1. BOFURI: I Don't Want To Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense
This anime is a fun nod to many other popular anime series that have preceded it, and with a second season on the horizon in January 2023, now is the perfect time to get caught up! Kaede Honjo isn't a gamer but she decides to play a VR MMO with her friend so they can spend time together. Join her on her adventures as she maxes out her defense to keep her avatar from getting hurt!
2. Aggretsuko
Aggretsuko is the perfect anime to catch up on before its final season releases in February 2023. If you haven't seen the death-metal-loving red panda on Netflix, now is the time to bundle up for winter and binge this series! You will surely fall in love with Retsuko as you watch and look forward to her corporate frustrations taking the stage one last time in season 5.
3. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Releasing on March 31, Sword of the Wizard King is the series' first animated feature. The anime began airing in 2017 and was completed after 170 episodes in the spring of 2021. This series is the perfect anime to watch for the movie for those who haven't gotten the chance to see it yet. With the series completed and a handful of spin-offs released, fans will have plenty to see before the feature's release this spring!
4. The Ancient Magus' Bride
After five years, The Ancient Magus' Bride returns with season two. For fans of slice-of-life animes, this magical take on the genre is sure to thrill! With just one season and two mini-series, new viewers will have plenty of time to catch up on the whimsical fairy tale of Chise and Elias before the second season releases in April of 2023!
5. Dr. Stone: New World
Dr. Stone's season three, titled Dr. Stone: New World, is set to release in Spring 2023. This season will span two arcs from the manga and include important new characters introduced in Dr. Stone: Ryusui. This third season will explore what the world looks like after the Petrification Catastrophe. Get ready to hop back into this series while waiting for the upcoming season!
6. Jujutsu Kaisen
This anime quickly became one of the most popular shonen anime when it was released in 2020. With just one season and a movie released for the series, now is the perfect time to prep for your summer anime watching! Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has been set to release in July 2023, just in time for the summer!
7. Sailor Moon Cosmos Films
Set to release in the summer of 2023, the Sailor Moon Cosmos films are a set of two animated features meant to adapt the final arc of the Sailor Moon manga. These films follow immediately after Sailor Moon Eternal and are in the universe of Sailor Moon Crystal. This 90s anime has recently experienced a surge in popularity, leading up to this much-anticipated release. Watch this classic for the first time, or revisit the series for the nth time, to watch the final arc of the manga come to life.
Thanks so much for reading! Don't forget: it's dangerous to go alone, you should take a friend!