2023 has some of the best lineups for Anime lovers because of a lot of new and popular manga receiving Anime adaptations, as well as popular anime being greenlighted for sequels.
From those announcements, there were some Anime sequels, which fans were waiting for a long time, and also some which fans were expecting. Judging from this, it’s not a long shot to say that 2023 is one of the Best years for fans of these Anime and Manga.
In this post, we are gonna look at a list of the most awaited Upcoming Anime 2023, as well as a detailed seasonal chart of all the Anime adaptations announced.
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Winter 2023 List
Winter 2023 is coming fast, and we have already confirmed most of the Anime airing this season. So, we are gonna take a look at the list of all the anime announced for this Winter.
Winter 2023 Anime
| Winter 2023 List | Release Date |
| Vinland Saga Season 2 | January 10th 2023 |
| The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2 | January 8th 2023 |
| Don’t Tease Me Nagatoro Season 2 | January 8th 2023 |
| Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown | January 8th 2023 |
| Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4 | January 4th 2023 |
| I don’t want to get hurt, so I’ll Max Out my Shield Season 2 | January 11th 2023 |
| Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King | March 31st 2023 |
| In/Spectre Season 2 | January 9th 2023 |
| Nier: Automata Ver1.1a | January 8th 2023 |
| Tomo-chan is Girl! | January 5th 2023 |
| Is It Wrong to Try and Pick Girls in a Dungeon? Season 4 Part 2 | January 5th 2023 |
| The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten | January 7th 2023 |
| Spy Classroom | January 5th 2023 |
| By the Grace of Gods Season 2 | January 18th 2023 |
| Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible | January 10th 2023 |
| The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague | January 4th 2023 |
| Trigun Stampede | January 7th 2023 |
| My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog | January 7th 2023 |
| The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had Made Season 2 | January 14th 2023 |
| Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire | January 10th 2023 |
| Farming Life in Another World | January 6th 2023 |
| The Way of the Househusband Season 2 | January 1st 2023 |
| Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte | January 7th 2023 |
| Sasaki to Miyano Movie: Sotsugyou-hen | February 2023 |
| Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister! | January 5th 2023 |
| Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don’t Believe In Humanity Will Save the World | January 3th 2023 |
| The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World | January 7th 2023 |
| Handyman Saitou in Another World | January 8th 2023 |
| Ayakashi Triangle | January 10th 2023 |
| The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule The World | January 6th 2023 |
| Record of Ragnarok Season 2 | January 26th 2023 |
| The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady | January 10th 2023 |
| Chillin’ in My 30’s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army | January 7th 2023 |
| Buddy Daddies | January 7th 2023 |
| Tsurune The Linking Shot | January 5th 2023 |
| Hirano to Kagiura | February 17th 2023 |
| Kaina of the Great Snow Sea | January 12th 2023 |
| Campfire Cooking in Another World with my Absurd Skill | January 11th 2023 |
| The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 | January 9th 2023 |
| Gridman Universe | March 24th 2023 |
| Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World For My Retirement | January 8th 2023 |
| Revenger | January 5th 2023 |
| Malevolent Spirits: Monogatari | January 10th 2023 |
| Sugar Apple Fairy Tail | January 6th 2023 |
| The Fire Hunter | January 14th 2023 |
| Giant Beasts of Ars | January 7th 2023 |
| The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War | January 6th 2023 |
| Junji Ito Maniac: Tales of the Macabre | January 19th 2023 |
| The Tale of Outcasts | January 8th 2023 |
| Aggretsuko 5th Season | February 2023 |
| Blue Giant | February 17th 2023 |
| Pokemon: Mezase Pokemon Monster | January 13th 2023 |
| Sorcerous Stabber Orphen – Chaos in Urbanrama | January 8th 2023 |
| “Ippon” Again! | January 9th 2023 |
| Technoroid: Overmind | January 5th 2023 |
