 Courtesy 2022 is gearing up to be a massive year for anime. Crunchyroll acquired Funimation’s library to become the anime destination online, and Netflix announced that they would start producing their own originals as well. While popular series like My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, and Bleach are set to premiere in the fall, new originals such as Ranking of Kings and the return of Demon Slayer are exciting audiences with their bold, fresh animation styles. Below, we’ve rounded up the best anime of 2022 (so far) and will update the list as amazing new entries are released throughout the year.
Following the success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, a 2020 anime movie that shattered Japan’s box office records even in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the teenage hero Tanjiro returned in early 2022 for a second season of epic fights and mayhem. The series, praised for its beautiful animation, is currently in the “Entertainment District Arc,” which sees Tanjiro and friends tracking down a dangerous demon disguised as a high-ranking courtesan. Even though the English dub just released last month, a third season for the highly successful anime adaptation has already been greenlit. Amazon AppleTV+ Hulu Netflix The most highly anticipated anime event of the year, the last episode of Attack on Titan’s final season just aired in Japan, shocking audiences completely. Though marred by controversy due to the show’s imperialist messaging and borderline fascist undertones, the series developed a massive American audience. Evolving over the course of several major twists that turn the original concept on its head, Attack on Titan centers around a post-apocalyptic future in which cities build massive walls to keep out the “titans,” giant, killer humanoids that roam the Earth. For better or worse, the slow buildup of fan theories and plot reveals was the kind of spectacle that Game of Thrones viewers could recall with excitement and shock, proving the power that strong characters have on their devoted fanbases. Hulu A short, six-episode limited series (rare for anime!), The Orbital Children follows five young heroes as they try to navigate through a space station headed toward disaster. The cute kids and their brightly colored world hit Netflix in January, wowing audiences with its crisp animation style. Created by Mitsuo Iso, a veteran animator of classic anime like FLCL and Ghost in the Shell, The Orbital Children is his first new story in over 15 years. That wait was long but, ultimately, worth it. Netflix Ranking of Kings is the adorable tale of Bojji, a tiny prince readying to take the throne from his father. Completing selfless acts and learning to break out of his shell, Bojji is all heart as he discovers what it means to be not just a good leader, but a good person as well. Complicating the story is his half-brother Daida, who believes that power and conquest could be his way to the throne, putting him in direct opposition to young Bojji. Amazon A heartwarming romance about two classmates who help each other tear down conceptions of masculinity, Sasaki and Miyano builds on the history of Boys Love comics, which feature gay romances. Though Miyano is afraid of letting people in, Sasaki helps break down his walls, and you can't help but root for these two to grow together. Amazon Tokyo 24th Ward is a new original anime by JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure creative director Tsuda Naokatsu, that follows a Minority Report-like plot about people who predict crimes before they happen. Living in the titular 24th Ward of Tokyo Bay, the three protagonists are classic anime pretty boys that fans will surely fawn over (something that Naokatsu clearly carried over from his experience working on JoJo’s androgynously handsome main characters). That all works here with an exciting new tale. Amazon The pirate fantasy epic One Piece, one of the most popular anime series of all time, is currently in its 20th (!) season. The show achieved a massive milestone back in November when they premiered their 1,000th episode, coinciding with the announcement of the upcoming Netflix live action series. A tale of a world covered in oceans where pirate crews sail the seas, One Piece may be slowing its release schedule as it catches up with the source material, but its success is showing no signs of stopping. Thank god for that. Hulu Netflix
The medium of anime is becoming more popular each year, with North America specifically seeing the sales of manga skyrocket in recent years. With series such as One Piece, Demon Slayer, and Attack on Titan helping to lead the charge, a new list of the top ten most searched anime series has arrived and you might be surprised at what is included. Needless to say, 2022 is set to be a major year within the world of anime. While anime has been a major part of Japan's culture for quite some time, the medium is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds all over the world, with the internet allowing anime fans to both watch new television series, read new manga, as well as venture into territory that they otherwise wouldn't be able to experience outside of this day and age. The current list takes into account the most searched anime of the early part of this year, so this list is definitely subject to change for the remaining months of 2022. Which anime have you enjoyed the most for 2022? Feel free to let us know in the comments or hit me up directly on Twitter @EVComedy to talk all things comics and anime. Via Data Weeabo
Plenty of anime franchises have focused on vampires over the years, including the likes of Hellsing, Vampire Hunter D, and Blood to name a few, but the most popular today seems to be The Case Study of Vanitas, which released its first anime episodes last year. If you haven't had the opportunity to dive into this supernatural story, the official description of Crunchyroll reads as such: "It's 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human doctor called Vanitas tempts Noé with a mad crusade to "cure" the entire vampire race. While allying with him may be dangerous, news reaches Vanitas that the Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and Noé is being brought along to investigate this phantom from the past." prevnext
Arifureta: From Commonplace To World's Strongest is one of the biggest Isekai series in recent memory, joining the ranks of The Rising of the Shield Hero, Sword Art Online, and Log Horizon when it comes to the unique genre within the medium of anime. With the series netting two seasons, the official description of the series reads as such: "After Hajime Nagumo and his high school class are suddenly summoned to a fantastical world, he tumbles into the depths of a monster-infested dungeon. To thrive in this savage world, Hajime will have no choice but to welcome the abyss."
