- Updated on: August 13, 2022
Hola! My anime lovers! As always, it is a genuine pleasure to see you. I am hoping that 2022 has been a good start for all of you. I don’t know about anything else but I can guarantee when it comes to anime, 2022 has a lot in store for you guys!
New Year always brings goals, resolutions, and hopes. But for Anime lovers, it brings excitement and food for passion. This year is also bringing a variety of anime with unusual and exciting plots.
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You will get to see a lot of heroes that are more like villains. However, who cares what’s trending these days. Upcoming Anime have Heroes with cold personalities, Villains with dominating auras, Heroines with cunning personalities, and a whole new dimension of intriguing plots.
Truth be told, the hype is already reaching the sky. And Japanese animation has the art of adding feathers on the caps so, you can always expect the unexpected. Without further delay, let’s dig into the pool of the upcoming anime.
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BEST UPCOMING ANIME TO COME OUT IN 2022
59. Shield Hero Season 3
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Rising of the Shield Hero |
Genre | Action, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
Shield Hero is your typical isekai story that tells us about the journey of Naofumi Iwatani whisked away to a fantasy game-like world. This world was full of monsters and magic. That’s why he had to face a lot of challenges in this world.
After he made his arrival, he was given a shield and was told to protect this world from strange creatures. Iwatani has been chosen along with four other heroes. All of these heroes are given different duties along with many kinds of weapons to protect this realm.
Shield Hero had its first season released in 2019. But guess what? It made its comeback in 2022 by giving us its season 2! But rumor has it that we’re going to have the third season of Shield Hero. The sad thing is that we don’t know when it’s exactly releasing but sit tight! It can be released this year, who knows.
58. Mob Psycho 100 III
INFORMATION | |
Title | Mob Psycho 100 |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Drama |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
This anime is coming back with its season 3 on October 2022. Are you guys excited? After all, Mob Psycho is one of the funniest anime of all time. If you haven’t watched this masterpiece yet, you really have watched nothing. This is the story of a not-so-average middle schooler named Shigeo Kageyama who has telekinetic powers. The story basically tells us about his journey of hunting down spirits along with his “partner”, Reigen Arataka, who’s a self-proclaimed psychic.
Shigeo Kageyama comes across this weird guy whose confidence gets him through situations. It’s clearly Kageyama who’s hunting down the spirits yet Reigen sometimes claims that he did it. Anyways, he starts to rely on Kageyama’s psychic powers and brings clients with their curses. That’s how both of them start to get rid of different spirits in different areas.
57. Spy x Family Seaason 2
INFORMATION | |
Title | Spy X Family |
Genre | Action, Comedy, Drama |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | 13 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
OMG! More Anya moments and more wholesome situations between Loid and Yor. Are you guys ready for the second part of Spy X Family? Well, it’s coming out in Oct 2022. Let’s wait for Spy X Family’s part 2.
Spy X Family tells us about the everyday lives of Anya, Yor, and Loid. After Loid brought this family together through his secret organization, we get to see their struggles in different situations. Anya is a telepath who can read everyone’s minds and knows the most out of all the characters. She knows that if she causes any trouble, her family especially her father will be in danger. That’s the story of Spy X Family, you should watch this anime for sure!
56. The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Devil is a Part-Timer |
Genre | Action, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Studioo 3Hz |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This anime has been released! Let’s go, my otakus! We waited a long time for this.
The Devil is a Part-Timer revolves around a Devil who wants to rule the world of Ente Isle. But the Hero Emilia confronts him and is forced to make his way through a gate that takes him to modern-day Japan.
Imagine being a passionate devil in your own territory but suddenly you get thrown into the modern-day world full of humans who are minding their own businesses and are too busy doing their jobs. If our Devil had to make a living in modern-day Japan, he had to do some kind of part-time job. That’s how our MC starts doing his part-time job at Mg Ronald’s. (a spin-off of McDonald’s) How creative!
55. Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun season 3
INFORMATION | |
Title | Welcome To Demon School! Iruma-kun |
Genre | Action, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Bandai |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | 13 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
The third season of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is hopefully to be aired in Oct 2022. This is the story of a 14-year-old human boy who gets sold to a demon by his egotistical parents. The demon decides to take this boy to his world and make him his grandson.
Iruma’s life in this world is completely different. He starts going to the demon school and surprisingly, he befriends different demons very quickly. The only challenge for Iruma in this world is to hide his identity in this world that is full of demons. If any demon finds out that Iruma is human, he will be eaten instantly. This anime is full of suspense and thrill, so make sure to watch it if it’s your kind of genre!
54. Kaguya Sama: Love is War Season 3
INFORMATION | |
Title | Kaguya Sama: Love is War |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | 13 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This is the second season of Kantai Collection: KanColle. It will be aired in November 2022. If you’ve watched this action-filled yet comedic anime, you must be excited about KanColle’s second season.