| Nijiyon Animation | January 6th 2023 |
| D4DJ All Mix | January 8th 2023 |
| Boku to Roboko | January 5th 2023 |
| Make My Day | February 2023 |
| Evangelion 3.0 Special | March 8th 2023 |
| Argonavis Movie: Axia | March 24th 2023 |
| Flaglia: Natsuyasumi no Monogatari | January 17th 2023 |
| UniteUp! | January 7th 2023 |
| Soukyuu no Fafner: Behind The Line | January 20th 2023 |
| Rakudai Majo: Fuuka to Yami no Majo | March 31st 2023 |
| Cardfight!! Vanguard: Will+ Dress Season 2 | January 14th 2023 |
| Stand My Heroes: Warmth of Memories | January 28th 2023 |
| Suddenly, Egyptian Gods Season 2 | January 11th 2023 |
| Lupin the 3rd vs Cat’s Eye | January 27th 2023 |
| Detective Conan: Haibara Ai Monogatari-Kurogane no Mystery Train | January 6th 2023 |
| KJ File(Sequel) | January 8th 2023 |
| Doraemon Movie 42: Nobita to Sora no Utopia | March 3rd 2023 |
| Aikatsu! 10th Story: Miari e no Starway | January 20th 2023 |
| Yao-Chinese Folktales | January 1st 2023 |
| Naked Peak: Climb the Mountain of Madness | February 2023 |
| Space Idol | January 2023 |
| Youkai Watch Movie 8: Jibanyan vs Komasan- Monge Daikessen da Nyan | January 13th 2023 |
Spring 2023 List
| Spring 2023 List | Estimated Release Dates |
| Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc | April 2023 |
| Dr. Stone: New World | April 2023 |
| Hell’s Paradise | April 2023 |
| Masamune-Kun’s Revenge R | April 2023 |
| Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World | April 2023 |
| The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 | April 2023 |
| Oshi no Ko | April 2023 |
| Ousama Ranking: Yuuki no Takarabako | April 2023 |
| Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! | April 2023 |
| In Another World With My Smartphone Season 2 | April 2023 |
| Mashle: Magic and Muscles | April 2023 |
| Edens Zero Season 2 | April 2023 |
| I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too | April 2023 |
| The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up at The Duke’s Mansion | April 2023 |
| A Galaxy Next Door | April 2023 |
| Isekai Shoukan wa Nidome Desu | April 2023 |
| Yuri is My Job! | April 2023 |
| My Home Hero | April 2023 |
| Loving Yamada at Lvl 999 | April 2023 |
| Sacrificial Princess and King of Beasts | April 2023 |
| The Dangers in My Heart | April 2023 |
| Birdie Wing: Golf Girls’ Story Season 2 | April 2023 |
| Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury | April 2023 |
| The Legendary Hero is Dead! | April 2023 |
| The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far | April 2023 |
| Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence | April 2023 |
| Dead Mount Death Play | April 2023 |
| Ao no Orchestra | April 2023 |
| The Cafe Terrace and its Goddesses | April 2023 |
| Princess Principal: Crown Handler Movie 3 | April 7th, 2023 |
| Mahou Shoujo Magical Destroyers | April 2023 |
| Tokyo Mew Mew New Season 2 | April 2023 |
| Detective Conan Movie 26: Kurogane no Submarine | April 14th, 2023 |
| The Marginal Service | April 2023 |
| Amrita no Kyouen | May 26th, 2023 |
| The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 | April 2023 |
| opus.COLORs | April 2023 |
| Too Cute Crisis | April 2023 |
| Mix: Meisei Story – Nidome no Natsu, Sora no Mukoue e | April 2023 |
| New Pokemon Anime | April 2023 |
| World Dai Star | April 2023 |
| Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Road To The Top | April 2023 |
| Oshiri Tantei Season 7 | April 2023 |
Summer 2023 List
| Summer 2023 List | Estimated Release Date |
| Bleach Thousand Year Blood War- The Separation | July 2023 |
| Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 | July 2023 |
| Dark Gathering | July 2023 |
| Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru Ka | July 14th, 2023 |
| The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior | July 2023 |
| Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai | July 2023 |
| New Saga | July 2023 |
| Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 | August 2023 |
| Okashi na Tensei | July 2023 |
| Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+ Dress Season 3 | July 2023 |
| Crayon Shin-chan Movie 31: Chounouryoku Daikessen – Tobe Tobe Temakizushi | July 2023 |
TBA 2023 List
Many of these Anime are confirmed to be in 2023, but we do not have confirmation regarding their release date, which hints at a Late 2023 release date.
