New Broadcast Schedule For Anime Fans
Anime enthusiasts can expect a lot of excitement and anticipation in 2023 as the year will be marked by the return of some of the biggest franchises in anime history. Although 2022 brought us some premier hit shows such as Spy x Family and Chainsaw Man, anime lovers are eagerly waiting for the upcoming releases in 2023.
For those who love sorcery and swordplay, the popular shonen titles Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer will be making a comeback with new seasons this year. Jujutsu Kaisen first premiered in 2020 and introduced the lovable teen hero Yuji Itadori, who is also a vessel of Sukuna, a malevolent cursed spirit. The first season ended with Yuji and his crew completing their investigation of Megumi’s former school and saving his step-sister from being attacked by the curse. On the other hand, Demon Slayer picked up steam in the Entertainment District Arc, where Tanjiro Kamado continued his quest of slaying demons and searching for a remedy that could turn his younger demon sister, Nezuko, into a human again.
Apart from these two returning franchises, here is a list of the seven most anticipated anime of 2023:
- Nier Automata
- Tokyo Revengers season 2: Christmas Showdown
- Vinland Saga season 2
- Dr. Stone season 3
- Jujutsu Kaisen season 2
Fans of these anime franchises are eagerly waiting for their release dates, and it’s safe to say that 2023 is going to be a year filled with excitement and adventure for anime lovers worldwide.
Nier Automata (January 8)
Stylish androids fighting for humanity? Nier Automata (January 8) is a new show based on the Platinum Games action RPG of the same name. Two YoRHa androids named 2B and 9S participate in a proxy war to save the earth from an invading machine army, set in the year of 11,945 AD. Show director Ryouji Masuyama co-wrote the screenplay with game director Yoko Taro, much to the delight of fans. A-1 Pictures, known for its animation work on Sword Art Online and Fairy Tail, will be producing the show.
Tokyo Revengers season 2: Christmas Showdown (January 8)
In Tokyo Revengers season 1, we got to see how the Tokyo Manji Gang was formed, Manjiro Sano’s history with Kazutora Hanemiya, and why they still have beef with each other, all through Takemichi Hanagaki’s eyes. The 24-episode first season climaxed during the Bloody Halloween arc, where a brawl instigated by Kazutora broke out between Valhalla and the outnumbered Tokyo Manji Gang at an abandoned construction site. Takemichi tried to prevent Keisuke Baji’s death, but it was inevitable. In the final episode, Mikey declared the merger of Valhalla and Tokyo Manji Gang, which brought antagonists Shuji Hanma and Tetta Kisaki closer to Takemichi and further away from his goals. Besides these internal problems, the Tokyo Manji Gang also have to deal with external problems caused by rival gang Black Dragons, which season 2 will explore. Expect to learn more about Chifuyu Matsuno’s past, present, and future.
Vinland Saga season 2 (January 10)
The tale of Thorfinn is never too late to hear.
Vinland Saga is a historical anime that immerses you in the world of 11th-century kings and civilizations. The story follows a young Viking warrior named Thorfinn, hellbent on avenging his father’s death. While the first season primarily focuses on the warring factions, season 2 shows a more introspective look into the daily lives of its characters. Thorfinn now lives on a farm, cutting down trees and growing pastures, rather than swinging swords and shouting battle cries.
Dr. Stone season 3 (April 6)
Dr. Stone, the post-apocalyptic anime series that gained popularity in 2019 with its unique premise of a world where everyone was turned into stone, is finally making its return in April with a third season after being on hiatus for nearly two years.
The anime’s main protagonist, Senku Ishigami, will continue his mission to restore humanity using his knowledge of science and technology, alongside a diverse cast of characters including his best friend Taiju Oki, Yuzuriha Ogawa, and his rival Tsukasa Shishio.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 (July 6)
Japanese production companies Aniplex and Shueisha, along with animation studio Ufotable, will release the second Demon Slayer movie “To the Swordsmith Village” — which shows events from the last two episodes from Season 2 and the first episode of Season 3 — to get Demon Slayer fans hyped up. The highly-anticipated Swordsmith Village Arc, where the battle between humanity and demons continues, picks up right where the Entertainment District left off.
The Swordsmith Village Arc will introduce two new heroes, the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito, and the Love Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji, who will join forces with Demon Slayer’s main protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, to go up against vicious and cold-blooded villains Hantengu and Gyokko, two Upper Rank demons that have cruel and heartless personalities.
This upcoming Demon Slayer season will be an exciting and important portion of the Demon Slayer story, exploring deeper themes of loyalty, duty, and sacrifice while introducing new characters. If you enjoyed the previous seasons, this arc will be one to remember.
