As we step into the year 2023, many top-tier anime shows are already lined up to greet their fans. Tokyo Revengers Season 2 and Vinland Saga Season 2 have already premiered in early January 2023. Along with them, hundreds of anime shows will be released this year, distributed worldwide through online platforms. But which anime shows are the most anticipated among viewers who are following the trend? Here’s a list of the most popular anime shows that are eagerly awaited in 2023.
1. Spy x Family (Season 2)
Spy x Family is one of the most popular anime shows in 2022 and continues to be in the spotlight this year. It is an adaptation of the manga series serialized in Shonen Jump+ in 2019. Since its anime adaptation in 2022, Spy x Family’s popularity has increased, and many fans have been waiting for the second season of the show.
Scheduled to air in 2023, Spy x Family’s second season will continue to portray the adventures of a fake spy family and the cuteness of the character Anna.
2. Attack on Titan (Season 4 Part 3)
Attack on Titan is a highly renowned anime series with a dark fantasy theme. It reveals many mysteries about the Titans and will depict what happens to the show’s protagonist, Eren Yeager, in its final season. The first three seasons, consisting of 59 episodes, were produced by Wit Studio from 2013 to 2019, while the fourth season is being created by Mappa and began at the end of 2022.
After 28 episodes between 2020 and 2022, Attack on Titan (Season 4 Part 3) is scheduled for release in 2023.
3. Jujutsu Kaisen (Season 2)
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the most recent highly successful anime shows. It is adapted from the dark fantasy manga series of the same name in Weekly Shonen Jump. The first season of Jujutsu Kaisen consisted of 24 episodes, released in 2020 and 2021. This was followed by an anime movie titled Jujutsu Kaisen 0, released at the end of 2021.
The second season of Jujutsu Kaisen will continue to portray the adventures of the protagonist, Yuji Itadori, and focus on his teacher and the strongest witch, Satoru Gojo. It will air in July 2023.
4. Ranking of Kings: Treasure Chest of Courage
Ranking of Kings: Treasure Chest of Courage is the second season of the popular fantasy anime series, Ranking of Kings. It portrays a child who aims to become the number one king in the world despite his inability to hear and speak.
The first season of Ranking of Kings consisted of 23 episodes adapted from the manga series of the same name. The second season will air in 2023 and will have a special episode, Bojji, which is heartwarming and has never been seen in the previous season.
5. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story
Several classic anime shows have been remade into new versions with high quality. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story is one such show. The samurai-themed adventure show first aired in 1996 with 94 episodes. Now, under the hands of manga artist Nobuhiro Watsuki and state-of-the-art animation technology, Rurouni Kenshin will be rebuilt from the first episode. Its new version will be released in 2023.
6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 3)
In recent years, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has attracted much attention from manga and anime fans worldwide. The dark fantasy anime series initially premiered with 26 episodes in 2019, followed by an anime movie, Mugen Train Arc, in 2020, and a second season titled Entertainment District Arc with 11 episodes in 2021.
The third season, Swordsmith Village Arc, is scheduled to premiere in spring 2023. It will continue to portray Tanjiro and his group, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, while also introducing more Hashira characters and the twelve stronger demons known as the Kizuki.
In conclusion, anime enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the release of these six anime shows in 2023. Each show promises to capture the viewer’s imagination and provide ample entertainment.
