Well, half the year of 2023 has passed, a lot of fantasy anime has lined up, including some Isekai. But the best part is we actually made it this far. This whole year has been packed with a lot of amazing shows and more is incoming. Let’s take a look at the most anticipated anime of Fall 2023.
New Shows
We’re starting off with the new entries this season. Some even have the potential to be the smash hit everyone’s waiting for, and some that may go under the radar.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Sousou no Frieren
- Type: TV
- Themes: Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
- Studio: Madhouse
- DOR: September 29
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/tR8YH0G67Rk
Notes: Well… Get ready to cry everyone. Click here for more details. The first episode is going to be 2 hours long.
Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange
Megumi no Daigo: Kyuukoku no Orange
- Type: TV
- Themes: Drama, Action
- Studio: Brain’s Base
- DOR: September 30
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/KG9Bm0JJkfs
Notes: Man, Anime is doing everything these days. We’ll have construction working anime someday. Jokes Aside, this looks pretty promising. With Brain’s Base working on it, this might deliver well and show some harrowing scenes from a firefighter’s life.
Overtake!
- Type: TV
- Themes: Sports, Racing, Tournament
- Studio: Troyca
- DOR: October 1
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/rV_RccFQZvU
Notes: An anime about car racing in such a long time since “Initial D”. I’m most definitely in for the ride (pun intended 😏)
Ragna Crimson
- Type: TV
- Themes: Action, Fantasy
- Studio: Silver Link
- DOR: October 1
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/buUtE2MkOfY
Notes: A bit over-hyped IMO with a revenge plot… Might be worth it, we’ll see.
Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
- Type: TV
- Themes: Mystery, Detective, Comedy
- Studio: Diomedéa
- DOR: October 2
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/Tr9KmKB_DHY
Notes: Me love some mystery as my seasoning.
A Certain Middle-Aged Man’s VRMMO Activity Log
Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudouki
- Type: TV
- Themes: Video Game, Action
- Studio: Maho Film
- DOR: Octeber 3
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/F4GcYnkbYKo
Notes: Heard some good things about it but, do middle aged people think like that for real?!
Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai
- Type: TV
- Themes: Family, Slice of Life
- Studio: Shuka
- DOR: October 5
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/FoZBTpc2DiU
Notes: Clichéd characters but really in a wholesome story.
Berserk of Gluttony
Boushoku no Berserk
- Type: TV
- Themes: Fantasy, Action
- Studio: A.C.G.T
- DOR: October 5
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/CdaFCMtJ32Q
Notes: The trailer looks good. But it’s just another “loner being the most popular guy” story.
My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer
Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S-Rank ni Natteta
- Type: TV
- Themes: Isekai, Fantasy, Action Adventure
- Studio: Typhoon Graphics
- DOR: October 6
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/IYHwc3BcM6c
Notes: It’s trying to break the cliché of over-powered isekai protagonist but DAMN, why the gotta come up with such long title!?!
Under Ninja
- Type: TV
- Themes: Seinen, Organized Crime
- Studio: Tezuka Productions
- DOR: October 6
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/5KZjkIc4bN8
Notes: This is probably the most awaited show this season. It’s grim, gritty, hilarious, and weird asf.
The Kingdoms of Ruin
Hametsu no Oukoku
- Type: TV
- Themes: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Gore, Drama, Action
- Studio: Yokohama Animation Laboratory
- DOR: October 7
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/jiM9r5whV0A
Notes: This one has an interesting concept that we all thought about once. But the visuals might be heavy for some people. It’s giving me “Akame ga Kill” vibe.
Undead Unluck
- Type: TV
- Themes: Shounen, Action, Comedy, Supernatural, Gore
- Studio: David Production
- DOR: Octeber 7
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/vR_ioX_-GoQ
Notes: Yep, this the show for this season. Another must-watch. Hopefully they don’t disappoint. Click here more info.
Protocol: Rain
Bokura no Ameiro Protocol
- Type: TV
- Themes: Video Game, Tournament, Drama
- Studio: Quad
- DOR: October 8
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/5RrSmG1MCjk
Notes: Make money by playing video games… for real.