The story revolves around a special destroyer named Fubuki, she has possessed the spirit of a naval vessel and uses it to fight Abyssal. Abyssal isthe enemy vessel. They’re trying to threaten humans from the sea. Thus, their origin is the sea and our MC uses her vessel to fight these enemies. If you feel like this anime is your pick, watch it!
53. KanColle Season 2
INFORMATION | |
Title | KanColle |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | 8 |
Duration | Unknown |
This is the second season of Kantai Collection: KanColle. It will be aired in November 2022. If you’ve watched this action-filled yet comedic anime, you must be excited about KanColle’s second season.
The story revolves around a special destroyer named Fubuki, she has possessed the spirit of a naval vessel and uses it to fight Abyssal. Abyssal isthe enemy vessel. They’re trying to threaten humans from the sea. Thus, their origin is the sea and our MC uses her vessel to fight these enemies. If you feel like this anime is your pick, watch it!
52. Golden Kamuy Season 4
INFORMATION | |
Title | Golden Kamuy |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Brain’s Base |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
The fourth season of Golden Kamuy is rumoured to be aired in October 2022. The story of Golden Kamuy in the early twentieth century. It tells us about the war between Japan and Russia. The veteran Sugimoto is immortal and makes it through the toughest situations. Desperate for money, he comes across the map which leads to gold and thus sets off on a journey to findit! This anime has such an interesting storyline and it lets us see the adventure of Sugimoto following the map including many barriers on his way to find gold.
51. Tomodachi Game
INFORMATION | |
Title | Tomodachi Game |
Genre | Action, Suspense, Drama |
Type | Series |
Studio | Okuruto Noboru |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
The Tomodachi Game has already been released. It tells us the story of some friends who are supposed to go on a trip. They collect the money for their trip but the next day, their money vanishes! All of them start to blame one another. These friends are swindled by unknown assailants and are confined in a room with a doll-like boy named Manabu. He tells them that they have a huge amount of debt under them and they have to clear their debts. Now, the real game begins! All these friends will be tested and the value of their friendship will also be tested.
50. I Was a Sword When I Was Reincaranted
INFORMATION | |
Title | I Was A Sword When I Was Reincarnated |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | C2C |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
Reincarnated As A Sword’s manga is quite popular and the anime is coming out in October 2022. It tells us the story of our MC who was reincarnated. While other protagonists in different anime get reincarnated as living things, our MC gets reincarnated as a sword! Can you guys believe it? Beginning his adventure of being a sword, he comes across an injured girl who introduced herself as “Fran”. She has faced a lot of challenges and has been through a lot of things.
As our MC is unable to remember his name from his past life, Fran gives him the name Shishou and becomes his wielder.
49. Fuuto PI
INFORMATION | |
Title | Fuuto PI |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Studio Kai |
Premiered | Summer 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | Unknown |
Fuuto PI will be released on 1st August 2022. The storyline of this anime is interesting and it tells us about advanced criminals who use a USB to turn themselves into different monsters known as Dopants. These monsters cause havoc in the city of Fuuto. In a world where there are criminals, there are also some heroes who fight evil. These heroes use their Gaia Memories to fight the criminals.
One of the heroes claims himself as a hard-boiled detective. Along with his partner, Philip, two of them transform into Kamen Rider W. These heroes then try their best to save the city of Fuuto.
48. Bocchi the Rock!
INFORMATION | |
Title | Bocchi The Rock |
Genre | School |
Type | Series |
Studio | CloverWorks |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
Bocchi the Rock is also coming out in fall 2022. It tells us about Hitori Gotou who starts to learn to play guitar as she wants to be a part of a band. Since she’s so shy she hasn’t made any friends. However, her life might not be the same when she meets Nijika Ijichi who plays drums and looks for a guitarist for her band. A shy female guitarist? Sounds like a nice musical anime!
47. Komi-san Can't Communicate Season 2
INFORMATION | |
Title | Komi San Can’t Communicate |
Genre | Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | OLM |
Premiered | Summer 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Komi San Can’t Communicate truly has a wholesome story following Komi who’s a high schooler with a communication disorder. She wants to communicate but can’t very easily. When she starts going to school she meets a guy named Tadano who promises her that he will help her make 100 friends. This anime is your average high school story involving many different kinds of characters with their own personalities.
Komi San Can’t Communicate season 2 has been released! If you have watched the first season of Komi San, you might as well watch the second season too!
46. Parallel World Pharmacy
INFORMATION | |
Title | Parallel World Pharmacy |
Genre | Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Diomedea |
Premiered | Summer 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This anime has also been released. It revolves around Kanji Yakutani who’s a very famous medical researcher. He cures incurable diseases and his dedication is obvious. After he overworked himself to death, he was reincarnated into the world of Falma. He became the child of the De Medicis Family!
In the world of Divine Arts, magic exists. Falma concludes that his body is a deity of medicine. This boy is given the powers of creation and reduction! How cool is that? He can easily diagnose the illnesses inside people’s bodies.
