Anime is one of the most popular mediums in the world, with countless shows produced every year. Here are 10 of the top anime series that fans can look forward to next year!
The “top 10 most popular anime 2021” is a list of the top 10 most anticipated anime of 2022. The list includes titles like “Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5”, “Violet Evergarden: Special Chapter”, and “Sakura Hime: Sengoku Collection”.
Last year was one of the strongest years for anime in a long time, but 2022 seems to be even better. The continuing COVID epidemic is still an issue, as it has been for the last two years, although it seems that many studios and employees have acclimated to the new work schedule and way of life. As a consequence, there are many more new anime projects coming out this year than last, and that means there are just as many that seem like a fun addition to any anime fan’s collection, with a slate that caters to a broad range of genres and demographics.
As fans may have noticed with the first wave of new anime projects that debuted during the Winter season, 2022 has a slew of intriguing projects in the works. There are a lot of projects coming out this year that have been delayed for the last two years, as well as some fresh new initiatives in the works. The docket for the year includes several highly anticipated original projects, significant adaptations fans have been wanting to see, and some high-profile returnees after many years away.
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Given that it’s such a packed year coming our way, unfortunately it’s impossible to gather every single interesting new project in one list. Series such as Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon, Rent-a-Girlfriend, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Komi Can’t Communicate, Tiger & Bunny and more are all coming back, but they’ll have to compete with the likes of franchises on this list like Dragon Ball Super, Bleach, Man with a Chainsaw, My Hero Academia, and more.
That’s why, in anticipation of all of the new anime set to debut this year, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 most anticipated new anime releases for 2022. There are fresh seasons, brand new series, movies, and other things that are causing a stir. But what are you most excited about this year? Let us know what you think in the comments section! You may also contact me directly on Twitter @Valdezology for all things animation and other great stuff!
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero) (Drag
The Japanese release date is April 22nd, with an international release date to be determined.
While there will be a slew of highly anticipated TV anime releases this year, one big release that has already garnered a lot of buzz is Dragon Ball Super’s next major feature film. It’s a thrilling release since it’ll be the franchise’s first new anime in four years, and it’s particularly hopeful in terms of what it may imply for the future. Although the worldwide plans for this new picture have yet to be revealed, it is quite probable that it will be released in the rest of the globe later this year. It’ll be a big deal right away, and it’ll likely dominate the debate for the rest of the year.
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Family x Spy
April 2022 is the projected release date.
There are a number of brand new anime projects making their debut this year, and this includes some highly anticipated manga adaptations in the mix. Tatsuya Endo’s original manga series has been steadily picking up steam with fans over the last couple of years, and there’s a good chance it’ll take off even more with its official anime adaptation. A collaboration between WIT Studio and CloverWorks, Family x Spy is a blend of a family comedy, major action set pieces, and even a dash of romance as the fake Forger family builds their lives together. Great character designs, an interesting world, and even more to witness. You’ll want to keep an eye out for this one.
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Season 2 of The Rising of the Shield Hero
April 2022 is the projected release date.
Over the course of the year, we’ll see a lot of fresh new originals and adaptations, but there will also be some huge returns. When the first season began a few years ago, The Rising of the Shield Hero completely dominated, and it was swiftly confirmed for two more seasons. The second season was supposed to premiere last year before being postponed due to the continuing COVID epidemic, but now it’s back as Naofumi and his ever-growing team tackle a whole new territory laden with all sorts of difficult problems. There’s certain to be a lot of action this season now that he’s taking on invading heroes from other realms!
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The Devil only works part-time! Season 2 is now available.
July 2022 is the projected release date.
Speaking of huge returns, The Devil is a Part Timer is one of the most anticipated anime series to return this year! This is one of the numerous programs for which fans have given up any hope of a second season. The anime first aired in 2013, and there never seems to be much interest in the series returning for a second season. However, fan demand was strong, and a new season will be released shortly to meet that desire. This season will be produced by a different studio and team (thus the newer design for the characters compared to the first season), although it retains much of the original’s crazy feel. It’s now just a question of seeing whether it can land safely.
