All Anime Release Dates in 2023
Every year, anime just seems to keep getting better. Whether it’s an adaptation of everyone’s favorite action manga or a Netflix original slice-of-life, there’s something solid to watch for both casual and hardcore viewers alike.
Thankfully, 2023 has turned out to be another crazy year for the genre, as there’s been a boatload of new and returning anime to enjoy. With that in mind, we’ve gone ahead and detailed just about everything you could ever need regarding releases for the coming year, including a handful of debut anime that are airing for the first time.
Lastly, the titles in bold are the ones that are seen as the most highly anticipated of the bunch, so be sure to keep an eye out for those.
Special thanks goes toMyAnimeListfor compiling these dates across the board.
Winter 2023
Summary:The 2023 anime season started off with quite a bang, capped off with the absolute juggernaut that wasAttack on Titan‘s final season premiere. We also got to enjoy some holdovers from 2022, including My Hero Academia and the surprisingly grippingBlue Lock.
If you were looking for something a little more off the beaten path, the romantic comedyTomo-Chan is a Girl!comes as highly recommended, and we will not accept any further slander being levied in the direction ofTrigun Stampede. As jarring as the CGI visuals might be at first glance, it quickly becomes second nature, and the characterization and narrative are not just rehashes of what worked 30 years ago.
For our money (made up of mostly zeni and woolongs), the standout effort came from MAPPA’s follow-up to Vinland Saga. Thorfinn’s struggles in an oppressive world make for top level storytelling, and we would even daresay that it transcends the limitations of animation. If only Hollywood wasn’t so preoccupied with the same rotation of Disney fare, it would most certainly be spoken of with national reverence.
Spring 2023
Summary:To think that spring’s offerings aren’t quite as bountiful as what we got in winter is an absolute fallacy, keeping in mind that the return ofDemon Slayeralone is practically enough to carry an entire season. We had also pegged Dr. Stone Season 3 and Konosuba as heavy hitters, and both proved to be absolute delights, providing the delicious chaos of chemistry and/or wizardry in equal measure.
With that said,Hell’s Paradiseis a late elevation to the coveted “bold text status”, because it will absolutely resurface in the anime of the year discussion when all is said and done. The quest of Gabimaru the Hollow to procure the Elixir of Life is a brutal, bloody affair that makes the wait for each new episode practically exhausting.
On the other end of the spectrum, Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage has been so mirthful, bridging the gap from season 1’s surprisingly grim tale of chivalry with much lower stakes. This is more character building than must-see content, but considering how lovable those characters happen to be, we’re really not complaining.
Lastly,Mashleis sneaky good, dishing out some of the best laughs of 2023. On paper, it is One Punch Man + Harry Potter, but the actual application of this formula really pays off in unexpected ways.
Summer 2023
Summary:Yes, we see it, too.Jujutsu Kaisenand Bleach in the same season. With these two titans vying for the top spot, there’s still plenty of room for the rest of the lineup to impress.
Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 delivers more exquisite storytelling and worldbuilding, though your mileage may vary depending on how insufferable you find Rudeus at the center of it all. Elsewhere, Bungo Stray Dogs is a dark horse contender for anime of the season.
Additionally, summer is a great season for things to get weird. Between The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today and Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon, those with a fondness for the bizarre will be well catered to.
Also keep an eye on Rurouni Kenshin’s reboot. The original was a late 90s classic, and a refresh was just what it needed to be introduced to a new generation.
Summary:The genre-breakingSpy x Familycarries the flag for fall, a year after Anya Forger became the hottest new chibi in all of anime, but if you’re looking for something more understated — ironically, starring the same Japanese voice actress as Anya — Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a masterclass in patient, measured storytelling.
The finale for Dr. Stone’s New World arc pulls out all the stops, and The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is just so much fun, it has to be seen to believed.
If you’re strapped for time and want some bite-sized laughs, the four-episode special After-School Hanako-kun will be right up your alley. It is a series of short stories with runtimes no longer than ten minutes in length, and it has all the personality and charm the franchise is known for.
Movies 2023
Thank you for joining us in another rip-roaring year of anime! To see what’s next up, make sure to check out our list ofall anime release dates in 2024.