He discovers that medicine is not properly practiced in this world. Only rich people are able to afford medicines. Isn’t that very unjust? Using his modern formulas and divine powers, he is easily able to cure people. Our MC doesn’t only cure people through his knowledge but now he’s given the magical powers! Thus, he becomes even more overpowered! Despite him being very young, he earns enough recognition. Just like that, he moves forward and develops his own goal of establishing his pharmacy.
45. Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie
INFORMATION | |
Title | Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie |
Genre | Romance, Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | Dogo Kobo |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Imagine you have a girlfriend who’s cute and cool at the same time. What will you do? Just as the title suggests, Shikimori Just Not A Cutie. She’s very cool and can be your boyfriend and girlfriend at the same time.
This slice-of-life anime tells us the everyday story of Shikimori and his boyfriend. Both of them are high schoolers and we get to see their wholesome moments of protecting each other. This masterpiece has also come out, so if you planned to watch it, you definitely should!
44. My Dress Up Darling
INFORMATION | |
Title | My Dress Up Darling |
Genre | Romance, Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | CloverWorks |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This one here is a rom-com. It is a soft and sweet story between two teenagers in their high school days. Both of them are the complete opposite. Marin is a social person, a gamer, and loves to cosplay.
On the other hand, Gojo is a serious and determined guy. Plus, his only hobby is making doll costumes. Yeah! He sounds like a girl but those who have read the manga, know very well how manly he is!
Gojo’s peaceful life turns upside down when Marin finds out about his hobby and makes a funky demand. Now, all Gojo can do is act as per Marin’s wishes. Hey, hey, I hope we know, college love stories start from these little troubles, right?
43. Don’t Toy with Me Miss Nagatoro (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Don’t Toy With Me Miss Nagatoro |
Genre | Romance |
Type | Series |
Studio | OLM |
Premiered | Winter 2023 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
There are a lot of anime that are coming back with their next seasons in 2022. This one is also included in the most awaited list. You will get to see a deadly combination of an introvert and otaku with an extrovert and confident bully.
In season 2 of this anime, Nagatoro and Naoto’s relationship progresses to further stages. The bullying stopped somewhere and their hearts began to grow closer. But there is no good story without a rival or a villain. So, let’s see what kind of villain their story has.
Oh, yes! For those of you wondering, the girl is a bully here! Ah, man! I wanted to see the hero as a bully but that sounds interesting too!
42. Slow Loop
INFORMATION | |
Title | Slow Loop |
Genre | Sports, Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | Connect |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Sports anime always enlighten a passion in you, am I right or am I right? HAHA! Whether that passion is temporary or permanent is another story. This one here is also based on fishing. However, the plot is rather sweet.
How would you feel to be in a coincidence where you go fishing and end up helping a person? Later on, what if that person becomes your family? Well, normally people find fish when fishing, not a family member. LOL! (That’s why I love Anime)
Something like this happens with the protagonists of the story. Hiyori and Koharu; meet coincidently and become more than just stepsisters. There is a lot more in store for these sisters as their life entangles each other.
41. Orient
INFORMATION | |
Title | Orient |
Genre | Action, Adventure |
Type | Series |
Studio | A.C.G.T |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
No matter how many times we see a typical story with a naive protagonist, we always end up hooked with it. Cliché but true, Orient is one such expected anime with a not-so-unique plot. Okay so, like me, everyone awaits its animation since that’s a must!
The plot revolves around a 15-year-old kid. He lives in a fantasy-based Japan where demons rule. They tricked everyone to believe that they are righteous. Duh, you can’t trick the protagonist into believing such absurdity!
And, yes! Our young boy, Musashi, is a bit sharp, so he noticed the demon’s trickery. Now he has set his goals to defeat these demons with not-so-ordinary superpowers. Wait! Did he have superpowers?
40. In The Land Of Leadale
INFORMATION | |
Title | In The Land Of Leadale |
Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Maho Film |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Leadale is a multiplayer online game with a liberal customization system. The plot revolves around a young player, Keina. Although she is sick and has to be in bed with life support, Keina is one of the ace players of this game.
The tragedy of her life was that she died because of the power shortage to her life support. Not only this, but she was born in the game world. However, things have changed as 300 years have passed since Keina last logged in. Wow! That’s intriguing!
What adds to her surprises and worries is that she is a mother of 3 adopted children! Keina thought she had all the knowledge about this world but she was wrong. Now, this story is all about her survival in the real world with unexpected situations.
Oh, yeah! He does have powers and a set of skills since she was an ace player. So, I think she will be fine…actually, more than fine!
39. The Demon Girl Next Door (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Demon Girl Next Door |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of ife |
Type | Series |
Studio | J.C Staff |
Premiered | Summer 2019 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Season 2 of this anime is the continuation of Yuko’s goal. She is a descendant of the Dark Clan. Yuko wants to restore her clan. To do so, she has to defeat the local magician girl of her town that she lives in.
Well, after countless tries, Yuko still cannot defeat her. However, later on, she tries to change her tactics. That’s what I believe is the best to do in such situations. Because, to defeat your enemy, you have to know them better.