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Season 6 of My Hero Academia
Fall 2022 is the projected release date.
My Hero Academia’s fifth season had its fair share of issues in terms of how it brought the series’ final arcs to life on screen, but Season 6 starts with a blank slate and a ton of potential material to adapt. The Paranormal Liberation Front War arc of Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga series spanned a year of real-time chapter releases, which means there’s a lot of material to adapt. If the next season takes its time with this next big part of the saga, it might gratify a lot of fans by addressing not just the key events that will occur during this conflict, but also by filling in some of the holes that the manga’s tale left. If everything goes as planned, it may be the anime’s best season ever.
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Bleach: A Thousand-Year Blood War is a manga series created by Bleach.
Fall 2022 is the projected release date.
As the first half of this list has shown, 2022 will be a year of high-profile debuts and returns. Bleach, like The Devil is a Part Timer, is an anime that fans have been clamoring for more of since it was brutally cut short during its first run. Bleach’s anime, which ended before it could adapt the last arc of Tite Kubo’s original manga series, is now returning in full with the premiere of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. Before it all comes to an end, the series’ final arc features some of the series’ largest conflicts, transformations, and power levels, as well as the opening of a whole new universe. It’s what fans have been waiting for for a long time, and based on the first footage of this new Bleach adaption, this new Bleach might very well live up to all of the hype.
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Man with a Chainsaw
Release Date: TBD in 2022
The back half of this list features many new anime projects announced for the year, but have yet to nail down a specific release window or date. This makes the wait for each of these projects all the tougher, and one of the hardest to wait for is Man with a Chainsaw. Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga series started off with a cult following of fans during its initial run, but exploded in popularity towards its end as more and more fans flocked to all of the wildness of each new chapter. It’s one of the oddest, violent, brutal, yet utterly heartbreaking and charming series to come out of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, and with Studio MAPPA at the helm, it’s highly likely the anime will come to dominate just as much. Expect a lot of barking.
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The Golden City of the Scorching Sun was created in Abyss.
Release Date: TBD in 2022
Made in Abyss had a cult following upon its first release in 2017, and has since developed into a massive franchise. Since that initial season, there have been a slew of successful film releases, and a second season will be released later this year (as well as a video game and more). It’s a surprisingly profound and disturbing series that takes you off guard straight away as we learn exactly how much danger its kid protagonists are in, and its twisted world building continues with this season. If the new episodes are as good as the first season in terms of design, sound, and other aspects, we’re in for one of the year’s most anticipated releases.
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Uzumaki
Release Date: TBD in 2022
When it comes to new anime that has been difficult to wait for, this one has been especially difficult. Uzumaki, a co-production between Production I.G. and Adult Swim, has been in the works for a few years. This translation, based on one of noted horror writer Junji Ito’s most famous manga works, offers a bold presentation that we haven’t seen much of. Adult Swim has provided a few updates on the series’ development, but it’s such a strange oddity that it feels appropriate for a Junji Ito anime adaptation. It’s thrilling, intriguing, and possibly terrifying when it’s released. However, fingers crossed that it will arrive this year.
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Season 4 of Overlord
Release Date: TBD in 2022
There are a few other returns on this list that are perhaps more well-known, but I included this one since it is something I am personally looking forward to. Power fantasy Isekai anime options abound, and many of the recent releases stand up to some of the older favorites in terms of quality. Overlord, on the other hand, is unique in that it follows Ains Ooal Gown as he maintains his dark reign over the planet, eschewing many of the conventional power fantasy tropes in favor of more “evil.” This is a guy whose true personality isn’t as powerful as his external look suggests, and in the fourth season (and movie), he and Nazarick will continue to rule the globe. It’ll just scratch all of the appropriate itches.
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The “best new anime 2022” is a list of the top 10 most anticipated anime in 2022. The list includes Attack on Titan Season 3, Sword Art Online Season 4, and Devil May Cry 5.
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