World's End Harem depicts a story similar to that of the popular comic book, Y The Last Man, wherein one man is attempting to survive in a world where the female population vastly outnumbers him. If you have yet to catch this series, Crunchyroll offered the following official description of the eleven episode series: "Mizuhara Reito is an ordinary boy who wakes up in a world of 5 billion women and 5 men. Now it's up to him to repopulate the human species. Can he stay loyal to his missing childhood friend when all humankind is counting on him to sleep with as many girls as possible?" prevnext
Ranking of Kings is one of the latest offerings from Wit Studio, following the story of the young prince Boiichi as he attempts to make friends in a world of magic and mysticism. With the new anime series recently finishing its first season and using an animation style that is unlike many other anime series on the market today, fans are hoping that Wit will return to continue the story of the mute prince in a season two. prevnext
Detective Conan is basically an institution at this point, with the series also referred to as Case Closed having over one thousand episodes of its anime to date. With the recently released movie, Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween, making some big strides at the box office in Japan, a recent report from creators behind the movies states that there might be up to thirty movies to fill out the mystery series. Later this year, Netflix will release two new spin-off series, expanding the world of the detective trapped in a toddler's body. prevnext
One of the newcomers to the scene, My Dress-Up Darling has taken the world by storm by exploring the story of a young man and woman who discover a connection with one another thanks to the world of cosplay. If you haven't experienced this one, the official description from Crunchyroll reads as such: "Wakana Gojo is a high school boy who wants to become a kashirashi--a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese Hina dolls. Though he's gung-ho about the craft, he knows nothing about the latest trends, and has a hard time fitting in with his class. The popular kids--especially one girl, Marin Kitagawa--seem like they live in a completely different world. That all changes one day, when she shares an unexpected secret with him, and their completely different worlds collide." prevnext
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has thrown some serious curveballs at fans in the past year or so, with creator Masashi Kishimoto returning to writing duties and wasting little time in killing two major players in the war between Konoha and the Kara Organization. With Jigen, the head of Kara, and the Nine-Tailed Fox, Kurama, both biting the bullet, a new era has begun in the Shonen franchise where anything can happen and any hero or villain might be on the cutting board. prevnext
Attack on Titan is set to continue with its final season next year in 2023, finally delivering the last episodes of the struggle between the island of Paradis and the nation of Marley. With Attack on Titan's popularity surging thanks to the second part of season four, Studio MAPPA is all-in when it comes to finally bringing the story of Eren Jaeger and the Scout Regiment to an end. prevnext
Demon Slayer and One Piece has been in a long-running battle, with the rookie series often managing to overtake Luffy and his friends. Even though the manga ended a few years ago, the second season of the anime adaptation has kept anime fans around the world glued to their seats, as a third season introducing the Swordsmith Arc is set to begin. prevnext0comments One Piece continues to be one of the biggest Shonen franchises around, earning its place as one of the highest sellers in the medium of manga, with the anime series continuing to follow Luffy and his crew as they fight for the freedom of Wano Country. With the fifteenth film in the franchise set to arrive this summer, it will be interesting to see how high Luffy and his crew go before the grand finale of the Grand Line. prev |
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