Season 2 focuses on Yuko trying her best to get to know Momo better. Yet her success depends on how Momo treats her.
38. Requiem of the Rose King
INFORMATION | |
Title | Requiem of the Rose King |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | J.C Staff |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 24 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Between you and me, I was never good with history. I always said: “If they could make a movie out of it”. But no one cares! No problem, because when it comes to Japanese Animation, they make sure they are at the top.
Turning a history-based manga into an anime is no difficult thing for them. Rather, they make it more intriguing and fun to watch. This anime is also based on the manga. Plus, people love reading about Prince Richard and his political love accompanied with action.
The plot portrays a time where the Kingdom of England was divided into two famous and strong houses. Each house claims they are rightful! Well, everyone does actually. Nevertheless, this young prince is fighting a battle of his own.
He carries a strange passion for the throne. Moreover, he makes allies with his opponents and mercenaries. Richard will leave no stone unturned to achieve his lifelong dream.
37. The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt |
Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Yokohsms Animation Lab |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
This one is based on a Japanese light novel and a lot of readers are waiting for this one to get animated. The reason is the contrast of joking nature and the gentlemanly personality of the Protagonist.
The plot revolves around a young handsome Prince named Wein. As per people, he is a born genius. His country is falling to ruins because of his father’s sickness. Still, the countrymen are not worried, as they have their genius prince as the regent.
The problem is that this genius prince likes to leisurely waste his time. He has no interest in politics or his country. All he wants is to relax. Wein tries his best or I should say; he actually doesn’t try to do a thing! (Sounds like me, LOL). Okay, even so, after every single trial, he is considered as the savior.
Here is the twist…Wein is extremely lucky. Even when he doesn’t want to be; luck will just be on his side. Now, this is the power I want! I guess we all want it, right?
36. Tonikawa: Fly Me to the Moon (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Tonikawa |
Genre | Comedy, Romance |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
This anime is also known as “Fly Me to the Moon”. Season 1 focuses on the encounter of Nasa and Tsukasa. Nasa is a study freak while Tsukasa is a blinding beauty. It entails how Nasa ends up falling for Tsukasa.
Season 2 of the anime will focus on their relationship development. Nasa has never seen such beauty in his life, so he wants to go out with her. However, Tsukasa proposes a condition that they are together only if they are married. Sounds cool!
35. Drug Store In Another World
INFORMATION | |
Title | Drug Store in Another World |
Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | EMT Squared |
Premiered | Summer 2021 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Aside from Vampires, Viruses, and Aliens; transmigration and reincarnation are the next best thing. A lot of protagonists end up with reincarnation or transmigration. Something of the sort also happens with our protagonist!
Reiji was always interested in treating people and was skilled with it. But he was a slave, dang! That’s sad! Okay, so later on, somehow his transmigration happened. He ended up in another world and after some events, he opened a drug store. (Suddenly, life sounds easier to live, HAHA!)
The best part is that he can cure a fire dragon’s cough, an elf’s eye allergy, and many more. This series was originally released in 2021 but for some reason, its broadcast was stopped after 4 episodes.
However, it is definitely making a comeback near the fall of 2022.
34. She Professed Herself a Pupil of the Wise Man
INFORMATION | |
Title | She Proessed Herself a Pupil of the Wise Man |
Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Studio A-CAT |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
After having a lot of anime with reincarnations, some of us have been secretly wishing for one such reincarnation. Please don’t; reincarnations do not always end well…I mean; starts well!
Such a tragedy happens with this protagonist. Kagami is an ace player of the game “Arch Earth Online”. He is famous as Dunbalf, an old sorcerer. Things get difficult when he transmigrates in the game world.
He now has beautiful and long silverish-purple hair with a slender body having milky skin. Yeah, she is pretty! Wait…what? That’s him…that’s Kagami in the body of his character and that is a pretty girl. LOL, that was shocking and hilarious at the same time, right? You can thank me later!
Now how exactly will he survive as “A she”? A world where he is at the top but no one believes him; I mean her! (HAHA)
33. Aharen-san Wa Hakarenai
INFORMATION | |
Title | Aharen-san Wa Hakarenai |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | Felix Film |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This is yet another soft rom-com about two high schoolers. One of them, Aharen; the female protagonist, is considered to be introverted and weird. While the male protagonist, Raidou, is misinterpreted as cold and unfriendly.
However, that is not true. Aharen keeps a distance from everyone and Raidou never starts a conversation first. Both start to understand the other’s personality when they are seated together. Oh my, my! Love blossoms from friends.
32. World’s End Harem
INFORMATION | |
Title | World’s End Harem |
Genre | Time-Travel |
Type | Series |
Studio | Studio Gokumi |
Premiered | Fall 2021 |
Episode Count | 11 |
Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Zombies and viruses have been a hot topic for a few decades now. No matter how many variations there are, these topics always gain popularity. This anime is also adapted from a famous manga.