| TBA 2023 List | Estimated Release Date |
| Attack on Titan: Final Season Part 3 | Late 2023 |
| Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Solo Leveling | Late 2023 |
| Spy x Family Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Spy x Family Movie | Late 2023 |
| Toilet Bound Hanako-kun | Late 2023 |
| Over The Moon For You Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Classroom of The Elite Season 3 | Late 2023 |
| The Devil Is a Part-Timer Season 2 Sequel | Late 2023 |
| Link Click Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Cosmos Movie | Late 2023 |
| Uzumaki | Late 2023 |
| Ten Count | Late 2023 |
| Our Last Crusade or The Rise of a New World Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Witch on The Holy Night | Late 2023 |
| The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Fate/strange Fake: Whispers of Dawn | Late 2023 |
| Chained Soldier | Late 2023 |
| Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou Ni shiteshimatta Movie | Late 2023 |
| The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| FLCL: Grunge | Late 2023 |
| Mononoke Movie | Late 2023 |
| Insomniacs After School | Late 2023 |
| The King’s Avatar Season 3 | Late 2023 |
| Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan 2023 | Late 2023 |
| Girls and Panzer: Saishuushou Part 4 | Late 2023 |
| Eiyuu Kyoushitsu | Late 2023 |
| Sousou no Frieren | Late 2023 |
| City Hunter: The Movie | Late 2023 |
| Liar Liar | Late 2023 |
| Heavenly Delusion | Late 2023 |
| MF Ghost | Late 2023 |
| Genjitsu no Yohane: Sunshine in The Mirror | Late 2023 |
| Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nanzo | Late 2023 |
| Shangri-La Frontier | Late 2023 |
| Collar x Malice Movie: Deep Cover | Late 2023 |
| My One-Hit Kill Sister | Late 2023 |
| Yaneura no Rudger | Late 2023 |
| Kengan Ashura Season 2 | Late 2023 |
| Undead Unluck | Late 2023 |
| Ragna Crimson | Late 2023 |
| My Unique Skills Make Me OP Even At Level 1 | Late 2023 |
| Under Ninja | Late 2023 |
| Am I Actually The Strongest? | Late 2023 |
| Kimi no Iro | October 2023 |
| Tearmoon Empire | Late 2023 |
| Hibike Euphonium: Ensemble Contest-hen | Late 2023 |
| The iDOLM@STER Million Live! | October 2023 |
| Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro | Late 2023 |
| The Dreaming Boy Is A Realist | Late 2023 |
| Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! | Late 2023 |
| Unnamed Memory | Late 2023 |
| Paradox Live The Animation | Late 2023 |
| I’m In Love With The Villainess | Late 2023 |
| Ultraman Final | Late 2023 |
| Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudou | Late 2023 |
| A Girl & Her Guard Dog | Late 2023 |
| My Clueless First Friend | Late 2023 |
| The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today | Late 2023 |
| Kizuna No Allele | Late 2023 |
| Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisana Senpai no Hanashi | Late 2023 |
| Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero | Late 2023 |
| Ayaka | Late 2023 |
| Akuma-kun | Late 2023 |
| Alice Gear Aegis Expansion | Late 2023 |
| Bullbuster | Late 2023 |
| All Saints Street 4 | Late 2023 |
| Rabits Kingdom The Movie | December 2023 |
| Establishment in Life | Late 2023 |
| Megumi no Daigo: Kyuukokou no Orange | Late 2023 |
| PHOENIX: EDEN17 | Late 2023 |
| Onmyouji | Late 2023 |
| Cute Executive Officer R | Late 2023 |
| Wu Di’s Football | Late 2023 |
| Shrouding The Heavens | Late 2023 |
| Sand Land | Late 2023 |
| Jian Wang 3: Xia Gan Yi Dan Shen Jianxin Season 3 Part 2 | Late 2023 |
| Sumikki Gurashi Movie 3 | Late 2023 |
Now, that we know about all of the Anime sequels and adaptations announced to be in 2023, let us take a look at some of the most anticipated and awaited Upcoming Anime 2023
20+ Awaited Upcoming Anime 2023
20) Link Click Season 2
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
This is a Chinese Anime, and it is a unique take on the concept of Time Traveling. Here, we have mentioned one Chinese anime because of its trending popularity. The first season was a big hit and resounded with both critics and Anime fans.
The concept, execution, animation, story and plot, and even the opening and ending songs were revered by the fandom. After leaving the ending of Season 1 on a huge cliffhanger and teasing a deadly villain, this left fans wanting more from the original series.
This series immediately received a sequel after its astounding success in Season 1, and fans are expecting to watch the same magic that brought Season 1 together.
19) I Hate Getting Hurt So I Put All My Skill Points Into Defense Season 2
Release Date: January 11th, 2023
This is one of the most popular Light Novel adaptations and is a successful one at that. This anime can be considered borderline Isekai, with its video game themes.
