The Spring 2023 anime season has just begun, which means we’re back to answering the age-old question, “what do I watch first?!” From new seasons of beloved franchises, to brand new series from great studios, we’ve narrowed down the top five anime series you should add to your watch list.
1. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Seto-hen (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc)
For the first time in over a century, a member of the Upper Moons has been slain. The endless stalemate between the Demon Slayer Corps and their eternal enemies is shifting, and Tanjiro will surely find himself in the center of the oncoming retaliation. To prepare, he travels to the mysterious Swordsmith Village to repair his damaged Nichirin blade, where mysterious new allies and enemies await him. (Source: Anime News Network)
2. Oshi no Ko
Sixteen-year-old Ai Hoshino is a talented and beautiful idol who is adored by her fans, but all that glitters is not gold. Gorou Amemiya is a countryside gynecologist and a big fan of Ai, so when the idol shows up at his hospital, he is beyond bewildered. Little does he know, an encounter with a mysterious figure would result in his untimely death — or so he thought. (Source: My Anime List)
3. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo! (KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!)
Crimson Magic Clan members Megumin and Yunyun are at the top of their class, but they still have a lot to learn. Yunyun’s begun learning advanced magic, but Megumin has gone down a different path-the path of explosion magic! Despite being warned of its limited usefulness, Megumin believes explosion magic is the way for her to become a great, voluptuous wizard, and she won’t be convinced otherwise. (Source: My Anime List)
4. Mahoutsukai no Yume Season 2 (The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2)
Chise was able to accept Elias and herself, if not necessarily everything about her situation. After Cartaphilus fell into a slumber that would not last forever, Chise could return to her regular life. Then she receives an invitation from a mutual aid organization for mages called the College. Under the British Library exists a secret society of mages. Encounters and interactions with people are about to open some new doors. This is a story about saving yourself to save another. (Source: Anime News Network)
5. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Season 2 (Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch From Mercury Season 2)
Suletta Mercury, who transferred from Mercury into the Asticassia School of Technology, has lived a school life filled with meetings and excitement, as Miorine Rembran’s groom and a member of Gund-Arm, Inc. Two weeks have passed since the incident at Plant Queta and Suletta spends her days at the school looking forward to seeing Miorine again. Miorine, on the other hand, is at the headquarters of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father’s condition. The two girls are faced with new difficulties and decisions that must be made. With their own feelings in their hearts, the girls confront the powerful curse brought about by the Gundam. (Source: My Anime List)
Honorable Mentions
Birdie Wing Golf Girls Story Season 2
A youthful story centering on two young women golfers named Eve and Aoi Amawashi. The two come from completely different backgrounds, and have the completely opposite play styles, and together they will shake the world of golf. (Source: Anime News Network)
Megami no Cafe Terrace (The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses)
When Hayato’s grandmother passed, he planned to sell her rundown café on the shore—not realizing that it was also home to five young women who call themselves her family?! Their desperation to keep the café open convinces Hayato to give it a shot… but even their best intentions might not be enough to make it work! And can he even work with these five unruly women? No matter what, he’s got his work cut out for him! (Source: My Anime List)
Which of these anime will you be adding to your list? Let us know in the comments below!
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