The story revolves around a boy, Reito. He had an incurable disease and was put in Cryostasis. Reito thought he was the unlucky man but his pause in life became a blessing in disguise. When he wakes up, he finds that there is a deadly virus in the world.
The MK (man killer) virus only targets males and Reito is one of few survivors with immunity towards the MK virus. Now, he has the responsibility to help save mankind…but how is he going to do that?
There is more to the story but obviously, if I tell you everything beforehand, then what are you going to do?
31. Made in Abyss (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Made in Abyss |
Genre | Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Type | Series |
Studio | Kirma Citrus |
Premiered | Summer 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Season 1 of this anime gives a detailed plot about how the abyss works. Who are the Cave Riders? And how people earn a living around the main protagonist, Riko!
Season 2 of this anime is the continuation of Riko’s adventure along with her robot friend, Reg. She is determined to go to the abyss; to find her mother. The Abyss is kind of a dangerous space that connects two worlds.
There are a lot of relics, unique and powerful objects. Only people who call themselves Cave Riders are allowed to go to the Abyss. However, Riko is far from a Cave Rider. Her journey is full of dangers and hurdles. Yet she is confident that with the help of Reg, she will be able to find her mother! Sounds emotional! Where’s my hanky?
30. Bofuri (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Bofuri |
Genre | Action, Adventure |
Type | Series |
Studio | CloverWorks |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
The best part of an anime is when it becomes a manual for a lot of things. This anime focuses on telling players that in a game only focusing on one skill can actually help you outshine the best ones.
Kaede is one of the famous players of the NewWorld Online Game. Her only strength is that she is good at defending. No matter what happens, her defenses never break.
On top of it, she always uses her money and prizes to increase her defense. But only experts know what happens when you only sharpen one skill. Yet somehow, she becomes the strongest player of all.
Okay, what exactly is her strength, and what happens next are questions to be answered in season 2.
29.The Eminence in Shadow
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Eminence in Shadow |
Genre | Action, Comedy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Nexus |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
All of us have dreams and a goal that we want to achieve. Even if we don’t have one such thing, we always imagine being someone, especially a character out of fantasies. Such is the case with our protagonist. He wants to become a shadow broker.
He decided to train his body and mind in ways where it could be easy for him to work as a shadow broker. Always looking for magic; one day, he was coming back from his training at night. He saw 2 blinking lights.
Oh my God! Magic, right?
Well, wake up guys! He was standing in the middle of the road and those blinking lights were no fairies. They were headlights of a car and BOOM! The next thing, he is reborn as Cid; a noble. He got his life as he wanted and in this timeline, he decided to stop the resurrection of demons.
Dude, who knows if the demons do exist or is it only his illusion. Thus, he creates a shadow guild. Unless he knows that his eighth-grader syndrome-induced story is the reality of this world.
28. Ao Ashi
INFORMATION | |
Title | Ao Ashi |
Genre | Sports |
Type | Series |
Studio | Prouduction I.G |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 24 |
Duration | 24 minutes per episode |
Soccer has a different vibe and there are as many fans of soccer as there are for anime and manga. This one here happens to have both on its side. The story revolves around a young high school player, Ao.
He loves to play soccer and dreams of becoming the best with his team. I hope you know; mishaps always happen when you are too happy. He makes a silly mistake during a tournament. And there you go! His team gets disqualified.
Man, this hits differently whether you are a player or not. He won’t be a hero if the story ends just like this. Instead, this is just the beginning of an amazing and adventurous story.
27. Fanfare of Adolescence
INFORMATION | |
Title | Fanfare of Adolescence |
Genre | Sports |
Type | Series |
Studio | Lay-Duce |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 13 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This story has been in the talks lately and is gaining popularity among youth. It is the perfect example of “You can be whatever you want to be if you are sincere with it”.
The story revolves around three 15-year-old teenagers. Among them, Yuu is a famous idol who becomes fascinated with horse riding and decides to become a jockey. There is this academy that is very strict in selecting people to train in this regard.
For an ex-idol along with two other youngsters with the same circumstances, the entrance to this academy is a hurdle they must pass. They become friends while sharing their experiences and their journey begins.
26. The Prince of Tennis II
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Prince of Tenis |
Genre | Sports |
Type | Series |
Studio | Production I.G |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | 40 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This anime is one of the few most popular sports anime. It is a sequel after the original manga ends. The plot focuses on Ryoma. He loves to play tennis and becomes an ace player after facing a lot of tough opponents.
This particular season is focusing on Ryoma’s return to Japan. He will be participating in the Japanese U-17 (under 17) High School Representative Selection Camp. His journey will continue with some new encounters.
25. The Executioner and Her Way of Life
In movies, if there is an alien attack, then they make sure they attack the United States. While in anime, if there is a war or an alien attack they make sure it is in Japan. That’s a fun fact for you, my fellas! (LOL)
So, the world is set such that only the Japanese language is spoken overall. Few aliens named Lost Ones, with the power of Pure Concept land in our world. They change the world depending on their powers. Many years have passed and humans now want to get rid of these Lost Ones.
