunity to see their favorite characters in action.

As a result, it’s no wonder that Record of Ragnarok: Season 1 has been a cult hit for anime fans. The series uses a blend of absurdity and style to create a fantastic story that has audiences cheering for the human heroes as they throw down in epic combat against the gods.

The first part of the second season saw Jack the Ripper versus Hercules and Raiden Tameemon versus Shiva, two of the most iconic fighters in history. The second part will feature Jack the Ripper vs Hercules again, along with Raiden Takemon against Buddha and Zerofuku against Hercules.

Record of Ragnarok: Season 2 will be released in two parts, with the first 10 episodes launching on January 26, 2023 and the rest later this year. However, the release date for the second part has not yet been confirmed by Netflix, Graphinica or Studios Yumeta.

Bungou Stray Dogs Season 4

Bungou Stray Dogs is a series about a team of supernatural detectives who solve cases with the help of their canine companions. The anime has a number of fans, and is known for its fantastic plots, characters, and story lines.

The story is based on the manga by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa. It follows Atsushi Nakajima and Osamu Dazai as they work as a team to help the world with their supernatural powers and solve mysteries. They’re also known for their wacky and fun personalities.

After a brief break in its third season, Bungou Stray Dogs will return in 2023, with most of the original staff returning including director Takuya Igarashi and scriptwriter Youjo Enokido. The new season will be animated by studio Bones, which worked on the first three seasons of the anime.

According to Anime News Network, two new cast members have been added to the show’s cast list and Kadokawa has shared a key visual for the upcoming season. They include Yuuki Kaji (Attack on Titan, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Saigiku Jono and Yohei Azakami (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury) as Teccho Suehiro.

In addition to the new cast members, Bungou Stray Dogs Season 4 will feature a number of returning character actors from previous seasons. Among them are Akio Ohtsuka as Genichiro Fukuchi, Makoto Koichi as Teruko Okura, Takehito Koyasu as Nikolai G, and Takeshi Kusao as Mushitaro Oguri.

As of the moment, no other details have been released for the upcoming season but, with Bones working on it, we can expect it to have a similar episode count and production style as previous seasons. In any event, we will all be waiting with bated breath to see what happens next!

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku

If you are a fan of horror manga, then you will be excited to hear about the upcoming Jigokuraku anime. The series, which is based on a Yuji Kaku manga, will be released in April 2023 and will be produced by Studio MAPPA. This studio is responsible for popular anime titles such as Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen and One Punch Man season 3.

The premise of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku revolves around a mysterious island called Shinsenkyo where an elixir of life can be found. In order to claim it, the shogunate sends criminals alongside executioners to the island, and they are granted full pardon if they successfully retrieve the elixir.

Despite its shounen themes and presentation, the manga deals with darker aspects of feudal Japan, particularly in terms of class and social inequality. It also focuses on the way that people are treated as “outsiders” and tries to show how even those who are considered traitors can still live their lives in comfort.

This is a very interesting manga, and fans are looking forward to seeing it adapted into an anime. The series is expected to feature a lot of grotesque imagery and interesting supernatural elements, making it a perfect fit for an anime project.

It is expected that the Jigokuraku anime will be faithful to the original manga, although it is possible that some changes may be made due to Studio MAPPA’s reputation for shaking things up a little bit. This should help to improve the anime’s quality, and fans will certainly enjoy watching it once it releases.

It is not yet clear if Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku will release on Japanese TV, but it will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Its release date is expected to be April 2023, and the anime will be directed by a veteran director from the anime industry.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

The Jujutsu Kaisen anime is a dark fantasy series based on Gege Akutami’s manga, which was animated by Studio MAPPA. The first season of the show ran for 24 episodes and is currently available on Crunchyroll.

The story follows Yuji Itadori (Junya Enoki) as he accidentally becomes the host for the most powerful Curse in the world. After he tries to control his powers, he finds himself thrust into the dangerous world of jujutsu sorcerers. The series is full of action and drama, and it has become a global hit.

After a successful debut, the first season of the anime was renewed for a second season in 2022. The second season of the series will air in two separate “cours” (programming blocks covering roughly three months of episodes each), and will be adapted from different arcs from the manga.

A new trailer for the upcoming season was released at the recent Jump Festa ’23 event, and it revealed that the next season of Jujutsu Kaisen will air in July 2023. The anime will air on Japanese broadcast networks MBS and TBS, and will be adapted from the Kaigyoku/Gyokusetsu arc and the Shibuya Incident arc.

In addition to the release date, a new character introduction video was also released at the event. It shows all of the characters from the series, including Yuji, Megumi, and Nobara.

As far as the story goes, season 2 will adapt chapters 65-79 of the manga. The second arc is titled Gojo’s Past, and it revolves around the past of Satoru Gojo and his relationship with his father.

This arc is short, but it will be quite important in determining the outcome of the season. It’ll also introduce a new character, Choso. He’s the son of Suguru Geto, who is currently the main villain in the series. He’ll be a major part of the story in season 2, and will likely feature alongside Geto and Mahito.