Season 1 was already popular because of its Light Novel and garnered praise from fans and critics alike. Fans rejoiced at the prospect of this getting a Season 2, which made Bofuri S2 one of the most popular anime from the winter 2023 list.
18) Toilet Bound Hanako-kun
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
One of the most famous manga, regarding the most famous curse of all time, Hanako-Kun manga was an instant hit with the fans. It already received an anime adaptation, but it was poorly received among the fans for skipping most of the important parts of the manga.
After that poor adaptation, fans rejoiced at the most recent announcement regarding this anime. A new anime project for Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun was announced, which will restart the universe. This increased the expectation for fans, as this is the perfect opportunity for a faithful adaptation of the famed manga.
17) Over The Moon For You Season 2
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
Over The Moon is a wholesome comedy anime that will make you laugh your hearts out with its jokes as well as comical character interactions. This series, upon its release, was loved by fans and critics for the wholesome aspect of this anime.
This anime is the perfect example of a wholesome and fun weekend watch. This universally loved anime was soon renewed for a new season to be aired in 2023. Due to its popularity, it’s no wonder that this is one of the most awaited upcoming anime 2023.
16) The Misfit of Demon King Academy Season 2
Release Date: January 8th, 2023
Who doesn’t love an overpowered main character, showing off his skills in the flashiest way possible, along with a good plot and a comedic tone as well? This anime has it all and maintains consistency with the plot and characters throughout the story.
Even if there is much anime in this niche, this anime stood out the most out of all of them and was loved by fans who were waiting for the next season. Along with the announcement of a second season, this series was further renewed for Season 3 also, making fans of the series very happy.
15) Don’t Toy With Me Miss Nagatoro Season 2
Release Date: January 8th, 2023
Even if it was disliked by many fans and critics, this series slowly found its rise in popularity and stuck out with that formula. After its rise in popularity, the next season was announced to be aired in 2023 Winter.
Although this anime is a weird case, in terms of popularity rise, the source material was well received, which made it into the Upcoming Anime 2023 list.
14) Classroom of The Elite Season 3
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
Initially, Season 1 of Classroom of The Elite only served the purpose of marketing the Light Novel and nothing else. It was not renewed for a Season 2, but fans wanted to see more of Kiyotaka and his antics.
Years later, we received a surprise announcement regarding the continuation of this highly popular Light Novel series, of a Season 2 and 3, which will be adapting all of the Year 1 novels. This was a happy announcement for fans, too, as the seasons were announced to be aired in consecutive years.
13) Spy x Family Movie
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
After the astonishing success of the anime and the source material, this series was immediately renewed for an original movie and a Season 2. It was announced right after the last episode of the second cour and will air in 2023.
This anime is universally loved by many fans for its comedic tone as well as funny character interactions. This series does not have any age restriction and can be enjoyed by anyone.
12) Spy x Family Season 2
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
Right along with the movie announcement, a Season 2 announcement followed right after, set to release in 2023. This announcement was to be expected, considering the popularity and the fanbase of this show.
This series was loved upon release and became a huge hit with fans who love comedy and Slice of life anime. Even fans of other genres praised this anime, making it a top contender for anime of the year.
11) Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
The most famous Isekai Light Novel series of all time, Mushoku Tensei, received special treatment for its adaptation, as a new studio was assigned to completely adapt this fan-favorite series.
With Season 1’s resounding success, the series was greenlit for a sequel in 2023, also releasing a trailer for the next season. Season 1 had all the major points of an Isekai covered up and was a treat to fans of the series. This series set a high bar for Isekai anime, which was not surpassed by any other anime in this genre.
10) Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown
Release Date: January 8th, 2023
The sequel to one of the most famous and anticipated Shounen of all times is closer than we think it is. Fans were already taken aback by the surprise announcement regarding the next season and were overjoyed by it.
Season 2 of the anime will be premiering on January 8th, 2023, and this will adopt one of the best arcs in the manga. This is good news to fans of the series, and it made it in the upcoming anime 2023 list.
9) Bungo Stray Dogs Season 4
Release Date: January 4th, 2023
Rejoice, fans of the series, for the fan favorite Armed Detective Agency is bound to return with a new season after years. This series was extremely popular when it first aired and became one of the best detective anime.
Alongside the detective perspective, it has plenty of funny character interactions for the comical effect. An interesting point about this series is that all the characters’ names are popular Japanese authors, and their powers are some of the author’s most popular works.