Hence, an executioner, Menou, comes to light. Even though Menou is an expert in her work yet to kill one of the Lost Ones named Akira, she has to stick to her to know her weakness..
24. Cyberpunk: Edge-runners
INFORMATION | |
Title | Cyberpunk: Edge-runners |
Genre | Sci-Fi |
Type | ONA |
Studio | CloverWorks |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | 10 |
Duration | Unknown |
Going against technology is something a person with no powers can’t handle. But you will be surprised to know that our protagonist is a street kid. He is living in a world of technology, like in a game.
There is no one like him or no one there to help him. Thus, he decides to stand up and fight with all his might. In no time; somehow, he gains popularity by defeating technology. He becomes the edge-runner; an outlaw also known as cyberpunk.
23. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 2
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Case Study of Vanitas |
Genre | Supernatural |
Type | Series |
Studio | Bones |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Whenever we talk about Vampires, the subject gains popularity and interest in a matter of seconds. However; when it comes to dealing with their problems, their diseases, and their powers, it becomes a whole different world.
Although it is not a new release, Vanitas has become a hot topic because of the detailed analysis of Vampires. Once you start watching it, you will get to see that all you know about them is nothing but a drop out of the river.
The story revolves around Vanitas, a human claiming to be a Vampire Doctor. He does his very best to help all the vampires. Oh, well! He is not doing some charity work, so what are his motives behind all this?
22. Ultraman (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Ultraman |
Genre | Action |
Type | ONA |
Studio | Production I.G |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 6 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
It is one of the few most popular anime series that got a direct Netflix release. After the release of season one, this anime got popular and created so much hype for season 2.
Ultraman is a plot focusing on a hero who fought the alien giants. It has been years since that incident and people still remember him. Yet another danger befalls earth and Ultraman has sought after.
It has been ages since the first Ultraman was seen. Season 2 is the continuation of Ultraman’s legacy by his son, Shinjiro. Shinjiro is now the new Ultraman with more powers compared to his father.
21. Bungo Stray Dogs (Season 6)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Bungou Stray Dogs |
Genre | Supernatural |
Type | Series |
Studio | Bones |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
It is one of the few best anime in the action and supernatural genre. Season 6 is expected to be released in the first month of 2022.
The story continues with Atsushi remembering Akugatawa. He sacrificed himself to save Atsushi from Fukuchi. Now, Atsushi is determined to avenge his friend’s death. But he cannot do so as he is not strong enough.
The plot will focus on his development after the loss and his growth.
20. Chainsaw Man
INFORMATION | |
Title | Chainsaw Man |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | MAPPA |
Premiered | 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
This manga is already going up the ranks of readers’ most favorite. Now with the news of its anime adaptation, it has created an uproar among anime fans.
The plot revolves around a young simple man, Denji. He is trying his best to clear his debt. But amidst all this, he is hunted by the devils and dies. What waits for him isn’t the afterlife. Isn’t it obvious that he gets a second chance at life?
The real story begins when he finds out that it wasn’t an angel who gave him the second chance but his demon pup. (Okay, I also want one). Denji makes a comeback as a human with devil powers including chainsaws, of course!
It is appealing since the protagonist takes a 180-degree flip in his character. It is obvious that it’s going to be dark with a lot of action!
19. Princess Connect! Re:Dive (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Princess Connect! Re: Dive |
Genre | Action, Adventure |
Type | Series |
Studio | CygamesPictures |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
It is the continuation of the story after Yuuki loses his memories. This anime is based on a role-playing game. Just like its game, this anime was taken with a lot of passion and fans were eager to see it on their big screen.
Season two has been announced to air in late January 2022. It will strongly focus on Yuuki, who is determined to get his memories back. He is passionate about completing the task that Ameth gave him.
What do you think, will his memories ever return?
18. The Saga of Tanya the Evil (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Saga of Tanya The Evil |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Nut |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
This anime is one of the few most anticipated ones after its 1st release. The story is basically the result of a normal salaryman challenging a God and his existence.
The furious yet mischievous God throws the salaryman into another world through reincarnation. He makes it clear that his life will be full of struggles and troubles. In the end, he will have to accept and believe in the existence of God.
The salaryman is now an orphaned young girl named Tanya. But yet, she refuses to turn to God for help. However, as the end draws near what will happen between God and Tanya? Who will be the winner?
17. Goblin Slayer (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Goblin Slayer |
Genre | Fantasy, Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
It is one of the few most watched anime in 2021. Season 2 of this anime has been announced, however; no exact date has been released except for the year.
Season 2 will continue with the journey of the Goblin Slayer with the innocent and pretty priest. The story is based on the light novel yet some of its parts diverge from the original story. So, it is expected that the producers might add something that was not in the novel previously.
16. Spy X Family
INFORMATION | |
Title | Spy X Family |
Genre | Action, Comedy |
Type | Series |
Studio | CloverWorks, Wit Studio |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Spies think that they are the only ones who can go undercover. This fact changes when Agent Twilight builds a fake family to execute a mission. Little did he know that the daughter he adopted and the woman he married is not normal!