Tearmoon Empire
Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari: Dantoudai kara Hajimaru, Hime no Tensei Gyakuten Story
- Type: TV
- Themes: Fantasy, Time Travel, Suspense, Comedy
- Studio: Silver Link
- DOR: October 8
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/spG65Z4MYVY
Notes: They finally did a good job: They shortened the title in English 😆. It’s a story of dramatic irony, meaning the MC knows she’ll die and she must do anything to prevent that.
A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special
Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu
- Type: TV
- Themes: Fantasy, School, Action, Time Travel
- Studio: AVRO
- DOR: October 8
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/rfIbLBCso4s
Notes: Give this a watch, but some please stop with the long-esque naming.
The Apothecary Diaries
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- Type: TV
- Themes: Historic, Medical
- Studio: OLM, Inc., Toho
- DOR: Ocotober 22
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/OI3MLOX9CpA
Notes: An anime that’s been in making for a while, like 3 years. Hope this lives up to the work that’s been put into.
Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su
- Type: TV
- Themes: Video Game, Fantasy, Action
- Studio: C2C (studio)
- DOR: October 1
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/4HpOvyY4sDw
Notes: Whether it’s gonna be fun, or gonna be a complete wastage.
Totto-chan, the Little Girl at the Window
Madogiwa no Totto-chan
- Type: Film
- Themes: Kids, School, Historical
- Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
- DOR: December 8
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/X3TdWxBrQ_c
Notes: A fun little, light-hearted film with Ghibli aesthetic. Dunno anything behind the scenes but it looks interesting.
Kitarou Tanjou: Gegege no Nazo
- Type: Film
- Themes: Mythology, Supernatural, Comedy
- Studio: Toei Animation
- DOR: November 17
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/wV7EIsstp0k
Notes: The film is adapting the Manga GeGeGe no Kitarō, which has some interesting concepts. The mythology aspect always intrigues me in a different level. Looking forward to it.
Pluto
- Type: ONA (Original Net Animation)
- Themes: Sci-Fi, Mystery, Psychological, Action
- Studio: Studio M2
- DOR: October 26
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/5J6xczoE-as
Notes: This honestly took me by surprise. Based on the legendary classic Manga “Astro Boy”, created by the mangaka of “20th Century Boys“, which one of the greatest Manga of all time, this is gonna be a wild ride for sure. This is definitly a must watch for this season.
Sequels
Now, the much-awaited sequels. There are some surprising returns and some making the quick comeback.
FLCL: Shoegaze
- Type: TV, Spin-Off
- Themes: Mecha, Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Studio: Production I.G, NUT
- DOR: October 1
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/OH3vhgY6pH8
Notes: How is this still going?! And big-name studios are working on it too?!? Anyway, it was recently announced, like 2 days ago. It’s a spin-off. IDK how the continuity works in this series.
Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth-hen
- Type: TV, Sequel
- Themes: Shounen, Sports, Tournament
- Studio: Studio Kai
- DOR: October 1
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/Mf5cXajQxaI
Notes: Another classic series that’s still going strong from all the way back in 1983.
The Eminence in Shadow
Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
- Type: TV, Season 2
- Themes: Isekai, Action, Harem
- Studio: Nexus
- DOR: October 4
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/POEf1iuKR70
Notes: The meme show is continuing onward. BASED.
Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen
- Type: TV, Season 3
- Themes: Time Travel, Action, Drama, School
- Studio: Liden Films
- DOR: October 4
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/OTlNyYfkM1s
Notes: Not sure how the anime is currently looking, but it’s great to see its continuing. More info here.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride
Mahoutsukai no Yome
- Type: TV, Sequel, Season 2 Part 2
- Themes: Fantasy, Drama
- Studio: Kafka
- DOR: October 5
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/i27QYesj8qA
Notes: Nice to see this continuing as well.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
- Type: TV, Season 3
- Themes: Isekai, Fantasy, Action
- Studio: Kinema Citrus
- DOR: October 6
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/uAJiw7YsFeI
Notes: This season’s looking promising. It’s hard to imagine a Kinema Citrus anime would be bad in general. Hopefully they deliver well.
Goblin Slayer II
- Type: TV, Season 2
- Themes: Fantasy, Action, Gore
- Studio: Liden Films
- DOR: October 7
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/W90MhD6d-u4
Notes: Ahh sh**, here we go again…
Spy x Family Season 2
- Type: TV, Sequel
- Themes: Family, Action, Comedy
- Studio: Wit Studio, CloverWorks
- DOR: October 7
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/nbbCX5kAMss
Notes: The best show is back in business.
