In the list of the best anime of 2022 , the previous year introduced a lot of outstanding titles such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2, Lycoris Recoil and Chainsaw Man. More than a hundred new anime series and sequels are released annually. Most of them are distributed worldwide through online platforms almost at the same time. The upcoming 2023 brings a fantastic animated series from the brand new series adapted from the popular comic book series to the highly anticipated subsequent seasons of current franchises and remakes of that popular animated classic. For all anime fans wondering what to watch now, here is a list of the best anime of 2023, including those that are gaining popularity now and the new ones that are little known. Stay ahead of anime trends all the time! This list of the best anime of 2023 will be updated regularly throughout the year!
1 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 3)
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 3) trailer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃) has attracted a lot of attention from a lot of manga and anime lovers worldwide over the past few years. The latest third season, titled Swordsmith Village Arc, is scheduled to air in spring 2023. The hottest dark fantasy anime started its first season with 26 episodes in 2019, followed by the sequel anime series Mugen Train Arc in 2020 and the second season of the Arc Arcade with 11 episodes in 2021. Season 3 follows Tanjiro and his team including Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, and introduces more characters Hashira and the rest of the more powerful Twelve Kizuki demons.
2 Attack on Titan (Season 4, Part 3)
Attack on Titan (Season 4, Part 3)
Attack on Titan (Season 4, Part 3) trailer
Attack on Titan (進撃の巨人) is one of the most notable anime series of 2023 since its final installment is Season 4 Season 3 that debuted the year. The first three seasons consist of 59 episodes made by Wit Studio between 2013 and 2019, the final and fourth seasons made by Mappa beginning in late 2022. After 28 episodes from 2020 to 2022, Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 3, split into two parts, aired with a 1-hour first season in March and a second season to follow next fall. The dark fantasy anime series opened up a lot of mysteries involving giants and the final part describes what happens to the protagonist Eren Yeager in the end.
3 Oshi noko
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Oshi noko trailer
There are several new anime series anticipated by fans of their original manga and novels in 2023, and Oshi no Ko (【推しの子】) is a promising title released for the first time this year. This manga has been serialized in Weekly Young Jump since 2020, the story was written by Aka Akasaka, the manga artist of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War. The suspenseful, alternating life story centers on a popular female idol Ai Hoshino, who is holding a deep secret. You can enjoy unexpected interesting details in each story.
4 Spy × Family (Season 2)
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Spy × Family (Season 2)-Trailer
Spy × Family, one of the hottest series of 2022, remains the center of Japanese anime in 2023. Its popular manga, which has been serialized on Shonen Jump+ since 2019, was first adapted into an anime last year. Many fans have been looking forward to the sequel being announced to air in 2023 when the first season comes to an end. Like last season, you can see how interesting the fake spy family is and how cute Anna is in the second season. A new Spy × Family animated movie has also been confirmed in the future.
5 Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 2)
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Jujutsu Kaisen (season 2) trailer
Fortunately, quite a few subsequent seasons of popular anime series now appear on the list of 2023 anime series. Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦), one of the recent hit series, will premiere its second season in summer 2023. The first season aired with 24 episodes in 2020 and 2021, an adaptation of the dark fantasy manga series that is releasing a series in Weekly Shonen Jump. This was followed by the first animated film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 in 2021. In addition to protagonist Yuji Itadori, the second season focuses on his teacher and the strongest sorcerer Satoru Gojo.
6 Ranking of Kings (Season 2)
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Ranking of Kings (Season 2) trailer
Ranking of Kings: Treasure Chest of Courage (王様ランキング勇気の宝箱), the second installment of the popular fantasy animated series Ranking of Kings, is scheduled to air in spring 2023. The first season consists of 23 volumes adapted from the same titled manga series work published between 2017 and 2022. The touching story touched both children and adults. Season 2 introduces episodes of Bojji that you haven't seen in the previous season.
7 Dr. Stone (Season 3)
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Dr. Stone (Season 3) trailer
Dr. Stone is one of the most anticipated titles of 2023, accompanying the third season of Dr. Stone: New World from April. Its original sci-fi adventure manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 to 2022. The first and second seasons aired with 35 episodes in 2019 and 2021, followed by the TV special episode Dr. Stone: Ryusui in summer 2022. Genius scientist Senku Ishigami and other members of the Science Kingdom continue to travel the Stone World alongside new sailor member Nanami Ryusui in the third season.
8 Vinland Saga (Season 2)
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Vinland Saga (Season 2) trailer
Vinland Saga (ヴィンランド・サガ), an epic adventure anime series especially popular overseas, has returned in early 2023. After the first 2019 anime adaptation based on the serialized original manga from 2005, the new season was made by Mappa, also famous for Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. The second installment enters a new story that follows young Viking protagonist Thorfinn, who has lost his purpose in life after his sworn nemesis Askeladd dies.
9 Tokyo Revengers (Season 2)
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Poster phim Tokyo Revengers (Season 2)
As an anime series that is trending right now, Tokyo Revengers (東京リベンジャーズ) should be listed in the list of the best anime of 2023. Reportedly, the original Tokyo Revengers manga series just wrapped up in November 2022. The second season follows the previous one which aired with 24 episodes in 2021 in winter 2023. The latest season is only distributed globally on Disney+. After the bloody Halloween arc in the first season, the science fiction yankee-themed anime presents a new story about Takemichi and the other members of the Tokyo Manji Gang in a new Christmas Contest.
10 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story
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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story trailer
Recently, several classic series have been revived in the form of high-quality new versions. The popular Samurai-themed adventure masterpiece Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romance Story (るろうに剣心-明治剣客浪漫譚-) will return in 2023. The first anime had 94 episodes from 1996 to 1998, followed by a brand new series about Rurouni Kenshin made by Liden Films this year. With manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki and advanced animation technology, it was newly rebuilt from the first volume of the manga. Don't miss what Kenshin Himura will be like in the 2023 anime series!