8) Vinland Saga Season 2
Release Date: January 10th, 2023
One of the most popular Seinen anime, which received a lot of praise from fans worldwide, this hit series was also renewed for Season 2 following its rise in popularity.
Along with a good story, this series has one-of-a-kind and unique action sequences, which were never implemented before. This further boosted the popularity of the series, and it received praise for its unique and fantastic work.
7) Black Clover Movie: Sword of the Wizard King
Release Date: March 31st, 2023
Black Clover is gonna venture out into the movie style with an original anime movie of its own. The series took a break after a massive cliffhanger on episode 170. Fans are expecting the series to return soon as the manga is in its final arc.
Regardless, the trailer and the premise of the movie look unique and might be the arc that fans had wanted all along. Yuki Tabata also said that he was working on it personally, and he wanted to include this arc sometime in the series, but he never got the chance.
This will be an interesting watch for the fans, as we will now be able to take a look at Yuki Tabata’s hidden potential and the creative mind behind the working of Black Clover.
6) Dr. Stone New World
Release Date: April 2023
An intelligent protagonist and a scientist by nature who can create anything out of thin air. Now, imagine a disaster strikes the world, and the protagonist finds his way back into the stone age.
The protagonist must now find his way through this stone age, all the while inventing new weapons and supplies along the way. With its popularity, Season 3 was immediately greenlit after Season 2 completed airing.
This unique take on this anime and its story are the reason behind its popularity and its high ranking in the upcoming anime 2023.
Moving into our top 5 upcoming anime 2023, all of these anime have large fanbases, are extremely popular, and are loved worldwide by anime fans.
5) Solo Leveling
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
One of the most awaited Anime adaptations of the most popular webtoon, Solo Leveling anime, was announced by A-1 Projects to air in 2023. Webtoons started becoming popular after the release of Solo Leveling.
We now know that this Anime adaptation will be made by one of the best studios and some of the best cast working on it. Fans of the series can surely expect a once-in-a-lifetime series of this popular webtoon, with its ensemble cast of people working on the anime.
4) Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
Estimated Release Date: July 2023
One of the most famous and loved battle shounen returns with an explosive season 2. This move was already expected by fans, given the popularity and reach of this anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen will be coming right back for Season 2, adapting its best arc, Shibuya Arc. Moreover, this arc is fully packed with action and is fast-paced in the manga, which will be reciprocated in the anime too.
It is no wonder this anime took up one of the spots on the Upcoming Anime 2023 list, with its large fanbase and lovable cast of characters.
3) Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village Arc
Estimated Release Date: April 2023
Another popular Shounen, with a decent storyline along with fascinating animation and fight sequences. The animation for this series, by Ufotable, elevated the popularity and praise for this series by a lot and turned it into one of the most popular Shounen series of all time.
It is given that with Season 3, the same formula of amazing animations and fight sequences will follow suit. Along with this, fans are excited to watch two of their favorite Hashiras onscreen. This amazing formula has always worked with Ufotable, and they will continue the same by adopting the whole storyline of Demon Slayer.
2) Bleach Thousand Year Blood War – The Separation
Estimated Release Date: July 2023
The Big 3 of Shounen returned to its glory, with its final arc in the manga receiving its long-awaited anime adaptation. The Thousand Year Blood War arc is one of the best arcs in bleach, and it received the best treatment for its adaptation.
Bleach was already popular enough, and after this new season, its popularity rose to new heights. We already got the confirmation that this anime would correct all shortcomings of the manga and make the ending more viable. Tite Kubo also emphasized that we will be getting longer and better action sequences for the anime.
It is rumored that this arc will be aired in 4 different cours to give the best experience to its audience and to maintain consistency with the animation and production values.
1) Attack on Titan: Final Season Part 3
Estimated Release Date: Late 2023
What more than to finish off this upcoming anime 2023 list with the best anime of all time, Attack on Titan? This anime was so impactful and memorable to watch, which increased with every season. It is all thanks to its unforgettable cast of characters and the impact they created on the anime genre as a whole.
This anime holds a special place for many fans, but even this anime has to eventually reach its conclusion. And the conclusion to this epic anime will be helmed by Mappa and will be aired in 2023. This is a moment that holds great emotional value for fans and also for the series as a whole.
We will be concluding our article here with detailed lists of the seasonal anime and movies announced to be released in 2023. The upcoming anime 2023 list was devised based on the popularity of the individual series and the number of people waiting for these anime adaptations.
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