One is a mind reader and the other is an assassin. Whoa! A spy, a mind reader, and an assassin living under the same roof; it means a lot of drama, action, and mystery.
This anime is among the most awaited series list of 2022. It is a unique mixture of fun, love, emotions, action, and drama.
15. Doctor Stone (Season 3)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Dr. Stone |
Genre | Adventure |
Type | Series |
Studio | TOHO Animation |
Premiered | Spring 2023 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
After giving two hit seasons, Dr. Stone is on its way for another season. Unlike the previous two seasons, this one is supposed to focus on the character named Nanami Ryusui.
Ryusui is named Dr. Stone because he is the only one in a world full of stone statues that were once humans. His goal is to restore human civilization and he is capable of doing so. On popular demands of fans, the creators are finally focusing on the main character in this season.
14. Rent a Girlfriend (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Rent A Girlfriend |
Genre | Romance, Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | TMS Entertainment |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This anime is based on a popular manga series. Because of the drama, love triangle, and heartbreak, it gained popularity among youth. It focuses on the life of Kazuya, who was dumped by his girlfriend.
He uses an online app to rent a girlfriend but ends up loving her. Soon, misunderstandings arise and he thinks Mizuhara is only pretending to be happy since it is her job requirement. Season 2 focuses on clearing the misunderstandings between Kazuya and Mizuhara. It also entails how their relationship progresses further.
13. Love of Kill
INFORMATION | |
Title | Love of Kill |
Genre | Romance, Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Platinum Vision |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Stories with deadly couple combinations like humans and vampires, wolves, and humans are always a hit. Well, here you go with another unique combination of a bounty hunter and a hitman. Chateau is a young, beautiful and renowned bounty hunter.
You will find the hitman named Ryang-Ha; nothing less to be the god of elegance. But there is more to their lives and personalities. Ryang has fallen head over heels for Chateau and uses his skills to break information and arrange a date with Chateau.
What troubles Chateau is that Ryang has the name of the boy who was injured because of her. So, is Ryang that boy? Well, there are always twists and turns in stories. Plus, this one has had a huge hype since its manga release.
12. Black Rock Shooter
INFORMATION | |
Title | Black Rock Shooter |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Ordet |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 8 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
It is one of the most popular action anime series that is supposed to release in 2022. Set in a different world where a mysterious girl with black hair and burning blue eyes exists. There are many other shooters but she is at the top.
Then in another world, a normal high schooler befriends two girls. One of Mato’s friends is kidnapped and in her search, she ends up in the world of shooters. The Black Rock Shooter merges with Mato and helps her find her friend.
Since they merged, a lot of things have changed. The anime focuses on the results of their merging.
11.The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh
INFORMATION | |
Title | Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh |
Genre | Action, Fantasy |
Type | ONA |
Studio | Marvy Jack |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 2 |
Duration | Unknown |
It is one of those anime series that has kept the fans hooked with its development. This one is a short movie based upon the original series. As many fans wanted to know about how the future will unfold.
The story focuses on the sons of Meliodas and Elizabeth. He is still in his learning phase. He sets on a journey to find himself and his goal. Nevertheless, little does he know that his life will change for good after this journey!
10. Skeleton Knight in Another World
INFORMATION | |
Title | Skeleton Knight in Another World |
Genre | Action, Fantasy |
Type | Series |
Studio | Studio Kai |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 12 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
After its popularity among readers and their popular demands, finally, this light novel is getting an anime adaptation. It is based on a gamer, who transmigrates into the gaming world in his avatar.
He is shocked to know that he looks like a skeleton knight, Arc. He does know about his surroundings since he has been playing the game but there are things that are different from the original.
After some events, he decides to escort a noblewoman, named Lauren. Their adventures begin with him trying to hide the fact that he has been transmigrated.
9. Overlord (Season 4)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Overlord |
Genre | Fantasy, Action, Romance |
Type | Series |
Studio | Madhouse |
Premiered | Summer 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
Overlord has been gaining popularity with each passing day. The plot begins with the shutting down of a popular MMORPG game after a decade of its run. Our main character, Momonga, got stuck in a game.
However, now, unable to do anything in the new world, he decides to look for others like him! With each passing day, the journey becomes more extreme and deadly.
This anime is based on the light novel and all previous three seasons have been adapted on the same basis.
Some do think that season 4 might change its course a bit from the original but it is yet to be confirmed. However; it is confirmed that, because of the delay in production, season 4 will focus on “The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom” arc.
8. Record of Ragnarok (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Record of Ragnarok |
Genre | Action |
Type | ONA |
Studio | Graphinica |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
This anime is set in a world ruled by Gods. These Gods have been governing the human race for a long time. After a million years, the gods have decided to exterminate humanity as they are irredeemable creatures.
Valkyrie Burnhilde seeks the last chance to save humanity. The Gods decide to give her a chance; however, it seems nearly impossible.