The Faraway Paladin: The Lord of Rust Mountains
Saihate no Paladin: Tetsusabi no Yama no Ou
- Type: TV, Seaosn 2
- Themes: Fantasy, Action Adventure
- Studio: OLM, Inc., Sunrise Beyond
- DOR: October 7
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/_JWp8QPFymQ
Notes: An underrated show. Season 1 aired a year ago, hopefully it can impress people with the second season.
Dr. Stone: New World Part 2
- Type: TV, Season 3
- Themes: Shounen, Sci-Fi, Adventure
- Studio: TMS Entertainment
- DOR: October 12
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/g6lRblWDKCk
Notes: Let’s gooooo!!!! For detailed information, click here.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
Nanatsu no Taizai: Mokushiroku no Yonkishi
- Type: TV, Sequel
- Themes: Fantasy, Action Adventure
- Studio: Telecom Animation Film
- DOR: October 8
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/FCK1T_jNx4E
Notes: They decided to push this title forward, even though it felt like they didn’t care about the anime at all in the previous seasons. Click here for more details.
Dead Mount Death Play Part 2
- Type: TV, Sequel
- Themes: Seinen, Isekai, Action Adventure
- Studio: Geek Toys
- DOR: October 10
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/e3-0Fe5tdCM
Notes: This garnered some praise and now continuing in the same year of 2023.
After-School Hanako-kun
Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun
- Type: TV, Spin-Off
- Themes: Supernatural, School
- Studio: Lerche
- DOR: October 13
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/h0w3Ws9sPBE
Notes: A short anime until the second season, I guess. Details are discussed here. If you don’t know this anime, click here.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Coleus’ Dream
Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken: Coleus no Yume
- Type: TV, OVA
- Themes: Isekai, Fantasy, Action Adventure
- Studio: Eight Bit
- DOR: October 2023
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/3eUAN6mn81o
Notes: The 3 episodes OVA will cover the story in between season 1 and 2. No release date though.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo Minai
- Type: Movie, Sequel
- Themes: Drama, Supernatural, Romance
- Studio: CloverWorks
- DOR: December 1
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/hgtPI5tpgic
Notes: Infor about this is here. Releasing the sequels in movie format is a great a idea but some people might not notice.
Spy x Family Code: White
- Type: Movie
- Themes: Family, Action, Comedy
- Studio: Wit Studio, CloverWorks
- DOR: December 21
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/yG_xbqL9Fss
Notes: More awesomeness!
Honorable Mention
Some Anime that do deserve some attention. I couldn’t put them in the list since it’s already gotten massive. Check them out if you have the time or you are interested. Migi & Dali; a story with eerie uncomfortable vide with mystery aspect. The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent Season 2; a lighthearted fantasy romance anime (I highly recommend checking this out). Arknights: Perish in Frost; an action anime with survival aspect. Bullbuster; a start of a Mecha anime by the looks of it, the key-visual looks really cool. SHY; an Anime with a robot girl. Gundam Build Metaverse; another addition to the Gundam franchise that’s kids friendly. Potion-danomi de Ikinobimasu! (I Shall Survive Using Potions!); another lighthearted fantasy show that has a cute look to it, definitely worth checking out. Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning; another Digimon film focusing the next-in-line from the original series Dai. Yaneura no Rudger (The Imaginary); an Anime film with beautiful animation and also with world-ending stake as plot, might be worthwhile. Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san (The Concierge); A visually interesting anime film that gives Spirited Away vibe. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta… Movie; (boy that’s some title imported from the long ring long island) the movie from the same series. Girls & Panzer: Saishuushou Part 4; this is pretty hilarious and some cuteness fun to boot. Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 – Saigo no Ningen; the new Ghost in the Shell movie but in CG.
Conclusion
Boy, that’s a lot of anime to go through. I had no idea this would turn out like this. Even in the HM, there’s way too many Anime with the potential to be good. Anyway, hope some of these picked your interest. As always, you can chat about it in our Discord server and Telegram group. Keep an eye out for more future posts. Until then, take care and I’ll see y’all later. Bye 👋.