Thus the battles between the 13 strongest humans vs 13 most powerful gods begin. Season 2 is the continuation of these battles and it will focus on who will be the winner. The art, action sequences, plot, and bonding of the characters will give you goosebumps through and through.
7. Rising of the Shield Hero (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | The Rising of the Shield Hero |
Genre | Action, Fantasy, Romance |
Type | Series |
Studio | Kinema Citrus |
Premiered | Spring 2022 |
Episode Count | 13 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This anime is based on the light novel and season 2 is in high anticipation. The plot entails Naofumi, a young student. One day, he is dragged to another world, along with 3 other young boys. They all end up as Cardinal Heroes of this new world.
Supposedly, season 2 of the anime will focus on Naofumi’s childhood, his bonding with his friends, and how he grew up with them. He will remember everything that he has learned since his childhood.
The trailer for this one has already been released so, everyone can pretty much guess what might happen! Yeah, it doesn’t seem hard to guess!
6. The Misfit of The Demon King Academy (Season 2)
INFORMATION | |
Title | Misfit of Demon King Academy |
Genre | Romance, Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | SILVER INK |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
It is also a continuation of the light novel series. It is the story of a Demon King who sacrificed himself for peace. Wow! A demon by nature but angel by heart, that’s a rare combination. (Where can I find him?). Never mind, he comes back to life after 2000 years and he sees chaos everywhere.
He decides to take his seat back as the Demon King. However, guess what? He has to graduate first from the Demon King Academy. Because he is a misfit, to begin with. Season 2 is the continuation of his hurdles at the Demon King academy and his growth.
5. Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2
INFORMATION | |
Title | Attack On Titan The Final Season |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | MAPPA |
Premiered | Winter 2022 |
Episode Count | 16 |
Duration | 23 minutes per episode |
This is the coolest anime which created hype with every release. It has a record of being on the top of the list. No introductions are required when we talk about titans.
The final season starts with Eren getting ready to face Reiner once again. It will probably be the last time he will get into a fight with Reiner. As the series draws near its finale, people know what is going to happen.
Yet the hype never dies with this one. I bet even after its completion, it will stay as one of the best action anime.
4. Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
INFORMATION | |
Title | Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest |
Genre | Adventure, Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
This anime is a high-ranking one in terms of excitement, action, and adventure. The Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest is about one of the most dangerous missions that no one has ever completed. Natsu and his team set out on this exciting yet dangerous mission.
During their journey, they recruit a new member but little do they know that he is possessed by a witch. They will get to know the details of the quest and missions. Plus, later on, they have to seal the 5 dragon gods who claim to destroy the world.
3. Hell’s Paradise
INFORMATION | |
Title | Hell’s Paradise |
Genre | Historical |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Unknown |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
It is based on one of the most popular manga series of the year 2019. People are eagerly waiting for its anime adaptation in 2022.
The story is quite interesting and unique. It revolves around a Hollow Gabimaru. Although he is sentenced to death; there is nothing that can kill him. He considers this his wife’s love. (He must be a pretty good hubby, HAHA).
He is given a chance to get pardoned. As he sets on the quest, he realizes that he wants to live. Plus, he isn’t the only one on this quest; a lot of other death row criminals are in the same boat. His survival is going to get harder from this point on.
It is worth watching anime with high expectations.
2. My Hero Academia (Season 6)
INFORMATION | |
Title | My Hero Academia |
Genre | Action |
Type | Series |
Studio | Unknown |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
For those of you who have been watching Izuku, you must be eager to see him and his fellows in action once again. The plot revolves around Izuku and his dream of becoming the greatest hero ever.
Season six of this world-famous anime is scheduled to release in fall of 2022. This season’s plot strongly focuses on the faceoff between the Students of UA academy and The League of Villains in the Paranormal Liberation War.
I bet you all are excited to see some action with a lot of passion.
1. Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
INFORMATION | |
Title | Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Arc |
Genre | Romance, Slice of Life |
Type | Series |
Studio | Pierrot |
Premiered | Fall 2022 |
Episode Count | Unknown |
Duration | Unknown |
Although it is not a new anime; but, Bleach is returning in 2022 with a whole new arc; “Thousand-Year Blood War”. You can guess how anime fans are eagerly waiting for it by the fact that fans made an online petition.
They got it signed by a hundred thousands of fans across the world to get this final arc animated. To be honest I also signed the petition; why do I feel so proud? LOL!
The arc is based on the final battle between Soul Society and The Quincy Army. Ichigo will get to know the truth about his existence. We all know how it ends but seeing it getting the anime adaptation does give me goosebumps.
Comment Down Below
Okay friends, the above entries were the anime that are going to release in 2022. I believe this year is going to go well since there are a lot of anime to binge-watch. I hope you think the same! According to you, which anime will get more hype? For me, It’s Bleach. LOL, but you never know, right?
After all, they haven’t been released yet! Let me know in the comments below about your thoughts! I would love to know your opinions!
